Emily talks to Dr Jacqueline Boyd about supplements for sports dogs - why supplements are so popular for active dogs, the most popular ingredients found in joint health supplements and what to look for in supplements for your sports dog.

Dr Jacqueline Boyd can be found on Facebook on her page: Dr Jacqueline Boyd, Animal Scientist and Canine Consultant

Emily chats to Slim Pet Vet Caroline Taylor about helping dog owners achieve weight loss in their dog, with a step by step, long-lasting manageable approach to achieve a longer, better quality of life for dogs and strengthen the family bond. 

Caroline's Facebook group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/792319511358826 and her website here: www.theslimpetvet.co.uk

If you're listening before April 30th 2022 Caroline is offering a month free on her website

Emily chats to Andrew Patterson about his experience running with his Border Terrier Betty. Andrew dispels the myth that you can't run with a smaller dog and explains why he enjoys trail running with Betty, doing everything from 5kms races to ultra marathons!

(You might need to turn the sound up a little on this one)

Emily chats through the initial process she goes through with dog owners to help them choose the best harness for their dogs' individual needs and highlights some of the better brands you might want to look at for different activities with your dogs.

Emily discusses the recent changes to Parkrun UK rules and talks about how the advice with regards to canicrossing at Parkrun has changed over the years and what the future might hold.

Emily chats through her observations about the popular breeds of dogs who are taking part in canicross and what things you need to consider when choosing the best dog for canicross.

Emily discusses three ways in which you can get started canicrossing with your dog, on your own, in a group setting or by booking in with a canicross coach.

Emily describes the people and dogs who can take part in canicross taking into account health considerations and also chats through some of the reasons you might want to start canicrossing with your dog.

An introduction by Emily Thomas to the Active Dog Podcast, the back story behind setting it up and a little bit about what to expect in future episodes.

You can contact Emily through 

www.k9trailtime.com - email: [email protected] 

www.canactive.co.uk - email: [email protected]

www.canicrosscoach.com - email: [email protected]