What's cooking Bookshelvers!? This episode we are super excited to have the absolutely wonderful Dr Amber Batson joining us. It isn't everyday that you find a personality in the dog world who is both insanely interesting and ridiculously funny! We were thrilled to have Amber agree to talk at last years PACT Connecting Communities Conference, where she was a highlight for everyone who attended. This year Amber is returning to our conference (now rebranded as DOGx) and we know it's going to be jus...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 49
Good Morning, afternoon or, indeed, evening Bookshelvers! We have a stonker of an episode for you this week. Nat and Steve have been wanting to talk to the amazing human that is Sindhoor Pangal for a while now and we finally got our wish. Steve took Sindhoors book "Dog knows" on his holidays last year and smashed through it in a few days and since then has waxed lyrical about what a wonderful read it is. In this episode we get to talk to Sindhoor about why it's a dog book with a difference, how ...
Jun 03, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 48
Howdy doody Bookshelvers! We're back! And we're back with a blast! This weeks guest is none other than the amazing Grisha Stewart. We've been wanting to waffle about dogs, behaviour, humanity and music for a long time and, cor blimey, guv'nor, we are glad we finally got to hang out. This one is for anyone that is just as interested in the human end of the long line as the canine ;). Grisha will be opening this years DOGx Conference with her only conference appearance of 2023 so grab a ticket and...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 47
Hey Budding Business Bookshelvers!!! This podcast is a super special one off to showcase some ideas from THREE (yes THREE) of the amazing speakers at our upcoming conference... This is an absolute must for.... 1. Anyone who has suddenly (or not so suddenly) found themselves working in the dog professional industry! 2, Anyone who is currently working with dogs! 3. Anyone looking to start a career in dog training/care! 4. Anyone who has an interest in how best to look after yourself when running y...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 46
Howdy Bookshelvers! We hope this episode finds you all well and enthusiastic to get more dog talk in those ears!!! This week Nat & Steve chew the proverbial yak bar fat with the wonderful Sarah Tapsell as part of our "Connecting Communities" series. Sarah will be speaking at our upcoming Connecting Communities Conference in Winchester so this is just a taster of what you can expect (link to book below). Sarah will be discussing how best to link up with and even get involved with your local r...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
How's Tricks Bookshelvers? We can hardly contain our excitement this week as we have a lovely conversation with, friend of the podcast and all round wonderful human Patricia McConnell. This is Patricia's second appearance and we are already planning the third (which is likely to take place in person at a pub somewhere)!! Patricia is one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming PACT Connecting Communities Conference so we thought it would be great to talk about why meeting real people, in real lif...
Aug 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 44
Howdy Bookshelvers! Have you ever pondered the difference between a behaviourist and trainer? Have you ever daydreamed of how the whole professional dog community could work together for the greater good? Well this one is for you! Joining us for the second episode in our 'Connecting Communities' series is the wonderful Danielle Beck. Danielle is returning for her 3rd appearance on BFTBS to talk about how we could all work together to build 'team dog'. This chat is a taster for what Dani will be ...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 43
Where the heck have we been Bookshelvers? Well... It's fair to say we've been busy bees. Since we took over PACT it's been a joyus whirling dervish of learning, fun, content creation and teaching. We hope our hiatus hasn't left you audio lonely for top quality dog related pod fun?! So we are back! and this week we are starting our Connecting Communities Series. The idea is based around our very first PACT in person Conference! Yep you heard us. The Bookshelf/PACT team are holding a conference th...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 42
Hey Bookshelvers! Hope this podcast finds you all well. Here we are back for our first book review show since our mini hiatus and we couldn't be more excited to clue you in to what we think is a wonderful, powerful life changing book. When Dogs Heal by Jesse Freidin, Dr Robert Garofalo, Christina Garofalo and Zach Stafford have created and curated a wonderful, vital and life affirming work of art that is as world view changing as it is beautiful. Powerful stories and photographs of people living...
Jul 25, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 42
HEY HEY HEY BOOKSHELVERS!!!! It's been a hot minute since we last invaded your ear space and we certainly apologise... BUT... We have all been very busy, busy bunnies. For those of you who don't know Corrin, Nat, Naked Beer Fairy Jay and Myself (Steve) have only bloomin' gone and become business partners! We have taken over the running of PACT (The Professional Association of Canine Trainers). We really want to make a difference to the world of dogs and this exciting venture is how we plan to do...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 40
WE ARE BACK BOOKSHELVERS! Corrin and Steve have been swaning (pun intended) around in Swanage for a week and are now back refreshed and ready for another "Off The Shelf" This time Nat, Corrin and Steve talk to the wonderful Gemma Hodson all about her passion in canine behaviour and movement. This is an often overlooked part of the whole behaviour picture and we think you'll find our talk really eye opening. As well as all the the dog geek outs you'd expect we also talk a whole lot about cheeseca...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
DAGNABBIT (Or should we say DOGNABBIT) BOOKSHELVERS! Back with ANOTHER stonkingly canine-tastic mind tickler of an episode for you! Just in time to cure those Monday blues... This week Steve & Nat are joined by the wonderful Karen London to talk all about her fabulous book Treat Everyone Like a Dog. As you can expect there is a whole load of topics and techniques to unpack on our journey to become better at employing the tactics we use with dogs upon our fellow humans. That being said though...
Apr 25, 2021•3 hr 43 min•Ep. 38
Hey Hey Hey BOOKSHELVERS! Fancy another dive into the incredible world of dogs? Thought so. This week we have a stonker of an interview for you with the amazing Dr Carri Westgarth. Carri's new book “The Happy Dog Owner” gets released this week and it’s a winner (so go ahead and get yourself a pre order)! This one is packed full of WOW moments and was another case of wishing we had another hour to talk to Carri. Fitting this one in quickly so Carri could promote the up-coming release this was one...
Apr 11, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 37
HAPPY SPRINGTIME BOOKSHELVERS! Back with all the verve of stalking Ridgeback and (of course) back with another banger! On this Off The Shelf episode Corrin, Nat and Steve get to virtually sit down and catch up with their long time friend & all round top human Karen Murray. Karen helped (and continues to help) us all learn to run our businesses because, guess what, we were not that great at it at the beginning.. So we thought it would be great to have her on the show to talk all things busine...
Apr 05, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 36
A SNEEKY BONUS SPECIAL EPISODE BOOKSHELVERS! In this very special episode Nat and Steve are joined once again by Clinical Animal Behaviourist Danielle Beck to preview her virtual Trauma in Animals Conference. We are so excited by the line up of fantastic speakers and the whole ethos and concept of this conference we just had to shout about it! We also talk more about trauma, how it can effect animals, how you can assess if trauma might be playing a part in your dogs behaviour and how to approach...
Mar 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 35
IT'S A HEARTY WOOF & A MEOW THIS WEEK BOOKSHELVERS! Steve, Nat & Corrin are thrilled to be joined by Chirag Patel this week who is one half, along with the wonderful Nanci Creedon, of a hosting super team for a conversation about their new TV show Cats and Dogs at War. If you haven't caught the show yet you MUST! In a world where it seems all too easy to shout about what you don't like on the telly box, this show has come along and shown just how to make animal training on television the...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 34
HOWDY HI BOOKSHELVERS! What a bloomin' treat we have in store for you this week! Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage is a book that has opened up a whole word of wonder for us at Barks HQ. Not only will it blow your mind as to the abilities of the wonderful medical detection and service dogs within its pages, it will also clarify and widen your appreciation of our four legged friends and how they can effect the lives of us human animals in mind bending and humbling ways. Your heart will grow if you l...
Mar 03, 2021•3 hr 43 min•Ep. 33
WELL WHAT A SUBLIME TREST WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY BOOKSHELVERS! You know there are times when you just meet and chat with people who are so perfectly awesome that they quickly become your spirit animal. No? Well you will! Nat, Corrin and Steve just to chew over some fabulous and deep topics with the wonderful Tamsin Durston. Ever wondered what it's like being a trainer? Ever pondered on how to train your own noggin? Ever had an fear of fish? Well folks it's all here with in this splendid Off The S...
Feb 15, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 32
IT MUST BE TIME TO SHAMPOO US LIKE SHIH TZU BOOKSHELVERS. We are super buzzing about getting this episode to your earholes! Why (we hear you holla)? Because this one is a all about the fascinating subject of trust based grooming. We are thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sue Williamson to talk all about her book "Taking The Grrr Out Of Grooming". This incredible book gives you all the knowledge you'll need to start introducing a kinder a more "dog-centric" grooming regime, as well as giving ...
Feb 09, 2021•3 hr 46 min•Ep. 31
SAY WHAT BOOKSHELVERS?! Another blast was had recording this Off The Shelf episode with the one and only Peter Giljam! If you want to hear stories of the amazing cooperative care systems Peter has created across the globe to help animals in Zoos and beyond become more manageable and, MORE IMPORTANTLY, learn to trust their handlers and become more confident... Then look no further! We get a fascinating insight into Peters world, how he became a trainer, his take on welfare and cooperative care an...
Jan 26, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 30
Starting 2021 with a BOOM! Here is an episode all about the wonderful nose attached to that wonderful dog you share your world with. "What The Dog Knows" by the incredible Cat Warren is such a fantastic book. Chronicling the Journey of Solo, a singleton Puppy destined for great things, this book made us laugh, dropped our jaws and inspired in equal measures. If you've ever wondered what the world of a cadaver dog/trainer feels like then look no further. Add to this that a young readers version h...
Jan 17, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 29
HO HO HO BOOKSHELVERS! We have something very special for you for our last episode of 2020. We thought long and hard about who we would love to be on our Christmas Special and only one name came up! Melissa McCue-McGrath! We had such fun talking to Melissa earlier in the year (and since have become great friends) so this was a real no brainer for us. So here is our Christmas Special! Expect a full and very informal breakdown of the year that some call 2020 through the lens of 4 slightly tipsy Do...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 28
WELL JINGLE US LIKE A JAPANESE AKITA! Things are starting to smell Festive around Barks HQ! And what better way to spread some pre holiday goodness than with a brand spanking new episode!? This week we dive head first into the often talked about and much misunderstood world of Seperation Anxiety with the awesome Malena DeMartini-Price. If smashing myths and blowing minds is what you're after settle down you're in for a treat. Also expect the usual banter-tastic shenanigans from Nat and Steve, lo...
Dec 15, 2020•3 hr 43 min•Ep. 27
HERE TO SPREAD SOME CHEER ON THESE DARK EVENINGS! IT'S ONLY ANOTHER SPLENDID EPISODE!!!! It's fair to say we are all feeling as Gooey as a Gordon Setter this week Bookshelvers. Why? Well it's all to do with a mind expanding convo we got to have with the lovely Andrew Hale. This is like a dog industry podcast hug and will prick the ears of folks working in the industry and (possibly more importantly) folks looking to be involved. Pop it directly in those ear lugs. You're very welcome x Andrew fac...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 26
WE ARE FLOATING LIKE A FINNISH LAPPHUND & TRICKING LIKE A TRANSYLVANIAN HOUND here at Barks HQ this week! Why I hear you woof? It's all to do with the blooming awesome "Tricks in the City" by Sassafras Lowrey. We dive into this amazing book all about the benefits of trick training and crammed full of instructional info on how to get training some pretty amazing tricks. Add to this an in-depth interview with the wonderful Sassafras and (of course) the usual bants and japes and you have a reci...
Oct 24, 2020•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 24
WE ARE FEELING LIKE A MISCHIEVOUS TERRIER THIS WEEK BOOKSHELVERS! How about a fun packed episode with the one and only Lili Chin! If you haven't had the pleasure of coming into contact with Lili's work (and you almost certainly have already) Lili is responsible for some of the greatest, cutest, drop dead gorgeous illustrations of dogs on this here planet of ours! Lili had also just released the book Doggie Language: A Dog Lovers Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend (which you will hear how mu...
Oct 12, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
Hark Bookshelvers! It is time to sing like a Samoyed and chuckle like a Chihuahua as it's Off The Shelf time again! Back just in time for a drastic weather change in the UK Corrin, Nat & Steve get to catch up with their old buddy and all round 'top dude' Jordan Shelley ! Jordan is a Dog trainer and behaviour specialist - Animal welfare campaigner - Presenter, producer and writer as well as all that great stuff we all used to chew the proverbials on the "Barking Mad Show" back in the day so i...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 22
Slap us with a Spaniel Tail we are back for another review episode Bookshelvers! This week it is the awesome "Office Dogs: The Manual" by Stephanie Rousseau. We caught up with Stephanie for chats and giggles way back in July just before our summer break to go through this small but, absolutely, perfectly put together little gem of a book. This is also the first episode recorded in Nat's "woofice" whoop whoop so please excuse the interruptions caused by a plethora of birds loitering outside the w...
Sep 23, 2020•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 21
HOT DAWGS BOOKSHELVERS! How the devil are you all? So our Summer hiatus is at an end (woohoo)! And we are back with another banger. We only spoke to the amazing Danielle Beck today so this one is hot off the press. We rushed it out simply because Danielle is super interesting and we think the world of dogs need as much of her as it can get! Enjoy 💜 Danielle is an enthusiastic and passionate animal trainer and behaviour counsellor. Helping people to find the best way to help their animals is Dan...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 20
HOWDY HI BOOKSHELVERS! We have some thrilling new for this weeks (and future) episodes. We are now officially sponsored by the AMAZING Dogwise Publishing. If your bookshelf are anything like ours you'll likely have a fair amount of books from this top notch company. They are offering our Bookshelvers a whopping 10% off if you visit www.dogwise.com and when you reach the checkout enter the code BARKBOOK (all one word). Blimey! Go get some books :) This week we talk all about the wonderful book Ba...
Aug 02, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 19
