Are you thinking of exploring dog-friendly Norfolk? 

Listen in to this interview with Sue Allen from East Ruston Cottages to learn what to expect.

Topics and timings:

0.36 - About Sue and how East Ruston started.

1.36 - The difference between dog friendly and truly dog welcoming.

3.31 - How many dogs can stay in East Ruston cottages.

4.34 - Why dog owners make the most respectful guests!

5.51 - What Norfolk has to offer.

8.26 - What the dog friendly properties have to offer to make stays special.

10.16 - Pricing for an East Ruston stay.

13.11 - Where to find out more about East Ruston cottages.

Links mentioned in this chat:

To find out more visit: https://www.eastrustoncottages.co.uk/

Are you fed up with other dogs bounding over to your dog when you're out on walks?

Of 'it's ok they're friendly,' as unruly pups terrorise your pet and selfish owners who just don't care?

If you're nodding along, then you'll love this podcast with Zoe Willingham, creator of Dog On A Lead Day which is taking place on July 14th.

Zoe is a dog mum and behaviourist with 12 years of experience and shares what you need to know when it comes to keeping your dog safe.

Plus how, if your dog is out of control, it could be seized and even put to sleep.

These are the key topics and timings in this episode:

0.30 - How Zoe decided to start her business

1.32 - Put your dog on a lead day

3.37 - Dealing with aggressive dogs on walks. 

6.08 - When dogs should be on a lead and off the lead. 

8.25 - Why it’s more common to be dealing with dangerously out-of-control dogs.

11.05 - What happens if your dog is seized by police? 

13.48 - The responsibility of dog ownership and safety. 

16.56 - How to be a considerate dog owner. 

19.25 - What are the options for letting dogs have freedom? 

22.13 - Raising awareness about dog safety. 

24.02 - How to find out more about Zoe.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Best Behaviour Dog Training

Website: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestBehaviourDogTraining/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_behaviour_dog_training/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBD0G1

Zoe Willingham Dog Behaviourist

Website: https://www.zoewillinghamdogbehaviourist.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZWdogbehaviourist

Has your perfect puppy turned into a terrible teenager? 

Then you’re going to love this interview with Jo Sellers who is on a mission to throw frazzled pet parents a lifeline.

She’s written a book, Adore Your Adolescent Dog, where she’s put everything she’s learned from supporting owners of challenging canines.

Just like kids, as our dogs grow up, they can be troublesome too so if your dog has turned into Kevin the Teenager overnight, help is at hand.

Jo and I chat about what inspired her to write a blueprint to survive the tricky teenage period, why dogs change, how to manage the transition and Adore Your Adolescent Dog.

Key topics and timings in this episode:

0.20 - Jo's background

2.56 - Stats on how many adolescent dogs find their way to rescue centres

6.01 - Jo defines what a teenage dog is

7.50 - Why adolescence is a challenging period

10.41 - Why teenage dogs are like teenage humans

14.23 - How to cope with the changes in your dog

18.46 - How learned associations work with young dogs

21.32 - Jo's advice for owners who might be struggling with a teenage dog

26.39 - Where to find out more about Jo and her book

Links mentioned in this episode:

Want to find out more about Jo?

Check out her website: https://www.pippinpetsdogtraining.co.uk/ 

Get your copy of Adore Your Adolescent dog on Amazon:  https://amzn.eu/d/2r2kkCF

Follow Jo at Pippin Pets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pippinpets

And on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pippinpets/

If you enjoyed this post, you might like to read Caroline Clark on why she wrote the book Fear and Anxiety in Dogs and Why you don’t need to walk your dog every day with Niki French 

When you’re thinking of getting a dog, one of the top questions that springs to mind is, ‘Who will take them out every day?’

But dog trainer Niki French is challenging the belief that a dog needs a daily walk.

She’s the author of Stop Walking Your Dog, a training book explaining why often a walk can be the last thing your dog needs.

Niki has worked with dogs and pet parents who have benefited from skipping the daily walk.

As the second #DontWalkYourDogDay approaches on April 2nd, she shares how she came to her breakthrough way of working and alternative activities to ensure your dog has their needs met.

Topics and timings in this chat:

0.02 - Introduction to Niki and her book, Stop Walking Your Dog.

2.19 - Why it’s common to feel guilty about not taking your dog out.

4.27 - Alternative ways to make sure our dogs get what they need.

7.03 - Why it’s not about time, it’s about being clever when it comes to entertaining your dog at home.

8.50 - The impact of stopping walking your dog.

10.19 - The impact of lockdowns on dogs behaviour.

11.58 - Why it’s better to have fewer experiences of meeting dogs than upset and stress out your dog.

14.05 - How to get involved with Don’t Walk Your Dog Day on April 2nd.

16.20 - Where to find out more about Niki?

Where to learn more about Niki:

Niki’s Website: https://puptalk.co.uk/

Learn more about Don’t Walk Your Dog Day: https://go.puptalk.co.uk/awareness-day/

Buy Stop Walking Your Dog: https://go.puptalk.co.uk/stopwalkingyourdog/

Join Niki’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677211352721441/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puptalk101/

Have you ever seen a dog wearing yellow and wondered what it means?

This month is Pet Anxiety Month and as part of it, there is #dogsinyellow day on March 20th.

It was organised by Sarah Jones, founder of My Anxious Dog, who started making space awareness products for her own anxious dog Bella.

This grew into a business, a community and much more, and in this conversation she shares what the day means.

Key topics and timings:

0:02: - About Sarah Jones and how she came to start her business, My Anxious Dog.

2:48 - What Dogs in Yellow Day is and how to join in on March 20th.

5:39 - The benefits of Dogs in Yellow Day.

7:17: - Raising awareness of what a dog wearing yellow means.

8:46 - Sarah shares some examples of people using yellow for their dogs.

10:45 - How wearing yellow can help avoid altracations when your dog is on a lead and they're approached by other dogs.

12:09 - Sarah's message to other dogs owners when they see a dog wearing yellow - GIVE THEM SPACE!

14:09 - Sarah's mission for owners to understand that by using yellow, they are showing love for their dog and that it's nothing to be ashamed of.

15:08 - How the yellow lead has changed lives for many dogs owners.

17:51 - Where owners of anxious dogs can get support - see the links below for Sarah's groups and website.

19:10 - Ways to find out more about Sarah and her work.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Visit Sarah’s website: www.myanxiousdog.co.uk

Follow My Anxious Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myanxiousdog

Join the Yellow Army Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215979409295118

NEARLY half of dogs experience anxiety in some way in their lives and Caroline Clark, author of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs is on a mission to support pets and owners.

A study by the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour found 44 per cent of dogs showed signs of anxiety and this impacts on pet parents too.

Caroline is a vet nurse and behavioural counsellor meaning she works with both dogs and people in helping them to overcome challenges.

This year her book, Fear and Anxiety in Dogs was published, tackling a topic close to her heart and offering an accessible resource for pet parents.

I spoke to hear about her book to mark Pet Anxiety Month in March, and she shared her insights on how to spot the signs your dog might be anxious and ways to support them.

Key topics and timings in this conversation:

0.02 - Introduction to Caroline Clark and her background.

2.07 - Behavioural counselling explained.

4.08 - How Caroline specialised in working with anxious dogs.

6.00 - What are the signs of an anxious dog?

9.24 - Why sometimes it’s easy to miss the signs of anxiety.

10.52 - The first step if you think your dog is anxious.

13.40 - Why it’s helpful to look at your dog’s environment when trying to overcome anxiety.

17.09 - How anxiety varies between each individual dog.

18.56 - What to expect from the book.

23.39 - The emotions an anxious dog owner experiences.

29.09 - What’s the message for anyone struggling with anxiety?

Links mentioned in this chat:

Read this post: https://thepawpost.co.uk/health/caroline-clark-fear-anxiety-dogs/

Where to find out more about Caroline

Caroline’s website has links to blogs, free downloads and online courses: https://www.peteducationandtraining.co.uk/

Ways to find a suitably qualified behaviour counsellor:

The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) has a list of regulated clinical animal behaviourists that meet the standards set by the ABTC https://www.apbc.org.uk/

The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) is a regulatory body that represents animal behaviour counsellors and trainers https://abtc.org.uk/

Visit Caroline's author page for find sample pages of her book and details of how to get it - along with access to some free Ebooks https://www.carolineclarkbehaviourist.co.uk

Are you thinking of visiting Dumfries with your dog?

This is an audio version of a blog post and review of the Cairndale Hotel.

You can read the blog post here: https://thepawpost.co.uk/travel/dog-friendly-dumfries-cairndale-hotel/

Key topics and timings

0.00 - Introduction to this audio post.

0.35 - Thinking of visiting Dumfries and overview of what to expect.

1.30 - How dog friendly is the Cairndale Hotel?

3.10 - Food options at the Cairndale Hotel.

5.05 - About the Cairndale Hotel and the history of the building.

6.25 - Dog friendly places to go in Dumfries.

7.40 - Pet services in Dumfries.

8.25 - The walks we enjoyed while in Dumfries.

11.43 - Final thoughts on dog friendly Dumfries and the Cairndale Hotel.

All the links you need if you're thinking of booking:

Rooms are from £125 per night for bed and breakfast.

The charge is £15 per dog per night with a maximum of two dogs in the room.

Find out more about the Cairndale Hotel on their website: https://www.cairndalehotel.co.uk/

Take a look at the Secret Garden here: https://www.secretgardendumfries.co.uk/

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CairndaleHotel

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CairndaleHotel/

In this chat I'm joined by Debbi Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs talking about whether Whippets should wear clothes.

Just because our hairy companions are covered in fur doesn’t mean they’re immune from the effects of the changing seasons.

Particularly in our miserable winters, so that’s why I wanted to speak to Whippet mum and Whippet wear guru Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs. 

Debbie started making clothes for her first Whippet Bruno back in 2003 as he was always shivering, and she vowed to do all she could to keep him warm.

Then, she realised other Whippet owners wanted to do the same for their dogs, so turned her personal mission into a thriving business.

Whether you’ve got a Whippet of your own or are considering bringing one home, this interview is a must and don’t forget to join in National Whippet Day on February 19th.

Key topics and timings in this chat:

0.02 - Debbie’s background and how she came to be a Whippet Designer.

2.13 - National Whippet Day is coming up on February 19th

4.40 - Does your Whippet need to wear a jumper?

7.00 - What kind of clothes would you suggest for a whippet?

9.35- The importance of having a light in the dark.

12.10 - What kind of things do Whippet puppy owners need?

14.03 - What do you need to invest in for your puppy?

16:14 - The importance of choosing a colour palette and sticking with it.

18.27 - What to wear for senior Whippets when they get stiff.

20.56 - What to do if you can't make a decision.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Find out more about Debbie’s work: https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/

Get involved in National Whippet Day, February 19th: https://www.redhoundfordogs.com/national-whippet-day

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhoundfordogs/

Join the Redhounders Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2912568292301801

Keep up on Pinterest: https://ro.pinterest.com/redhoundfordogs/

With thanks to Kerry at Fur and Fables for many of the images in this post. Check her out at https://www.furandfables.com/

Read the blog post: https://thepawpost.co.uk/meets/should-whippets-wear-clothes-redhound/

Scrolling through Facebook, Lisette Van Riel’s heart melted at the sight of a sad looking rescue dog sat in a crate at the vets.

She turned to her husband Dan, “She’s Beautie, and she keeps being taken back to the shelter. Can we foster her, just for a few days?” 

A few days turned into forever, with Lisette bringing the young dog who’d lost her leg in a road accident back to Leeds from Dubai where they’d met.

Fast forward nearly three years later and Beautie and her devoted owner Lisette have raised over £75,000 for rescue dogs.

Small rehoming shelters across the UK have benefited from her fundraising via her DoggyLottery and DoggyWarrior campaigns.

To date (January 2023), Lisette’s work has impacted a TENTH of the 800 rescue centres. 

Dogs have had lifesaving surgery and centres who rely entirely on the kindness of volunteers and donations have been given a much needed lifeline.

In this podcast, Lisette shares her heartwarming story of how her adorable girl Beautie changed her life and those of hundreds of dogs in need.

Topics and timings in this episode:

0.01 - Introducing Lisette from Doggie Warriors.

1.38 - How DoggyLottery and DoggyWarriors is all down to Beautie.

4.14 - What happened when Lisette lost her dad and how Beautie kept her going.

6.15 -The need for financial aid for rescue dogs in the UK.

8.10 - Raising £75,000 for rescue dogs

10.15 - The impact that’s had on the rescue centres

12.04 - What it was like at the beginning to get the word out.

15.33 - The hurdles Lisette had to jump through to get the lottery started.

17.54 - The importance of having the right people around you.

20.42 - How to find out more about Lisette’s work and support her mission

Links mentioned in this episode:

DoggyWarriors Website: https://doggywarriors.com/

Join the DoggyLottery: https://www.doggylottery.co.uk/

Shop Products: https://doggywarriors.com/our-shop/

Sign Up for Newsletter: https://doggywarriors.com/signup/

Contact Lisette & The DoggyWarriors Team: https://doggywarriors.com/contact/

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoggyWarriors

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doggywarriors/

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoggyWarriors