A Dog's Life with Anna Webb

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Catriona Lowry Mar 20, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Catriona Lowry from The Hilltop Sanctuary in Ireland. Catriona gave up a career in fashion to dedicate her life to helping animals. Not just dogs, but pigs, donkeys, chickens and a lot of horses. In a country where there appears to be an abject negligence to the health and welfare on many animals, it was a Fortune Teller that predicted Catriona’s journey. Setting up the Hilltop Sanctuary has changed Catriona’s life, and made her realise the importance of helping creatures with no voice. Whilst a baptism of fire for her, this episode certainly highlights that some animals can indeed benefit from the luck of the Irish. We chat about her ongoing campaigns to fund this not for profit organisation, highlighting some terrible cases, but always with a smile on her face and a touch of lipstick.

Twitter: @LowryCatriona
thereluctantrescuer.com

If you're a breeder looking to refresh your qualifications go to pupstartbreeders.com
And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Crufts 2022! Mar 13, 2022

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This week Anna catches up with old friends at the first live Crufts in two years. Will from Earth Animal, Rebecca from Pupstart Breeders, and the lovely gang from Paleo Ridge are just some of the people we speak to at Day One of Crufts.

Catch up on Crufts here
For everyone else in today's episode go to:
thekennelclub.org.uk
K9connectables.com
agriapet.co.uk
earthanimal.com
editiondog.com
Paleoridge.co.uk
danetrehealthproducts.com
orkaoutdoors.com
pupstartsbreeders.com

And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Chris Amoo Mar 06, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Singer-Songwriter, Chris Amoo. Famous for being the lead singer in the band British Soul group, The Real Thing, Chris has always had a passion for dogs, particularly hounds. His love of Afghan Hounds led him to start competing at dog shows, and to even scoop the highest doggy accolade Best In Show at Crufts in 1987 with his Afghan Hounds called Viscount Grant. More recently he has turned his attention to the Irish wolfhound, the largest breed of dog. As a British Vulnerable breed, the Irish Wolfhound is technically rarer than the giant panda. Chris will be showing at Crufts, but he is also a judge and ambassador for the hound group. He chats about Crufts is a celebration of things dog, and what his dogs have taught him.

Instagram: @therealthingofficial

Crufts:
Instagram: @Crufts
Twitter @Crufts
Crufts on Facebook
Crufts website

The Kennel Club
Instagram: @thekennelclubuk
Twitter: @TheKennelClubUK
The Kennel Club website and Facebook

If you're going raw like Mike and Billy did, go Paleo Ridge!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

BONUS: Help the Abandoned Pets in Ukraine! Mar 03, 2022

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As we watch the horror unfold in Ukraine and people flee for their lives many pet parents wonder what is happening with the pets left behind. In this special episode Anna talks to Przemyslaw Malik of Centaurus who is organising convoys of pet supplies in Poland to deliver to pet shelters in Ukraine.

Please donate here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Mark Edmonds Feb 27, 2022

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This week Anna gets a first hand account of Puppy Farms in Ireland from the investigative journalist, Mark Edmonds. Mark and Anna discuss the horrific conditions the dogs are kept in, what legislation can be brought in to tackle it, and his harrowing experience with what are essentially gangsters.

Follow Mark on @medmondslondon or at his website

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Blue Cross at 125 Feb 20, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Kerry Taylor, Education Manager, at The Blue Cross talking about the charity’s 125th anniversary. As a milestone highlighting the work the organisation has achieved across two World Wars and recently through the pandemic. Launching the first animal hospital in 1906 the Blue Cross has adapted to provide welfare for all animals as our lives have changed over the years. Offering education over loss, whether pets have passed with old age or been stolen, or if someone has had to give up their pet in rented accommodation, The Blue Cross's bereavement service stands alone. Championing all animals, the charity’s initiative in this anniversary year is to focus on education about health and welfare from rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, cats and of course dogs.

Visit bluecross.org.uk
Twitter: @The_Blue_Cross
Instagram: @the_blue_cross

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Tia Wardell the World's Youngest Dog Trainer Feb 13, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Police Dog Handler, Dave Wardell and his daughter Tia. Aged only 12 Tia could be the youngest dog trainer in the world! Running into Christmas in 2021 , Tia decided to launch Top Kids Club a series of videos called 25 tricks to train before Christmas. Highlighting short training sessions with her own dog, rescued French Bulldog, Harper. Tia could be a chip off the old block, but as Dave explains, she’s be a natural around dogs in their home since a toddler. Tia shows that children and dogs can be best friends, and demonstrates why training is not just fun, but crucial to building trust and communication with your dog. Her videos streaming on all platforms, clearly show just how easy it is to build focus and teamwork with your dog. What could be better than being active, building a relationship with your canine companion in real time?

Follow Finn, Dave and watch Tia's training via Instagram @K9finn, Twitter @K9finn, and Facebook

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rebecca Walters of Pup Starts Breeders Feb 06, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Rebecca Walters who is chatting about the amended and updated DEFRA guidance notes that accompany The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The new guidelines were announced on February 1st 2022. As a breeder of Sproodles, Rebecca prides herself on the highest health and welfare standards and ethical breeding of her dogs. Passionate to help, inform and empower those interested in breeding dogs, or those who have been breeding dogs for years, Rebecca has launched the only OFQUAL recognised course to accredit responsible breeders called Pup Starts Breeders. As a nationally recognised qualification, it’s a surefire way to meet the UK dog breeding licensing criteria. The course is unique because it doesn’t focus on just one element. From start to finish, from planning to conception, through birth, raising and beyond!

Go to pupstartsbreeders.com or Facebook for more information or to sign up today! Follow them on Instagram @pupstarstbreeders and Twitter @pupstartsbreed1

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kayla Lichen of the Barker Book Awards Jan 30, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Kayla Lichten, founder of the inaugural Barker Book Awards. As the first awards dedicated exclusively to books about dogs! Featuring four categories : Fiction, Non Fiction, Children’s and the Classic Award. With a donation of £1,000.00 to an independent charity from this award category, The Barker Book Awards is set to celebrate dogs in literature both past and present, whilst giving back to dogs in need. Nominated charities welcomed!.

These Awards represent using dogs in a literary way to educate, to reveal human emotions, highlight dogs as detectives, dogs as heroes, dogs as villains, or dogs just fuelling our imagination.

Entries close on January 31st , so check out the links below to enter your favourite doggy classic, whether its The Wizard of Oz or Lassie Come Home.

The Awards are being judged by Anna Webb and Broadcaster Jo Good.

Vote at thebarkerbookawards.com
Instagram @thebarkerbookawards

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rick Akers and Justice for Reggie Jan 23, 2022

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This week Anna is joined by Rick Akers who talks about why he wants Justice For Reggie - a yellow Labrador pup who tragically died only a few days after he was brought home. A victim of the unscrupulous and callous puppy farming trade , little Reggie had short life and a painful death. Rick launched a petition to stop sales of animals online, at least to ensure traceability and accountability. Discussed in Parliament a month ago, he updates us on progress spearheaded by Government involving DEFRA, advertising standards, and welfare organisations. The question remains: should living sentient beings be bought and sold over the internet?

For this campaign on Twitter @JusticeforRegg1 Instagram @justiceforreggie20 and Facebook
For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com