Working at the airport with a beagle, using vegemite and why all species can do scent work. Fiona Cowie is the other teaching half of IMDT Australia she also runs the Doggy lady dog training centre.

This episode I got to find out the similarities between dogs and corvids (definitely not covid) Helen runs Social paws a dog training company that specialises in anxious dogs, a bird rescue called Russel's rescue, founded the Pet Professional Network and even featured on This Morning. Tristan Helen's partner has written two books inspired by the birds in their lives my rooky book and All I want for Christmas is Roo.

This episode myself and Megan talk about how dancing helps training. what taking on an overseas rescue entails and why pain checks are so important when behaviour changes.

PACT the professional association of canine trainers has a new team at the helm and I catch up with Corrine, Jay, Nat and Steve to find out what they are up to. We also talk rescue dogs, Drax's galactic adventures and I drop Steve in it with Corrine over Shapetember.

This years get in shape timber is about to start find out what the challenge is. We are raising money for the wildlife trust, world land trust, the end fund and The Gambia horse and donkey trust. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=shapetember&pageUrl=2

Bethany Grace of Bonnie dog behaviour talks to us about why muzzle training is SO important, her time at Battersea dogs and cats home, why bull breeds are so awesome and we both get on our soap boxes about BSL (Breed specific legislation) and what this has meant for so many dogs.

The number of dog sports available to try have increased a lot, so I spoke with Kamal Fernandez about how you can get into dog sports. Why the British competitive obedience society began. What every dog should be trained to do and why dog sports are so beneficial.

This episode I talk to the wonderful Dawn Heaton of Preston Trick Dogs about Man trailing, scent work, tricks, Heelwork to music obedience and more. 

Fellow Shapetember contender Steve Goodall joins me to talk about life with a Newfie and taking on a rescue dog.

This episode I talk to Laura Ryder of Morley vets and IMDT Australia about how trainers and vets can work together. Canine adventure course, scent work for horses and more.