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Episode 300 - Graeme Sims, shepherd, showman, vicar, author, on a life lived with dogs Aug 09, 2026

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Graeme Sims is an amazing man who, when his career in advertising ended abruptly, moved on to become a shepherd, showman, vicar, and author - all thanks to a lost Border Collie he found abandoned. Graeme reflects on his life with dogs with honesty and humour, telling us how he came to write his latest book, The Answer Is Under Your Nose after beating cancer.

Episode 299 - dog themed AITA and AIBU, dogs' brains shrinking, toxic tulips and adder bites May 02, 2026

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In this podcast, host Julie gives her verdict on some dog themed AITA and AIBU questions, as well as brining you news about toxic tulips, adder bites, dogs brains shrinking, and a Canadian photographic celebration of rescue dogs.

Episode 298 - Melissa McCue McGrath The Misdadventures of the world’s okayest dog trainer Mar 21, 2026

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Melissa McCue McGrath talks to Julie about her book The Misdavenrtues of the world’s okayest dog trainer. The book - part-memoir, part-career guide - will make you laugh, and maybe make you cry but it will definitely give you an insight into the role of a behaviourist and trainer! In this interview, Melissa talks with humour and honesty about her job, her professional and personal experiences with dogs, and the changes she’s seen in the dog world.

Episode 297 - Patricia McConnell novel Away To Me Feb 14, 2026

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Patricia McConnell is a world renowned animal behaviorist, author, speaker, and dog lover known as an expert on canine and feline training and behavior, and the author of numerous successful nonfiction books. In this podcast, she talks about her fantastic debut novel, Away To Me, a taut thriller in which some of the main characters are canine. What more could you want?

Episode 296 - how dogs and pets teach us kindness Jan 17, 2026

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Kim Lengling, author, veteran, pet lover, podcaster, canine and caffeine fan, shares her thoughts on how pets teach us kindness, as well as well as having a lot of fun chatting with Julie! We also bring you news of the latest award friend of the show Rachel Rodgers has won, the latest RVC research into brachycephalic crossbreeding, and New Year's Resolutions to make your dog happy and healthy in 2026.

Episode 295 - Avoiding canine Christmas catastrophes Dec 13, 2025

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Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, has the advice you need to keep your dog happy and healthy at Christmas. With guests coming and going, food and drink posing hazards to dogs, decorations just asking to be chewed, and us all distracted by having fun, it's easy for things to go wrong. But there are easy steps you can take to protect your pets.

DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill Nov 29, 2025

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In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

Episode 293 - Guinea pigs Oct 25, 2025

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As it's guinea pig awareness week, and adoptober at the RSPCA, we devote today's podcast to, yes you guessed it, guinea pigs! Julie talks to guinea pig fan and expert Clementine Schouteden, who founded Kavee to help improve life for pet guinea pigs. Julie also brings you some intriguing news about guinea pigs, and lots of useful links.

Episode 292 – Lewis Hamilton and grieving for your dog Oct 04, 2025

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Lewis Hamilton has made headlines around the world, pulling out of work commitments to be with his dying dog. But shouldn't we all have the right to be with our pets, and to have understanding as we grieve our devoted companions? Amanda de Carteret, Pet Loss Support Manager at Blue Cross, has advice and support for all those coping with pet loss.

Episode 291 - Sustainable Nutrition for People, Pets and Planet Oct 04, 2025

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Hector Haynes of Entovore has millions of tiny mouths to feed - mealworms! - but he took time away from them to tell Julie about dog treats which are good for dogs, people and the environment!

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