www.DogCastRadio.com In a fascinating and heartwarming podcast, hear how Dr Linda Van Bommel encountered and saved a lamb - who now lives alongside Linda's dogs and cats. Dr Van Bommel is an expert on guardian livestock dog breeds, and shares her insights into how the dogs - especially Maremma Sheepdogs - live with and protect the livestock they live with. Julie brings you an express version of the DogCast Radio News.
Jul 19, 2025•42 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast hear all about the fascinating project combining dogs and AI to detect and predict epileptic seizures to make life safer and healthier for people with epilepsy. Incorporating technology offers many exciting possibilities for the future.
Jun 21, 2025•32 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast we focus on dogs of the world! Lili Chin talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium. How many dog breeds can you name? Do you know how they originated? What do we even mean by the word "breed"? Lili explains how she approaches drawing the breeds. Plus the DogCast Radio News.
May 17, 2025•39 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Ryan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, is a Marine Corps veteran. In this interview he talks about his experience, the support her received from the non profit, and his commitment to supporting other veterans transition from the military to civilian life. Julie brings you the DogCast Radio News.
Apr 26, 2025•45 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In our Crufts 2025 special, Julie (after getting lost in the vast NEC halls!) talks to dog behaviourists Kay Attwood and Andy Hale, catches up with long standing friends of the show Jill Crow and her daughter Bryony, finds out about Performance Dog UK and Pet Remedy, and discovers how you can protect your dog out and about with doggy armour and in the car with a crash tested car seat. All the fun of Crufts without having to walk until your feet are sore!
Mar 29, 2025•52 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast host Julie brings you dog dilemmas from Reddit AITA and Mumsnet AIBU, as well as dog themed news stories which caught her eye. Plus we touch on that age old mystery - did we domesticate dogs, or did they domesticate themselves?
Mar 01, 2025•22 min
www.DogCastRadio.com This podcast is al about keeping your dog happy and healthy physically and mentally. Kay Attwood, one of the UK's leading trainers specialising in positive reinforcement reveals what the secret of our dogs' thinking and mental abilities, and how we can provide enrichment and training which will enhance our dogs' lives. Canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains what herbalism is, and how it can support our dog's general health, as well as helping to resolve various ailments and co...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast we hear from behaviourist Bethany Bell on why aversive, harsh methods appear to work, while wreaking havoc on your dog and your relationship with them. Behaviourist Jennifer Billot has the dog life hacks that will save you time, make your training more effective, and make life more fun for your dog. DogCast Radio is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to!
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast, host Julie considers a variety of Reddit AITA questions, and Am I Being Unreasonable from Mumsnet. We have stories of a puppy biting a child at a family get together, the pet sitting friend who took the dog to doggy daycare, the rescue dog defender feeling the pressure to meet up for dog walks, the sister who caused trouble when she said her sister's baby name sounded like a dog's name, the devoted owner who ducked out of his brother's wedding to care for hi...
Nov 30, 2024•28 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Erika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast, Dr Rob Silver reveals how mushroom's can be good for our dogs - and us. Wendy Lyons Sunshine explains how implementing parenting methods with our dogs can improve our relationship with them.
Sep 14, 20240
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast you can hear author Jennifer S. Holland talk about dog intelligence - what types of intelligence do dogs have, how do we measure canine intelligence, what's the difference between intelligence and instinct, and how can we encourage our dogs to become more intelligent? Behaviourist Lisa Sinnott offers excellent advice on how to introduce cats and dogs in a way that causes as little stress to all concerned. And Julie introduces her latest project - Inane Rambli...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In a bumper, bonanza, bulging at the seams episode, hear the inspiring story of the Tripawd Superdogs inspired by photographer Sarah Loveland's own three legged dog. History in the making, as the first British team enters the Senior Agility World Championships. Tuk’s Law campaigns to stop dogs and other pets being put down without the owner's knowledge. Daisy the escapee kitten was saved by a search and rescue dog, and her story is worthy of a Disney movie!
Jul 13, 2024•2 hr 12 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Don't rush around the dog walk - stop! Pennie Clayton suggests we pause and just be! You and your dog will benefit. Author Hillary Harper talks about her anxious dog, and the children's book she has written to help children and dogs who have anxiety. Julie has been collaborating with photographer Sarah Loveland to celebrate Tripawd Superdogs. And last - but definitely not least - Diamond the Papillon puppy has joined the DogCast Radio family.
Jun 22, 2024•58 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Chloe Cavoodle is an assistance dog who posts all about her life in Sydney - her human, Liana, suggests we stop interactions with all strange dogs. Hear why! Plus hear the first chapter of Julie's book Crufts or Bust about Julie and Buddy's attempts to qualify for Crufts.
May 11, 2024•48 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!
Mar 30, 2024•3 hr 9 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Dog trainer Emma Hendy explains how Dog Parkour can help your bond with your dog, and give you both a new mindset. Julie gives her opinion on some dog news stories which caught her attention.
Mar 02, 2024•40 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In the first podcast of 2024, Julie considers some dog themed AITA questions from the Reddit site.Who are the goodies and who are the baddies of some canine conundrums? And here's a new year's resolution you can stick to - have fun with your dog! We have lots of suggestions from listeners about fun activities with your dog.
Jan 25, 2024•28 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Hear from Shaina Denny why she reinvented dog daycare when she couldn't find a flexible enough option for her delightful Dachshund. Kerry Rhodes explains that ringcraft is helping your dog shine in the show ring, as well as canine first aid and the problems of agility with a tall dog like her Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Julie ponders the subject of Christmas presents for dogs.
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Clinical dog behaviourist Rachel Rodgers and her team of rehabilitation dog trainers are helping dogs live their best life. Author Mark Scott is assisted in many ways by his Australian Shepherd, Brody. Host Julie shares some positive dog news stories.
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
www.DogCastRadio.com The focus of this episode is working dogs. Bob Bryant talks about Mission K9 which rescues and reunites working dogs. Elke Boxoen and her dog Jessy are World Champion dog dancers - but her priority is her relationship with her dogs, and their welfare. A celebration of dogs and the wide range of working roles they take.
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 32 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Just like us, our dogs need to be protected in the event of a collision of evasive manoevre in the car - but did you know that to be truly effective and safe car harnesses should be fully crash tested? We talk to the team inspired by experience to help keep dogs safe as they travel. Author Sue Kittow has experienced how dogs support us through tough times, and has turned her real life canines into characters in her touching novels.
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Margie and Ruby, two young Norfolk Terriers, were stolen in June 2021. Their owners are desperate to have their home again, and talk about the pain and pitfalls of their search. Jaron Lukas is donating Yumwoof dog food to the dogs of Maui, as well as educating us about how to feed our dogs healthily.
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Hear about Search and Rescue Sport from Melissa Stagnaro, the Vice President of the American Rettungshunde Sport Association. Melissa's dogs have also painted masterpieces, and enjoy playing corn hole too. Julie shares the most important command to teach your dog is - and it might just save their life!
Aug 26, 2023•43 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast, Julie discusses six doggy dilemmas from the AITA Reddit forum. Questions include the rights of a family dog over a friend, a friend whose dog gate crashed a party, a child who let a puppy escape, a child obsessed sister, objecting to a dog sniffing you, and - we always end up talking poo! - a dog pooping on the pavement in front of a cafe. Who's right, who's wrong? Listen and find out!
Jun 29, 2023•25 min
www.DogCastRadio.com In this podcast hear first hand what it's like to foster dogs fleeing domestic abuse. Julie interviews a lady who opened her home and heart to foster dogs for several years. She talks about her experiences, the dogs' characters, and what her plans are now she's stopped fostering.
Jun 17, 2023•24 min
www.DogCastRadio.com This podcast features amazing dogs - and their amazing owners. Deb Bauer is ensuring her deaf blind double merle dogs are living their best lives. She wants people to know they can - and should - comfort and support their dogs. Susannah Chalmers and her Papillon Arran are part of the UK Paragility Team, and are heading to the Netherlands to compete in the world Championships. Susannah remains positive despite battling arthritis.
May 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
www.DogCastRadio.com Dogs have feelings - just like us! Well, not exactly like us, free will teacher Bethany Bell explains which feelings dogs have, the implications that has for training and living with your dog, and why canine emotions haven't always been acknowledged. Plus the DogCast Radio News.
Apr 08, 2023•42 min
www.DogCastRadio.com What would your dog want you to know? How does your dog want you to feed them, walk them, treat them? Helen St. Pierre has the answers as well as some quick, easy changes you can make to enhance your dog's quality of life.
Mar 25, 2023•40 min
www.DogCastRadio.com If your dog won't sleep, neither can you! Toni Shelbourne has the advice you need to get a good night's sleep for both of you, including lots of practical and knowledgeable advice. Toni is an Accredited Animal Behaviourist, a Tellington TTouch Instructor, a Real Dog Yoga Instructor, and an Author. The DogCast Radio News brings you dog news to inform and entertain.
Jan 18, 2023•34 min