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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.

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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?

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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.

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In this episode we catch up with Surf Dog Ricochet who enhaces the lives of many people with disabilities. We hear about the work of Help the Street Animals of Morocco and their devoted volunteers. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News and we hear about the toy which annoyed Mischief.

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In this episode, you can hear Laura Vorreyer explain how she got into VIP pet sitting. Toni Shelbourne has everything you need to know about Canine Compulsive Disorder, a condition which causes dogs and owners great distress. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News read by Julie and Jenny, and Julie recalls Buddy's last holiday - which was an unplanned, but enriching experience for him.

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This episode focuses on the incredible experiences of Jim and Jamie Dutcher, living with a pack of wolves. In this fascinating interview, Jim and Jamie tell Julie in detail about their time with the Sawtooth Pack. Along the way they share insights into what a wolf family is like, the wolves' attitude towards pups and immature wolves, the sounds the wolves made, how wolves interact with the natural world around them - and what that tricky term "alpha" really means. There are also lots of anecdotes illustrating the subjects discussed. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and sadly, a tribute to Buddy, who passed away earlier this month.

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Well Informed Pet is an app that lets you - and all those who care for your dog - keep track of all their health information. We go behind the scenes at the dog grooming salon, and deal with some controversial issues. Plus in the DogCast Radio News the dog who wasn't a dog, the assistance dog who might not be, the First Lady who dove into a lake for her dog, and more!

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At Crufts 2018, we brave sensory deprivation on the Guide Dog stand, found out more about Finnish Laphunds, discovered some very large doggy blood donors, chatted to John Howie about natural health supplements for dogs, and to Debbie Connolly about the need to provide the police with a quick, easy way to assess dogs they encounter. Plus the DogCast Radio News - which features new research, and chromosomes.

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Hear PC Dave Wardell talk movingly about the night his police dog, Finn, nearly died, and how that gave rise to the campaign to have Finn's Law, and give legal protection to police dogs. Alabama Rot has been hitting the headlines in the UK, but how worried should dog owners be, and how can owners protect their dogs from it? Vet Marc Dhumeaux tells you what you need to know. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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In this episode you can hear an expert dog trainer's 10 steps to getting a great dog from the shelter. If you can't adopt a rescue dog, you can still help support dog shelters and charities in a wide variety of ways. Plus the DogCast Radio News is an emotional rollercoaster.

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In this episode, you can hear documentary maker Andrew Fixell talk about his film The Firmest Friend, which focuses on three homeless people and their pitbull dogs. Dog First Aid expert Jo Middleton shares her top tips for keeping your dog safe. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News featuring dogs who got into danger, how AI may enable us to understand our dogs better, and the British lamp post powered by dog poo.

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Gregory Berns talks about his book What It's Like to be a Dog, which is a thought provoking and fascinating read. Sue Corfield tells us about the dog activity holidays she runs in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Plus we've rounded up some happy stories for the DogCast Radio News.

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In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

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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.

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In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

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In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

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In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.

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In this show you can hear naturopath Lyndall Pinchen describe her natural approach to helping your dog live healthily, and how you can deal with parasites and vaccinations. Listen to the inspiring story of how Julie Austin started Doggie Food Bank after a homeless woman asked for help feeding her dog. Plus the DogCast Radio News, and the latest developments with Buddy.

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Galen Myotherapy was founded by Julia Robertson in 2002, and in this show you can hear Julia talking about how the therapy works, how it allows dogs to choose to participate or not, and how letting the body heal itself is essential. You can also listen in to a therapy session.

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Hear about the innovative, life-changing treatments Nupsala has for dogs with arthritis, allowing them to move comfortably again.. Listen to the effective, safe advice Sara Reusche has for thwarting an off leash dog who is charging towards you and your dog.

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Arthritis affects many dogs - and in some cases it ends their lives way too early. Canine Arthritis Management is setting out to change attitudes and make life livable for dogs with arthritis. The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers financial and emotional help to owners whose dogs need surgery. Two great interviews celebrating those who are making life better for the dogs we love.

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If you think of Pugs as being chubby couch potatoes, think again, because a group called Pugability is challenging everything you thought you knew about Pugs. Susannah Chalmers talks about her fit, healthy. active Pugs. Trainer Pam Johnson has four dogs with whom she has fun and achieves great training feats, but when disaster struck one of her dogs, she found herself supporting him through a long rehabilitation - and all that training really helped his recovery.

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We were at Crufts 2017 sniffing out the latest news on old friends and new. In this show you can hear why French Bulldogs are becoming so popular and the consequences that mat have for the breed, from charities such as Service Dogs UK, Medical Detection Dogs, The Blue Cross and The Animal Health Trust, plus we hear how to keep dogs and children safe around each other from Debbie Connolly, we meet Doug the Pug Therapy Dog and we find out how Lintbellls' Yumove is helping dogs like Buddy cope with arthritis.

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Expert dog trainer and TTouch practitioner Toni Shelbourne talks about her latest book Help! My Dog Doesn't Travel Well In The Car Solving Motion Sickness And Other Traveling Issues. Experienced veterinarian Deidre Chiaramonte explains how owners can best support their dogs through surgery. Lots of practical advice in this show to help with some stressful issues, and help make dogs' and owners' lives happier and healthier.

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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.

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In this show trainer and behaviourist Maxwell Muir shares his mission to help owners understand their dogs so they can find natural balance in their relationship. You can hear him discuss the topics of three of the seminars he offers - how to live in harmony with your dog via a natural and humane approach, how you can communicate effectively with your dog, and how you can provide daily enrichment and stimulation for your dog. Listen to Maxwell and make 2017 a great year for you and your dog.

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Cancer is a subject which can be extremely scary - and it can affect our dogs as well as us. When you're told your dog has cancer, it's a huge and upsetting shock, but if you arm yourself with information you can make things easier for yourself and your dog. Whether your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, or is still healthy, veterinarian Dr Patrick Mahaney has the information you need.

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Hear from expert trainer Louise Viljoen how her dogs are playing a vital role in conserving wildlife around the world. The dogs' incredible sense of smell enables us to monitor wildlife with as little disturbance to them as possible - and the dogs Louise trains and works with are rescue dogs. A great, positive story in many ways.

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In this show Pamela Dennison draws on years of working with students and personal experience to offer help and hope to those coping with a reactive of aggressive dog. Listen to Pam explain how you can help your dog cope with life, offering practical advice along the way. All delivered with honesty and humour.

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A stray dog came into Graeme Sims' life at a low point, and transformed it. In this interview the ad-man turned shepherd, turned showman, turned vicar, turned author discussed why not all dogs are equal, and why Italians have taken him to their hearts.

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When you've loved a dog, losing them can plunge us into grief, but there is help available. Wendy Van de Poll is a certified end of life and pet loss grief coach, and she has advice to help you cope with the death of your beloved dog.

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Doodles - Poodle mixes- are growing in popularity, but the Poodle mindset is not always a good fit with other breeds, and can have unexpected results. Top behaviourist and trainer Carolyn Menteith talks about her concerns for the Doodle mix. Doodle Trust founder Barb Turnbull echoes those concerns, and knows firsthand why some Doodles end up in rescue. The DogCast Radio attend DoodleFest, where Julie judges the novelty classes.

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In this episode you can hear from experienced dog expert, Pat Miller, about what fostering a dog is, what support you should expect, and how it helps dogs find their forever homes. Flatcoat Walkies is a group that started out simply to provide opportunities for Flatcoat Retriever owners to meet up, hear how it has grown, and what life is like with the breed affectionately known as a Flattie. Plus you can hear our latest original fiction, Honesty, and hear about the dog who ate her owner's teeth.

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In this show, Dr Patrick Mahaney has the advice you need if your dog has allergies, and Sally Gutteridge shares 10 good reasons not to copy Cesar Milan. Plus the DogCast Radio News, and how you can add your voice to the protest against the Yulin Dog Meat Festival.

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In a fun interview with author Jeff Lazarus, find out about dogtology. Are you a dogtologist? Spoiler alert: you probably are! Plus hear from Judith Broug about how she and a good friend founded Service Dogs UK which helps veterans of the armed forces and emergency services cope with PTSD. It's an inspiring story. And in the DogCast Radio News, hear about the dogs who have had lucky escapes of one sort or another, and the scientist who wants to help our dogs - and us - to live longer.

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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!

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In this episode you can hear Canine Assistants' founder Jennifer Arnold talk about how she educates, rather than trains, the assistance dogs she provides. It's an approach that is yielding amazing results. In the UK, Bridgnorth, in Shropshire, is bidding to become the most dog friendly town in Britain. Hear what happened when Julie went to investigate.

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Life with a puppy is sometimes a surprise, because they don't act the way we want them to. In this interview you can hear experienced behaviourist Carolyn Menteith explain what puppies are like, why they do certain things, and how you can help your puppy become the dog you want. You can also listen to Buddy's Diary, in which Buddy tells the tale of his latest surgery, and there it the DogCast Radio News too.

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Pam Dennison is a dog trainer who is passionate about making training clear and fun for the dog. In this interview you can hear her talk about her new book - You CAN Train Your Dog. So what are training myths and what is training fact? Pam has the answers. Plus in the DogCast Radio News, hear about dogs working as conservation canines, and the dog IQ test that could offer insights into human dementia. And do you agree that lessons on looking after your dog should be compulsory?

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When puppies cuddle up together it's very cute, but did you know there's more to it than that? In this show Jill Breitner explains what we can learn from the puppy pile, and how we can apply that to help settle puppies entering our homes. In the DogCast Radio News hear how one charity is encouraging adopters to ensure they are rescue ready, and the Twitter feed that will tweet you a picture of you as a dog.

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In this show you can hear about Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's new book Dogopedia. The book includes such subjects as whether our dogs feel guilt, if they know when we're coming home, and what makes a breed a pedigree or a made up breed, and more. Chris Farley talks about life with her clever and dexterous dog Harry. They have performed together in the Crufts Factor, The London Pet Show and on BBC TV, but what's life like with such a high achieving dog? Plus hear the story of the little girl who asked Santa to bring her missing dog back.

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In this show find out the benefits of letting your dog sniff during a walk. Sarah Pennington explains why your dog will be happy if you stimulate hos brains - and the easy ways you can do this. Jayne Jones was so touched by the plight of dogs in Bulgaria that she started a rescue - hear how K9 Rescue International is saving dogs' lives. Plus hear the latest news from the dog world.

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In this show you can hear trainer Lyn Dubois explain how training can be fun, and the benefits of making it fun. Lyn also gives us an insight into the amazing behaviours she has taught her Belgian Shepherd, Tammy. Listen to Amanda Fuller talking about the dangers of double merle matings, and how her dog Keller copes with being a double merle. The consequences of double merle matings affects many breeds and the UK Kennel Club will not register double merle pups. Plus hear about the French Bulldog who had a surprising encounter with two bears.

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Have you heard of the practice of dog trucking? It's a growing problem in parts of the USA, and Melissa McCue McGrath want to get the message across that you should have #HandsOnFirst. People seem to let fireworks off at more times of the year, so if your dog is afraid of the loud bangs involved, it can be miserable for both of you. Toni Shelbourne and Karen Bush have written a book that will help your dog relax during firework season - but you need to take action now!

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This show is a mix of the practical and the spiritual. Hear trainer and behaviourist Sian Ryan talk about her authoritative book No Walks? No Worries!, and find out how to take the stress, worry and boredom out of crate rest. Listen to Rub Gutro discuss the experiences which led him to write Pets and the Afterlife Messages from Beyond.

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In this show you can hear Toni Shelbourne talking about her latest book, Among The Wolves.

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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?

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In this show you can hear Chris Kent, the founder of he K9 Project, talking about how the project uses the bond between people and dogs to help people to help dogs to help people. You can also listen to Clinical Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr Elizabeth Frates, discussing her special health report which emphasizes the many health benefits dogs offer us. Plus hear how one photographer tackled Black Dog Syndrome, and catch up with Buddy.

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In the second of our Crufts specials you can hear from Dr Mike Starkey who is researching canine cancer - this is an interview every dog owner should listen to. We also have an inspiring interview with Sharon Rose who donated her dogs' bodies to the Animal Health Trust. We talke to Ben Wilkes from the Border Collie Trust, we find out how to keep your dog happy with Rob Fellows, and the Kennel Club's Access Advisor Stephen Jenkinson talks about a subject never far from a dog owners' mind.

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In the first of our two Crufts 2015 specials you can hear how Jodie Forbes got on in the grooming competition, about the work of Dogs for the Disabled, Medical Detection Dogs and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, about the board game even the family dog can join in (and you can win yourself a copy), how the world can intimidate some dogs and how we can help them with that, how and why we need to protect our dogs from lungworm, and how the Kennel Club wants to help commercial dog walkers become professional dog walkers.