A Dog's Life with Anna Webb

We’re joined by Art Critic, Estelle Lovatt FRSA, discussing how Dogs have been captured in art through centuries: from the caves, medieval, renaissance, Victorian and modern day, highlighting some of the greats from Renoir, Hogarth, Landseer, Stubbs to Warhol, Picasso and Hockney. It's not about their own dogs, but the legacy that art though time has distinguished our relationship with dogs, how we've evolved together through time. The same message remains, dogs are symbolised through loyalty and being man’s best friend. Estelle also chats about her first life drawing class featuring a dog as the subject.

To sign up to Estelle's class on November 22nd, go to Eventbrite

Follow on Instagram or go to her website

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

We’re joined by Ry Webster, the founder of MorePaws, a clever app which helps dog owners connect with other local dog owners, businesses and services. It allows people to set up local dog walks, large or small or one to ones, encouraging  a community spirit around their dogs. Whether it's setting up local walks, it's an App that helps bring the digital world into the park.  Understanding that walking in Winter can affect dogs with their exercise routine reduced by 53% (according to Dogs Trust), MorePaws has launched a new National initiative called ' No Need To Walk Alone', a campaign to bring the benefits of the App into play by allowing dog owners to easily invite and set up walks together on dark Winter evenings.  A worrying statistic is that 82% of women are afraid of walking alone in the dark - but with MorePaws , it’s easy to make sure that nobody walks their dog alone in the dark this Winter.

Visit morepaws.co.uk and follow on Instagram

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

We’re joined by PDSA Vet, Anna Ewers-Clark, discussing this year’s annual animal well being PAW report where dogs are the focus.  Revealing that one in five owners do no research before getting a pet, while just 16% investigate the costs, as PDSA highlights concerning gaps in animal care the proportion of owners doing no research before getting a pet has risen from 13% to 21% in just two years.  Meanwhile, just 16% researched the cost of pet ownership, down from 24% in 2024, raising concerns about whether owners fully understand the lifelong commitment involved. PDSA warns that owners may unknowingly put their pets at risk of preventable health and behavioural problems because they do not fully understand their animals' needs. The report also highlights potential welfare concerns, with almost a third of dogs (32%) walked for no more than 30 minutes a day, while 32% of dog owners have used at least one adversive training method and 12% have not trained their dog at all. Meanwhile, 43% of rabbits are reported to live alone despite being highly social animals, and 43% of rabbit owners say their pet spends between 11 and 23 hours a day confined to a hutch. More than three-fifths (61%) of pet owners found their pet online, including through advertising sites and social media, where PDSA warns irresponsible breeding and re-homing practices can be difficult to identify.

Find out more at pdsa.org.uk or follow their Instagram @teampdsa

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

We’re joined by Caroline Griffith, Founder of the Natural Dog Expo, talking about the much anticipated, upcoming ‘Expo on 1st & 2nd May 2027.  We discuss nutrition and why Caroline has launched the first R’Awards, an industry awards supported by PIF (Pet Industry Federation) to celebrate ‘fresh, whole into the bowl', with raw balanced and complete options, along with lightly cooked alternatives.  As the fastest growing sector in the pet food sector, Caroline has been a passionate raw food feeder, just like host Anna Webb for several decades. Chewing the fat, we discuss why this ’niche’ is expanding, and why celebrating the companies offering options is so important.

Tickets go on sale October 30th at naturaldogexpo.com and remember to claim your discount when buying tickets using the code adogslife40 to get 40% off your purchase

Follow the Instagram @naturaldogexpo

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

This week we're joined by musician, actor, and activist Collette Cooper about her campaign to raise awareness of MBR Acres that breeds beagles for experimentation. Collette, a long time supporter of Camp Beagle, wanted to do more than protest so along with Lois Winstone, came up with an idea of a punk-style 'Free the Beagles' T-shirt that could be sold to help raise money and awareness. Fashion designer, Gresham Blake, then got involved and designed the T-shirt and suggested the slogan 'God Save the Beagles' and famed photographer Rankin did the photo shoot. All money raised goes to Beagle Freedom Project UK.

Get you T-shirts at greshamblake.com and follow Collette on @collettcooper

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

This week we're talking to Dr Graham Matheson and Joe Flanagan about the bone regenerative product Tvati. This new holistic joint support for dogs is based on traditional Maori medicines in the Cook Island. Dr Graham aka Cookie, had to get permission from the island's traditional leaders to research and develop the remedy for wider use. Joe Flanagan is distributing Tvati through Ingenious Probiotics. Dr Graham has seen remarkable recovery with athletes and Anna can attest that Prudence is also seeing the benefits.

For more information go to ingenious-probiotics.com

For more about Zooomy and Naturaw, including A Dog's Life discounts you can use, go to the 'Anna Recommends' page at 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

We’re joined by Author and Screenwriter, Gary Goldstein, discussing is fourth novel, Canine Custody. It’s the story highlighting why when couples split the dog can get caught in the middle, reflecting the best and the worst of human nature.  

Drawing on his own experiences, Gary weaves a realistic picture that many can resonate to. Betty, a Springer Spanie,l is in the centre role, acting as a ’go-between’. Already receiving great reviews, he chats about hopefully bringing Canine Custody to the screen.

As a huge dog lover, Gary also talks about his own dogs and why rescuing Labradors is his passion. 

Canine Custody is released September 22. Click here for more information or follow on Instagram

For more about Zooomy and Naturaw, including A Dog's Life discounts you can use, go to the 'Anna Recommends' page at 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

We’re joined by Vet, Dr Humphrey Grimmett, discussing why adding long chain oral Hyaluronic Acid (HA) can help balance the body’s HA resources as it naturally depletes with age.

Playing a key role as nature’s ‘sponge’ or shock absorber, HA is a compound dogs produce naturally, but its production slows down with age or after injury. 

This can impact on mobility as one of the main purposes of HA is to cushion the moveable joints, the knees, hips, and shoulders enabling them to move smoothly, rather than becoming stiff and potentially causing pain. 

We chat about other factors that HA contributes to in human’s as well as dogs and of course cats too! This includes eye health and skin health. But Humphrey points out that the HA found in face creams is a short chain form, whereas taken orally the long chain has been scientifically proven to be absorbed more efficiently. 

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

We’re joined by Orthopedic Surgeon, Gordon Maclellan, chewing the fat on several issues, not least environmental factors implicating many health conditions, like hip dysplasia and undescended testicles. We discuss the benefits of Ultrasound over X-rays, and why Ultrasound in the Veterinary profession arguably could be optimised more in line with the use of Ultrasound in human medicine. We also discuss aspects of epi-genetics and how the environment from the water we drink and the food we eat can influence individual DNA expression and why products often used in the home like air fresheners contribute to an indoor environment often considered over three times more toxic than outdoors.  We talk about testing before treating not only with Titre Tests and why ultra sounds are gradually more commonly being used for diagnosis.

Find out more about Gordon's Pupscan Project here

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

This week we're joined by Ed Bracher, Chief Executive of Dogs For Good, the Charity that helps people overcome isolation, build confidence, and live more independent lives with their dogs trained as a perfect match.

Talking about new figures from the Charity’s Creating Possibilities Impact Report, it revealed after accessing the Charity’s services 93% felt more confident leaving the house, 89% became more independent when getting out and about and 92% reported an improvement in their mood.

The charity’s research also suggests that for every one person directly supported, a further six people benefit through wider family and community relationships, highlighting how dogs can create opportunities for greater social interaction and connection.

Find out more at their website dogsforgood.org or follow on Instagram

For more about Zooomy and Naturaw, including A Dog's Life discounts you can use, go to the 'Anna Recommends' page at 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