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by DogCast RadioWe seek to cover anything and everything dog related. We profile dog breeds, have interviews with dog owners, breeders and others connected with dogs. We have training tips from professional dog trainers, from the basic to the impressive party piece trick. For younger listeners we have Puppy Play Time, with items of interest for them, competitions and training tips too. We have news, Buddy's diary, website reviews and more.
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DogCast Radio Episode 50 - Uncle Matty, and Your First Great Dane
22/09/2007
"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 include Renee Russo, Merv Griffin, Goldie Hawn, Drew Carey, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor and Shannon Doherty. He has his own television show, "Woof it's a dog's life", as well as videos, cds, books and training kits. Now he has launched The Business of Training, a scheme whereby you can learn to be a dog trainer at home via the internet. You can learn to train dogs the Uncle Matty way in your own home, as well as how to market your new training business and attract clients. What led Matthew Margolis to develop his compassionate philosophy, and what does he think about how we treat dogs? Hear all this and more in this fascinating interview.
Great Danes are a very popular breed, but what is the reality of sharing your life with one of these gentle giants? Angela Mitchell read around before she brought her Great Dane, Hovis, into her life, but none of the books on offer answered all her burning questions, so she decided to write her own book - Your First Great Dane. One Great Dane is apparently never enough, and Hovis was soon joined by Bob - and another book is now on the way about life with two Great Danes. Angela tells us how her dogs enhanced her life, and about the comments you hear over and over when you're out and about with a Great Dane.
In the DogCast Radio News we have two great ideas for your next year's calendar. In the UK, the PDSA has brought out their Pet Pawtraits calendar.
In the USA, take the opportunity to support dogs who really need it with For The Love of Rescue calendar. This features themed photos of rescue dogs as well as training tips. Rescue organisations can sign up to raise money for their cause.
To read a list of the strange items dogs have swallowed, check out the PDSA website.
We are celebrating our 50th episode, and Ingrid E. Newkirk, founder and president of PETA, has written a book with some terrific ideas to help incorporate dogs into your celebrations. Let's Have a Dog Party has celebrity endorsements from Pamela Anderson, Simon Cowell, Martina Navratilova, Tamara Beckwith, Tommy Lee, Ali MacGraw and others. To find out more about the book go to the Peta site.
If you listened to our interview with Mary Buddemeyer-Porter, you are already aware of her fantastic and very comforting book, Will I see Fido in Heaven? If you haven't already bought the book, now's your chance because by purchasing Will I See Fido In Heaven? from Amazon.com on September 27, 2007, not only will you find biblical truths and inspirational true-life animal stories within the book, you will also receive wonderful bonus gifts valued at over $250, most instantly downloadable.
Host Julie has a health warning from a concerned listener, and gives you her take on the funny side of life with three dogs. Enjoy our 50th episode!
If you've been following the story of Jill's imprisoned Standard Poodles, we have great news - the girls are home! Jill and Peter still can't believe they finally have their dogs back, and the reunion was emotional as you can imagine. Peter still faces charges, but the dogs are back where they belong. It is frightening that this has happened at all - and this should alarm every dog owner in the UK.
DogCast Radio Episode 49 - Dalmatians and Reiki for dogs
08/09/2007
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
know how to "spot" a Dalmatian but do you know anything about their history? The purpose this breed was developed
for still affects how they behave today, and the more you know about a breed gives you a better idea of whether they
would be a good companion for you. How do Dalmatians fit into family life? Are they couch potatoes or jogging
companions? Are they free thinkers or do they train well? Find out more in this great breed profile.
Do you know what Reiki is? Do you know that it can be used to great effect with dogs? Penny Leisch is a Usui Reiki
Master Teacher, a Karuna Ki Reiki Master Teacher, a Sacred Flames Reiki Master Teacher, as well as an empath and
animal communicator. In this interview she explains what Reiki is, and gives examples of the amazing results it can
give when used with dogs. Penny is assisted in her work by her instinctive understanding of animals, and she also
shares that experience with us.
Buddy has been enjoying the summer - and in his diary he tells us what he likes about the season. He also tells us
what he dislikes about the summer, and if he thought "Vacuum" was bad he has met another evil creature out in the
garden!
In the DogCast Radio News, hear how dogs are giving and getting vital help in the water, as well as how sniffer dogs
sometimes sniff out danger, and how actress Anne Hathaway's Labrador helped her win a part in a film.
If you fancy reading a book that will help you come to a better understanding of your dog and improve your
relationship with him, then pick up The Loved Dog by Tamar Geller. Tamar's philosophy is based on love and
gentleness - and satisfied clients include Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck and Goldie Hawn. To get some tips from the
founder of Southern California's first cage-free day care and overnight boarding facility, read The Loved Dog.
DogCast Radio Episode 48 - Train and Behave Week and Pampering Your Pooch
25/08/2007
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 career, Roger has encountered many "problem" dogs - several of which have been lucky enough to end up living with Roger, as part of his beloved pack. We took the DogCast Radio dogs to meet Roger's dogs - and they all had a wonderful time, and Roger's canine family is a testament to his loving rehabilitation methods. Roger is the originator of Train & Behave week, and we found out what inspired the idea, as well as discovering the history of some of the dog related products Roger has developed. Buddy adores his Kong Wubba - one of the latest toys on offer from The Company of Animals. It is clear in this interview that not only is Dr. Mugford an expert in his field, but lots of fun too.
For some great ideas on how to pamper your dog, listen to our interview with Jason Rich about his book Pampering Your Pooch: Discover What Your Dog Wants, Needs and Loves. Don't be misled by the word pamper though, this is pampering with the dog's health and well-being as the priority. Jason has everything you can think of covered and there is something here for every dog lover. Jason shares his life with his best pal Rusty, a Yorkshire Terrier, so this book has real-life experience behind it, as well as a wealth of research. To make sure you're meeting your dog's needs and giving him the best life possible, listen to Jason's advice.
JettyDogs is the latest dog sport to come to the UK - and boy does it look fun! Penny Draper and her dog Jumping Jack Splash were at Train & Behave with a pool to let handlers and dogs have a go, or even enter a competition. This is like dog long-jump, but since the landing is into water, it is safe for older and younger dogs to participate. This is also great fun to watch, so if there's a JettyDogs event near you go and have a look, although do watch out as you can get splashed as the dogs jump in, and then sprayed as they shake when they get out.
There is a new UK charity aiming to use the dog's incredible sense of smell to detect cancer. We talk to Claire Guest about Cancer Dogs UK.
Steven Pam travelled all the way from Australia to attend Train & Behave. You can hear Steven and host Julie discussing some dog-related stories that have made the news recently. To hear and see more of Steven check out HoundTV.
DogCast Radio Episode 47 - Natural dog food
10/08/2007
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 Naturopathy. She worked in the veterinary field for many years, and continues to do extensive research into natural health care for dogs. Kim is also a member of the American Veterinary Naturopathic Association. On her radio show Animal Talk Naturally Kim discusses all aspects of natural pet care and health, and in this interview you can hear her advice on feeding your dog naturally. You will be amazed at the advantages to giving your dog a natural diet, and you may never look at your average bag or tin of dog food the same again.
Although it's only the problems that hit the headlines, there are some excellent dog foods available. Organipets is a new company whose dog food is not only organic, but whose packaging is environmentally friendly too! We met Liz Nuttall and she told us the amazing results she is getting with the company's dog food. The company's story is one of success, but the story behind that success is a very moving one - and it all started with a rescue dog named Raffy. Listen to the Organipets story, and get new faith in the dog food industry.
Our fiction feature this time is written and read by Shawndra Miller. Shawndra is a writer with a blog called Living Mindfully, which regularly features her beautiful Standard Poodle Marley. Shawndra's story is Leaving Ginger - a moving story that just might have you reaching for a Kleenex!
In Puppy Playtime, Jenny talks about her favourite dog stories. Puppy Playtime listener Ella also reviews her favourite animal stories.
Now we've whetted your appetite you may want to explore the area of your dog's nutrition more, so we have some suggestions to start you off.
DogCast Radio Episode 46 - The Dog Communicator and The Knockknobbler
28/07/2007
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 Your Animals, and offers private communication sessions to her international clients. Joy can communicate with living dogs as well as those who have passed over. In this interview, Joy speaks about how she communicates with dogs, how she believes we all have the ability to do so, and recounts some of her experiences. If you want to find out how you could develop the ability to communicate with your dog, listen closely to Joy's advice. Joy also communicates with host Julie's dog Buddy - so what's his take on things?
Do you know what a Knockknobbler is? Well listen to our interview with author Bernard Cartwright and find out. Bernard took on the role of Dog Warden for the City of Worcester, and his experiences in the job inspired him to write his book, The Knockknobbler. Just what is life like as a dog warden? Well, it has its highs and lows, and Bernard's book gives a great insight into the demanding but rewarding job. Some days Bernard was confronted with sweet lost puppies, other days it was more demanding beasts, but he faced it all with compassion and humour. His own dog Schtroumpf helped support him through it all too.
To celebrate the fact that there is a new Jettydogs World Champion, Trover Coats has brought out a single called Walkies. DogCast Radio listeners can hear a preview of the single in this episode. The new champion is a Greyhound who was rejected because he couldn't run fast enough - but he obviously can jump!
We also bring you the latest news on Jill's poor imprisoned Poodles.
Host Julie brings you her thoughts on small dogs. Do the best things come in small packages or is big always best? Listen and find out.
