After a short break, they’re back with a Christmas Special!

In this episode, we dive into the world of dog laws and legislation with Trevor Cooper from Cooper & Co solicitors. Despite the usual hiccups and a slightly chaotic introduction (thanks, Ross! 😂), the conversation quickly becomes a must-listen for any dog owner or enthusiast.

A chat about inappropriate laughter is quickly followed by the topic of pet bereavement.

Maybe a hard listen, probably a harder conversation for Lez and Ross to have and to put out there.

How long does this gut-wrenching feeling last for?

How long will it take to smile instead of cry at the memories?

Making very hard decisions when it comes to the love of your dogs and what happens when we don’t have the ability to make these choices.

The impact that these wonderful animals have on our lives and the worry of losing our best friends can be overwhelming.

It’s never any easier, but we may be more prepared to do the last display of love for our dog.

Some practical as well as emotional conversations about the last breath, the cremation/the burial and how we move forward.

If you are able to listen, please do.

If you need to share with anyone who needs it, please do.

Thank you to the GaGD team for putting this out there and to Lez and Ross for sharing their experiences in the hope it may benefit others.

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Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

A flawless start as usual with more lessons in English language from Lez.

The nonsense chat covering the weather, recent workshops and other drivel leads the way to discussing living with the convalescent dog.

From the conventional spay to cruciate ligament ruptures, hygromas, ruptured bladders and epilepsy. The emotional drain on owners and the strain of caring for dogs after illness or injury. The thought of doing it maybe harder than the reality in some cases?!

A conversation about the huge microchip needle, bone damage, the stoic nature of dogs and the importance of raising your dogs as individuals and creating the ability for contentedness when alone.

A difficult topic leading the way to an even more difficult conversation next time about when we lose our beloved canine companions.

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Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

A reflection of lockdown.

The southern aspect can’t recover from his initial faux pas of mentioning the lack of guests for this episode! A brief conversation about British Summertime and wet feet leads on to a pretty non-dog related reflection of lockdown.

We originally started this podcast during the pandemic, just to make some distraction and provide some relief from the difficult ‘storm’ in which we all found ourselves in…despite being in many different vessels!

The strange new language that we had to learn…social distancing, bubbles, shielding, sanitising, and getting used to the new normal!

Washing shopping, touching unknown dogs, socialising dogs, long term affects on us and our dogs.

Eat out to help out…then get back in! Be kind…actually don’t bother! Common sense gets lost in Google apparently. Cruelty in the name of kindness, and the rather depressing result of pandemic puppy buying.

Luckily Lez gives us some Japanese tutoring in regard to a lonely mouth and Ross provides expert insight into the use of a flannel, to save panic buying toilet rolls! Give this one a miss…normal service will resume shortly!

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Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

unedited

If you listen to just one of our podcasts, make it this one!

Lez and Ross are joined by the incredible Julie Shelton from Appledown Dog Rescue.

With over 30 years of experience in dog rescue, Julie offers a compelling yet sobering look into the world of dogs in 2024.

In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including:

Professional dog breeders

Overseas dogs

Pedigree dog breeders

XL bullies

Dog wardens

Julie’s insights are both fascinating and eye-opening.

We are truly in awe of Julie and the countless individuals like her who tirelessly champion the cause of dogs.

These unsung heroes rarely receive the recognition or rewards they deserve, especially on social media.

We sincerely encourage everyone to help in any way they can and to cherish their dogs even more today.

For more information, visit Appledown Dog Rescue.

https://appledownrescue.co.uk/ #rescuedogsarenotrubbish

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

Summer Holidays!

Dad’s Chair!

Sunscreen!

Another clumsy start without someone having their microphone on?! 🤷‍♂️

The usual conversation about the joys of ageing and other delights along with a brief coffee spillage, an unwanted guide to Glasgow’s annual lockdown thing and then on to dogs and children.

The school holidays are upon us and as much as they try and stay upbeat, with over 60 years combined work with dogs, safety for Lez and Ross is always paramount!

Starting with pregnancy (they managed to swerve conception) through to your 7 or 8 year old…how should we be living with dogs?!

Preparing for a baby, bringing the baby home, crawling and toddling stages.

A rant a bit about the socials and the nonsense and DANGEROUS posts with dogs and children.

There are glimmers of positivity and sharing ideas about the wonderful relationships that are possible between children and dogs, but true to their ethos, common sense and safety rules the day!

It’s often 50/50 with managing children and managing your dog and observing body language from all parties and acting appropriately!

Another language lesson from the multilingual Mrs Graham, prior to culminating in wishing Ross a Happy Birthday by ruining all of his cake ideas!

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

Oops, a bit of a burpy start from the Londoner, that seems to send an over-tired Lez into hysteria.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com