The world famous dog trainer Steve Mann answers every crazy question from recent puppy mum Rachel Burden. Plus - Nicky celebrates and indeed venerates the golden oldies with Maxwell [13] and Dr Victoria Hogg aka the legendary ‘Vicky the Vet’. They’re wise, serene and adorable - even when they break wind.

David Lammy on the dog that’s changed his family and the adopted child who changed his life. We hear listeners moving memories of their first dogs and get the latest from the pioneering child/dog bond research project. Nicky talks about his first dog and best friend Candy. Always loved. Never forgotten. Forever, one of the family.

The fantastic Lorraine Kelly on her precious dog Angus, free speech, wildlife , conservation and the idiots who drink tiger penis tea. Plus the ever growing horror of dog theft. Dr Daniel Allen on fighting to change the law. And Jodie Ferrier tells the heart wrenching story of Fern - stolen in 2013 and reunited with her family 6 years later.

Actor, activist, conservationist and dog lover Peter Egan is a true animal hero. He has dedicated his life to fighting for the voiceless. Hear a wonderful conversation with an extraordinary man. And hear from an amazing woman. Ira Moss is the founder of All Dogs Matter. Dogs are on trend. The puppy craze is out of control. Organised crime is loving it but Ira and her team are there for the dogs and always will be.

In this arresting episode we hear how incredible police dogs are. What they do for us and how they do it. David Henrys, a police dog expert for nearly 28 years has some incredible tails from the front line. Plus - a dog can do anything and a dog changes everything. A dog will never ever let you be the same. Superstar and national treasure Michael Ball shares the love.

In a joyous celebration, an array of stars from the 'One of the Family' podcasts speak from the heart about why they think dogs are just amazing. Hear Ricky Gervais, Kevin Bridges, Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, Gabby Logan, Rebecca Front, Chris Packham, Susie Dent, Nihal Arthanayake, Sara Cox, Gary Lineker and two of the world's greatest dog experts Alexandra Horovitz and Victoria Stilwell,

We love them and they love us. It's a beautiful thing - as you'll hear. But you knew that.

Radio royalty Sara Cox on animals on the airwaves, psychotic geese, puppy smells and all the beautiful dogs of her life. As for the dogs in all our lives - how the hell did that happen? One of the worlds greatest dog evolution experts Krishna Veeramah explains the journey from tundra to sofa ; how the wild wolf ended up in Paris Hilton’s handbag. He also tells us how the mouse is in fact ‘one of the family'.

A man who has been at the heart of political power in the UK - Alastair Campbell, with a shocking revelation about Blair and Brown, dogs in the Whitehouse, bagpipe loving seals, how politicians can save the planet and he learns about the real Carrie Symonds. He and Nicky also discuss how their dogs have helped them both through depression. Plus - Matthew Robinson from ‘Pets as Therapy’ on the magic he’s seen in care homes, hospices and children’s hospitals. Amazing dogs. Wonderful therapy. Pure magic.

Deborah Meaden from the Dragons Den on how she loves all animals and frankly isn't at all keen on people who don't. She has dozens of glorious creature both furred and feathery, including 4 dogs on the sofa and a cat who is as shrewd a judge of character as any of her fellow Dragons. Plus, Matthew Bottomley from Guide Dogs takes us into the fabulous world of these wonderful friends.

2 remarkable people who have dedicated their lives to saving lives. ‘The Super Vet’ Noel Fitzpatrick in his most intense and revealing interview yet and then, the extraordinary story of Georgiana Neagu, a Romanian animal lover who has single-handedly rescued hundreds of street dogs. “Animals mean love for me”.