Joe Inglis's diet advice In this our December show, we consider how at a time when most of us are thinking about lovely things to eat, how to make sure that our dogs are eating only lovely things too. Some ingredients of food are not good for our dogs, …

Sadie and the rattlesnake part 2 In this show you can hear the concluding part of an interview with Lindsay Morris in which she tells the incredible story of her dog Sadie who had a very unfortunate - and unusual - encounter with a rattlesnake. While on…

Sadie and the rattlesnake In this show you can hear an interview with Lindsay Morris in which she tells the incredible story of her dog Sadie who had a very unfortunate - and unusual - encounter with a rattlesnake. While on a camping weekend miles from …

Chance's Happy Ending Judy Rentrop is a dog trainer, dog walker, pet sitter and dog rescuer. In this episode she tells the remarkable story of Chance, a Labrador she rescued from his very bad start in life, and who ended up with a life-saving role. Ju…

Puppy socialisation Cat Hughes is a dog trainer with an interest in helping owners get their puppy socialised as well as possible. Cat studied animal behaviour and learning theory at Oxford University as part of her Human Sciences degree and has also un…

The Power of Wagging Tails Dawn Marcus us the author of an inspiring new book called The Power of Wagging Tails, which examines how beneficial dogs are for us. The book does this largely by focusing on stories from handlers of therapy dogs, and it highl…

The Power of Wagging Tails Dawn Marcus us the author of an inspiring new book called The Power of Wagging Tails, which examines how beneficial dogs are for us. The book does this largely by focusing on stories from handlers of therapy dogs, and it highlig…

Surfing dog Ricochet A dog called Ricochet is becoming well known around the world as a Surf-ice dog. In this interview her owner, Judy Fridono talks about how Ricochet was initially intended for a totally different life, but things didn't work out as…

Nikki Moustaki Nikki Moustaki is an award winning freelance writer, TV personality, pet industry expert and animal trainer. She set up an innovative scheme, The Pet Postcard Project, which allows people to get dog food delivered to shelters simply by sen…

Debbie Connolly Debbie Connolly is a dog and cat behaviourist who also treats goats, pigs and other pet livestock. Her television appearances include "Dog Borstal" and "Britain's Most Embarrassing Pets". She was at Crufts talking about her book Better D…

Adopting older dogs Older dogs can get looked over and find themselves stuck in rescue shelters simply because of their age. Karen Litzinger knows the joys of adopting an older dog first hand, and in this interview she draws on her experiences with her do…

Search and Rescue Search and Rescue dogs do a marvelous job but have you ever wondered what it takes to co-ordinate a search and rescue team? We talk to Bob Farnham who is a call out co-ordinator for Search and Rescue Dog Association of South Wales abou…

New Year's resolutions Nick Jones is an established dog trainer, a canine behaviour specialist and also provides expert advice in the magazine Dogs Monthly. At this time of year when we make resolutions to improve our lives in various ways, are there an…

What your dog really wants for Christmas Joyce Geier is a Border Collie expert and has competed in trials with her dogs at the highest levels. She knows that a Border Collie is happiest with a job to do so at this time of year when we’re thinking abou…

Orphans of Katrina When Karen O'Toole realised how dire the situation was in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, she just had to help. She spent months living in a car park by night, and rescuing dogs by day. When she came home, Karen became very fru…

Recovering from pet loss Karen Litzinger is a licensed professional counsellor with specialised training in pet bereavement counselling and she had produced a CD titled Heal Your Heart Coping With The Loss of a Pet to help dog owners who are mourning a be…

Coprophagia Coprophagia is a formal term for one of the more disgusting habits a dog can have - that of eating poo. It's an embarrassing problem that many dog owners struggle with and it can be a difficult behaviour to train a dog out of. DogCast Rad…

Sue London ***PHOTO23845+++ Sue London is a People & Pet Therapist, a radio host, and much more. In 1989 she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s is a chronic intestinal disorder, which causes severe abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue and diarrh…

Chiengora Have you come across chiengora? - it's using dog hair to knit or weave with. The chien part of the word comes from French meaning dog, and the gora part refers to the angora style softness of the fur. Frances Pike knows all about collecting an…

The the working life of a herding dog Have you ever wondered what the working life of a herding dog consists of? Border Collie expert Joyce Geier talks about just that in this interview. Joyce has competed with her dogs at the highest levels, and she sh…

Bel Mooney - Small dogs can save your life Writer and broadcaster Bel Mooney was happily married to Jonathon Dimbleby, and they lived with his two dogs, whom Bel liked, but hadn't quite learned to love. Then a tiny rescue Maltese called Bonnie came into…

Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies Sarah Hodgson is the author of Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies. As well as being a prolific author, Sarah is a columnist, media personality and inventor. In this informative and humorous interview she talks about the app…

Crufts 2010 In this show we bring you our Crufts coverage. Crufts 2010 had a new sponsor – the sofa company dfs – and in the show ring the emphasis was on health. Crufts always includes interesting and unusual stories, and one of the most intrigui…

Dog Wrangler Do you know what a dog wrangler is? Kathryn Segura is a wrangler in Hollywood, and has trained and supplied dogs, as well as other animals, for many films and television shows over her career. In this interview she talks about her book Hol…

Darlene Arden - The Pet Expert Darlene Arden is the Pet Expert. Darlene is an award-winning writer, lecturer, and author and she produces and hosts her own cable television show, "Creatively Speaking". She is passionate about animals and her priority is…

Episode 100 It's the 100th DogCast Radio show and it's also the Christmas show so sit back, relax and enjoy! Sheryl Matthys is the dog expert. She is an author, speaker, media personality, and founder of leashes and lovers. She’s a certified dog train…

Am I boring my dog? Have you ever wondered if you're boring your dog? Well Edie Jarolim did, and it's the title of her book, a fascinating collection of canine questions that covers everything from choosing the right puppy for you, right up to how to let …

Black Dog Syndrome Have you heard of Black Dog Syndrome? Sadly it seems that black dogs are often passed over in rescues, with the result that they are put to sleep at a higher rate than dogs of other colours. In this show you can hear an interview with…

Chris Davis Chris Davis didn't anticipate writing a book, let alone four, complete with beautiful illustrations. She feels an emotional attachment to each of her books - For Every Dog an Angel, The Shelter Dog, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish, and For Ev…

Canine health concern Do you worry about your dog's health? Whether to vaccinate, what to feed and so on? If so Catherine O'Driscoll of Canine Health Concern has the information you need. She issued a press release concerning thirty-three vets and docto…

Small Dog, Big Life: Memoirs of a Furry Genius Dr Denny Fried has a very talented dog, who has "barktated" her own book, called Small Dog, Big Life: Memoirs of a Furry Genius. The dog in question, Genevieve, may have a big intellect and a mighty funny …

Finding Peace After Pet Loss Sid Korpi wrote Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss after experiencing her own "tsunami" of grief. This is an incredibly helpful book both for those who have lost a pet, and for those who haven't yet had that experienc…

The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood Nadine M. Rosin is the author of The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood. Her dog Buttons chose her as a tiny puppy, and Nadine was devastated when at the age of eight years old, the vet gave her six weeks to live. Buttons w…

Cardio Myopathy in dogs We are bombarded with messages about keeping our own hearts healthy, but did you know that dogs can suffer with heart disease too. Larger breeds are particularly prone to this, and Melanie Powell who works in the Cardiology Depa…

Speaking for Spot: Be the advocate your dog needs to live a happy healthy longer life Nancy Kay is a veterinarian who can help you truly be your dog's best friend. She is the author of Speaking for Spot: Be the advocate your dog needs to live a happy he…

Kate, Gin and Ice

It's hard to believe that it was only last year that doggy dancing duo Kate and Gin burst onto our television screens in the show Britain's Got Talent. They amazed the judges with their display of heelwork-to-music, with Simon Cowell …

Fit as Fido Dr. Dawn Marcus has spent years telling patients that living healthily was more complicated than just taking a tablet to put everything right. She always knew that lifestyle played a huge part in health, but it was not until the arrival in her…

CAPS - Companion Animal Protection Society When Deborah Howard was horrified by the appalling condition of a dog in a pet shop, she founded CAPS - Companion Animal Protection Society - of which she is the president. She and many colleagues now work tire…

Just This Side of Heaven

Beagles came into Tim Glass's life by accident. Once he had discovered the breed, he loved them.

Beagles brought Tim's wife Cathy into his life. Cathy is another Beagle devotee, and so it was that Tim and Cathy set up ho…

Give a Dog a Home Graeme Sims is the shepherd who works up to nine sheepdogs at a time, each in a different language. Now retired, Graeme, his wife and their pack of Border Collies have found peace in South Wales. Graeme's latest book is called Give a D…

Raising great puppies

Jerrie Wolfe is an amazing breeder who allows her dogs the freedom and space to follow their instincts when it comes to bringing up their puppies.

With over thirty years experience of breeding her own dogs, Jerrie has the e…

Russian Dog Wizard

If you haven't encountered the Russian Dog Wizard yet you're in for a treat with this show.

Vladislav Roytapel has trained dogs in many countries, in many situations, and now owners often turn to him for help with dogs that …

Free Shaping

Hopefully you know by now that clicker training is a highly effective training method. You should also be aware that the clicker is not to get the dog's attention or give an instruction; rather it's a way of pinpointing to the dog the exac…

Problems in a multi dog house

We were contacted by a listener, Katarina Anthony, with a problem with her three dogs. You can see the text of her email below.

Her German Shepherd, Bismark is constantly trying to be top dog, and Katarina is begin…

Rethinking rescue dogs

It's time for a Christmas episode again. In this episode we have an interview with a woman who's doing her best to change the way we talk and think about rescue dogs.

Cynthia Miller shares her life with two beautiful Malt…

Spending less at the veterinarian

If you're looking for ways to save money as we all feel the bite of the credit crunch, veterinarian Paula Terifaj has some great advice on how you can spend less on your dog's medical treatment.

In the second p…

Spending less at the veterinarian

With the credit crunch making us all look for ways to economise, we have timely money saving advice from Dr. Paula Terrifaj.

Paula talks about how you can spend less at the veterinarian's surgery without comprom…

David Frei on the National Dog Show

The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina will be televised on Thanksgiving Afternoon, and is fast becoming a holiday tradition.

Co-host David Frei tells us what viewers can expect to see. He also talks about …

Australian Terriers

Australian Terriers are cheerful, companionable, lively little dogs, and in this episode breeder Doreen Simpkins gives us an insight into life with this delightful breed.

She talks about their appearance and character, as w…

Settling a new puppy

Top Bichon Frise breeder Matthew Culmore talks about settling a new puppy in to your home.

Matthew was previously on the show in episode 51 giving advice on how to recognise a good breeder. However, once you've found a bree…

Clicker Training

Clicker training - you've probably heard of it, but do you know how to do it?

In this show you can hear Aaron Clayton from Karen Pryor Clicker Training explaining exactly what clicker training is, how you can start using it, an…

Calming your dog

Do you ever wish that your dog was calmer? Well wish no more, as trainer Pat Miller talks about the simple steps you can take to allow your dog to become calm.

It's great when our dogs are full of enthusiasm and energy, but we …

Separation Anxiety

Dogs are very social animals, and bond strongly with their pack whether canine or human. Some dogs can find it difficult to be left alone, and sometimes separation anxiety can develop into a serious problem.

We were contacted …

Greyfriars hydro-therapy

Greyfriars in the UK is a rehabilitation and hydro-therapy referral centre. The centre does a much needed job of helping dogs with a variety of problems, and even healthy dogs can benefit from some water treatment.

In th…

Socialisation and toilet training

In this show we grapple with some of the really problematic areas of training. Cindy Scott is an experienced trainer who gives her advice on two subjects that she finds most owners need help with.

The first is s…

Dogs and divorce

Divorce is affecting more and more couples, and consequently it is affecting more and more dogs.

Jennifer Keene is an experienced dog trainer who has been through a divorce involving dogs, and has put what she has learned to gr…

Remembering Ruby ***PHOTO5497+++

The death of your dog can be incredibly difficult to deal with.

In this episode we talk to author Melisa Wells about her book Remembering Ruby, which aims to help families cope with the loss of their beloved do…

A Dog About Town

A Dog About Town is written by J. F. Englert is the first novel in the Bull Moose Dog Run Mystery series.

The book's narrator is a charming and highly intelligent Labrador called Randolph. When his owner Harry is faced with var…

Happy Hounds

In this episode we focus on rescue dogs.

Susan Daffron has had a wealth of experiences with rescues, and has written the book Happy Hound. This is a guide to helping you develop a good relationship with your rescue dog or puppy.

Merle's door

If you haven't read "Merle's Door" by Ted Kerasote, you've missed out on a treat. This is an amazing book that tells the story of a man and a dog living in harmony.

Ted met Merle when the dog was around ten months, and living wild i…

Crufts 2008

Crufts 2008 was a celebration of all things dog, and in this show we bring you interviews with dog owners, organisations and product developers.

Crufts is spread over several halls at the Birmingham NEC, and there's so much more to it t…

How to Train Your Dog Using Its Own Language

Graeme Sims is the amazing dog trainer and shepherd who can work up to nine Border Collies simultaneously. Just to make his achievements even more impressive, each dog responds to commands in a language spe…

Lloyd Aguero Lloyd Aguero is an inspirational trainer who founded and runs the Great Falls/Reston Companion Dog Training School. Lloyd is a life member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors and a member of the Delta Society. He pioneere…

Pam Dennison was already an experienced trainer when she met Shadow, a Border Collie in need of a new home. Shadow however, had more problems than even Pam imagined. After a short time with him, she decided to return him - but she changed her mind, and…

Vaccinating your dog Paula Terifaj is a holistic veterinarian with lots of sound and relevant advice for dog owners. In this interview you can hear her advice about vaccinating your dog. Paula talks about what you really need to vaccinate your dog again…

MRSA - The Bella Moss Foundation

MRSA is a frightening subject - and now even our dogs are at risk from it. In this show you can hear from owners whose dogs have suffered from the infection, and also where to get information and support. We have inter…

Companion Animal Protection Society

In this episode we meet CAPS - that's the Companion Animal Protection Society - founder and President, Deborah Howard. Deborah's love of animals lead her to set up CAPS which has a mission to alleviate the suffering …

Excercise for dogs

Our dogs need exercise to be happy and healthy - but when they're young puppies it can be tricky to ensure they get the right amount of the right sort of exercise. In this episode you can hear dog trainer and exercise specialist Cam…

Psychic dogs

Does your dog know when you're coming home? It seems some dogs can sense when their owners are returning, and behavioural changes occur which can be observed and recorded.

Experiments have indicated that the dogs are not reacting t…

Bodywork for Dogs

How do you feel after a massage? Relaxed and ready to face the world? - well our dogs can benefit from massage too, and in this episode you can hear from Lynn Vaughan who with her colleague Deborah Jones has brought out a DVD called …

Dog estate planning advice from Dawn Antoniak Mitchell

It may be a subject that most of us don't want to think about, but what would happen to our dogs if anything happened to us? This show focuses on some excellent advice from Dawn Antoniak Mitchell.<…

Dog Aggression

Aggression is probably one of the dog behaviours we fear most. In this episode you can hear expert advice on dealing with aggression from Susie Aga.

Susie tells us the different types of aggression that can occur, how they can b…

Ron Hevener

How good a dog is is often determined by how good his breeder is, and in this show we have two of the best breeders around.

Ron Hevener owns one of the oldest dog show kennels in the U.S. - Lochranza. The kennel specialises in Coll…

Uncle Matty

"Get rid of the problem, not the dog!" is Matthew Margolis or Uncle Matty's catchphrase and philosophy.

Matthew has educated countless dog owners about training and understanding their dog better, and satisfied clients in…

Dalmatians

The Dalmatian must be the most recognisable dog breed - and we have a profile of the breed. Deborah from Krystaway Damatians, which is in New South Wales, Australia, tells us about this beautiful, clever, energetic breed.

You may kno…

Roger Mugford

In this our second anniversary show you can hear from well known animal psychologist Dr. Roger Mugford.

Roger heads up a dedicated team at The Company of Animals, and is committed to and passionate about dog welfare. In his long c…

Feeding your dog naturally

What do you feed your dog? Are you worried about food recalls? Do you know what the ingredients in your dog's food are?

Kim Bloomer is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition/Doctor of Natu…

The Dog Communicator

Do you ever wish you could communicate better with your dog? Well Joy Turner could help you do just that.

Joy is a renowned communicator and energetic healer for both animals and humans. She hosts the radio show Talk With …

Trover Coats

Trover Coats, based on the English Channel island of Alderney, is a small company that's making a big difference to many dogs' lives.

First, the quality of the products that Trover make is excellent. Whether you choose to spoil your…

Lithium Springs

If you like family friendly dog movies, then Lithium Springs might well be the film for you.

It stars Fred the Dachshund alongside Carter Lord who also directed the film. This independent movie is getting rave reviews for its …

Jazmyn, junior dog handler

Jazmyn Wray went to her first dog show as a tiny baby, and dogs have featured in her life ever since then. She adores the Flat Coated Retrievers that she has grown up with, but has experience of many other breeds. Flatcoats r…

Flat Coated Retrievers

In this episode we bring you a breed profile of the Flat Coated Retriever.

This is an elegant looking dog, with a lot of enthusiasm for life. Like many gun dogs the Flatcoat can make an excellent family dog - find out how…

Onion the movie star dog

Have you ever dreamed of your dog becoming a famous movie star? In this episode you can hear what it's like when your dog moves in celebrity circles.

Onion is a miniature Bull Terrier who has appeared in a Ewan McGregor…

Stevie the blind agility dog

Training your dog can be difficult can't it? Taking on a disabled dog also has its own challenges. So we were amazed when we discovered Stevie, a Bernese Mountain dog who has been blind since birth.

Owner Jill took …

Introducing a second dog to the house

The only thing better than sharing your life with a dog is sharing your life with two dogs! Having two dogs can mean double the love, fun and general all-round good time that having one dog is - but it means at lea…

Earthquake detecting dogs The book Dr Coren was researching is available at Amazon.com.

Psychologist and dog expert Doctor Stanley Coren was researching into whether seasonal affective disorder could influence dogs, when he came across an unexpected…

Wolf encounter

Would you like to meet a wolf? Well it's something Julie Rodaway has always wanted to do. We first met Julie back in episode 26.

Julie told us about life with her guide dog Wallace, and the strong and loving bond that has develo…

RSPCA Shelter

It's a sad but true fact that many of the dogs bought as ill thought through Christmas presents find themselves homeless before spring. We know they end up in shelters, but once there, what is the process that helps put them on the road t…

Dog behaviour specialist Nick Jones, behaviour specialist

How many of us made New Years resolutions? How many of them have already been broken and forgotten this early in the year? Well one resolution we can all make is to do more training with our …

Dogs and cars
Advice on car safety from Mim Edwards

Does your dog travel in the car with you? How does he get into the car? How safe is he once he is in the car and travelling? Does he know not to leave the vehicle until you give him permission …

Assistance dogs

Karen Shirk was struck down with bad health, and then received the further blow of being told she was "too ill" to benefit from an assistance dog. Karen refused to accept that an assistance dog would not improve her quality of…

The Alternative Animal Sanctuary

How far would you go to rescue animals without any other hope? Would you give over your house to them? Would you go into debt for them? Would you survive at times on four hours sleep a night to ensure they were comforta…

Faith the two legged dog

What would you do if your son brought home a severely disabled puppy? Would you give her the chance to a happy life? Would you spend time and energy helping her face life and cope with her problems? Well Jude Stringfellow and h…

Dogs Only

Dogs Only is a charity based in the Little Rock and Central Arkansas area, devoted to helping dogs in need of a new home. Dogs in the area face a variety of horrendous problems, and the devoted volunteers of Dogs Only put a lot of effort into…

Graeme Sims

How many dogs do you think you could control simultaneously? Well meet Graeme Sims - he can work up to eight dogs at the same time. Yes, eight! When over thirty years in the advertising business came to an abrupt end, Graeme was at a very l…

Have Dog Will Travel

Do you wish you could take your dog on vacation with you? Would you love to let your canine companion enjoy the fun of discovering new places together? Well now you can, because Barbara Whitaker has the advice you n…

Chow Chows

Our breed profile is the Chow Chow.

This is a fascinating breed. Did you know that a Chow has two more teeth than other breeds? They also have a blue-black tongue, that according to legend was gained when they helped clear up at the…

Two Minute Fiction

In Two Minute Fiction hear Romance, the story of how one woman's dog lead her into romance....well not her dog exactly, it's a bit of a delicate matter really. You'll have to listen to understand.

Chris Warner trains five labradors

Would you like to hear the training secrets of a man who has trained several dogs to an amazing standard of obeience? Chris Warner is totally outnumbered by his pack of five Labradors,and yet armed only with a whistle…

Aniversary

In our special first anniversary program, we take a look back at our first year. In the past twelve months DogCast Radio has profiled many breeds, including Labrador, Rottweiler, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Italian Greyhound, Great Dane, Lab…

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor - Saving Shiloh

Are you familiar with the Shiloh novels written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor? If not you're missing out!

The latest film, based on the third book of the trilogy, Saving Shiloh, is out on DVD on August 22n…

Wag and Bone Show

The Wag and Bone Show is just around the corner, and we share with you some of the stories that make this event the unique celebration it is.

DogCast Radio was invited to attend a pre-show photo shoot at world famous dog pho…

Dog Paddling Adventures

We all know that participating in activities with our dogs helps strengthen the bond between us, as well as being highly enjoyable.

Does a canoeing holiday with your dog sound like fun? How about hikes in beautiful scene…

Irish Setters

How much do you know about the glamorous redhead of the canine world, the Irish Setter?

We met a variety of beautiful Irish Setters and their owners, and found out what life is like with this gorgeous breed.

How excitable …

Pet allergies

How much do you know about dog allergies? If you listen to our interview with Shirlee Kalstone, author of "Allergic to Pets? The Breakthrough Guide to Living with the Animals You Love", you will hear things you didn't kno…

Bichon Frise

What is the Bichon Frise like? The Bichon is a small white dog, with a big fluffy coat, that can take a lot of grooming.

However, it is the personality of this diminutive dog from the toy group, that is its charm. The Bichon is f…

Scottish Sled Dogs In this episode, our Scottish special, you can hear all about the dogs at the Cairngorm Sleddog Adventure Centre.

At the centre the sleddogs don't pull sleds, but wheeled buggies, so sledding is possible even when there is no snow.…

Yorkshire Terrier Breed Profile One of the most popular terriers is the Yorkshire Terrier, and in this episode you can hear a profile of the breed.

Marita Parker from Crystal Waters Kennel, in Canada, is a successful, responsible breeder of Yorkshire …

Dog Lady We welcome our first mystery guest on the show - Dog Lady.

She's a lady, she's got a dog, and a website: www.askdoglady.com

If you have a question about dog related issues, then you too could ask Dog Lady.

Dog Lady does not answer med…

Crufts If you would like to know what it feels like to show your dog at Crufts, listen to our special Crufts edition.

In this episode, we venture away from our usual format to bring you our coverage of the biggest pedigree dog show in the world.

M…

Labradoodles There are many so called designer breeds around now, but the original designer breed was the Labradoodle.

Edie Mackenzie's book The Definitive Guide to Labradoodles, will tell you everything you need to know about this new breed.

What…

Rescue Dogs In this episode we feature rescue dogs.

It's a sad fact that by February many dogs unfortunate enough to have been bought as Christmas presents are rejected and find themselves in shelters.

Having a puppy is lots of fun, but bringing t…

Great Danes In this episode we bring you a breed profile of one of the largest dog breeds, the Great Dane. These are tall, sturdy dogs who have a serious, dignified expression. With an impressive physique and a big bark to match, are they hard to handle…

Dogs and DNA Can DNA be used to help identify lost or stolen dogs and help reunite them with their family? Yes it can, and we talk to DNA expert George Clottey about the fast and effective service his company Blueprint Healthcare is offering. However, DN…

Children and dogs

If you have a dog and children Pam Dennison has some frank advice for you. The author of An Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training (link) tells us the problems that can occur when we expect a dog to fit into modern family li…

Swiss mountain dogs

In our Christmas episode find what progress Kimberley MacDonald is making, as she searches for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bitch puppy to import into the UK.

Kimberley has already secured a male puppy, Luca, who is growing up w…

Interview: Pam Dennison

Do training sessions with your dog ever seem like a battle between the two of you?

Then Pam Dennison has just the advice you need.

She is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, and h…

Dog and Cat Hotel

What arrangements do you make for your dog when you go on vacation?

In this episode find out about the luxurious accommodation available at the America Cat and Dog Hotel, in Las Vegas.

It's certainly not a "dog's life&…

Italian Greyhounds

Learn about the elegant, intriguing Italian Greyhound.

They are the smallest sighthound, and we hear from breeder Leona Bortis about these charming dogs, seeking closeness with their family within the home, but energetic enoug…

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

If you live in America or Europe you may well have encountered a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, but there haven't been any in the UK - until recently.

Kimberley MacDonald from Samala Rottweilers will be one of the first …

Dog sledding adventures

In episode three of DogCast Radio, discover the fantastic dog sledding holidays Arleigh Jorgenson can provide.

Hear how exhilarating working a dog team is, and what its like to develop a working relationship with theses athl…

Rottweilers

In episode 2 of DogCast Radio our featured breed is the Rottweiler.

Our breed focus this week is the Rottweiler. Kimberley MacDonald of Samala Rottweilers gives us her expert opinion, and tells us about her experiences …

So what's in Episode 1?

In episode one of DogCast Radio we take a closer look at one of the world's favourite breeds, Labradors. We spent a day with the Labradors - and people - from the Labrador Forums web site, and found out what they lik…

The Russian Dog Wizard Nowadays it can sometimes seem we are awash with dog whisperers, but there's only one dog wizard! Vladamir Roytapel is the Russian Dog Wizard and has a long history of training dogs, having trained dogs for the Russian government, t…

How dogs combat stress Bonnie Church knows from personal experience how much our dogs enrich our lives - she has two dogs of her own as well as two grand-dogs. Plus Bonnie has seen the contentment a dog has brought to her mother's life. Being a life an…