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We made it— 300 episodes of This Is Woman’s Work ! And we’re marking this milestone by giving you something that could seriously change the game in your business or career: the skill of pitching yourself effectively. Whether you’re dreaming of being a podcast guest, landing a speaking gig, signing a client, or just asking for what you want with confidence—you’re already pitching yourself, every day. But are you doing it well? In this milestone episode, Nicole breaks down exactly how to pitch yourself to be a podcast guest … and actually hear “yes.” With hundreds of pitches landing in her inbox each month, she shares what makes a guest stand out (or get deleted), the biggest mistakes people make, and why podcast guesting is still one of the most powerful ways to grow your reach, authority, and influence. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we all need to pitch ourselves—and how to do it without feeling gross ✅ The step-by-step process for landing guest spots on podcasts (and more) ✅ A breakdown of the 3 podcast levels: Practice, Peer, and A-List—and how to approach each ✅ The must-haves of a successful podcast pitch (including real examples) ✅ How to craft a pitch that gets read, gets remembered, and gets results Whether you’re new to pitching or want to level up your game, this episode gives you the exact strategy Nicole and her team use to land guest spots on dozens of podcasts every year. Because your voice deserves to be heard. And the world needs what only you can bring. 🎁 Get the FREE Podcast Pitch Checklist + Additional Information on your Practice Group, Peer Group, and A-List Group Strategies: https://nicolekalil.com/podcast 📥 Download The Podcast Pitch Checklist Here Related Podcast Episodes: Shameless and Strategic: How to Brag About Yourself with Tiffany Houser | 298 How To Write & Publish A Book with Michelle Savage | 279 How To Land Your TED Talk and Skyrocket Your Personal Brand with Ashley Stahl | 250 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
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TV's Debbie Connolly and radio's Julie Hill discuss what's going on right now in the world of dogs in the UK, USA and internationally. A weekly discussion show that keeps you up to date and gives you vital insight into topical dog stories. If it's dog related Debbie and Julie have opinions on it, and they're not afraid to share them - from dangerous dogs to heart-warming rescue stories and everything in between.
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المحتوى المقدم من The Dog News Show. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة The Dog News Show أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
TV's Debbie Connolly and radio's Julie Hill discuss what's going on right now in the world of dogs in the UK, USA and internationally. A weekly discussion show that keeps you up to date and gives you vital insight into topical dog stories. If it's dog related Debbie and Julie have opinions on it, and they're not afraid to share them - from dangerous dogs to heart-warming rescue stories and everything in between.
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×The Dog News Show brings an alarming special report of a dog set on fire by police when being seized from his home. The #tysonslaw campaign by Rockys Army seeks to stop this ever happening again. Tyson was seized by police from his home with only the minor daughter present. Tyson became agitated, was put in the garden, got back in and police used an electric shield on him after spraying him with "biteback" deterrent. The spark ignited the dog's head and ear and chaos ensued as water was thrown at the flames and police tried to gain control. Tyson was claimed to be a banned breed of Pit Bull type and the family instructed solicitors and expert assessors to defend this. Tyson was so traumatised he never recovered his confidence in kennels and would not engage with anyone. In court the police officer claimed not to have been trained never to use the shield with biteback. The judge gave a destruction order to Tyson and his ashes were returned to his devastated family in December 2018. His family, with Rocky's Army support group are campaigning to establish a code of behaviour and policy to stop this ever happening again. Sign the petition here . You can find the Tyson's Law group on Facebook . Thanks to Mark Riley from Rockys Armys - for telling Tyson's sad story in this episode.…
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It's been another busy week in the dog world, and to make sure you're up to date listen to The Dog News Show's latest podcast in which TV's Debbie Connolly and radio's Julie Hill discuss the latest stories. All dissected and served up with a healthy portion of honesty and generously garnished with humour. The first story is the sad tale of Tia, the dog whose owner told her to bite a shop assistant. While owner Jessiah Johnson received a suspended custodial sentence, Tia has been condemned to death. Now, there is confusion around who owns the dog, and so there is no chance for an appeal. But is it right for a dog to suffer for a handler's actions? To read the full story click here . What do you think of the innovative scheme at the Ivins Animal Shelter in Ivins, Utah , where rescue dogs are taken for hikes around the Red Mountain Resort by tourists? Does this provide much needed entertainment for dogs stuck in rescue, or does it put dogs unneccessarily at risk? And do you think the decision to adopt a dog after taking a walk with it is a considered one? Would you buy a treat for your dog that was called Roast Postman's Leg ? Well such a treat does exist - please note that it does not contain any real postman - and the Communication Workers Union is not happy about it. It's certainly no laughing matter that over 26,000 postal workers have been attacked by dogs since 2008, but is this bone treat just a bit of fun, or does it encourage an irresponsible attitude? And where does the responsibility lie for ensuring our posties stay safe? Julie's found some more research to provoke Debbie with, so just what opinions will emerge when they discuss the recent study by the University of California San Diego, that dogs do feel jealousy ? To read the original research click here . Do you think dogs can feel envy, or do you think we are guilty of projecting human emotions onto our four legged friends? Debbie tackles the disturbing story of Stephen Potts, who was mauled in the street by two of his own dogs. This was by all accounts a severe attack, with bystanders trying to get the dogs off, and resulted in Potts' arm being amputated. Allegedly the dogs were startled by fireworks, but is that a satisfactory explanation for such a serious incident? Potts is apparently a dog breeder, which leads to the question of regulating breeders - and owners. To close the show with a smile, Schmaltz Corner features the story of Henry, the Border Terrier who got lost down a rabbit hole. His owner called in the fire brigade, but after searching for more than three days, Henry was proving elusive. Listen to hear the solution his owner came up with - and to find out whether Julie's story gets "stomped" on by Debbie yet again.…
The relaunch of The Dog News Show is a special episode about the tragic arson fire at Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home . This horror, apparently committed by a 15 year old boy has captured the attention of the UK . Currently standing at almost £2 million, the donations fund has received contributions from celebrities too. Simon Cowell has donated a holiday break for the two men hailed as heroes for seeing the fire and saving 20 dogs. The appalling cruelty of dogs burned alive, some still receiving veterinary care has understandably created a unique response, showing the good nature of UK animal lovers. Sadly up to 60 dogs died in the fire. Social media has driven a Just Giving Fund , the legitimate ones are run by the home and by Manchester Evening News , who ran the first story. This has also attracted criticism with comments about how this pound doesn't home check, neuter or vaccinated the dogs sold after their 7 legal days as strays are up. Other rescues appear to have criticised such a large fund and Debbie Connolly talks about what motivates some people to want to adopt and help from miles away whilst dogs on their own doorsteps die. Julie Hill discusses an article pointing out the bigger picture of this crime. The many dogs dumped that create the need for dog pounds, using an article by Ally Fogg to illustrate this. The show ends with the traditional schmatlz corner story, Julie Hill has chosen the story of the Bichon Frise reunited with its family after they feared her dead in the fire, whilst Debbie Connolly reminds people that had the dog been chipped and/or tagged, it would have gone home and not needed to be in the pound at all.…
Here's the Crufts 2014 special from The Dog News Show - the podcast where Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill discuss the latest dog news stories, exchanging strong opinions, often with more than a pinch of humour. In this show you can hear excerpts of the interviews the team did at Crufts, and all the full length interviews are also on the website. First up in the is show is an interview with Stephen Jenkinson who is the Kennel Club's Access Advisor. Debbie talked to him about what his job entails, and how he works with dog owners and land owners to make sure that dogs can be walked with no danger to them, or to the environments they are visiting. He brings up some strategies that can be employed to help, and you can find more information on this page - New approaches to managing dogs in the countryside . Next, Julie talks to Dr Claire Guest, founder and head trainer at Medical Detection Dogs about the work her amazing dogs do working with partners with a range of conditions. Claire also spills the beans on some exciting news for the charity, who recently did a demonstration in front of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The royal couple have been so moved by the charity's work that the Duchess is now their patron. Find out more at the Medical Detection Dogs site. It's no secret that Debbie is a big fan of police dogs - not to mention police dog handlers - and her second interview in this show is with Dave Hibbert who is not only a puppy socialiser, but has founded the Retired WM Police Dog Benevolent Fund to care for police dogs when they stop working. This is a cause close to Debbie's heart, as she runs Bravo Working Dog Rescue, so hear two experts talk about the retirement care needed for dogs who make our lives safer in so many ways. Raw feeding is a hot topic in the dog world, so Julie caught up with enthusiastic raw feeder Judith Broug to talk about her Facebook group Rawfeeding Rebels . Judith is a total convert to raw feeding, and she not only feeds her three dogs a raw food diet, she seeks to spread the benefits to other dog owners. However, Judith doesn't appreciate over-zealous attempts to persuade owners to adopt a raw approach, and the Rawfeeding Rebels group is strictly non-judgmental and welcoming. Hear a very interesting take on the subject of raw feeding in this interview. Debbie gets all Girl Power when she talks to Police Officer Sue Cheek about her work with her police dogs Beau and King. Sue has been named the force's Dog Handler of the Year , and she and her canine partner have been in situations where they've been shot at and had petrol bombs thrown at them. Police dogs are often in the front line of the fight against crime, and they deserve our gratitude, as do the incredible officers who handle them. Sue was at Crufts taking part in displays in the main arena, where she and King wowed the crowds. And finally we come to Schmaltz Corner - the bit you've been waiting for! Julie talked to Steven Courtney about his Cocker Spaniel Molls who was trained for him by Medical Detection Dogs. Molls alerts to Steven's blood sugar levels which are affected by his aggressive and unpredictable diabetes, allowing him to participate in activities which were previous impossible, and giving his parents piece of mind. The partnership were one of the nominees in the Kennel Club's Friends for Life competition. Will Debbie be able to find something to stomp all over this story about? Listen and find out.…
If you like news and you love dogs, this is the podcast for you. Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill discuss their pick of the dog related news stories of the week - the good, the bad, and the downright mad in some cases. If you'd like to comment on anything you hear in the show or suggest a story for inclusion, get in touch with us or contact us via Facebook or Twitter. Kicking the show off, Debbie has a story of a worrying Parvo outbreak in Wales . There have been suggestions from The Abandoned Animals Association in Denbighshire that it may be the cost of vaccinations that is putting people off - but surely that's one of the costs that should be taken into account before getting a dog? Vaccination is a complicated issue, and the discussion ranges over the fact that you don't really want to over-vaccinate your dog, but neither do you want to leave him unprotected. Then again if you believe everything you read on Facebook you may not even know what vaccinations are all about anyway - the debate rages! Meanwhile dogs down under seem to benefiting from the change over in Australia from an analog television signal to a digital one. Julie has the story of how the lack of image flicker in the new digital pictures means dogs are more likely to be able to make sense of the television they are seeing. Dogs are reacting to television shows that depict dogs and other animals, although they don't seem to react so much to people on the screen. Does your dog react to the TV - and does his reaction shape your viewing choices? According to the Kennel Club society is becoming less tolerant of dogs and creating dog ghettos by banning them from so many locations and only allowing them into a few. More dog control orders restrict where we can take our four-legged-friends, but what can we do about it, and - more to the point - is it the fault of those irresponsible owners who neither train nor clean up after their dogs? What do you think of the latest Internet craze, which originated in China, of dogs in pantyhose - that's tights to us Brits! In this blog post Julie Hecht expresses her concerns about the fad, and neither Julie nor Debbie understand the motivation of owners who put tights on their dogs. There's absolutely no benefit to the dog, and in fact it may stop them toileting - or even moving. Is it the thin end of this unsavory wedge when we dress our dogs, or hunmanise them for comic effect in You Tube videos, or is it a harmless pastime? One thing's for sure; dogs in tights do not get The Dog News Show approval. Back to Australia for the penultimate story, which is about a scheme pairing up rescue dogs with prison inmates to give the dogs a better shot at a forever home, and rehabilitate the prisoners. Do you approve of this kind of arrangement? - is it an effective way to get criminals back on the road to going straight, or is it just too pleasant when prison should be a punishment? It's been a very downbeat dog news week, but there's a Schmaltz Corner to cheer you up with the story of a deaf Pit Bull who found and lost then found a home , and the patient foster mother who was there to pick up the pieces. Without a tireless army of devoted rescuers and fosterers where would we be? If you need help with a deaf dog, in the UK visit the Deaf Dog Network website, and in USA visit the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund website.…
If you're looking for a weekly dose of dog flavoured news, look no further then The Dog News Show, the podcast in which Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill present their pick of the dog related headlines, and discuss them with honesty and not infrequent humour. If you'd like to comment on anything you hear in the show, or suggest stories to be included, do get in touch with the show. Debbie starts this show off with the news that professional dog walkers in London will have to abide by new rules from the end of April . They will need a £300 licence to access the royal parks, a £100 licence for each vehicle they wish to park in the same parks, only be able to walk up to 4 dogs simultaneously, and have to wear an arm band identifying them as a dog walker amongst other conditions. Are these new measure fair? Will they help keep dogs safe? Julie has a story of sniffer dogs having to be retrained in the USA after several states have decriminalised marijuana , so no longer need the dogs to detect it and alert their handlers. It's an interesting process, retraining a sniffer dog to react to different substances, and working dogs not only go through a thorough training, they are re-evaluated regularly. Some dogs are being retrained to sniff out wildlife or wildlife parts, like rhino horns and ivory that criminals attempt to smuggle into the country. If you'd like to find out more about how working dogs enhance our lives and make our working and leisure locations safe, visit the Bravo Working Dog Rescue website. Bravo helps retiring working dogs by offering rehabilitation and rehoming, as well as finding working roles for dogs who are struggling to fit into pet life. You may find it difficult to believe this next story is not an April Fool, but apparently visitors to an Argentinian market were fooled into thinking they were buying dogs, when they were actually buying steroid fed ferrets . One woman thought she was buying a Chihuahua, while a man was under the impression he had purchased a Poodle, and was only disillusioned when he took his new "dog" to the vet. Some posters on social networks have commented that they want one of these new steroid-ferrets, but does this incident show just how low we have sunk as a species that we are willing to exploit animals in this extreme way? Meanwhile Staffordshire Bull Terriers who have had some sad headlines recently, were reported on in a much more balanced way this week. Caralyn Hastings' son was bitten by their Staffie, but the pair insist he is a lovely dog, who simply reacted sharply as his injured leg was touched inadvertently. The article on the incident was very neutral - with a complete lack of the over-the-top adjectives often applied to this breed. Debbie presents an interesting story from the Ashbourne News Telegraph, of a scheme by the rural insurer NFU Mutual, the British Horse Society and the Association of Chief Police Officers to help socialise puppies to farm animals in rural areas. However, as she points out no dog training organisation is involved, so how well will the classes be run, and most shockingly, the NFU has appeared to condone puppy farms and the dreadful practices that go on in them. In a Schmaltz Corner Julie believes will gladden your heart, hear the tale of Sheila and Harry Lee, who have installed a stairlift for their dog, Pippa. WHen Dachshund Pippa had a spine operation, Sheila and Harry wanted to avoid her running up and down the stairs, but neither of them felt safe carrying her on the stairs. So the solution was clear - a stairlift. Now Pippa and their other two Daxies - all rescue dogs -descend and ascend safely and in style. So is this over-the-top or true pooch pampering? As usual Schmaltz Corner provokes colourful debate!…
In this episode of the podcast where Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill discuss the latest dog related news, there is a mix of stories. As usual, you can comment on anything you hear by emailing the show, or by going to the Twitter or Facebook page. Debbie revisits the tragic death of teenager Jade Lomas Anderson, who was killed by her friend's family dogs last week. Jade's family want the law on dog attacks to be changed - but a knee jerk reaction on legislation could lead us into hastily brought in laws that dog owners live to regret. Although our heartfelt condolences go to the Lomas Anderson family, it's the owners of dogs who need to be brought to justice; and all owners need to be aware of the right way to bring up their dogs to be well-socialised, well-behaved and not a danger to anyone. Debbie has written a blogpost on the Safepets UK website on the subject , and hopes lessons can be learned to prevent further attacks. In happier news, Julie has stories in which the appeal of dogs was recently demonstrated. When Andrew Neil took his dog Molly to work with him . Molly was seen wandering around the set of the BBC's This Week program - at one point falling asleep on the sofa with her head in historian David Starkey's lap - and more people watched the show than ever. Meanwhile in the USA, a "photobombing" dog , who popped up in photos his owners posted of an apartment in Chicago they were hoping to rent, the dog's hide and seek poses helped the apartment rent within 24 hours. In Canada a dog was celebrated as a hero after he rescued two girls who had fallen into icy water. Debbie discusses the tale of Lab-Husky cross Rocky, who swam out into the North Saskatchewan River to save Samara and Krymzen. Some dogs particularly enjoy water training, and in the UK you can give your dog a try with Mind Your Dog, who offer a variety of training opportunities. If you haven't got time and space for a dog of your own would you like to "borrow" one from time to time? But would you trust your dog to go off for a walk with a stranger? Julie highlights the new Borrow My Doggy website - but questions if it meets dogs' needs, and whether it's better to volunteer for your local shelter, or the Cinnamon Trust than register with this website. Debbie likes the sound of a new dog friendly park in Dallas which will be opening in May this year. Do you visit venues that welcome your dog more often than you do those where Fido is not welcome? Are businesses who shun our dogs missing out on our money? What responsibilities accompany the opportunity to take our dogs to public venues? Schmaltz Corner aims to send you away with a smile, and this week Julie hopes the story of Tessa will do just that. Tessa was just hours from being euthanised in a Los Angeles shelter , and was sadly unable to see or walk. Annie Hart, a volunteer from The Bill Foundation helped get Tessa the treatment she needed, and nurse her back to health. Tessa is now looking for her forever home. See Tessa's remarkable recovery in this moving video . Don't forget that April is National Pet Month - the time to celebrate our pets, promote responsible pet ownership across the UK, highlight the important work of pet care professionals and working companion animals and help raise money for the nation’s pet care charities. Find out more at the National Pet Month website and get in touch with them via Twitter .…
In this week's podcast where dogs meet news, Debbie and Julie discuss the distressing stories that have dominated this week's headlines. It's been a sad week in the dog world, and as ever if you have opinions about what you hear, or you'd like to suggest stories for next week, get in touch with the show. On the 26th March we had the extremely upsetting news that a teenager had been killed by her friend's mother's dogs. 14 year old Jade Lomas-Anderson was visiting her friend's house when apparently she was attacked by four of the family's dogs while alone in the house eating a meat pie. Tragically Jade did not survive the attack, and police marksmen shot the dogs. Debbie and Julie express their condolences to Jade's family, and wonder what lessons can be learned from the incident. How can we prevent tragedies like this from occurring? Facebook was awash with photos of a Cavalier Spaniel being bitten by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dog , when Mafalda Clewlow asked people to help her find the owner of the dog that had attacked her dog. Things took an ugly turn with people insulting and threatening the Staffie type owner, and rumours and misinformation have been posted and re-posted. In this show we have an interview with the owner of the dog that attacked the Spaniel, as for the first time he puts his side of the incident in his own words. This is a case that has been clouded by confusion about the facts - even the police had to correct their press release clarifying the situation - and at one point there was doubt as to whether the Staffie type dog, Enzo, was alive or dead. Sadly, Enzo was destroyed earlier this week - but did the furore that broke out around this case on social media sites contribute to his death? And since people realised how much they were hurting Enzo's owner, will they learn their mistake or (as seems to be the case) will the mood swing against Mafalda. Both Debbie and Julie highlight the need for people to calm down and use common sense; be able to disagree without harassing each other. Debbie illustrates how easily misinformation can be shared by people who re-post things without verifying they are true, with the story that has swept the Internet about thieves using stickers to mark houses with dogs that can be stolen. In other news it's Tick Bite Prevention week . Click on that link to find out more about how to stop your dog being at risk of Lyme Disease; and the only safe way to remove a tick from your dog. To round off a sad show with a story that focuses on the gentle, caring side of dogs, Julie has a Schmaltz Corner about a terrier cross who has become a guide for his blind Labrador friend .…
Episode 42 is our Crufts 2013 special and was filmed at the most prestigious pedigree dog show in the world. Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill have been exploring, finding a variety of stories to bring to you. We assume that securing our dogs with a harness in the car will keep them safe, but Debbie talks to Alex Wilson from Xtra Dog about the alarming lack of testing on dog car harnesses - and hears about a car harness that has been tested. Julie talks to Farrah Stevens from the Animal Health Trust about the Herculean efforts on the stand to cycle 400 miles during the 4 days of Crufts to raise money for and awareness of the charity's new cancer centre. Debbie interviews Marc Abraham - TV's favourite vet - about his anti puppy farm campaign. To hear more from Marc and to help him stamp out the scurge of the dog world, who keep dogs in appalling conditions and produce badly bred puppies purely for money find him on Twitter as @marcthevet . Julie can't resist a story about dog poo - but this time it's a positive one. She talks to Gill Diamond about the dog poo wormery . Debbie hears from John Howie of Lintbells about how their range of supplements are helping to keep both pet and show dogs in the best condition and health possible. As ever there's a Schmaltz Corner to send you away with a smile - Lorraine and Steve Wright have been showing their dogs for 36 years and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the show.…
In this podcast Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill choose their pick of the week's dog news stories, and share their opinions of them. As usual there's a mixed bag of stories - and you can comment on anything you hear and suggest stories for discussion by getting in touch with the show via email, Facebook, Twitter or Google+. What would you do if your dog was unable to get around through illness or injury? Well when Abayed, a sheepdog in Jordan, was mistaken for a stray and shot , his shepherd owners took him to the Humane Center for Animal Welfare where he was fitted with a rear leg cart. Abayed is the first dog in the country to have a cart, and hopefully the way he has adapted to his new way of getting around will help save the lives of other dogs in the country. When Charley Wilcock got her Jack Russell, DD, she had no idea that she was deaf . However, she adapted her training methods and has taught DD a variety of tricks, and the pair has even joined a local dog display team. She wants to let people know that dogs with disabilities can live happy lives and are just as trainable as a dog without disabilities. Charley wants to assemble a display team of all disabled dogs which could help raise awareness of what these dogs can achieve. You can get in touch with her 07792 376226 or email chartoon@hotmail.co.uk . You can see a video of DD on Facebook , and if you need support with a deaf dog, do contact the Deaf Dog Network . Debbie highlights the case of a young crossbreed dog who was handed into a police station by a member of the public, and who was described as "skeletal" weighing around half of her ideal weight. Even after treatment young Jess is in a critical treatment, and it is unsure what the outlook for her is longterm. But how is a dog allowed to get into this state, and what is the recovery process like for a dog who has been compromised in this way? Julie has the sad and strange tale of poor Cruz, the show Samoyed who died soon after the Westminster dog show in America. His owner and handler maintain that he was poisoned by "activists". However, PETA have pointed out that Cruz had had "bark reduction" surgery and if any damage has been done to the dog it was by his owner and handler, not by any strangers concerned about his safety. Debbie and Julie discuss why no post mortem was performed on the dog, and how this case is more bizarre the more you find out about it. It's Crufts week and Debbie shares the Friends for Life Finalists . This is the competition run each year by the Kennel Club which celebrates dogs which have changed, and in some case saved, human lives, and the winner is decided by public vote. It's a lovely way to honour dogs who have served their humans in a variety of ways, and this year's nominees are as heart-warming as ever. From the disabled dog who inspires confidence in his disabled young owner, to the exemplary retiring police dog who has devoted his life to making our world a safer place, to the assistance dogs who brought their people together, to the pet who gave his family a reason to carry on, they are all wonderful dogs - and yes you can vote for them all! As usual, Schmaltz Corner, seeks to send listeners away with a smile, and this time Julie has the story of Pifas, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who was lost, ended up on a frozen Lake Michigan, was rescued, ran off, was taken into rescue, and then had to be neutered before his owner could have him back. This story has it all including an action hero who leapt into action and took to his kayak to rescue poor Pifas - so does it measure up to Debbie's exacting standards? Probably not! You can see photos of the plight Pifas found himself in on the Daily Mail site, and the Huffington Post has a follow up story of Pifas being reunited with his owner .…
In the podcast where dogs meet news, Debbie Connolly and Julie Hill discuss their pick of the dog related news stories from the last week. You can download the podcast or listen online, and if you'd like to comment on anything you hear, or suggest stories for inclusion in the next show, email the show or contact us on the Facebook or Twitter page. There is also a video version of this episode. Debbie opens proceedings with a story from New Zealand where a woman's dog fought off her attacker . The woman had already scratched her assailant, but it wasn't until her dog bit him that he ran off. Police are now looking for the attacker, but the really good news is that under New Zealand law, the dog is not at risk of punishment or consequence for his actions. Do you think our dogs should have the freedom to defend us from attack in this way, or should people always have greater legal protection than dogs? We're often told to beware of unscrupulous breeders, but Julie has a story of a breeder who should have been more wary of her customers . When Doreen Dawson took her two Pekingese puppies to her potential customers' car, they asked for paperwork and then drove off with the puppies. However there are further issues, as the puppies are considered to be a viable form of income by Doreen, which raises questions about why breeders should breed pups. If anyone has information about this crime, which took place in Warsop, they can contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Debbie has a story that carries implications for all dog owners in the UK. Julie Lindley Bull Mastiff dogs attacked three young girls on the street in an incident that hit the headlines . Obviously, our sympathies go to the children involved, but the case raises extremely worrying and important issues. Despite the dogs being well trained and soicialised, and one of them having a long-standing history of being temperamentally sound, of traveling to dog shows around the world, and of being handled by children, for some reason the attack happened - and as a result their owner had to plead guilty under the Dangerous Dogs Act. This is surprising since it wasn't her fault the dogs were out - it appears someone removed a fence panel from the dogs' secure enclosure. Could this happen to you and your dog? Julie has Debbie's favourite thing - research! This time it's a study from The University of California, where a team have been looking into the medical records of over 700 Golden Retrievers and the affect neutering has had on their health with relation to two joint diseases and three cancers. Their findings were that neutered dogs were at more risk of these diseases. This sparked debate between the show's hosts, although both agree on the need for more research into this area. The full research can be found at this link - Neutering Dogs: Effects on Joint Disorders and Cancers in Golden Retrievers . How do you fancy a doggy "lucky bag" arriving on your doorstep once a month? Pooch Pack offers to provide you with a different selection of dog related products each month, and in this show Debbie presents Julie with a typical pack to explore. The contents is undoubtedly high quality goods, but is the pricing right, and will it suit all dogs? And to round things off with a story to send you away with a smile we have Schmaltz Corner. This week Julie has the story of a 5 year old Italian Greyhound who is retiring from his successful show career to concentrate on his therapy work. He lives alongside a variety of other dogs, and can clearly function very well in the real world - so does this story get a stomping or not?…
As usual, Debbie and Julie have trawled through this week's headlines looking for the most interesting dog stories. In this podcast you can hear their choices and opinions. As ever if you wish to comment on anything you hear, or if you want to suggest a story for inclusion in the show, you can get in touch with the show. The first story this week is Debbie's take on the dog cull occurring in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan , where there is a stray population of 200,000 feral dogs. With no dog rescue plan in place to take in or neuter the dogs, an astounding 12,406 dogs were shot in 2012. Clearly this is a heartbreaking situation, but what's the answer? There are suggestions that paying the "shooters" who kill the dogs on a per dog basis encourages them to shoot dogs who aren't actually homeless. If Labrador Retrievers are so popular, why has one never been Best in Show at the prestigious Westminster Show ? Julie's done some digging and discovered that Crufts has only been won by a Labrador three times, the most recent in 1937. Furthermore at Westminster a Labrador has never ever won Best of Group - so just why is it that Labs are being ignored? Is it that they don't have a long coat, they aren't as elegant as some, or is that they are just not "flashy" enough? Having worked with many police dogs and handlers, Debbie was drawn to the hilarious story of the police dog who was asked to supply an incident statement. PD Peach's handler duly wrote out an incident report on his dog's behalf and submitted it. It read, ‘I chase him. I bite him. Bad man. He tasty. Good boy. Good boy Peach.’ Though it made people laugh and was shared around various social networking sites, and apparently now West Midlands Police’s Professional Standards Department is investigating - but surely this is a harmless bit of humour from someone in a stressful job? Sophie the two-year-old Maltipoo was in her garden with the other family dog, seven-month-old puppy Lulu, when a coyote came into the garden. Despite being small, Sophie put herself between Lulu and the coyote and saw the potential predator off. Julie tells how, sadly, Sophie and Lulu's family decided they could not keep the dogs as they were worried about a further coyote attack. When Sophie's story hit the headlines, so many people applied to adopt her that the shelter had to take a novel approach to selecting her new owner. Next, Debbie reports that a group of rogue M.P.s are complaining that the plans to microchip all UK dogs are "woefully inadequate" . Since this is Debbie's view as well, she's hoping that we'll see extra laws to compel owners to keep the details of their dog's microchip up to date, and possibly to see something like a log book system in use with British cars. Plus did you know that although the Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in 1991the 1871 Dogs Act is still an effective and relevant law regarding dogs? And so to the part of the show that aims to send you away with a smile on your face - Schmaltz Corner. This week Julie has the tale of Great Dane Ellie Grace who was kept chained up outside but was rescued and rehomed by HART ( Helping Animals Reach Tomorrow ). But that's not the end of the story, because Ellie Grace's owner had more dogs, so just how did HART help them out too?…
In this week's dose of new and views you can hear Debbie and Julie discuss their pick of the dog stories that have hit the headlines. If you would like to participate in the podcast you can comment on any of the stories or suggest content for nest week's show by emailing Debbie@TheDogNewsShow.com or Julie@TheDogNewShow.com , or via the show's Twitter or Facebook pages. The dog story dominating the news this week is the announcement from Defra on February 6th that as of April 2016 all dogs in the UK will be required by law to be microchipped . Debbie has grave misgivings about the efficacy of this move without the addition of compulsory paper work that would result in "cradle to grave" responsibility - you can read her blogpost on the SafePets UK website. Are you an avid fan of microchips, or are you alarmed at the prospect of being compelled to chip your dog? Dognition is a new project to examine the ways in which our dogs work things out. Julie has been investigating the site and likes the fact that the angle here is not are our dogs intelligent, but rather how are our dogs intelligent; do they collaborate with us, or are they independent thinkers? The venture is termed citizen science, and for $60 participants are guided by videos through the simple but revealing tests to carry out with their dogs. You can read more about this project in an interview with Dr Brian Hare on the Wired website . Having trained, rescued and rehabilitated working dogs for many years, Debbie was interested in the story of a police dog who escaped and injured four people . Debbie has already contacted the force in question, offering to take the dog into her Bravo Working Dog Rescue to do whatever is necessary - retraining, rehabilitation, rehoming - if the dog in question is retired. Debbie also makes the point that general purpose dogs like the dog in this story are not dangerous attack dogs, and are well trained animals who devote their lives to making our lives safer and more secure. A new book What to Expect When No One’s Expecting by Jonathon V. Last, a journalist working in the field of demographic trends, claims that a "pet mania" has gripped America. Julie finds it intriguing that Jonathon interprets it as a negative influence that people treat their dog as a member of the family, insure them and provide for them in their wills. He also finds it unsettling that pets now out number children 4 to 1 in the U.S. You can read more about the book in an interesting blogpost by Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell - who you can contact on her twitter feed @fivecoat . There is also more information about the book on the Great Pet Health website . Debbie has a story from Spallumcheen, in Canada, where a dog control officer is proposing to change fines for dog attacks so that they reflect the seriousness of the incident. Pat Ellis wants to see the usual fine of $500 halved for "less serious" attacks. Interestingly the law in Spallumcheen covers attacks and potential attacks on both people and animals. And so to the final story which is always Schmaltz Corner - a feel good story to send you away with a smile on your face. And surely the headline here - Real-life Lassie saves elderly woman from freezing ditch - must be a winning story. So will Julie finally get a story that meets with Debbie's approval and escape stomp-free? And where do sandwiches fit into the story? All will be revealed when you download or listen online to the podcast where dogs meet news.…
It's been a week of varied week of dog news and Debbie and Julie discuss their pick of the stories in this podcast where dogs meet news. You can hear an interview in this episode with Jenny Brown whose dog Tiga hit the headlines this week. Having listened to all this, if you'd like to comment you can get in touch with the show in various ways, and you can also suggest stories for inclusion. Warning: this podcast contains opinions! Debbie starts the show off with a story that was shared around most of the social media sites this week - the plight of the "gay" dog who ended up in rescue and was in danger of being put to sleep. The poor dog in question was rejected after his owner saw him mounting another male dog - a behaviour which is part of normal canine interaction - and assumed his dog was homosexual. The unusual position in which the dog found himself caught the attention of many dog lovers and his story was shared and shared, with the result that he has now found a new home. However, the debate this story has stirred up continues. Julie's back to talking poo again - but so is Ben Fogle, who's been complaining about the amount of dog poo left unscooped in his local park in the Kensington and Chelsea area of London. Ben has some suggestions to solve the problem - for example every time he clears up after his own dog, he clears up a dropping from another dog. But Ben wants to go further, he wants to establish a National Poo Day when we all go out and about and clean up our parks and streets. This is a nationwide problem, with Councils in Edinburgh under pressure to employ more wardens to pick up dog poo. So could you bear picking up other people's dogs' poop? And do you think a mass clear up would sort the problem out long term? The Internet attracts a lot of criticism, but sometimes the power of social media to unite dog lovers shines through, and surprisingly it's Debbie who has chosen to highlight this story which overflows with the milk of human kindness. Manuela Schafer had been trying for years to catch a stray dog , Shaggy, so she could look after him and find her a good home, but to no avail. When Manuela appealed to California animal rescuer Eldad Hagar he put a request out to his many Facebook followers. The result was 40 caring and determined volunteers converging on COLUMBIA, South Carolina to facilitate the rescue of the elusive dog. After a two hour search through heavily wooded terrain, Shaggy was found and has now been adopted into a new home. When Margaret Charles fell over during a dog walk in Suffolk in the U.K., Maisie her Cairn Terrier took off and that was the last that was seen of her for eight days. Snow was falling and lying on the ground and temperatures were dipping to minus 6, and despite many volunteers looking for Maisie on a daily basis, Margaret began to give up hope. Then Jenny Brown and her Beagle, Tiga, got involved in the search. Tiga was given Maisie's blanket to get her scent, and after two hours of looking Tiga tracked the missing dog down to where the lead she was still wearing had trapped her beneath some bushes. Included in this show is Julie's interviewed Jenny about her and Tiga's adventures. Maisie is now home safe and sound and she is not the only dog Jenny and Tiga have helped locate, and they have assisted and resolved several Dog Lost UK searches for missing dogs. How many dogs do you consider safe for one person to walk simultaneously? There are plans to limit the number of dogs that can be walked by one person on Hampstead Heath to four, and the move has stirred up both complaint and praise. Debbie has been finding out what people think about this issue - both pet owners and professional dog walkers, and has found that the number of dogs being walked may not be as important as the dogs or the handler involved. And after an unusually happy and upbeat show, Julie round proceedings off with Schmaltz Corner which aims to send listeners away with a smile. Teenager Ben Ownby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at only 17 months of age. He is allergic to adhesive and unable to wear a continuous glucose monitor, but his assistance dog Dakota monitors it for him . Labradoodle Dakota sits beside the pool as Ben participates in his school's swim team practices, and you can see some lovely photos of the pair here . But does this lovely story escape a stomping from Debbie? - no of course not, but what aspect will she pick on this time? Listen and find out.…
In this week's podcast you can hear Debbie and Julie talk about some of the more unusual stories that have hit the headlines recently. In the online radio show where dogs meet news you can listen to lively discussions of the latest goings on in the dog world. Views are expressed with honestly and candour - and if you'd like to comment or contribute stories you're very welcome to do so. Crufts - the biggest pedigree dog show in the world - is just over a month away and already it's claiming headlines. The Kennel Club, which organises Crufts, has decided to allow exhibitors to use hairspray and chalk to enhance the appearance of their dogs. These substances were forbidden up until last year, and when four dogs tested positive for them (two for chalk, two for hairspray) the Kennel Club was considering disqualifying them from the competition. However, a group calling themselves the Elnett revolutionaries protested, and won the day, bringing a change of heart from the Kennel Club. So what do you think? - is it fair enough to help a dog's appearance out, or should they be left as nature made them? There are many issues to take into account when considering if you can offer a dog a good home - but one family took into account how many Facebook "likes" their photo received. The children of the Cordell children put a photo of themselves on the social media site holding a sign that read, "Hi World, We want a puppy. Our Dad said we could get one if we get 1 million likes. He doesn't think we can do it. So like this!" Predictably the photo attracted the million likes within thirteen hours - and while this family have had a before so know the commitment involved, and are intending to get a rescue dog, is this a dangerous precedent to establish? A rescue Shar Pei has become the subject of a court case in Scotland . Missy was rehomed by Shar Pet Rescue to her new owner, but on the condition that she would be spayed the following week. Sadly this did not happen, and the new owner bred Missy to her other dog, a male Shar Pei, and is trying to sell the surviving puppies from the litter (one of the five died). Is it thorough enough to rehome dogs on a "neutering contract" like this? Should all dogs be neutered before they are adopted? Shar Pet Rescue is demanding the return of Missy and her four pups, and the outcome of the case may well have knock on effects for all rescue dogs. Would you want your dog in the delivery room as your child was born? Well one woman did and she persuaded St Michael's Hospital in Bristol to let her bring her Labrador Barney with her when she went to the hospital to give birth. Barney was allowed as he is a registered Pets as Therapy dog who is used to visiting hospitals - but is it fair to put a dog in the middle of such a strange situation, especially as one can never predict whether a birth will be straight forward, or be complicated in some way. Many people are horrified at the thought of a dog in the delivery suite as it might bring in germs - do you think a dog is any more of a risk than a human? Anna Carey has a warning for dog owners after her two year old Miniature Schnauzer died from eating a bone . The bone in question was a Bob Martin’s premium ham bone which splintered as Burtie ate it and ruptured his stomach. The bone was bought from Tesco, and the store has removed the bone from its shelves while Bob Martin paid over £2000 for Burtie's vet's fees without admitting liability and are considering the future of the product. So after some serious subjects, we come to Schmaltz Corner to send you off with a smile. Julie has the touching story of Buster, the dog who's allergic to grass so has been making hay in the snow which acts as a protective barrier. But Debbie has spotted the one weak spot of the story, and for once the problem is geography. Listen and find out what the problem is.…
Listen to this week's show for an honest and humorous take on what's going on in the dog world around the world. Despite the snow there's been lots of dog news and Debbie and Julie discus and debate their chosen stories in the podcast where dogs meet news. Don't forget you can send us any interesting, controversial or heartwarming dog news story you spot for inclusion in the show - and we love to hear your comments too. When Derek Brady was delivering parcels to a house in Yorkshire, U.K., he decided to enter a garden where an Akita was chained up, even though the owners were not at home. While he tried to put the parcels into a shed, the Akita bit Derek . Now the delivery man is calling for the breed to be covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act, and claims the dog could have killed him. However Debbie believes that adding dogs to the Act makes no difference at all, pointing out there are thousands of Pitbulls and Pitbull mixes for sale in the U.K. Derek received a five figure payout for his injuries - do you think this is fair? The dog involved was put to sleep. What do you think is the way to avoid incidents of this nature? In Melbourne, Australia, when Jan Morrey's small dog was chased out of the park and into the road by a larger dog and nearly hit by a car, she demanded that the council set aside different times for different sized dogs to visit the park . Other locals have posted responses to her request, and opinions vary. Some dog owners point out that irrespective of the size of dog, it's the control the owner has over it that matters. One owner welcomes the fact that her larger dogs would be free from the "terrorism" of smaller breeds running up and harassing them. However, as Julie points out owners with a pack of mixed sized dogs might have to arrange two visits to the park which would be inconvenient. And do dogs have any concept of their own size anyway? Symieon Robinson Pierre is the incredibly irresponsible and heartless owner who let his dog out into the street and stayed inside while the dog attacked police officers , leading to the dog being shot dead, leaving the street splattered with both human and canine blood. The dog was a Pitbull-Doberman cross and thanks to Symioen's actions not only did the dog lose his life, but he gained several headlines of the "devil dog" variety, and attracted further bad publicity for Pitbulls. Symioen has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and banned from owning a dog for 5 years. Debbie congratulates Judge Bishop in his handling of this case. Evolutionary biologist Kathryn Lord from the University of Massachusetts, U.S.A. has been investigating the differences between wolves and dogs and their sensory development as pups . Kathryn studied 11 wolves and 43 dogs and found that while dog puppies don't start exploring the world until they can see and hear, wolves are able to walk and are up and about before their hearing and sight kicks in. She found intriguing differences between the way the two subspecies discover the world around them, and how they react to new stimuli - but has she found an answer to the question of why wolves remain wild at heart while dogs become man's best friend? In Leeds, U.K., Caroline O’Connor has been fined £200 plus a £15 victim surcharge and also ordered to pay costs of £398.44 after being found guilty of letting her dog wander unsupervised around the streets. Despite a Leeds City Council dog warden spotting the dog roaming free, and trying to explain to Caroline that this broke the local Dog Control Order, she ignored this and refused to pay a fixed penalty notice, which resulted in the much harsher punishment when the case was sent to court. And after a show dealing with some heavy issues, Schmaltz Corner aims to send you away with a smile on your face. Jenny Spence's Doberman, Uber, jumped out of her car in Bristol, was hit by a car and ran off. Uber was missing for 4 days, during which time Jenny was impressed and touched by the way the local community supported her search for her beloved dog. So how was Uber finally found, and how did Jenny say thank you? And what will Debbie find to complain about in Julie's latest heart-warming offering? Listen and find out!…
There's never a shortage of shocking headlines and Debbie and Julie start off with a story sent in by friend of the show Wendy Morrell, who spotted an item about sausages laced with nails and apparently left for dogs to ingest in Abergavenny. Over the Christmas period there were warnings on social media sites that dogs were being put at risk by being offered tempting treats soaked in anti-freeze. These warnings also applied to Wales, and if true were very serious as anti-freeze is lethal for dogs. Thanks to Wendy for her contributions to the show. Debbie shares a cheering story that Greyhound racing is apparently losing popularity with racetracks closing down around the UK. With Debbie's particular interest in working dogs and her passion for helping retiring working dogs find the best retirement home - see the Bravo Working Dog Rescue website for more info - she finds it appalling that so many Greyhounds are "disposed" of so callously rather than any attempt being made to rehabilitate them and help them adapt to a civilian life. Thankfully, dedicated Greyhound rescues such as the Retired Greyhound Trust exist which help these gentle dogs find loving forever homes. There are many myths about Greyhounds, but though they do enjoy an outlet for a short burst of energy, after a quick run a Greyhound's favourite place is curled up somewhere warm and comfortable. There was a scare in Virginia recently when police received reports of a sighting of a lion walking down the street. Julie tells how the police went as far as contacting the zoo to check no lions were missing, but it turns out t he "lion" in question was a Labradoodle that had been clipped to resemble a large cat . The dog's owner, Daniel Painter, is a fan of the football team at Old Dominion University whose mascot is a lion. However, this story stirs up controversy on the show - but just what is the objection? And is it right to groom a dog in such an exotic fashion? Dr Elsa Flint is the behaviourist who features in Debbie's next story. Dr Flint has been researching barking dogs is New Zealand , and has come up with some interesting findings. It's very easy for owners to become stressed if their dog is accused of being too noise and disturbing neighbours, but Debbie advises owners in that situation to stay calm and monitor their own dog's barking. Julie points out that no council demands that a dog has to remain completely silent, and that it's the frequency of a noise nuisance that causes most trouble. What do you think of Dr Flint's claims to be able to tell from recordings what is causing a dog to bark? Julie's taking her high horse out for a gallop in response to a story from Lincoln in which a man left his 14 year old Labrador in his van on his drive, and then the van and the dog were stolen. There are many issues with this story - and it's a shame that some owners still choose to leave their dogs in vehicles, and even worse tied up outside shops, at risk of theft. In this story the dog's owner feels his dogs need neither collar nor microchip as they are "fully trained". What's your response to that sentiment? ANyone who has any information about the silver Ford transit van registration WGO7 XZO in which poor Tank was stolen should call 101 quoting incident number 412 of January 7, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Mr Brocklesby is available on 07857 102519. When three year old Trafford-James Jackson-Poole and his Mum visited a pub one afternoon they had no idea the outing would have such serious consequences. As the family left the pub Trafford-James wandered away and encountered the Akita who lives at the pub, and was bitten . Whatever the true circumstances of the event, poor Trafford-James has been left with an awful injury which will need further surgery. Opinion seems split on this one in the comments left on articles online, with some people damning the whole Akita breed, and others saying parents need to supervise their children better. We'd like to wish Trafford-James a speedy recovery. How would you ensure further attacks or bites are avoided? After a serious show we need a very uplifting Schmaltz Corner to send us away with a smile, and Julie has pulled out all the stops with the tale of Forest, a poor Mastiff who was shot and tied to a tree in Ohio. But Forest has found an excellent forever home, and the man who shot him is in court this month, so just what does picky Debbie find fault with? Could it be a stomp-free week?…
We may only be a week into the new year, but there's been a lot of dog news already in 2013 - and not all of it good. In Belfast, the council has been considering banning dogs completely from all cemeteries, children's play parks and playing fields. The proposals have sparked outrage among local dog owners, with 1600 people signing a petition protesting the move to make all dogs be kept on leash on the area's beaches. Debbie discusses the likelihood that any objections or campaign will make any difference, and also reveals the sneaky strategy she suspects councils are now taking ont he subject of banning dogs from public places. Meanwhile in Wales the government is seeking to extend the law to cover dog attacks on private property among other things. Julie has the story that the Kennel Club is warning dog owners and encouraging them to respond to the consultation on the proposals for the Control of Dogs (Wales) Bill. There are two sides to this question (at least!) and while people should be protected from attack even on private property, is it right that a dog biting a burglar should be treated the same as a dog who bites the postman? These may seem very different events to us, but how is a dog meant to differentiate? If you have an opinion on this matter you can find out how to leave feedback at the Welsh Government's website . When your dog is reactive or not particularly dog friendly it can be useful to have a way to warn other dog owners and let them know to give you extra space. One scheme attempting to let dog owners do just that is the Yellow Dog Project . This started this year in June in Sweden and the idea is that if you attach a yellow ribbon or bandana, collar or lead to your dog, it will be a visible warning that other's can easily pick up. But how will Dogs Trust (who produce yellow bandanas) feel about this? And will owners be honest enough to follow the system, and could putting a yellow signal on your dog rebound on you in certain situations? It's a tricky one, and Debbie and Julie give it consideration. Did you know that more than 1 in 20 dog owners had lost a friend or loved one from their life due to their smelly dog ? Well that's what a recent study showed - and furthermore over half the 2000 dog owners that took part in the study said they had missed out on invitations to friends' houses because the friend was afraid they would take their dog with them. The pongy pooches may have rolled in something unsavoury, or may have flatulence, or even musty ears, but if your dog does smell a lot it may be worth getting your vet to take a look at him as some excessive smells can be due to a healthy issue. The newspaper coverage of this story mentions advice to bath your dog from The London Dog Forum , and on that website you can the Debbie Connolly Bites Back column. But apparently we dog lovers take the attitude of love me, love the smell of my dog! In the North Shore News, Joan Klucha insists that a trained dog is a happy dog . She tells the story of how she encountered a group of women dog walkers and one woman failed to stop her dog jumping all over Joan's dog. The woman added insult to injury by claiming he did this because he was happy; something Joan absolutely refutes and argues persuasively against. Are you tired of off-lead dogs bounding up to you and your dog? And are you even more fed up with their silly excuses and the bad attitude they demonstrate? The truth is that a well trained dog is happy, not dominated, and retains all of his character without inconveniencing other dogs or people. In the first Schmaltz Corner of 2013 we have a story to send you off with a smile - a Labrador mix puppy who was dumped at a shelter made his own happy ending , making a friend, finding a new home and warming many hearts. But did he warm Debbie Connolly's heart? Listen and find out!…
In the last episode of The Dog News Show for 2012 Debbie gets things started with a story about a "furious" dog owner who wants his dog back. Roger Winter left his German Shepherd Frodo tied up outside a shop unattended in Banff, Scotland. He went outside to his dog when he heard Frodo barking and found two children he claims were taunting his dog. One issue this story highlights is that it's a bad idea to leave a dog unattended in public at any time as they are at risk of being stolen, or being deemed out of control in a public place. Frodo was taken away from Roger by the rescue who homed the dog with him originally and re-homed in a new home, which is why Roger is so furious, but the story has many twists and turns to explore. If you suspected your child was taking drugs and hiding them in your house would you resort to using a sniffer dog to check out your home? Courtesy of Laa Crosby, Julie has the story of Ava from Houston who called on the services of German Shepherd sniffer dog Roxie to nose around her house - with surprising and happy results. A child psychiatrist suggests that such action might be damaging to the parent-child relationship, but might it actually highlight problems that can then be solved? However what does it really mean if a dog indicates the presence of drugs? Debbie returns to her "furious" theme, but this time with an owner who is angry for all the wrong reasons. Tita Macauley, of Wandsworth, let her dog roam free, and when a dog warden followed the dog home and spoke to Ms Macauley she became so enraged that she has been sentenced to an anger management course as well as a 12-month supervision order and was ordered to pay a £50 fine and £265 costs. What's the answer to such irresponsible ownership? Dogs Trust recently revealed some of the ludicrous excuses people have given for handing their dogs into one of their shelters. Reasons vary from the incredibly sad, “My dog was too old and no longer brought me any joy”, to the ridiculous, “He keeps scaring the goldfish”. The silly and shallow things that have put people off dogs are genuinely shocking, and are another example of irresponsible ownership. For her last story of 2012, Debbie sums up her view of the dog world this year - the highs and lows, and where she sees the future of dogs and owners in 2013. Can we solve the problems of puppy farmers - and not only those who breed with no thought, but those rescues who get it wrong and fail both the dogs in their care and those who adopt from them. What do you think of the state of the dog world, and what would you like to see happen next year? Julie rounds off the show as usual with Schmaltz Corner, this time with the happy and high profile story of Michelle Obama taking her dog Bo with her on a visit to a children's hospital. It's great to see such a well known person promoting the value of dogs as both a family pet and as a visitor to patients. All of us at The Dog News Show would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year - see you for more dog news stories in 2013.…
Dog lovers were horrified recently when a raid on a puppy farm lead to over 80 puppies being taken into custody by the RSPCA . Four of the puppies were dead, including two callously dumped in a bucket in the foot well of a car. You'd think it couldn't get any worse than that, but a fake page was set up by heartless individuals trying to con money out of people and claiming to be re-homing the pups. Debbie points out that the bad news is that these 80 pups are just the tip of the iceberg and there are similar puppy farms churning out puppies all over the country. The message from the RSPCA - and The Dog News Show - is that the best way to close puppy farms down is not to buy from them. Julie has advice from the RSPCA branch in Sheffield, who would like to share with owner what they call the 12 Dog Rules of Christmas . These guidelines that will help keep your dog happy and healthy during the festive season include making sure visitors don't leave doors open letting your dog escape, and that dogs have a quiet place to escape the Christmas hustle and bustle - and also highlights that many common Christmas food items can be fatal to dogs. The big story this week in the dog world is that the Morrisons Christmas advert has dog lovers up in arms, as it shows a child feeding Christmas pudding to a dog. The worry is that many dog owners will not be aware that even a very few raisins or sultanas can bring on renal failure and death in dogs. A campaign to have the advert removed from television and to educate the public about the extreme dangers of raisins and dogs has been launched by Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today, and Judith Broug Fiac (MissyRedBoots) a board member of the Tailwaggers Club Trust. There is a Facebook page you can join to learn more about just how toxic raisins are to dogs, and to help send the message to Morrisons that dog lovers not only dislike their Christmas advert, but also the arrogant way they have ignored complaints about it. Debbie has the shocking story of blind psychotherapist Cassandra Chiu who uses a guide dog in Singapore - and has run into at times violent dislike of her dog. Despite Singapore law stating that guide dogs must be allowed access to public places (except operating theatres and zoos) Cassandra has been refused entry to many shops and restaurants because of her dog. Part of the problem may be that there are only currently three guide dog users in Singapore so the public is just not used to them. Congratulations to Cassandra for fighting her corner and forging the way ahead. Julie wants answers to the question, " Why do millionaires prefer pooches over kitties? " According to recent research (which is soon given the Debbie Connolly scrutiny and found to be wanting) more millionaires have dogs than cats. Julie wonders if millionaires are more likely to be dog owners, but hopes that dog owners are more likely to become millionaires. Did you know how much dog owners contribute to the economy, even in these times of financial trouble, and there are some interesting statistics banded around - and you may be surprised to find out how many million dollars - yes it's in the millions! - dog owners spent on that well know doggy essential, Halloween costumes. Debbie brings up the case of the Plymouth man who was fined after he let his dogs worry sheep . But is a £10 fine a real deterrent? And did you know that your dog only has to chase sheep for it to be classed as sheep worrying? There are many interesting aspects to this case, and as usual Debbie has blunt advice to the woman who let her husband take her dogs out and then failed to notice them worrying the sheep. So in a week with some sad and worrying dog related news Julie rounds the show off with Schmaltz Corner to send you off with a smile. The family dog is a wonderful calming friendly presence in the house, but when thieves broke in to an Indianapolis home and threatened to kidnap the baby, one family dog showed his less friendly side . Hear how he saved the day and how the baby escaped without injury.…
The headlines this week proclaimed that up to one third of owners had been bitten by their own dog , based on a report brought out by the P.D.S.A. However, Debbie points out that the actual full report puts a slightly different spin on things from the rest of the media. One or two of the findings do make very worrying reading and it's clear that every dog and owner need to attend classes - irrespective of the owner's previous experience. Click here to read the full P.D.S.A. report . In the U.S.A. and Canada P.E.T.A. has been putting up billboards near schools appealing to children to abandon traditional Thanksgiving food. Julie describes the poster, which has the slogan "KIDS: If you wouldn't eat your dog, why eat a turkey? Go vegan." accompanied by a photo shopped photo of an animal with a turkey's body and a dog's head. Children can also download a tombstone from the P.E.T.A. website to stick into the turkey which says, "Here Lies the Corpse of a Tortured Bird." Do you think this a good way to highlight the issues surrounding the raising of farm animals, or is an exploitation of our bond with our dogs? In the U.K. a child was attacked by a hawk while playing in a park . The young boy was injured, but was it really an "attack" as the media portrayed it, or was it an accident? The owner of the bird of prey was a young man of eighteen who has apparently been seen around the area posing with the hawk - raising the question of whether birds of prey are replacing some dog breeds as the new status pet. If so should birds of prey ownership be covered by similar legislation to the Dangerous Dogs Act? By coincidence, a dog has also been attacked by a hawk this week, with disastrous consequences. Ollie the Jack Russell Terrier had most of his tongue ripped out by a hawk and there are serious doubts as to whether he will be able to eat or drink independently again, or whether he will have to be euthenised. In this incident the hawk owner had insurance in place to cover the vet's fees, drove the dog and his owner to the vet, and has offered to have the bird put to sleep if he owner of the dog wants that. Accidents happen, and while we at The Dog News Show hope poor Ollie makes a full recovery, we also don't think the death of the bird involved will be of any use. What's your opinion? From Australia comes the story of Dante the two year old who wandered off into the bush , accompanied by the family German Shepherd Dasher who stayed by his side for the fourteen hours the pair were missing. In a change from usual, it's Debbie who find the story charming, and it's Julie who's asking awkward questions. So is it a Disney-esque tale of two pals wandering off on an adventure, or is it lack of supervision that put both toddler and dog at risk? Did you know that Keswick in the Lake District is the most dog friendly town in the U.K. ? Well it's officially true, as Keswick has won first place in the Kennel Club's Open For Dogs Competition. Apparently dogs are welcome in many of the town's shops and cafes, pubs and bed and breakfasts. We all know that having our dogs made welcome makes us feel more welcome too, so if you know of somewhere that goes the extra mile to make your dog welcome, rather than just tolerated, let us know.…
In the U.K. we're used to Pitbulls hitting the news but this week a breeder of another banned breed had his home raided and his dogs confiscated. The Dogo Argentinos were taken from a house in Grimsby , and included a litter of puppies. Debbie points out how heartless it is to breed dogs of a breed that is banned and also the intricacies involved in identifying a dog as being of a certain breed or type. Currently in the U.K. four breeds are banned - the Pitbull, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa and Fila Braziliera. Unfortunately media handling of banned breeds is not always helpful - all this and more is discussed. A case went to court recently of a man who threw his dog into the sea . Paul Sanders, the man in question, hurled his Border Collie down a fifteen feet drop into twelve inches of water very near some rocks, saying, "This is the way to teach a dog to swim." Onlookers were horrified, but despite Paul Sanders being unrepentant - asserting, "They're my dogs I can do what I like with them!" - a judge ruled he could have his dogs back. The RSPCA is disappointed, and so is Julie - what do you think? Should Paul Sanders be given a second chance or should his dogs be taken away from him? Too often when a dog attacks through to his owner's bad handling, it's the dog who bears the brunt of any punishment dished out, but when Raul De Abreu's American Bulldog, Rio, attacked his neighbours' dog , it was Raul, not Rio who was brought to justice. Rio knocked over Pauline Marline and then attacked her dog Charlie, as well as injuring Pauline's partner who came to her aid after hearing her screams. Raul was fined a total of £610 and must now keep Rio muzzled and on a lead when in public places - so let's hope Raul sticks to that arrangement, but Debbie has her doubts. . Meanwhile Julie would like to ban the word "pampered" from any reporting about dogs, as the media constantly misapplies it. The latest example of this is an article featuring, "the most pampered dog in Scotland" , about a Pug called Mr Darcy who is a show dog who sleeps on his own antique bed, eats sirloin steak and travels first class. This article is a mix of confused ownership and irresponsible reporting, and calls into question again what would really constitute pampering to a dog and what would be irrelevant from a canine perspective. In a story from Woolloomooloo, Australia, Debbie has the tale of an owner of whom she really disapproves. The owner and his friend were play fighting with the dog, a Labrador Rhodesian Ridgeback mix when the dog became so riled it attacked the owner . The media approach to the story is more balanced than often seen, and the police treatment of the two dogs involved in this story is also worthy of interest. Sadly though the owner does not want the dog back as he fears another attack - but the question is, who is really to blame here, the owner or the dog? In a week when there has been a lot of bad news in the dog world, we've never been more in need of Schmaltz Corner and a smile. This week Julie has the story of dog lovers and their dogs who gathered to raise awareness of and funds for American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life event. They have the strong message that dogs can survive cancer and live a happy life, and money raised goes towards research that will benefit both people and animals.…
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Debbie opens up the show with an interesting bit of news about dogs' freedom to move - move their joints that is. Many dogs have difficulty moving and walking as they grow older, but the great news is that the conditions that cause this can be managed and their affects reduced by simple measures, such as giving supplements, feeding a good diet and limiting exercise. In Debbie's experience dogs can have symptoms alleviated or delayed by the right treatment, and Julie saw an improvement in her dog's agility and mood, even though he had previously displayed no problems, after giving him chews with joint supplements added. The message is that our dogs can stay active longer if we think ahead and take action now. Meanwhile one dog in Worcester had his movement severely restricted, when he ended up stuck down a hole when he tried a little hunting while out on a walk. Poor Boh the Border Terrier got himself wedged in a badger sett, which presented his potential rescuers with a problem, as badgers setts are protected and must not be disturbed. Firefighters heard the heavy breathing of an animal in distress, and used a snake-eye camera to establish it was a dog, rather than a badger. Representatives from the RSPCA and English Heritage visited the site to confirm the rescue could go ahead, and eventually Boh was pulled from the hole - with the rabbit he had caught still clutched in his mouth! Badgers are a hot topic at the moment, with their proposed cull, and its effectiveness, being debated in the news. One high-profile person who is dead set against the cull is Queen lead guitarist Brian May. He and fellow wildlife rescuer Anne Brummer attended Marc Abraham's Pup Aid where Debbie interviewed them about their opposition of puppy farming, and their concern about the relationship between humans and wildlife. Brian May would love you to support his Team Badger campaign, which you can find out more about at the Save Me website , and to find out more about Anne Brummer's stirling work rescuing and rehabilitating a variety of wildlife, check out the Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue website . Dog breeds come in and out of fashion, and some breeds have gone so far out of fashion in the U.K. that they in danger of dying out altogether. The Kennel Club has a watch list of vulnerable breeds and have recently released new figures which reveal that even the iconic Old English Sheepdog's numbers have fallen into decline worryingly . Several other breeds have dropped numerically, with no FOxhounds being registered with the Kennel Club at all in the last year. Other breeds are very low in numbers, with the Cesky Terrier having only 25 puppies registered, and the Clumber Spaniel having just 114. Contrast that with 2,669 Chihuahuas registered, 5,496 Pugs registered, and a staggering 28,787 Labrador Retrievers registered. The Pembroke Corgi, so beloved of the Queen, have also become unpopular, with one online site speculating that her granddaughter in law, Kate, will be "devastated" . The dog world has been rocked with the arrival in the U.K. of controversial dog trainer, so called "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan. There was widespread objection to Cesar's appearance on the Alan Titchmarsh show, but in the event the objectors were delighted when Titchmarsh gave Millan quite a tough time , putting many of the questions and comments that viewers had sent in to him. With Cesar Millan set to tour the UK and record a new series the debate his training methods sparks looks set to rage for a while yet; Debbie and Julie share their opinions of the trainer, but their motivation may just surprise you. As ever, Schmaltz Corner aims to send you away with a smile on your face and this one's a great one. But just what is the story, centering around Aysha Perry and her dog Sheba , that has Julie sticking to her guns that it's a heartwarming tale, while Debbie brands it the stupidest spin she's ever heard on a story? Listen and all will be revealed.…
Debbie opens the show with a news article from the London Dog Forum . The Blue Cross is asking whether the U.K. is still a nation of dog lovers . The charity has to deal with increasing numbers of dogs being abandoned, with more and more bitches coming into shelters pregnant. The charity is striving to make neutering the norm, and is hoping to change owners' attitudes. As an experienced rescuer, Debbie is incensed by the way some owners can't be bothered to neuter their dogs, while Julie reveals the reasons some of her dogs are and some aren't neutered. Is your dog neutered or entire, and do you think neutering most dogs would solve the problem of so many dogs in rescue? Do you kiss your dog? In a bold - and probably foolish - move Julie yet again brings a news story featuring research for Debbie to point out the problems with. This time it's research done in Japan which shows that kissing your dog or letting it lick your mouth can result in an exchange of mouth bacteria that puts the dental health of both species at risk. But is kissing our dogs acceptable, and how can we safeguard our teeth and show our dogs affection at the same time? All this and more is discussed. The RSPCA in New South Wales, Australia has come in for some criticism about the fact that it put around 40% of the dogs that came into its shelters during the last financial year to sleep - and that amounts to more than 4800 dogs being killed. Part of the issue raising concern is the assessment being used to decide whether dogs live or die. Dogs gain points for barking, trembling or jumping among other things, and any dogs accruing more than 100 points is deemed unadoptable, and euthanised. But is it fair that such natural and widespread behaviours count against a dog, and is the stressful environment of a kennel a suitable place to accurately assess a dog's character. In the U.K. a very sad story hit the headlines when two young Border Collies were shot by a farmer while they were in the care of a boarding kennel . The dogs in question were a brother and sister of one and three years of age. They had stayed at the kennels before, and had climbed over the fence before but sadly on this occasion they made it to a field full of sheep where they pinned a sheep down and were fatally shot by the farmer. The owners were uneasy about leaving the dogs in an establishment from which they had already escaped, but received assurances the dogs would be supervised, so just what went wrong? The police have spoken to the farmer and no further action will be taken, although the RSPCA and other local authorities are investigating. The penultimate story is almost worthy of rounding off the show as Schmaltz Corner, and is the tale of a Jack Russell Terrier who was poisoned and buried in France, only to survive the ordeal . In Charleville-Mezieres, 200 kilometers north east of Paris, poor Ethan the terrier was poisoned and buried, but a passerby noticed the earth "wiggling" and investigated. He discovered Ethan in a dreadful state, convulsing from the poison, and thanks to the man that dug him up, the firefighters who rushed the dog to a local vet, and of course to the vet himself who took time and trouble to get Ethan back to full health. All this happened on Ethan's third birthday, and he was identified thanks to his microchip - so what action will be taken against his owner? Having had one happy ending, Schmaltz Corner brings you another, with the story of Haatchi, an Anatolian Shepherd Dog who was tied to a rail track, hit by a train and lost his leg and most of his tail as a result. Haatchi has become the best friend of seven year old Owen Howkins who suffers from Schwartz-Jampel syndrome and had become withdrawn and agoraphobic, but having a faithful dog at his side has changed his life. The power of a dog to change a life and trust again.…
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Episode 26 opens with the exciting news that Debbie has appeared on the Alan Titchmarsh show. You can find a link to the show on the Bravo Working Dog Rescue website and in this episode of The Dog News Show you can hear how Debbie got on during her TV appearance. Plus why was Alan Titchmarsh a naughty host? The dog news discussion kicks off with coverage of the fact that stroke patients in hospital have been helped by visits from Pets As Therapy dogs . Cimla Hospital in Neath, Wales, has been allowing both dogs and cats in, and the results are that patients have been recovering faster and more fully. Pets As Therapy have over 4,500 dogs and 108 cats registered in the U.K. who visits hospitals, schools and other organisations. Interacting with dogs has an amazingly beneficial affect on humans, both physically and emotionally and studies have shown that it can even reduce the need for painkilling medication. Listen and find out how you and your dog could become involved. If you dog is already a P.A.T. dog let us know about your experiences. Julie has spotted a potential business opportunity - training dogs to help golfers. This is inspired by the experiences of English golfer Paul Casey, whose golf ball was picked up by a dog during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Quick-witted Paul tried to get the dog to drop the ball nearer to the hole, but sadly for Paul the dog made off with it, and was not stopped until he reached the next green. Between them Debbie and Julie develop the business idea into a pitch for a television format that Simon Cowell himself might well be interested in. So is the idea a "hole in one"? Or do they need to "iron" out a few creases? The U.K. news recently has been dominated by the heartbreaking story of young April Jones who was abducted from Machynlleth , in mid-Wales. April went missing on October 1st and since then a tireless search for her has been carried out by police officers, members of the local community and of course many search and rescue dogs. Debbie has chosen this story to highlight one of the many ways that working dogs touch our lives. The dog and handler featured in this story have traveled from Sunderland to Wales to help with the search, and the handler points out that in a search like this one dog is worth twenty men. Everyone at The Dog News Show wishes the Jones family the very best, and hopes that April is found soon. Have you neutered your dog? If you castrated a male dog did you consider replacing his testicles with implants? Apparently Tamara Ecclestone is considering doing just that , and she's following the lead of Kim Kardsashian. So is it setting a dangerous example when the rich and famous treat their dogs like this? And surely the company marketing fake testicles as "practical" is bending the truth? Julie is outraged by this story and points out that dogs don't have self-image to cope with, and will not feel "emasculated" by the loss of their testicles. Are you in favour of routine neutering or not? It seems attitudes vary around the world, and in Norway legislation is in place to keep dogs intact unless there is a medical reason to neuter. Leading on from this, Debbie has the sad news from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home that it has seen a 40 per cent increase in the number of ‘handbag’ dogs coming into the home . This includes breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier with a 67% rise in the Yorkies arriving at Battersea, and Chihuahuas also suffering with a 36% rise in their breed ending up in the shelter. One Chihuahua involved was a small dog with a very big attitude - and he found help at Lizzie's Barn in South Wales. Diminutive Bobby's behavioural issues have been sorted out by Fionna Ashman at Lizzie's Barn, showing that pampering and spoiling a dog does them damage, but meeting their needs as a dog keeps them happy and healthy. In Schmaltz Corner Julie has two stories for the price of one. In Massachusetts, a toy Poodle cross was hit by a car, but instead of being injured, she got stuck behind the grill of the vehicle and was only discovered after a further eleven miles had been traveled. Amazingly the dog survived. Meanwhile in Southern California, a Keeshond mix hitched a lift in a Chevy truck and was only discovered after an amazing hundred and ten miles - and again the dog survived. So do both stories get past Debbie stomp-free? - don't bet on it!…
We all like products that are good for our dogs, keep them occupied and are environmentally friendly too and the latest product to fit this description is the Stagbar. Glen and Deborah Campbell run Pure Dog , a company that turns deer antlers into dog chews and this seems to be a really clever idea. Stags grow new antlers every year, and shed them each year, so Pure Dog are actually turning a waste product into a useful one by turning shed antlers into chews for dogs.The enterprise started off in Glen and Deborah's house but they have now moved into a 1,800 square feet warehouse, so clearly the product is popular with dogs. Have your dogs tried a Stagbar? Robby King had a horrendous experience recently when police shot his dog in his own backyard . Robby set his home alarm off by mistake, and when he phoned the alarm company he couldn't recall his password so they couldn't switch it off for him. He decided that although he had been on the way to the hospital to see his first grandchild being born he would wait for the police. But in a tragic development officers accessed the rear of the house and shot Robby's chocolate Labrador dead when he ran out of the house and barked at them. The police say protocol was followed and the case is closed - but what could have been done differently to avoid the death of a dog who had done nothing wrong? US Airman Miles Rodriguez was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk when he abandoned his three dogs at home , with the result that one dog died and the remaining two became emaciated. Miles had a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and his ex-wife left her Yorkshire Terrier with him when she left, then Miles added another Staffordshire Bull Terrier bringing his pack to three. Under normal circumstances his care of his dogs was far from ideal; he visited them every other day. But when he was confined to his military base for 60 days he made no provision for his dogs. The puppy died, and in a callous attempt to hide his crimes, Miles threw the other two starving dogs over the fence into a neighbour's garden. The surviving dogs have gone to America to live with the ex-Mrs Rodriguez, Miles will be sentenced in October, but does he deserve our hatred or our sympathy? Many of us would rush to defend our dogs from any kind of danger - but how many of us would actually wrestle an alligator to save our dog? Well when 66 year old Stephen Gustafson was gardening in Florida, USA, he looked up to see his West Highland Terrier Bounce in the mouth of an alligator . Stephen leapt into the water and grappled with the huge reptile, til poor little Bounce was free, and managed to clamp the alligator's mouth shut before getting away from the predator and swimming to safety. We salute Stephen's bravery - would you be as brave? What's the worst danger you've saved your dog from? We all know that dogs are safest in cars in crates, behind properly fitted guards or secured by harnesses, but the state of New Jersey in America is considering bringing in legislation to make this legally mandatory. So where does you dog travel? Would you welcome a similar law where you live, and would you know how to buy a harness that would adequately protect your dog? Debbie has some great advice. If you heard Episode 20 of The Dog News Show , you'll remember the sad story of Anthony Ortolani who abandoned his dog Missy up Mount Bierstadt in Colorado when she was injured. Scott and Amanda Washburn found Missy several days later, and though they too had to initially leave the dog, they organised a team of volunteers and returned to rescue Missy, using a large back pack to carry her down the mountain. In a fantastic development, Ortolani has signed over the dog , plead guilty to the offense of a county ordinance (rather than animal cruelty) and the best bit of all is that Missy will soon go to live with one of her rescuers. And finally, in Schmaltz Corner Julie brings you the heart-lifting story of Jess the Springer Spaniel who helps her sheep rearing owner by holding a milk bottle in her teeth and feeding orphaned lambs. There are beautiful photos of Jess in action , but is this story stomp-proof? Of course not - listen and find out how Debbie takes the wind out of Julie's sails. Again!…
You've heard of buy-on-get-one-free offers, but an American realtor came up with a novel idea recently - rent the house, get the Pitbull for free and a reduction in rent! Sandy Zalagens offered a unit for rent at $950 in normal circumstances, but with a reduction down to $800 a month discount if the tenant adopted Big Louie, and 80 pound Pitbull. In a very positive story, which is great news for the public image of this much maligned breed, Jessie McElwee took up the deal - and she moved in accompanied by her cat, and three of them are very happy together. Maybe this could be the way forward for dog rescue? Greyfriars Bobby was a dog who kept a vigil at his dead owner's grave for several years. There has been much discussion about Bobby's breed and whether the story is true or urban myth, but a dog hit the headlines this week who has done just the same. Argentinian Miguel Guzman bought German Shepherd Capitan as a present for his son in 2005, and sadly Miguel died in 2006. Shortly after his death, Capitan went missing and now lives on his owner's grave. But how did Capitan find his way to the grave? Who feeds him? And should his family allow his behaviour to carry on? Your comments are invited. Dog lovers everywhere are outraged by the eating of dog meat that persists in area of some countries, but in more positive news, it's emerged that Weixian County, in Hebei Province, recently became the first county in China to adopt a comprehensive regulation that bans both the consumption of dog mea t and the slaughter of dogs for consumption. Dogs are not on the menu across China, and three high profile rescues of dogs destined to be eaten have helped raise awareness of the dog meat trade, and hopefully this horrible practice will continue to decrease. Increasing numbers of dogs are being kept as pets in China, and gradually the message is getting across that dogs are great companions, not food items. What do you think? Is eating a dog so different from eating a pig or cow? Is all meat murder? Let us know. Meanwhile, the ancestor of our dogs, the grey wolf is about to become the victim of hunters once again in Wyoming USA. The state of Wyoming will no longer class the grey wolf as protected from 1st October 2012, and the species will be fair game for hunters and trappers except those animals within Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The state has apparently pledged to ensure wolf numbers don't fall below at least 10- breeding pairs - but is that enough to ensure a healthy, varied gene pool? And should the control of an animal population really be turned into a sport with glory given to those who kill the most "trophies"? An establishment in Manchester which calls itself a boarding kennels has been forced to close down after eleven break-ins in nine years . Edward Marsden claims he can no longer guarantee the safety of clients' dogs and says he has recently had 12 dogs of his own stolen. Thieves have taken five West Highland terriers, a Maltese terrier, three black Poodles, a gold and white Shih Tzu, a golden Cocker Spaniel and a Bichon Frise, and Mr Marsden complains that that is all of his "stock" gone. But just what is Mr Marsden up to with so many dogs of so many different breeds? And who refers to their beloved dogs as stock? For advice on how to help the fight against Puppy Farms visit Debbie's blog at the SafePets UK website. Schmaltz Corner this week has the tale of Chewy the Great Pyrenees dog who was rescued from an abusive home by the Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (BARS) in Alberta, Canada. BARS made Chewy their pet of the week and featured him on social media websites, where he caught the attention of Steve SOlomon who trains animals for TV and films. He wanted Chewy to be a stand in for a dog in a Disney movie - but irrespective of whether Chewy makes it into the movies or not, Steve guarantees him a home for life. If only all rescue dogs could have such a happy ending.…
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The Dog News Show

Vaccination - or lack of it - is the subject that starts Episode 23 of The Dog News Show. Debbie has a story of a young puppy who apparently went to his new home having already come into contact with Weils Disease. Weils Disease in usually caught from rats' urine and can prove fatal, but dogs can be vaccinated against it - the disease is referred to as Leptospirosis in dogs. Sadly, when young Labrador Max went to his new home he became ill very quickly and nearly died , although thanks to his owners promptly taking him to the vet he survived. It's unclear how old Max was at the time of becoming ill, but the case highlights the need to have a sufficient vaccination program in place as soon as possible. Vaccinating our dogs has become a controversial issue - how do you approach it, and do you vaccinate your dogs? Has your dog suffered from a disease it could have been vaccinated against? Nineteen areas in North Somerset will have Dog Control Orders (DCOs) coming into effect, despite the fact that the majority of the public who responded during public consultation being against the orders. In some areas the DCOs mean dogs will have to be kept on a lead, or not allowed into ponds, but seven council owned areas will be completely off limits to dogs. When similar DCOs were threatened in Ottery St. Mary in Devon, UK, a group called Ottery Dogs responded, and are a good example of how to tackle the proposed banning of dogs from certain areas. You can find out more about Ottery Dogs at their website , and you can also follow @OtteryDogs on Twitter. In Plymouth in the UK, a 60 year old woman stopped to fuss a dog who to her resembled a teddy bear only to be bitten very badly on the arm . The incident happened at 9:00a.m. in Mutley Park, off Thorn Park, in Mannamead, and the man who owned the dog picked it up and ran away. The woman will be left with a nasty scar, and anyone who saw the attack, or who may be able to identify the dog or the man, is asked to contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting crime reference number EC/12/8459. The attack raises the question of whether more education is needed about the best way to approach strange dogs - do you let strangers touch your dog? Meanwhile, it's been weeks since we featured a good empathy story on the show, and Julie's come up trumps with a story from the Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths University in London. Researchers observed dogs approaching strangers and known people who were exhibiting one of three different behaviours - humming, crying, or talking. The findings - according to the researchers - indicate that dogs do indeed empathise with us. For those of you who enjoy it when Debbie goes a-stomping, you're in for a treat - and it all kicks off before Julie even gets to the meat of the story. Do you think dogs empathise with us? In Grimsby Percy the cat must surely have lost one of his fabled nine lives, after he was attacked viscously by two Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dogs in Grimsby . Fortunately for Percy Sarah Kemp heard the noise of the attack and went to his rescue. But in order to get the dog to drop the cat, she had to punch him and press her finger in his eye. Poor Percy suffered internal bleeding, broken ribs and a dislocated leg, and is recuperating at the vet's surgery. The dogs' owner has apparently made attempts to fortify his garden and prevent the dogs escaping, but is this the answer? Wouldn't training be good idea too? This week's Schmaltz Corner features Wensley the Shetland Sheepdog, who escaped from his owner, and nearly ended up in an incinerator . After an eagle-eyed crane operator spotted poor Wensley in the hopper at Eastcroft incinerator in Nottingham in with all the refuse. Two fire-fighters rescued Wensley and his microchip - hurrah for microchips! - ensured he was reunited with his owners. But what lessons can be learned from this experience?…
In episode 22 of The Dog News Show Debbie gets the ball rolling with a story that's sure to provoke outrage. The Right Honorable David Blunkett is the Minister of Parliament for Brightside and Hillsborough; he also happens to be blind and have a guide dog. David and his dog Cosby, were on their way to their officially allotted seat at the Paralympics , currently taking place in London, when an official stopped them, and told David that the seat he was heading for wasn't suitable for an assistance dog. After a conversation a seat was found for Mr Blunkett in another part of the stadium, but this is a disgraceful way for a disabled person to be treated - and how ironic that this discrimination happened at the Paralympics. This is in the same week that assistance dogs access advocate Wendy Morrell was turned away by a taxi driver who didn't want to take her assistance dog Udo in his cab. But resourceful Wendy took action - you can find out more about Wendy via her twitter feed @goldencaesar . If you live alone and you have animals, how do you make sure they will be cared for if you are put out of action temporarily - or permanently. Two stories have hit the headlines recently that highlight how their owner's death can also be fatal for a dog. In the first story from Port Lincoln, South Australia, Basil the Blue Heeler got trapped in the toilet for a month when his owner sadly died in his house. Fortunately for Basil he drank from the toilet and survived, but it could have been a very different story. For a Jack Russell terrier in Arbroath , Scotland, being trapped in the house with his dead owner for 8 days with no source of water caused his kidneys to fail and he had to be put to sleep. But is there a practical system that can be put in place to help people and their animals who are at risk of this happening? Marc Abraham - known as Marc the TV vet due to his appearances on numerous shows - is passionate about animal welfare. He runs the campaign Where's Mum? and has organised a huge fun dog show to publicise the plight of dogs in dog farms and to educate people on how to go about getting a dog in the right way. This year's Pup Aid will be on Saturday 8th September and in this show you can hear an extract from an interview Debbie did with Marc where he talks about the fun filled - and celebrity filled - family friendly day out that is Pup Aid. Plus if you want to play Name the Breed (as mentioned in the show) checkout Marc's Twitter feed - @marcthevet . A very odd and sad story emerged from Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in which stray dogs managed to get into the city's zoo and attack five kangaroos. Apparently the zoo had been modernising and taking fences down to provide greater access to the animals, but it had tragic consequences for the kangaroos. But were the stray dogs hungry or thirsty, and what can be don to help the stray population of the area? Next a disturbing story from Mexico, where a drug gang hacked off a dog's front paws . The poor dog in question survived the ordeal but was left disabled. Luckily for him he was taken to a shelter which cared enough about him to raise the thousands of dollars necessary to have prosthetic limbs made for him. Lemon Pie as he has been nicknamed, is now learning to use his artificial legs and seems happy and oblivious to any hardships. However, is it always right to try and "fix" every health problem a dog has, and what justice should be meted out to the mindless thugs who damaged the dog in this way? After a show which deals with some weighty and serious issues, we send you off with a smile thanks to Schmaltz Corner. This week you can hear the tale of the determined dog rescuers of Seaford in Sussex , who went ahead with a fun dog show in the face of awful weather conditions and still managed to raise £1,000 for Seaford Dog Rescue. Plucky dog lovers of Sussex, we salute you!…
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