A Dog's Life with Anna Webb

Go West Young Dog!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Author and Photographer, Paul Koudounaris, who has previously been on the show talking about Pet Cemeteries in his book Faithful unto Death. Today we’re chatting about railroad dogs and his latest book called Go West Young Dog. As a really fascinating read, the book uncovers a somewhat hidden pocket of canine history about some brave, vagabond dogs that became famous by traveling - alone- on the world's first rail networks. Paul concentrates on the American dogs, not that there weren’t ‘railroad’ dogs in other continents. Many of these dogs gained ‘celebrity’ status - their stories are funny, heartwarming, triumphant, and tragic, or all at the same time. As Paul says: 'I believe that within those stories, these dogs have some lessons to teach us.'

Buy the book here or contact Paul direct on pkoudounaris@gmail.com

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Dr Caroline Allen of the Pet Lighthouse

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by former RSPCA Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Caroline Allen, who has launched Pet Lighthouse, an independent, ‘second opinion’ consultancy. Caroline is concerned by reports that the profession has lost the confidence and trust of many pet owners. Dr Caroline hopes to help pet owners navigate the fog of modern pet-care. Helping to find clarity beyond the clinical diagnosis and put animal welfare and family needs at the heart of the conversation.

Find out more at petlighthouse.co.uk or follow on Instagram

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Neil Taylor of Baker and Bray

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Neil Baker, of Baker and Bray, chatting about why the mantra of rest, restore and recovery is at the heart of his business. As the makers outstanding orthopaedic dog beds, the family run business prides itself on its eco-conscious manufacture and its commitment to promoting safe and comfortable lives for dogs. We chat about the detail in the beds’ design that begins with recycled plastic bottles, to being transformed into a lifestyle choice for modern pet parents investing in their dog's happy, healthy life through the benefits of good sleep.

Follow on Instagram or visit their website bakerandbray.com

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Junkyard Champions!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re talking to Cheryl Quinn, the team captain of Junkyard Dogs, talking about winning the Crufts Flyball championship!

Follow them on Instragram @jdyflyball and @cquinn30 or go to their website

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Dr Judy Morgan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Dr. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT who has over 40-years-experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, best-selling author, international speaker, podcast host and owner of Dr Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets. Her goal is to change the lives of pets by educating and empowering pet parents worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimising the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor-quality processed food. Clearly sharing a lot in common, we also chat about Dr Judy’s love of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and their close relative the King Charles Spaniel, which is a Vulnerable British Breed in the UK -meaning they’re rarer than the giant panda.

Follow on Instagram @drjudymorgan or visit her website

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Peter Egan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Actor, Activist and Broadcaster, Peter Egan, who is talking about why he is campaigning and raising awareness for the seven million hens in the UK are kept in so-called “enriched cages”, where each bird has space roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper, preventing them from fully stretching their wings, foraging or dust bathing. Campaigners say the UK is falling behind several European countries on animal welfare, with Austria banning enriched cages in 2020, France banning new cage systems in 2018 and Germany now fully cage-free. Peter also chats about his work as a huge advocate for dogs, not least in being a Patron for the charity that Anna is an Ambassador for - All Dogs Matter!

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Danny from Tug E Nuff

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Danny Nelis-Rouse, founder of Tug E Nuff, the enrichment and training range of dog toys. Designed and made in the UK by the family run business, we chat about these toys are practical and great for all dogs. Helping owners to engage, have fun, and get the best out of the dog, simply by giving them great games of chase, tug, retrieve, searching and much more. They’re designed for pet parents to tap into their dogs natural instincts through ‘proactive playtime’. Adding enrichment to your dog’s day comes in many shapes and sizes. And depends on your dog’s individual personality, but dogs and dogs, and igniting their inner dog, will help you bond, and have fun both ways. Plus working both their mental and physical dexterity is so important, especially in senior pooches to help create focus and keep them on the ball.

For more information go to their website or follow on Instagram

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Junkyard Dogs!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

With Crufts just three days away, we’re so excited to be chatting to Naturaw’s Founder, Jess Warneken, on the company’s sponsorship of the Flyball team, Junkyard Dogs.

Competing at this year’s most prestigious global canine event, we’re also joined by the team captain, Cheryl Quinn, who discusses why the pressure is on!

She explains the training involved - and that’s not just for the dogs - and why it’s such a community driven sport and highly competitive.

Teaching the dogs to remain focused, takes time and commitment with weekly training sessions. Cheryl believes any dog can enjoy Flyball, but at a high competition level, the dogs are chosen for their commitment to their team spirit, and for their individual skills. Some have more speed to gain time, whilst others have others combine speed with accuracy that’s needed to prevent any faults.

Every Flyball team must incorporate at least one pure bred dog , which in Junkyard’s case is a Border Collie, others can be any cross breed, with Lurchers being firm favourites.

Naturaw is thrilled to support Junkyard Dogs! As the sport requires dogs to be in peak condition to win with speed and precision, the team is fed Naturaw for this reason. Helping to fuel them for optimum health from the inside out.

No matter what, it’s about having fun, the dogs have been acclimatised to the atmosphere , the roar of the crowds and the many distractions - sights , sounds and smells that can overwhelm many dogs.

As always everyone at Crufts no mater what takes their best dog home!

Follow Junkyard Dogs on Instagram @jydflyball

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Elise Finney from Antinol

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Elise Finney, Canine Community Sports Coordinator, joins us from Antinol, the proud sponsor of A Dog’s Life. Elise talks us through why Antinol is so proud to be the sponsors of the Agility & Flyball at this year’s Crufts 5-8th March. Competing herself this year in Agility, Elise explains the in and outs of the sport and what its like running a course under pressure. Especially at Crufts with its huge arena, people, tannoys, noise, and a lot at stake! Not least when the equipment is all branded Antinol! We chat about why Antinol is the perfect partner for the canine sports, and how the brand promotes ‘Happiness in Motion.”

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Gillian Carrick

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000

As it’s Valentine’s weekend, what could be better than to chat with author, Gillian Carrick, about her new book, ‘From Catnip to Cupid’. It’s a celebration of cats and how and why they are so multi talented! With strong emotional bonds to their people, cats want them to be happy and will do what they can with subtle tips and tricks to show what works, and what to avoid, in modern dating!

Follow Gillian on Instagram @carrick.gillianlucy

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Greger Larson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Ancient DNA Specialist, Professor Greger Larson of Oxford University who has revealed that cats have only been domesticated for 4,000 years. Until very recently we have assumes this figure was 10,000 years.

Prof Greger discusses how his work helps map our relationships with both cats and dogs in line with our own human evolution.

Explaining that although cats were thought to have been domesticated around 10,000 years ago , in fact the latest science suggests that cats began their close relationship with humans relatively recently especially when compared to dogs.

He explains the cats’ evolution and why the ancient Egyptians thought of them as deities, and why their recent domestication means they are literally more wild than dogs.

Cats were happy to stay at a comfortable distance from humans for thousands of years.

Unlike dogs, we chat briefly on a very new discovery that potentially is the oldest known dog to ever!

Some argue it’s a vital missing link, but will this change our knowledge of dogs per se?

However Prof Greger could have an announcement brewing that might just change this.

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Not All Raw Food Is Created Equal

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week we’re discussing why not all raw food is created equal. We're joined by Naturaw’s co-founders, Jess Warneken and Chris Broadbent, chatting about how setting up Naturaw was inspired by Jess’s first Rhodesian Ridgeback. We chat about how the company is spearheading the Rawvolution. Its success in offering nutrient dense, balanced and complete recipes is down to a real passion for helping pet parents feed as nature intended with confidence and a conscience. To date Naturaw has planted over 23,000 trees to off set its business footprint. The HQ uses solar power and the packaging is 100% plastic free. More than that, supporting British farmers, the range caters for everyone! The Original range is a wide selection of either single or complementary proteins, there’s the multi-award winning Forage range and the new Real Simple range which hits a competitive price point. We chat about when Jess met the King in receiving the prestigious King Award for Sustainable Development. Chris Broadbent highlights the staggering market statistics, that in an age where feeding fresh is a big growth sector, especially feeding raw, it couldn’t be more important to consider that not all raw is created equal.

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Welcome Back Gordon Maclellan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by retired Orthopedic Surgeon, Gordon Maclellan. As the founder of the Pupscan Project, he’s talking about hip dysplasia in dogs and whether dysplasia is congenital or caused by environmental factors.

The research, studying over 70 breeds, hundreds of litters, suggests in line with ground breaking studies in Sweden, the evidence reveals that there is no genetic influence on dysplasia in dogs. Interestingly this has already been confirmed in people!

Plus we chat about ‘flat faced’ breeds and their breathing issues, which Gordon discusses is arguably not a result of a short muzzle, but rather more related to the width of nostrils and the efficacy of airway passages. Also being related to whether the dogs are porky or slim, with obesity having a huge body burden affect on many health issues, not least respiration.

Also talking about common environmental stressors, including slippy floors, household cleaners, and over exercise in puppyhood to under exercise in adults dogs.

For more information go to the pupscanproject.co.uk

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Emily Breslin

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by canine Nutritionist Emily Breslin all the way from the Mid-West in the USA! We chat about Emily’s journey to qualifying to offer nutrition advice to pet parents, and why she is a passionate advocate for feeding as nature intended with a raw, ‘species appropriate’ diet. We chat about the differences across the pond, as being more like similarities! Having begun her career as a Vet tech, Emily was a kibble feeder until the change in her own dogs’ health became so apparent on switching to raw, balanced and complete options.

Listen to Emily's podcast The Dog Who Asked For More and follow her on Instagram

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The Dog Mushers!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

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Cam Wimble

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Cam Wimble aka The Dog Nutritionist, talking about his journey into the field of nutrition through his passion for dogs and their health. He chats about his range of products and supplements as well as desperately missing having a dog of his own. Ultimately its a conversation about : “You are what you eat, and so is your dog!”

Find out more here or follow on Instragram

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Your Favourite Episode of 2025

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Judging from the reaction this episode received, Katrina's return in 2025 to talk about all things poodles was your favourite!

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Christmas Proof Your Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Blue Cross Vet, Paul Manktelow, talking about how to keep your dog safe this Christmas. We chat about why despite being super vigilant, every year many dogs become a veterinary statistic. It's estimated that 10 per cent of Britain's dogs see a vet over the festive season. Paul highlights the main toxic foods from raisins, dark ‘posh’ chocolate, poinsettias, decorations, wrapping paper, sellotape, cooked turkey bones, and onions, not to mention the stresses of visitors and over excitement if your dog isn’t used to busy households. Christmas is hard to imagine from a dog’s point of view with their olfaction and hearing so much more acute than ours. Paul talks through how best to avoid your dog as a natural born scavenger and opportunist becoming a veterinary statistic this Christmas.

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Dogs In The Workplace

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:15:00 +0000

When once upon a time the term dog-friendly hadn’t been invented as we know it today!

That’s why it was brilliant to chat with Photographer, Jackie Richards, about her book: Dogs in the Workplace.

For over 13 years Jackie has capture dogs and their people in all sorts of different workplaces: from garages, butcher’s shops, cinemas, offices, hairdressers, nightclubs, antique shops and the list goes on.

The book captures the relationship between many different breeds and their owners in many different situations.

The common thread is the bond that’s conveyed without words, without fuss, and as they say the camera never lies.

It's a labour of love combined with a lot of talent and could make the perfect Christmas gift, as it will sit pride of place on any coffee table!

Huge thanks to Jackie Richards: @dogsintheworkplace

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Anne-Marie Wallace

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:20:00 +0000

‘Alright Pet’! That’s the hugely successful podcast by BBC Broadcaster, Anne-Marie Wallace who joins me on A Dog’s Life to chat about her passion for all animals, especially retired Greyhounds. Anne -Marie broadcasts on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC NI and launched Alright Pet that airs on BBC Sounds and is about to start its seventh series. Co-hosted by specialist Vet, Rob Adams, together they chat to famous pet owners and celebrate the bond we have with our pets. Beginning with dogs and cats, the podcast soon diversified to cover all animals. We chat about the real life stories that have touched Anne-Marie the most, not least her concerns about dogs in rescue at record levels and why to adopt not shop is the right thing to do. Plus one of Anne-Marie’s guilty pleasures - horse riding - and we’ve made a pact to one day ride around Hyde Park together.

Listen to Anne-Marie's podcast or follow on Instagram

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Folktales

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by film Director, Heidi Ewing, of Loki Films , chatting about Folktales the latest release. When modern life becomes too loud, a group of teens escape to the Arctic wilderness for an unconventional gap year. Guided by patient teachers and a pack of Alaskan huskies, they learn resilience and form meaningful connections with nature, animals, and one another. Set in northern Norway close to the Russian border, Folktales follows the journey of some teenagers on a’gap’ year at a traditional folk high school. Navigating the challenges of the remote environment, they must rely on themselves, each other, and a loyal pack of sled dogs.

Folktales premiered to widespread critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival and will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 5th December. See more about cinemas to see it in via Dogwoof Find out more here or follow on Instagram

Follow Heidi on @heidiewing

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

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Dr Carly Ameen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Bio-Archeologist, Dr Carly Ameen, who has been part of a team studying the emergence and diversification of dog morphology. Looking at the remarkable difference in over 600 dog’s skulls from as far back as 11,000 years ago, the team discovered a huge variety of skull shapes and sizes. This proves that dogs were very different from wolves at this point in time. But the missing link as to when wolves became dogs is still unclear. But this research confirms it was more than 11,000 years ago! The variety of skull shapes in what is generically termed a 'canid’ also dispels the myth that the Victorians created the range of dog breeds we see today. The extreme modern exaggeration of features was not apparent in the skulls analysed, but they do prove that dogs had been shaped, being created for the different purposes whether guarding, hunting, or simply being ‘lap dogs’. We chat about the Romans and how there are graves dedicated to dogs in the UK dating back to the Roman empire, again proving the huge impact dogs have had on our lives for centuries. The question of when wolves became dogs may never be answered as for many years the wolves - a strain of Grey Wolf, long extinct, would have remained as wolves for likely hundreds of years. before they changed shape. What we do know is that these early dogs saw something in us early humans that inspired them to become man’s best friend.

Read the study here

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Pre-nups for Pets

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Solicitor, Ben Evans from Co-Op Legal Services who is talking about why lawyers are recommending that couples think about a ‘Pet-Nup’ agreement when taking on a pup. With 42% of all marriages in the UK ending in divorce, it’s not uncommon for the dog to be caught up in the break up.

Ben explains he has seen dogs used in ‘psychological warfare‘ in acrimonious circumstances.Apart from being very costly to take the custody case to the courts, this stress and negative emotion oftentimes does not have the welfare of the dog in mind.

Instead lawyers recommend to be better safe than sorry, by thinking ahead, being mature to make plans in the event of a split. Not least to think like a dog and try and work through communication positively to make the difficult situation easier.

Going through the courts is made complicated as despite the Animal Welfare Act 2022 defining animals as sentients, the fact remain that in family law, pets are still labelled as chattel, a possession like a car or a fridge freezer. Until this disparity in law is bridged resolving custody can be complex and often based on the name attributed to the pet’s microchip rather than to the person that could offer the best care for the pet.

Find out more about here.

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

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Esther Logue from Paleo Ridge on Senior Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Esther Logue, Content and Communications Manager at Paleo Ridge, catching up on the latest developments at one of the UK’s fastest growing raw food brands.

We chat about the huge expansion of the raw feeding sector in the last decade and how the company has doubled in size in the last five years to adapt to this growing demand from an expanding customer base.

Announcing the firm’s new semi-automated production facility, which is a huge investment that underpins the brand’s long-term commitment to improving product availability, maintaining stock levels, exceptional quality standards and supporting its growing network of retail and trade partners.

We chat about the introduction of new lifestyle ranges in Puppy and Senior in the PaleoPlus range as being tailored to specific needs, and the first to contain Reishi mushroom tincture.

More than that we talk about why feeding dogs as nature intended fuels the immune system, and provides cellular energy that promotes natural health and vitality.

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Joe Bagley the House Plant Doctor

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week Anna chats to the ‘House Plant Doctor, Joe Bagley, on the huge benefits of bringing house plants into our homes, adding that important Vitamin G - for green!

More than a third (36%) of people say they miss the greenery outdoors during autumn and winter, while 65% spend more time inside and as little as 5% of people go outside for leisure multiple times a day between the months of November and February, according to new research by the Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland.

Similarly dogs have more limited time to enjoy daylight and outdoors too, and while SAD syndrome isn’t considered something our pets suffer from, but the effects of being indoors more with centrally heated environments can take its toll on our dogs.

With indoor environments considered 3.5 times more toxic than outdoors, breathing in household cleaning volatile compounds, dust particles and more , adding plants can help balance indoor air quality with over 52% people agreeing houseplants improve overall wellbeing.

For dogs they give an extra interest with natural odours to invibe along with helping reduce anxiety

We chat about the best indoor plants that are non toxic to pets , even adding your own homegrown cat nip or cat grass for your kitty to nibble on. But overall why plants give us a real mental boost!

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Sophia Money-Coutts

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0100

This week Anna is chuffed to have chatted to Journalist and Author, Sophia Money-Coutts, about her new book - The Year of the Dog.

It’s the funniest, most heart warming ‘memoir’ of bringing ‘Dennis’ - the Parsons Russell Terrier pup into her life just over a year ago. Approaching a landmark birthday, it’s the roller coaster journey of how he has changed Sophia’s life for the better!

We discuss how the thought is that raising a puppy is simple: feed them, walk them, love them. Right? Wrong!!

Sophia was armed with Pinterest-perfect plans and firm ideas about training, but just as the puppy pads hit the floor, the rest of her world falls apart.

Suddenly single and quietly unravelling, Sophia finds herself solo parenting a tiny, gleeful agent of chaos who devours foam earplugs, destroys her shoes, and has an alarming taste for spiders. He’s also the only thing keeping her afloat.

As the months roll by in a haze of dodgy first dates, sleepless nights and meltdowns in the park, Sophia begins to make sense of it all: the grief of a life that didn’t go to plan, the weirdness of being single in your late thirties, and the surprising ways love shows up when you least expect it.

By the end of their first year together, Dennis hasn’t just wrecked the furniture: he’s quietly rebuilt Sophia’s life!

Without doubt this true account of the ups and downs of puppy ownership is one of the funniest and heart warming books I’ve read for ages .

It’s a pawfect stocking filler this Christmas especially for someone thinking about bringing a puppy into their life!

Order your copy here. And follow Sophia on @sophiamcoutts.

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

A Dog's Life Archive: Rupert Sheldrake

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

In this classic episode (and Anna's personal favourite) the eminent biologist and author of Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home talks to Anna about the science behind our pets' 'sixth sense'.

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Dr Nick Thompson comes back

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0100

We’re joined by Dr Nick Thompson talking about the integrative principle, based on a holistic viewpoint where different modalities including diet, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, red light therapy and physical therapies combine to offer a tool kit to help the natural healing process, whilst keeping your pet’s body burden to a minimum. We discuss the building blocks of species appropriate nutrition and the confusion in the market with so many pet foods brands, that it's no wonder ‘pet parents' get confused! Being a huge advocate for feeding a raw, balanced and complete diet, Dr Nick explains why, in a world where climate change and farming arguments can get confused with what dogs and cats should eat, he vehemently advises against feeding dogs and cats as Vegans. Dr Nick helps de-mystifying supplements, highlighting his ‘go-to’s ,which includes Antinol as a broad spectrum source of Omega-3 - an essential addition for pets and their people as our bodies don’t make themselves. We discuss overall wellness and vitality, which can be affected by human stress transferring to our pets, along with the vast array of indoor pollutants that can also contribute to the ‘body burden’ overtime. And why prevention is always better than cure!

For more information go to holisticvet.co.uk or follow on Instagram

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Cloud 9

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen and Amber Synnott from Cloud 9 Vets who have launched a service dedicated to offering at home euthanasia for all pets, but mainly dogs and cats. They conducted a survey recently that revealed that two thirds of pet owners had no idea that it was possible to help your pet cross to the rainbow bridge at home. Cloud 9 Vets operates as a national network of vet practices that service all the main hubs around the UK. These practices have been cherry picked by Amber and Lisbet as upholding the best practice for compassion and care. The benefits of at home euthanasia include the pet staying happy and calm with their family and other pets close by . The Cloud 9 team work closely with all pet parents to make the crossing smooth from choosing a special location to taking time with deep understanding of the emotional situation. Cloud 9 ’s hope is for more pet parents to be aware that at home euthanasia is an accepted part of vet practice, and they step in where many practices do not offer this very valuable and inevitable part of all pet ownership.

Find out more at cloud9vets.co.uk and follow on Instagram

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Paul Koudounaris

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

In this classic episode from the archive, we’re joined by Dr Paul Koudounaris talking about his book ‘Faithful until Death’. As a first in terms of investigating Pet Cemeteries all around the world, Paul admits this was a labour of love of 11 years. Revealing the history of pet ownership as in the late Victorian era industrialisation meant more folk moved into cities, creating a new kind of pet husbandry, which included giving them a ’good’ death. Paul explores Cemeteries, and tombs from as far afield as Thailand, across Europe, in the UK and across the USA. We chat about the ridiculous thought that animals do not have souls, as an illogical concept of theology. We talk about the resistance to burying pets in churchyards, and the people who helped make change with setting up/ building dedicated pet cemeteries. As a massive animal lover, Paul became a pet bereavement councillor for several years as well as tracking down the author of iconic poem : The Rainbow Bridge, and in revealing one of the greatest mysteries, of the Paris Pet Cemetery called Le Cimitières des Chiens in Paris where the iconic canine film legend, RIn Tin Tin, is said to be buried. We chat about Tawny the ex circus lion who lived in Beverley Hills and rests in the cemetery in LA, and more! The book takes you on an emotional journey, through which there's comfort in how many have grieved their pets, for a loss that is means losing apart of oneself, and how Pet Cemeteries set in history our love for all animals. As the late Queen famously said: “Grief is the price of Love.”

Faithful Until Death is published by Thames & Hudson or you can buy it here

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If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Paul A Young

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

In this classic episode, Anna talks to Chocolatier, Paul A. Young in his small shop in Camden Passage, Islington, London. As well as the UK's leading maker of fine chocolate, Paul is an author and more importantly proud dad to Billy, a minature Dachshund. Chocolate is obviously bad for dogs but not for Pet Parents. Paul and Anna sample some of his treats and talk about how he needs to keep 'his work' away from Billy.

Order Paul's new book The Joy of Chocolate or any of his delights here or follow on Instagram

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Grace Olson and her Sheep!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Author Grace Olson who is talking about her latest series of children’s book about her sheep. These are sheep that have turned into therapists and work alongside Grace in helping people. Complementing Grace’s horses that have for many years been offering intuitive comfort and healing to Grace’s human clients. We talk about how sheep have different personalities and are all individuals like dogs or cats, and how her flock of six have taken Grace on an emotional journey too. Famous for being regular contributors on the acclaimed TV show The Yorkshire Vet , Grace’s sheep can run agility courses and are not shy of the limelight. We also discuss the concept of telepathy and why Grace believes that its is possible for animals to pick up human intentions. Her horses have shown Grace that like dogs, they have the ability to ‘smell’ cancer, so this episode is celebrating all animals as sentient, and it might just make you think twice before eating a lamb casserole ever again!

Follow on Instagram or go to the website

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

The Responsible Dog Ownership Course

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Jason Cortis who facilitates courses for Blue Cross and works directly with police forces. Dog-related incidents reported to police have risen sharply, up from 30,500 in 2023 to over 32,500 in 2024, with the broader category of dogs being out of control, including injuries to people, adding another 23,000 cases annually.

Meanwhile, NHS figures show an 88% increase in hospital attendances for dog injuries over the last 15 years, and research suggests one in four people will be bitten in their lifetime.

The stark figures reinforce an urgent need for intervention, with the charity Blue Cross teaming up with over 30 police forces across the country to launch the Responsible Dog Ownership Course (RDOC) to mitigate risk and improve public safety.

The three-hour course is turning potentially life-changing legal situations into opportunities for safer, more responsible ownership.

For more information go to bluecross.org.uk or follow on Instagram

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Hannah Molloy and Louisa Lytton

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Doggie Dancing

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100

This week Anna chats to Olga Jones who is talking about how her passion for training her own dogs, English Springer Spaniel, Bonnie and Simba, her Border Collie. Passionate about training tricks, Olga began competing in Canine Freestyle seven years ago, and with a strings of wins, competing at Crufts and more. Away from competitions, Olga’s dogs have been signed up for a host of TV appearances, photo-shoots and even playing a role in Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro at the Royal Opera House. Olga has always been interested in the Guinness Book of Records and talks about the records she has set and won!

She explains why ‘Guinness’ is like an institution to help people push their boundaries, set goals and be rewarded. It makes for good practice for life skills, like training her dogs to pickup discarded plastic bottles in the park! Highlighting that training dogs can fit seamlessly into your routine by thinking creatively and building on basic cues. She also chats about a new online Dog Talent Association trick training competition for anyone to have a go!

For more info go here or follow on Instagram

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

Instagram: @Paleoridge

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Pet Proov

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

In today’s episode we’re digging into puppy sales online and the founders of a new verification app called Pet Proov. Following a tragic experience Kate Margolis teamed up with Garry Clarke to invent a new system that can verify a breeder online to offer peace of mind that you won’t be scammed. Along with their aim to stop unscrupulous breeding, profits and scamming, Pet Proov helps re-homing centres verify their adopters. The technology can help in verify dog sitters, walkers, trainers and the whole sector that’s currently lacking in regulation.

We’re also joined by Ira Moss, CEO of All Dogs Matter - London’s leading independent rescue and re-homing charity of dogs and sometimes cats too! We discuss the need verification in certain situations, now we’re more reliant of digital technology. All in a bid to increase ethical and responsible dog ownership in the UK.

For more info go to petproov.com and alldogsmatter.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

From the Archive: Will Green

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

This week we dig into the archive for this classic episode where Anna is joined by Will Green MA, Executive MBA Programme at the University of Winchester and Sales and Marketing Director of Paleo Ridge. We discuss sustainability in the pet industry, focusing on the model adopted by Paleo Ridge as a raw food firm supplier, setting eco-standards in terms of making feeding raw not only ‘peace of mind for your dog', but also for the planet. In an age where Veganism is being suggested for dogs we discuss why ethical farming is needed to save the planet and maintain the bio-diversity without which the planet cannot thrive. And why of course dogs need to eat meat! Will explains the different aspects in Paleo Ridge’s production that offsets Co2, and why we shouldn’t consider dog ownership as contributing to global warming, but consider the offsets in Co2 that can be achieved simply with the the mantra: reuse, reduce and recycle. And never underestimate a dogs role as man’s best friend, helping to better our physical and mental health.

Instagram: @GoGreener12
Twitter: @Will_DP_Green

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge
Instagram: @Paleoridge
Twitter: @Paleoridge

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Katrina is Back!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Katrina returns to talk about all things poodles! Visit Katrinasweb.com

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Skip Ewing

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100

This week we talk to singer-songwriter and animal lover, Skip Ewing, all the way from his ranch in Wyoming, USA. We talk about his free-roaming dogs, horses, and his new song 'Road Dog.'

Listen to Skip here and follow on @skipewing

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Grant Harrold

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100

When we’re talking about manners and in-dining etiquette with King Charles III former butler, Grant Harrold. As Dine Out week draws to a close , Grant explains why he is passionate about reviving dining etiquette and that involves dogs too! With the rise of ‘dog-friendly’, canny entrepreneurs are catering for our four-legged friends, but this means etiquette for our pooches too. Grant offers a gentle reminder that table manners aren’t about snobbery, they are about connection, confidence, and class. Offering a guide to modern etiquette blends tradition with tact, it’s food for thought that dogs need to learn manners too. Grant is the proud ‘dog dad’ to six Miniature Dachsies, who all enjoy spot of fine cuisine and dog friendly experiences.

Check out his website or follow on Instagram and his doggie Instagram.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Ross McCarthy

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Dog Behaviourist, Ross McCarthy from the Cambridge Institute of Dog Training and Behaviour (CIDBT). Ross has over 25 years experience of working with dogs nationwide and is London based. We chat about the old days when we met as being Ambassadors for the raw food company, Natural Instinct. We discuss why 70% of Britain’s dogs are currently suffering from anxiety, why the rescues are now literally bursting, and why dogs are facing euthanasia through no fault of their own, just from a lack of appropriate training and understanding. We focus on the positives of how ‘things can only get better’ looking at how the CIDBT offers accessible training and behaviour courses for dog owners to learn how to help others in a professional capacity to get the best out of their dogs. We talk about Ross’s passion for Rottweilers, and how they’ve taught him so much on his own dog journey, and why experience enhances learning. Ross’s aim is to make the world of dogs a happier, safer and better place - one thought is to introduce a test for new dog owners, in away like a driving test before you get behind the wheel.

Find out more here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Canine Partners

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Lucy Eldred from Canine Partners talking about the urgent need for funding and volunteers!

Canine Partners trains assistance dogs for people living with physical disabilities and is making an urgent appeal for Puppy Training volunteers, as a sustained decline in volunteering since the pandemic poses a real risk to its ability to meet growing demand for life-changing partnerships which empower individuals with greater independence, security, and confidence.

Because of overwhelming demand, due to rising costs and a decline in donations and volunteers, Canine Partners has been forced to make the difficult decision to temporarily close its waiting list to new applications for an assistance dog. Currently, about 100 individuals are waiting for a trained assistance dog, each urgently needing support with essential daily tasks to regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

The dogs have much more to do than fetch and retrieve – they allow their human partners to reclaim independence in their day-to-day lives by opening doors, retrieving dropped items, operating light switches, and providing consistent emotional support. In addition to practical assistance, these canines also offer companionship, increased confidence, and a sense of safety.

The impact is profound with 93% of individuals saying their assistance dog has improved their emotional wellbeing and confidence, while 89% report that their dog enables them to live life more fully, 73% need less formal care, reducing the strain on the NHS and local services, and 83% less dependent on family and friends.

Follow on Instagram or go to their website

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Tyler Whitnall of One Zoo Three

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Tyler Whitnall, a passionate conservationist who presents TV series One Zoo Three and is a zookeeper at Hertfordshire Zoo where he grew up alongside his two brothers, we chat about the history of this family run Hertfordshire based Zoo, and its sister Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Discussing the challenges of keeping the animals cool in a heatwave and how Ocado donates ‘wonky’ fruit and vegetables or dented cans to the Zoo. Thanks to Ocado’s food ‘bank’ donation, the Zoo saves over £30,000.00 a year on food bills , so far allowing over £400K to be channelled into conservation and welfare projects. As Lemurs lick on fruit ice lollies, and Sun bears smash open watermelons and tomatoes , we talk about this family run Zoo and is dedicated to education and conservation.

Follow the Big Cat Sanctuary or Herefordshire Zoo

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Cathryn Michon

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Cathryn Michon- film-maker, actor, comic and nationally best selling author. Cathryn is the only American woman screenwriter with two films released globally in 2019 (A Dog’s Way Home and A Dog’s Journey - the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose).

In her latest book, I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever, Cathryn takes the theme of A Dog’s Journey, which explores the idea of reincarnation, and eternal love, underlining that a dog’s purpose is to look after their human forever.

The book is not sad, is not about grief, but celebrating the eternal love and energy that dogs bring. It’s so thoughtfully put together with illustrations by Seth Taylor and printed on watercolour paper.

As a celebration of her muse dog, Tucker, we chat about energy and its lasting format, and the scope for connections on different levels.

The book also underlines our responsibility to dogs, the joy the bring, and the art at keep us in the moment. Cathryn postulates that dogs don’t live as long as people, and its down to their purpose to bring fun and spreading joy.

Bringing this gift to their people, time after time.

Huge thanks to Cathryn Michon @cathrynmichon

Order your copy here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Nick Celino

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:00:00 +0100

This week we're joined by singer-songwriter and dog lover, Nick Celino, talking about his new music and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie, who is the latest in the line of previous doggies, Tino, Billy, and Prince.

Check out Nick's music on Spotify.

And this week is the first in our new partnership with the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Joe Flanagan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Our Archive Wellness season continues, again focusing on the Microbiome. Anna is joined by CEO of Ingenious Probiotics about what represents an explosion in the science of healthy bacteria. We discuss probiotics in an external environment rather than an internal one. Based on our knowledge, albeit recent and expanding, we understand the vital role of probiotics as balancing bacteria in our microbiome. Joe discusses how we can use probiotics as a cleaning product to kill pathogens indoors with out adding chemicals. Too many chemicals in the home environment can make your indoor environment 100 times more toxic than outdoors. The issue with dogs is that the explore the world nose first, and sadly overtime many chemicals used in the home leach / off gas very toxic ‘endocrine disruptors’ that can play havoc at a cellular level. Choosing a more natural option to work symbiotically with nature can also be used to clean ears, remove tear stains, and clean teeth. Joe talks about the range of products from shampoos to sprays for the coat. Thinking about how the enzymes also work we discuss how the the probiotics actually work to keep good bacteria in the environment and react accordingly to the pathogens in the environment. As an emerging science , this episode clarifies we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of pro-biotics in the context of us having lived in a very sterile world.

For more information click here or follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Carol Hughes pt 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Carol Hughes is back for part two of her chat about the Microbiom as our archive wellness season continues. Carol’s journey began being commissioned by the Welsh Government to research plant compounds, in particular natural occurring steroids. Carol explains how this naturally moved into researching animals microbiomes as part of her parent company Phytorigins. It was this research that brought Carol into focusing on the Microbiome. With technology advancing particularly with Artificial Intelligence. We discuss how working with leaders in the field at Aberystwyth University, how her team has conducted the first in-depth observation of different ‘biomes: cats, horses, and of course, dogs. We talk about her first study relating to obesity in dogs, and the bacteria - in fact a natural plant steroid that stimulates a pathway to the brain that could help reducing a tendency for obesity. Highlighting that you are what you eat, we explore how the microbiome responds to different hormones, and the lack of them, and the fact that it's a very delicate eco-system that relies on so many factors. Carol believes the microbiome shows everything in your dog, when you know how to read the picture presented. What she has discovered is that dogs in the UK are not well, and that their’ biomes are more compromised that cats and horses. Her research can highlight why spaying and neutering can affect the biome, and how antibiotic resistance is very obvious, along with other bacteria that are missing, painting a sad picture.

For more information visit their website or Facebook

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Carol Hughes Pt 1

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 May 2025 03:00:00 +0100

As we continue our Wellness season we bring you another classic from the archive when we’re joined by Carol Hughes talking about the Microbiome. Carol’s journey began being commissioned by the Welsh Government to research plant compounds in particular natural occurring steroids. Carol explains how this naturally moved into researching animals microbiomes as part of her parent company Phytorigins. We discuss how science namely Artificial Intelligence has moved forwards combined with working with leaders in the field at Aberystwyth University, how her team has conducted the first in-depth observation of different ‘biomes: cats, horses and of course dogs. We talk about her first study relating to obesity in dogs, and the bacteria that indicate and prove why dogs are getting porkier. You are what you eat!!!!! Carol believes the microbiome shows everything in your dog, when you know how to read the picture presented. What she has discovered is that dogs in the UK are not well. In fact they are less healthy than horses and cats. We discuss the many reasons as to why this is the case, revealing that Carol’s research is a honey pot of information that could help Britain’s dogs be healthier.

For more information visit their website or Facebook

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Nick Thompson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Our archive wellness season continues with this classic episode where Anna is joined by Dr Nick Thompson, known as the Holistic Vet. We chat about vaccines, but also about minimising chemicals in your home. Science proves that indoor environments can be 100 times more toxic than outdoors. With this in mind Dr Nick talks about his experience using ‘probiotic therapy’. We chat about his experience with his own dogs in terms of Dental Care and with Dog Dental Month upcoming, it's a timely reminder that tooth brushing is not always the full proof answer in dogs or indeed humans. This why diet plays a major role. Dr Nick has long championed feeding a raw balanced and complete diet and we chat about why keeping your dog’s mouth full of good bacteria, rather than creating a sterile environment created by sterile diets, is so easy yet important! Biscuit kibble gets stuck in dogs gums, and tiny particles remain overtime to create a pro-inflammatory reaction and gum disease. Conversely, feeding raw fuels the digestive system, the microbiome, and creates an environment in the mouth for good bacteria to flourish and counter any bad bacteria, which helps keep disease at bay. This coupled with regular treatment with Ingenious Probiotics’ Dental Spray has Dr Nick’s thumb’s up. Similarly for dogs fed on kibble diets especially adding some Collar-gen will replenish what is missing from a sterile biscuit diet. Collagen depletes in all mammals with age, and as a structural protein is essential for strong bones, and healthy soft tissue, including teeth and gums.

Nick's Website

Nick's Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

A Dog's Life Archive: Lise Hansen on Titre Tests

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

We kick off our wellness season with this classic from the Dog's Life Archive. Dr Lise Hansen talks about the benefits of the Titre Test.

Order Lise's book:
https://www.hubbleandhattie.com/shop/HH5415/

And follow her on:
@alternativevet

Find out more about Earth Animal and order your No Hide Wholesome Chews today! Tell them Anna sent you!
https://www.earthanimal.com/our-products/uk-no-hide-natural-treats

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits
Art work by https://jaijo.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Zazie Todd

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 May 2025 00:10:00 +0100

As we continue our short literary season, we replay one of our favourite shows: Anna's chat with Dr Zazie Todd - CompanionAnimal Psychology - talking about her book Purr. In our conversation on cats , the lack of science on their behaviour (compared to dogs), she recount several hilarious anecdotes on Gremlin, which will make you realise why she named him Gremlin, the lengths he went for to help Molly when she was poorly, and why Gremlin was quite a cat for someone’s first feline! He is so missed, but we hope is he is reunited with Molly across that rainbow bridge.

Zazie's website
Instagram: @ZazieTodd

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Jane Elson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

As our Literary season continues, in this classic episode from the archive, children’s author, Jane Elson, joins Anna to discuss why animals, especially dogs, feature in her books. Dyslexic herself, Jane writes for those with reading difficulties, highlighting how animals - dogs in particular - help children in so many ways, not least in learning to read out loud. In her multi award winning ‘Moon Dog’ , she depicts the horrors of the puppy farming trade. Raising awareness for the next generation of dog owners, she worked with the charity All Dogs Matter to convey the horrific details, and the effects of losing a puppy on the whole family. In her latest novel Storm Horse, inspired by the racehorse Seabiscuit, who in the 1930’s represented hope for the Americans struggling through the Depression; and why history can inspire the present. Jane also highlights why horses help build children’s confidence, helping them learn to read and be in the moment. Weaving characters through her series, she’s inspired by London and the legacy of her own kitten called Crayon who sadly died very young.

Published by Hachette, Storm Horse and Moon Dog both mark the era of the pandemic and work on several levels making them great for grown ups too!

Follow Jane on Twitter @JJELSON35 and Instagram @JJElson35

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Marika Cobbold

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0100

As we continue our Literary season, Anna talks to best selling author, Marika Cobbold, in this classic episode from the archive about her latest novel, On Hampstead Heath, where a small dog, Gillie, plays a central role in driving the plot. Gillie is based on her own dog, Gilbert, who was stolen and later found dead in another part of London in 2019.

Find out more about Marika here

Or follow her on Twitter on @Marikacobbold

Get your copy of On Hampstead Heath

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Simon Garfield

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

To launch our Literary Season, we revisit our chat with author Simon Garfield about his book Dog's Best Friend, from January 2020.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: It's Flea Season!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

To mark the start of flea season we bring you this classic episode from the archive. Vet and Environmental campaigner, Andrew Prentis is also a ‘fellow’ at Imperial College. He is amongst the team of scientists that have advised pet owners to be more sparing in their use of toxic flea and tic treatments, warning that they are entering watercourses and damage aquatic ecosystems. Reviewing 160 scientific papers on the impact on aquatic ecosystems of imidacloprid, a pesticide used in 138 pet treatments sold in the UK. They found that “one monthly flea treatment for a large dog contains enough imidacloprid to kill 25 million bees". In the decade up to 2019, the sale of the pesticide for veterinary use in the UK increased 152 per cent. In that year, 2,500kg of the substance were sold for veterinary use, not much less than the 4,000kg used in 2014 for combined agricultural and veterinary use. We discuss how we can change our approach to parasite control in our pets by adopting a Test Before You Treat approach that’s used in Scandinavia where Vets only prescribe treatments if an animal actually has fleas. Certainly where wormers are also concerned (similarly penetrating waterways and the landscape), there’s an easy alternative simply by testing your pet’s poop. If no worms are found, why give your dog a wormer? One of the sticking points of the discussion is that the market for parasite control in the vet industry is valued at £170 million. We chat about how practices could recoup this revenue in other proactive ways.

Instagram: @the_environmental_worrier

Website: vetsustain.org

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If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Train Travel With Your Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0100

When we’re chatting to Dom Burke, Behaviour Officer at Dogs Trust about the Charity’s advice for dog owners wanting to travel safely and responsibly on trains with their dogs.

New research, from Trainline, has found 11% of people in the UK now travel to work with their four-legged friend, rising to 20% among Gen Z. Reasons for this include relaxed attitudes towards dogs in workplaces, the high cost of dog care, and the rise of hybrid working.

Two-thirds of people say their dog dictates their travel habits. Almost a quarter (24%) of people now make daily journeys with their dog, with almost half (48%) doing so several times a week.

Despite this, many owners admit they don’t feel completely confident about how to travel by train with their pets due to a lack of clear guidance. The report has found 55% of dog owners would travel more if they had better advice on how to keep their pets safe and comfortable on a train, with the safety of their dog, fear of annoying other passengers and worries about dog mess among their top concerns.

Dogs Trust, in partnership with trainline.com, is offering advice on the key skills to train your dog to make for smooth train travel, and highlighting why teaching your dog to enjoy the experience covers all the basics for socialising your dog. From polite meeting and greeting of lots of different people, settling for the journey, walking to heel, toileting on a cue, leaving bits of food that might be on the platform, coping with the sights, sounds and smells and much more.

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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Gordon Maclellan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week we’re discussing dysplasia in dogs with Orthopedic surgeon Gordon Maclellan. He is highlighting the Pupscan project which has studied whether dysplasia is congenital or caused by environmental factors. The research studying over 70 breeds , hundreds of litters suggests in line with ground breaking studies in Sweden that the evidence reveals that there is no genetic influence on dysplasia in dogs as has already been confirmed in people.

For more information click here.

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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

The Pet Abduction Act

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

I’m chatting to Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today Magazine and Patron of the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance. Pet Detective, Wayne May, Police Liaison officer for Dogs Lost, about these worrying statistics and that clearly the legacy of dog theft and the thousands of tragic cases that peaked in 2021 with 2,760 dogs stolen with barely 19% of dogs ever being reunited with their families.

The Pet Abduction Act in May 2024 has clearly played a positive impact, resulting in a 21% decrease in thefts. But the fear and the horror stories of theft have left their legacy.

Despite the positive impact of the landmark legislation - The Pet Abduction Act, statistics sadly reveal that 61% of dog owners are still concerned about their pet being stolen.

A third of dog owners are feeling “extremely” or “very” worried so, to mitigate the risk, wisely :
49% of dog owners never leave their pets unattended outside shops or schools
44% avoid leaving them in cars with one in six
17% using tracking devices
22% installing motion security cameras

A fifth paying for professional dog-sitting services when away.

For more informtation about the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance click here or here for Doglost.

Follow Anna on:
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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Crufts 2025

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week Anna pops back briefly from this year's Crufts in Birmingham to update Mike who couldn't make it up there himself (again!)

It's all sold out but for next year or more information click here

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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Axels Elixir

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week Anna chats about one of her favourite subjects - Bone Broth!

She's joined by Dan Gulliver and Danny Smith from Axels Elixir , talking about their journey to bringing their brand to market.

Aware of Bone Broth’s enormous health benefits from a young age, Dan was determined to bring up his Mastiff called Axel on the best natural whole food diet which would include Bone Broth.

We chat about how Dan made so much broth that he ended up giving it away to friends and family for their dogs. Receiving positive unprompted feedback that these dogs were benefiting from shiner coats, bright eyes, more energy and less stiffness, Dan began to develop an idea - Axels Elixir

Two years on from their launch, the brand prides itself on its sourcing organic ethically sourced bones and some health boosting herbs and apple cider vinegar into a broth recipe that’s Axels Elixir.

The range mirrors nature and the protein sources inspired by a dog’s ancestral diet

Using sustainable packaging where the broth is portioned into bone-shaped frozen portions, makes it very convenient to store and serve.

Launching a dedicated cat variety soon, the future is purrfect.

For more information and to order yours go here.

Follow Anna on:
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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

FIDOS 2025!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by the Cinema Journalist, Toby Rose who is the founder of the FIDO Awards, which celebrates the roles of dogs in film. The FIDOS 2025, staged today on February 23rd will unleash the winners of the best canine capers in cinemas at a special ceremony held at British Film Institute in London.

At its heart, the FIDOS (For Incredible Dogs On Screen) are more than an awards ceremony; they celebrate the powerful bond between dogs and humans, dedicated to making the world a more dog-friendly space, one paw at a time. As the sister ceremony of the famous Palm Dog Awards, held annually at the Cannes Film Festival, the FIDOS recognize the best onscreen dog performances over the past year.

Nestling firmly between the BAFTAs and the Oscars, the event will, as always, be hosted by the founder of Palm Dog and FIDOS, Toby Rose. Rose says, “This year has been especially blessed with stand-out dog performances in films, as varied as Jean Claude in The Fall Guy, Pimpao the Jack Russell in I’m Still Here, and the Alsatian in Babygirl. The winners of FIDOS 2025 will be selected from the longest-ever longlist of contenders,” he continues.

“What we know already is that dogrisma will triumph in the battle for a FIDO and ultimately the grand prize: BFI Best in World.”

The FIDOS are awarded in five categories: Blockbuster Bowser, Comedy Canine, Rom Com Rover, Historical Hound, and Mutt Moment. Nominated films with four legged stars include Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Babygirl, I’m Still Here and Deadpool & Wolverine. From the winners in these sections, an outstanding performance will be chosen and declared BFI Best in World. Also awarded is FiDogManitarian, in honour of those who celebrate the bond between canines and the human race.

The top dogs are chosen by a jury of top film journalists including Anna Smith from the Girls On Film podcast; Tim Robey of The Daily Telegraph; Rita Di Santo of FIPRESCI; Damon Wise of Deadline and author and programmer Kaleem Aftab.

Follow all the updates on Instagram

Follow Anna on:
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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Anna's Love Letter to Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

As it was Valentine's just the other day we thought we'd share again this episode from 2021.

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We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Esther Logue on Paleo Puppies

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Esther Logue from Paleo Ridge talking about the company’s latest additions Paleo Puppy and Paleo Senior - both of which are industry firsts by containing Reishi Mushroom tincture along with a host of health boosting ingredients, not least the brand’s ethical and sustainably reared meats. We chat about why feeding a natural whole food unprocessed diet is peace of mind in a bowl as a way of boosting cellular function. Fulfilling a demand for a puppy choice, Paleo Puppy also contains added superfoods like wheatgrass and butternut squash, simply to add additional antioxidants that can help a puppy’s rapid growth and cellular development. The Paleo Senior is adapted with older dogs in mind with slightly less bone content and a slightly higher inclusion of Paleo Ridge’s superfood boost called Berry Good. Discussing medicinal mushrooms as a burgeoning area drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the on going discovery of foods as being medicine. We touch on the microbiome, its role as triggering immune system function and why feeding whole foods naturally support the trillions of bacteria needed for a robust and diverse microbial colony.

Order your Paleo Puppy or Senior here.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Catriona Lowry

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Catriona Lowry from The Hilltop Sanctuary in Ireland. Catriona gave up a career in fashion to dedicate her life to helping animals. Not just dogs, but pigs, donkeys, chickens and a lot of horses. In a country where there appears to be an abject negligence to the health and welfare on many animals, it was a Fortune Teller that predicted Catriona’s journey. Setting up the Hilltop Sanctuary has changed Catriona’s life, and made her realise the importance of helping creatures with no voice. Whilst a baptism of fire for her, this episode certainly highlights that some animals can indeed benefit from the luck of the Irish. We chat about her ongoing campaigns to fund this not for profit organisation, highlighting some terrible cases, but always with a smile on her face and a touch of lipstick. Tirelessly campaigning for Animal Welfare in Ireland, Catriona supports Dog Advocacy Ireland and is vehemently against the cruel puppy farming trade that earns the Irish Government over 2 Million Euros in tax money annually!

Twitter: @LowryCatriona

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We recommend a raw diet for you pet and believe the best place to start is Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Donna Wills

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by award winning Animal Physiotherapist, Donna Wills (RVN, PgCert A Physical, MIRVAP(VP), discussing her book, The Best Goodbye, which is a true story of love and farewell. Written as a life tribute to her dog, Logan, a rescued Border Collie, Donna talks about why it was so emotional to write but cathartic at the same time. It is a book about Logan and Donna’s special journey together, like a journey that all dog owners experience, but for Donna Logan was her ‘heart’ dog. Having been her constant companion through relationships, her marriage, and the birth of her children, it is a roller coaster and an emotional read as it will resonate with everyone who has loved and lost a dog. Understanding this Donna has dedicated the book to everyone who has lost a pet. Whilst talking about her own experience which pulls at the heart strings, Donna highlights top tips for making the inevitable as pain free as possible, with points to remember like caring for yourself as you grieve. Whilst sad and resonating outwards, it is also a celebration to remember the good times, the experiences, and ‘mountains' climbed together that will never leave as they are memories fixed into your heart.

Donna's website where you can buy her book and her Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

We encourage you to feed your dog raw and believe Paleo Ridge is the best place to start!

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Pet Carpenter

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

When we’re exploring why the New Year triggers thoughts of new interiors and maximising space.

We're joined by Gemma Glover, Business Development Director at The Pet Carpenter, talking about the family business that specialises in creating bespoke pet furniture that is tailored to the unique needs of any pet - dogs, cats, rabbits , even tortoises!

As a family business the team prides itself on taking an idea and turning it into a reality. Specialising in a new concept of the crate that delivers all the practicality in space saving solutions, perfected with craftsmanship and a love of dogs.

We discuss the myth of the crate as being restrictive and being the cause of much anxiety. We chat about a study conduced by Dogs Trust and The Royal Vet College that not only dispels such misconception, but also highlights that crate trained dogs are less likely to show symptoms of separation anxiety.

The Pet Carpenter offers uber stylish ,and integrated options that transform a crate into a bedroom concept that’s space saving, and designed just for your dog’s comfort and well-being.

For more information go to their website thepetcarpenter.co.uk or follow on Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Savita Nutan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Savita Nutan who is discussing her own educational organisation ‘Medicine without Cruelty, the aim of which is promoting non animal testing as animal testing is outdated, ineffective and needs to be stopped. The big question being why is it still going on? Savita explains why the law is regulated by ASPA Animals (Scientific Procedures) and it licences the use of animals despite there being so much information highlighting that there are other ways! The obvious question is how can a rat’s metabolism be compared to a human's? And with the rise of Artificial Intelligence could it be the time to end the pointless suffering of animals in laboratories when technology could replace them.

For more information click here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Interior Designer and TV Presenter, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, giving advice on top home improvement ideas transforming your home in 2025. We chat about Heat pumps as a an energy efficient way to heat our homes. We chat about why the New Year inspires interior changes and suggests opting for some colour and bold stripes. As a huge animal lover we chat about his cats and dogs, and why up-cycling can be beneficial to your budget and the health of our pets. Laurence is aware of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that can emit from pre-fab furniture, and why plenty of succulents, a fresh draft, natural light and air purifiers contribute to our positive wellbeing and that of our pets.

Laurence urges everyone to checkout a Heat Pump and get started on your energy efficient home journey, visit GOV.UK/heatpump to find out more.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

From the Archive: Will Green on Sustainability

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

This week we dive into the archive where Anna is joined by Will Green MA, Executive MBA Programme at the University of Winchester and Sales and Marketing Director of Paleo Ridge. We discuss sustainability in the pet industry, focusing on the model adopted by Paleo Ridge as a raw food firm supplier, setting eco-standards in terms of making feeding raw not only ‘peace of mind for your dog', but also for the planet. In an age where Veganism is being suggested for dogs we discuss why ethical farming is needed to save the planet and maintain the bio-diversity without which the planet cannot thrive. And why of course dogs need to eat meat! Will explains the different aspects in Paleo Ridge’s production that offsets Co2, and why we shouldn’t consider dog ownership as contributing to global warming, but consider the offsets in Co2 that can be achieved simply with the the mantra: reuse, reduce and recycle. And never underestimate a dogs role as man’s best friend, helping to better our physical and mental health.

Instagram: @GoGreener12
Twitter: @Will_DP_Green

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge
Instagram: @Paleoridge
Twitter: @Paleoridge

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Dog House

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Lizzie Charnock, Dog Matching Officer, at Wood Green Pets Charity, talking about Christmas and its impact on impulse puppy purchases that often lead to young adults being handed into the charity. We chat about the rise in abandonment since the pandemic, and why Wood Green’s service to match the right dog to a prospective owner is key. Since 2019, Channel 4’s The Dog House has been capturing hearts across the nation. We chat about the programme and why it's helped so many understand how the Wood Green teams turn dogs’ lives around, and the prospective owners whose lives are enriched by the power of the dog. Lizzie explains that this wildly successful series follows our four-legged friends’ search for their perfect match, and it’s always an emotional roller coaster. From heartbreaking backstories to happy endings, there’s never a dull moment. But behind every success story is a team of passionate people at Wood Green working to turn a pet’s life around. And, as a new series is unleashed, the charity and The Dog House’s production team are looking for candidates, people wanting to adopt a dog in 2025, and might make the grade to contribute to the show. If that might be you, please follow the link below to contact Five Miles Films.

Contact the show here or Channel Four or contact Wood Green direct

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Pets Pyjamas

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Denise Elphick, co-founder of Pets Pyjamas, the UK’s dog friendly travel agent. We chat about the concept of dog friendly, the power of the ’Hound Pound’, and why the hospitality industry is opening their doors to dogs. Denise explains that every listing from a self catering cottage, a 5-star hotel or a pub has been curated by the Pets Pyjamas’ team. Offering clients peace of mind and assurance that their dog will be welcomed, not just tolerated. As stay-cationing has soared in popularity, with over 50% of all dog owners wanting to holiday with their pooch, hotel groups are becoming more inspired to welcome dogs with bespoke room service options, doggy menus, in-room hospitality from dogs beds, bowls, and toys offered. Dogs just love to be with their owners and the more proactive time together the better. Traveling to different places adds enrichment for your dog, and holidays will inevitably be more active and interactive with your dog. The majority of locations are situated close to train stations, and traveling by train can make for a less stressful journey. Plus Pets Pyjamas insists that dogs stay for free!

For more information go to their website or follow on Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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The International Animal Coalition

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Les Ward and Debbie Wilson from the International Animal Coalition discussing the breach of animal welfare in Morocco all in the name of football! Les and Debbie explain why campaigners are calling on FIFA to strip Morocco of its World Cup bid after grisly footage has emerged showing the inhumane public slaughter of street dogs in preparation for the event. Dogs can be seen screaming and in pain in the harrowing footage, which shows the 'cleansing' efforts being carried out to support the World Cup bid. This announcement due on December 11th as to whether Morocco’s bid is accepted is a critical point to ending the planned but needless torture and slaughter of millions of street dogs. Despite the fact that the majority of dogs are ‘community' dogs that are vaccinated, neutered and chipped, and looked after by the community, they are being barbarically killed, shamelessly in public in front of children causing Amnesty International to also speak out. The worry is that even if Morocco does not get the bid to stage the 2030 World Cup tournament, the slaying of dogs will continue. The link to sign the petition is below.

Sign the petition

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Keef Yapp

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Keef Yap the founder of YapYap.dog joins us this week to talk about her hugely successful events. Inspired by her own MaltiPoo called Buttons, Keef reached out to like minded people four years ago and has built a community of modern ‘pet parents’ who want to enjoy outings and events like the hugely successful Winter Woof with their dogs. We chat about the organisation that goes on and the creative thinking to make fun interactive features for the dogs to enjoy as much as the humans. We chat about what’s lined up for 2025 as well as the ups and downs of creating a successful brand.

See the website or follow on Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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The Silent Killer

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Caroline Allen, Chief Veterinary Officer, RSPCA and Rob Denman, Head of Professional and Field Services Gas Safe Register discussing the silent killer that is carbon monoxide poisoning in our pets. Raising awareness as part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (Monday 18th-Friday 22nd November 2024), the Gas Safety Register and the RSPCA have joined forces to raise awareness of the vital signs your pet has potentially been exposed to carbon monoxide, saving not only their lives but yours too! New figures show almost all pet owners (99%) are not able to correctly identify all the signs that indicate their pet could be suffering from poisoning from a carbon monoxide leak, despite pets often feeling the impact much earlier than humans due to their size.

Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas businesses who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances. By law all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register.

To find a Gas Safe registered engineer visit GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500.

The RSPCA

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Pet Blood Bank

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Vet and Clinical Supervisor, Lara Howe, at Pet Blood Bank joins us to chat about this life saving charity. Founded in 2007, Pet Blood Bank is a charity that offers a blood bank service for dogs who run very similarly to the human blood service. Owners bring their dogs along to donate blood at one of their many sessions across the UK. The blood is then processed and stored ready to be sent out to vets when they need it. Every donation a dog gives can help to save the lives of up to four other dogs. Before Pet Blood Bank, vets would have to find a donor themselves, often in the middle of the night and with a very sick patient waiting. Setting up Pet Blood Bank means that vets now have immediate access to blood when they need it. We chat about which dogs make great donors, their necessary age, weight, the procedure, the number of times they can give blood in a year.We chat about the different blood types and why there is a demand for the less common negative blood type which belongs to only 30% of dogs. Just as giving blood for humans this is positive experience, and one that’s rewarded with treats, bandanas to become a fun experience. Pet Blood Bank operates nationally and is always looking for more donors!

For more information go to their website

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Dr Sam Gaines on Firework Season from 2022

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

With firework now upon us, we bring you our chat with Dr Sam Gaines of the RSPCA from 2022 about how you can start preparing your dog now to deal with fireworks that now start at Halloween, through Bonfire Night, Dwali, Christmas and New Year by learning to see the signs of stress in your dog and to create a safe space for them. Anna and Sam also talk about the progress (or lack there of) of various animal welfare bills currently in Parliament, the increase in dog biting, and a new media campaign to add more breeds to the list of Dangerous Dogs.

For more information go to the RSPCA website.

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For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Fine Fettle

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Black Cats and Green Lipped Mussel

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Chloe White (RVN BVNA Certsan ) discussing National Black Cat Day! We unpick all the myth and folklore surrounding these mystic cats , not least why black cats remain in rescue longer than any other coat colour! Discussing Chloe’s role at with Antinol, we chat about the fact that arthritis affects between 60 and 70 percent of all cats. The problem with cats is that they’re so good at disguising pain. Chloe discusses why Antinol’s Green Lipped Mussel is a supplement that provides a solution . As a new concept offering very clever minimally processed Green Lipped Mussel as an oil, encapsulated in gelatine as an easy ‘tablet’ to offer both cats and dogs. As a broad spectrum high potency Omega 3 , containing both DHA and EPA, its 100% ‘species appropriate’ and bio-available to cats and dogs. Apart from helping with joints and mobility, Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid that regulates the immune system, promotes a healthy skin and coat, and fuels bright cognition.

Antinol website and Instragram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Zazie Todd Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

What is the difference between fear and anxiety?

This week Anna discusses this with author and animal behaviourist Zazie Todd on the release of her third book called BARK. Add this to her own book shelves along side Zazie’s critically acclaimed books Wag and Purr (see previous episodes).

In Bark, Zazie decodes the latest science on fear and anxiety, bearing in mind that 75% of all dogs express some form of anxiety through their life stages including: biting, resource guarding, shyness or aggressive barking.

Bark is divided into sections weaving in commentary from leading behavioural experts, a clear explanation of classical conditioning along with true anecdotes from leading lights/experts on their own experiences.

Highlighting that fear and anxiety in dogs is not uncommon, and even accomplished trainers have also experienced issues that should be seen as a journey together, turning situations around using positive training methods.

Discussing why understanding dogs reactions and why every dog is an individual, Zazie explains why to work slowly, at your dog’s pace, and never to be afraid of going back a few steps as you work with your dog through their life stages.

Order your copy of Bark here

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Dr Dan O'Neill Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

Dr Dan O’ Neill, Associate Professor in Companion Animal Epidemiology at Royal Veterinary College, joins us to discuss the latest research from VetCompass on comparing three ‘designer’ cross breeds namely the Cavapoo, Cockapoo and the Labradoodle on whether they are healthier than their ‘pure bred’ parts. Revealing to some surprise that these three mixes are indeed no healthier than their pedigree parents, we chat about bias, stigma and trends that influence dog owners. We discuss the shift in dog ownership towards these new ‘breeds’, in the wake of much discussion on the health limiting over-exaggerated features of some pedigrees that has caused a shadow to fall across all purebreds. Dr Dan is passionate about ‘Innate Health’ which simply means dogs should be able to express themselves as dogs being able to breathe, run, and communicate as a dog is meant to! We discuss the work that Vet Compass is doing to paint a picture, a Demo-graph, on all aspects of modern post-pandemic dogs and their owners, including husbandry, which is coming soon!

For more information visit their website or Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Paul Koudounaris

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Dr Paul Koudounaris talking about his book ‘Faithful until Death’. As a first in terms of investigating Pet Cemeteries all around the world, Paul admits this was a labour of love of 11 years. Revealing the history of pet ownership as in the late Victorian era industrialisation meant more folk moved into cities, creating a new kind of pet husbandry, which included giving them a ’good’ death. Paul explores Cemeteries, and tombs from as far afield as Thailand, across Europe, in the UK and across the USA. We chat about the ridiculous thought that animals do not have souls, as an illogical concept of theology. We talk about the resistance to burying pets in churchyards, and the people who helped make change with setting up/ building dedicated pet cemeteries. As a massive animal lover, Paul became a pet bereavement councillor for several years as well as tracking down the author of iconic poem : The Rainbow Bridge, and in revealing one of the greatest mysteries, of the Paris Pet Cemetery called Le Cimitières des Chiens in Paris where the iconic canine film legend, RIn Tin Tin, is said to be buried. We chat about Tawny the ex circus lion who lived in Beverley Hills and rests in the cemetery in LA, and more! The book takes you on an emotional journey, through which there's comfort in how many have grieved their pets, for a loss that is means losing apart of oneself, and how Pet Cemeteries set in history our love for all animals. As the late Queen famously said: “Grief is the price of Love.”

Faithful Until Death is published by Thames & Hudson or you can buy it here

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Bone Broth and the Microbiome

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Microbiologist, Dr Carol Hughes, and Rachel Down, the founder of Boil and Broth, to discuss the ground breaking research project called the Biome Broth study. As a world first, the aim is to put Bone Broth to the test to see if adding this age old remedy to dogs’ diets will enhance their microbiome. With 29 dogs taking part, none of whom had had broth before, and on taking this powerful food for only four weeks, their biomes were tested again, and in all cases a remarkable improvement has been seen in this short time-frame. Notably the microbiomes as tested by Dr Carol at Aberystwyth University revealed the cases restoring to a natural balance with bad bacteria strains being reduced, and the good bacteria strains being enhance, along with an increase in the microbial diversity. The project aims to discover more about how Bone Broth interacts with the biome’s bacteria, helping to restore its natural ecosystem, which is responsible for 80 per cent of the immune system. Funds are needed to delve deeper, focus on a project around cats, even discover what is the magic ingredient of Bone Broth or simply a combination of all its natural assets! So we discuss the Prize Draw crowd funder which hopes to raise funds for further research along with awareness and education as to the health benefits of Bone Broth as a superfood. There’s a chance to win some amazing prizes including ‘free consultancy’ with Anna on achieving overall wellness.

PRIZE DRAW pledge for more research

Find out more about Dr Carol Hughes here and Boil and Broth here

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Pen Farthing

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Pen Farthing is an ex Royal Marine Commando who founded the charity Nowzad to help dogs and cats in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. We chat about the amazing work the charity achieved in sterilising dogs and cats and the vaccinating programs against rabies. Also in re-uniting soldiers across the world with their beloved dog or cat they’d befriended during their tour of duty. Not only that but offering education at a local level about dogs, and helping women realise their dreams in becoming vet nurses and vets at their centre in Nowzad. In August 2021 when the allied forces pulled out of Afghanistan leaving it under Taliban control, Pen set out on a mission to help bring as many people and animals to the UK . He discusses this landmark moment in history, how he refused to abandon his charity’s staff or the rescue animals. And Operation Ark was born. We chat about how the fallout being branded him as a villain, who valued ‘pets over people’ - when nothing was further from the truth! We talk about his book Operation Ark, the cathartic effect of documenting what actually happened, which we discuss in detail. Along with what Pen is working on now in Ukraine and in Afghanistan.

Order your copy of Operation Ark here and follow on Instagram @nawzadrescue and @penfarthing

Battersea's Instagram

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Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Battersea Wear Blue for Rescue Pt 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0100

This week Anna returns to Battersea to visit the cats at Battersea’s London HQ as the second in our double bill raising awareness for Wear Blue For Rescue at a time when the charity is at capacity for its cat residents. Chatting to JoAnna Puzzo , Cat Behaviourist and Training Manager to find out more about the growing number of abandoned cats in the Charity’s care, how they’re rehabilitated with behavioural and veterinary care. Particularly as Battersea is currently at capacity with the most abandoned, gifted and stray cats ever! With a look inside their new cat facility where the residents have amazing cabins, pods or studios packed with every aspect of enrichment. Rehabilitating up to 145 cats across the Charity’s three sites at any one time, JoAnna explains that she’s never surprised by the range of feline personalities. As a massive cat lover herself we discuss many of the cat traits that are still to be defined by science! In so much as cats are considered about 10,000 years behind dogs in their domestication. We talk about how cats decided to domesticate themselves! And about how the Charity matches cats to their forever homes, ensuring a match that is ‘forever’ and being aware of the fact that every cat is an individual. Even to how the cats at Battersea get named and about how people can apply to become a Battersea volunteer.

#WearBlueforRescue

Support Battersea's Wear Blue for Rescue to show your love for rescue animals, everywhere. Because together, we're all in, for them.

Battersea.org.uk/wearblueforrescue #WearBlueforRescue

Battersea's Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Battersea Wear Blue for Rescue Pt 1

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0100

Celebrating Wear Blue for Rescue month at Battersea, Anna spent a morning at the London HQ to record a double bill! In this part one we’re talking to Lucy Stratton, the Dog Team Leader at Battersea. We have the pleasure of meeting Bil,l a 10 month old mix breed found abandoned, and now looking for his forever home. Lucy reiterates Battersea’s matching process, similar to a dating app that ensure that you and your prospective pooch are a match made in heaven for the best chances of a long happy life together. We discuss how every dog is an individual and how training and rehabilitation programs differ. With some dogs better suited to a more rural environment in either Battersea’s Brand's Hatch or Windsor facilities. With abandonment at record levels, Lucy explains how heart breaking it is if owners are forced, through no fault of their own, but down to circumstance, to handover their dogs. The team offer emotional support without any judgement and if the owners want can receive updates.

We chat about Wear Blue for Rescue and how this annual campaign goes to highlight that rescues make the best pets, especially as the selection process should ensure a perfect fit. For animals and humans alike, Battersea's Wear Blue for Rescue offers plenty of ways for everyone to get involved and show their love for rescue. Buy an item featuring the Rescue symbol from our online shop, or sign-up for a free pin badge or pet tag for you or your pet to proudly display wherever you go. If you prefer to get active, sign-up for Walk for Rescue, Battersea’s dog walking challenge, and raise vital funds with your furry friend by your side. Alternatively, rally your friends, family or colleagues and raise funds your way, no matter how big or small, with every penny making a huge difference to the lives of rescue dogs and cats, everywhere.

We discuss how adopting a rescue has so many benefits for the humans involved too - not least in the process that is so rewarding at a time when dogs are considered to be in crisis.We chat about how over Battersea’s 160 years, over three million dogs have been successfully re-homed. Their aim is to continue this legacy at the recently refurbished and expanded London HQ that benefits from special rooms that mirror a home environment for de-sensitisation, lovely gardens and exercise zones planted with dog friendly herbs for extra interest. And the message that no dog is ever turned away and they can stay as long as it takes to find them the perfect forever home.

Support Battersea's Wear Blue for Rescue to show your love for rescue animals, everywhere. Because together, we're all in, for them.

Battersea.org.uk/wearblueforrescue #WearBlueforRescue

Battersea's Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Jean Dodds

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0100

To conclude our August Archive Season, this week we’re joined by the legend that is Dr Jean Dodds talking about vaccines. As one of the pioneers to research the duration of immunity (DOI) of modern vaccines, Dr Jean has led the way for the WSAVA (The World Small Animal Veterinary Association) to recommend Titre Testing over annual boosters. Having studied how the DOI of initial puppy shots can last a minimum of three years, if not a life time, Dr Jean believes in #TestBeforeYouTreat and that’s for annual vaccines as well as wormers. A Titre tests picks up the serological immunity that your dog has developed against the core diseases: Parvo, Distemper and Hepatitis, and helps pet guardians manage their dog’s immunisation rather than over vaccinate. For over five decades Dr Jean has noted the side effects of many vaccines, not least from the ingredients or adjuvants that are added including Mercury. We chat about the difference between active vaccines and non-active vaccines, and the possible side effects from the latter, and what you can do to minimise the risks. We chat about the best time to vaccinate your puppy, and we also discuss Hemopet the blood bank Dr Jean founded in 1986 where bloods for Thyroid assessments are sent globally. In 2015 Dr Jean published the best selling book Canine Nutrigenomics - foods to heal your dog naturally. We also talk about environmental stressors and the food chain too!

For more information click here

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Jean's book

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For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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A Dog's Life Archive: Genevieve Fox

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0100

As our August Archive Season continues Anna meets up with Author & Journalist, Genevieve Fox, and her Miniature Schnauzer, Pepper on Hampstead Heath. Retracing their time training on an ‘experience’ walk, where Anna highlighted some training tips. That walk was for an article in The Observer magazine about walking your own dog, and how it helps your dog’s and your own well-being. Passionate about punctuating your dog’s day, and building proactive games into an everyday walk for extra enrichment. Anna demonstrated how to connect with your dog and make the walk interactive. Genevieve and Anna chat sitting on a log that became a fun agility obstacle. They chat about why its important to train a perfect recall, so your dog is never a nuisance to other people or their their dogs. Why spending quality time with your dog means you get to know your dog. And why training and adapting life around your dog through their life stages helps keep them on the ball, and reduces anxiety. But they also discuss how dogs enrich our lives, often in times of crisis. Apart from highlighting how Pepper helped Genevieve and her family through the Lockdowns, but when Genevieve was diagnosed with cancer. We chat about her book, Milkshakes and Morphine and why Pepper helped the family cope and pull through this testing chapter. We talk about how social media influences are connections , even to dogs, but ultimately why a house is not a home without a dog!

Read The Observer piece here.

For more on Genevieve Fox

Today's episode is sponsored by Sniffe and Likkit. Check out their whole range at sniffeandlikkit.com and use the promo code ANNA15 to get 15% all products.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

A Dog's Life Archive: Victoria Stilwell

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0100

To continue our August Archive Season, Anna is joined by Trainer & Behaviourist, Victoria Stilwell, all the way from Atlanta. At the time of re recording, Victoria’s second series of It’s Me Or The Dog was being aired, and we chat about this and the landmark first series that aired in the UK in 2005. Victoria explains that the doggy problems are the same as they were in the first series, but more intense as our lives have changed, not least because of the pandemic. If trained dogs are happy dogs, they make for happier pet parents! Victoria champions the term ‘teaching’ over ‘training, and about empowering pet parents with the skills to get the best out of your dog. And why in #NationalWalkYourDog month, getting out with your dog is the best way to be with your furry friend.

Watch It's Me or the Dog
Instagram: @victoriastilwell and on Facebook
Or visit her website positively.com

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

A Dog's Life Archive: When Harry Met Minnie

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0100

As our Summer Season from the Archive continues, in this episode CBS News correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, Martha Teichner joins Anna to discuss her book: When Harry Met Minnie. Set in New York City it's a true story of an unexpected friendship and the gift of love beyond loss. There are true fairy tales, once upon a time stories that exist because of coincidental happenings that change everything. Except in real life not all of them have the typical , happy -ever-after endings. Both Harry and Minnie were Bull Terriers, but it’s so much more than a tale of two complicated doggies.

Order your copy here

For more about Anna visit her website.

Music and editing by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Art work by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

A Dog's Life Archive: Stray

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0100

In light of the recent news in Turkey that the government has passed a bill ordering the destruction of all street dogs and cats there, we start our Summer Archive season with our conversation with Elizabeth Lo, the director of a stunning documentary Stray which follows the every day life of stray dogs led by Zeytin, an Anatolian Shepherd dog, in Istanbul, a city at that point, that not only tolerates but cares for them.

Find out where you can watch Stray wherever you are.

The Wild At Heart Foundation is helping to organise a petition and protest against the new laws here.

For more about Anna visit her website.

Music and editing by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Art work by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

The Farmer's Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re discussing why meat is a critical ingredient for dogs to thrive rather than survive!

We’re joined by Andy Gray of The Farmer’s Dog and pet food consultant, Caroline Griffith, to talk about the nub of the issue when it comes to processed foods versus fresh whole foods.

We chat about the worrying trend of Veganism for dogs, which understandably prompts a conversation to remind people about why feeding your dog on a lot of meat is ‘appropriate’ for a dog.

Highlighting the on-going conversation of plant based diets (many of which are overly processed!), over meat and the consequences of both. And the irony in that why feeding dogs raw can actually contribute to sustainability as well as promoting a dog’s optimal health.

Dispelling some myths on feeding raw meaty bones, rather discussing their nutritional benefits and as a key source of instinctual enrichment.

We also discuss the billing of meats as ‘human-grade’, and what that actually means, and how this is represented by FEDIAF guidelines. We highlight the selling point used more and more of being grass fed, but does that mean livestock are finished on grass, and what does that mean?

Plus we talk about a new range launching very soon containing a mix of novel, species appropriate, and health boosting ingredients!

The Farmer's Dog website and Instagram

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Theme music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd of Gruff Pawtraits

Jenni Murray revisted

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0100

As part of our Summer ‘revival’ replaying some key episodes from A Dog’s Life’s archives, we’re joined by the Broadcasting legend that is Jenni Murray talking about her love of dogs. From her first Corgi cross called Taffy, to her two Miniature Schnauzers called William and Mary. After Jenni battled cancer, she persuaded her husband to accept her first Chihuahua named Butch, latterly joined by two more little Chihuahuas Frieda and Madge. At the time of recording in Jenni’s garden Butch was almost 16 and Jenni shares the journey with Butch as her rock through a particularly difficult time. We discuss the impact of dogs and the irony they’re defined as Man’s Best Friend when in fact history concurs that women played the main role through the domestication process. We chat about the inevitable and the harsh reality that dogs simply don’t live long enough, underlining the fact that dogs define chapters in our lives. We chat about the responsibility a dog is and the commitment that dogs are that so many people have sadly underestimated through the pandemic boom in ownership, to whats considered a crisis with rescue centres overflowing with unwanted pooches. We talk about vet bills and postulate that vets could be biting the hands that feeds them, which is interesting considering the current CMA investigation! We postulate about the origin of the Chihuahua down to the fact that both Caravaggio and Botticelli painted dogs that look very like a Chihuahua long before Columbus discovered America. We chat about the extreme discussion about dogs and cats being demonised as contributing to climate change by extreme environmentalists. We celebrate dogs and their huge impact on our lives. Sadly since this recording little Butch has passed, but his legacy will live on!

You can order Jenni's book here

And listen to her new podcast here

For more about Anna visit her website

Theme music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd of Gruff Pawtraits

Avi Nagel

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0100

Dog lover and Entrepreneur, Avi Nagel, joins us to chat about a new enrichment brand called Dog And Bond. Drawing on his fond childhood experiences growing up sharing a home with German Shepherds, Avi succeeds in recreating the shared experience of baking healthy snacks for your dog that you can eat too! Dog and Bond ensuresthat the ingredients are species appropriate so there’s no sugar or grains. Apart from thinking about ingredients and an awareness of whole foods, it's about training and enrichment at a sensory level. Dogs love to be involved with clear boundaries, and being encouraged to explore their olfaction as baking aromas waft around. It's also about making an appointment to spend time interacting with your dog. It's a way of reducing stress in an age where science concurs that stress is transferable from humans to their dogs. The silicone baking moulds are all 100% BPA free and re-usable, and the packaging is uber sustainable and thoughtfully designed.

Visit their website or follow them on Instagram

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

La Pet Express Again

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0100

With summer holiday season firmly here, this week we repeat our chat with Brenda Stowers about Le Pet Express. Her passion to offer straight forward service to travel in and out of the UK began with her own experience when relocating from California into the UK. She flew into France because dogs and cats can travel in the cabin as long as they fit in front of your airline seat. From Paris they entered the UK on a ferry in a rented car service. Coordination took months of planning and a lot effort to find a trusted provider to cross the Channel. The only other option was to put her cats in cargo and fly direct into Heathrow. The issue with traveling in the hold as cargo means you lose control, and it can be super stressful for your pet. Le Pet Express lessens this anxiety, whether you’re relocating, or popping over to Paris for a long weekend, or driving traveling onward into Europe. Le Pet Express offers help with all the newly complicated paperwork, and Brenda handles bookings and holds customer’s hands through checking the minute details of the Animal Health Certificate needed for British pets to enter France. Having designed the minibus especially to accommodate five pets and their people in line with DEFRA’s regulations, Brenda has traveled with Great Danes to Chihuahuas, Ferrets and of course cats. Le Pet Express is an ideal option for larger dogs that cannot travel in cabin due to their size, which puts owners off taking them abroad.

For more information click here.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Pets Lets

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Estate Agent and Landlord, Russell Hunt whose company, PetsLets, specifically focuses on finding properties for people with pets. We chat about why the conversation about renting pet friendly accommodation as fallen off the ‘radar’ of late.

We discuss why it is important that whichever party wins the upcoming election, they will prioritise the Renters Reform Bill particularly where the clause section 21 is concerned that currently gives powers to Landlords for short notice terminations and evictions.

Despite over half of Briton’s owning a dog, renting with pets is still considered a niche market, with many estate agents focusing on lets without pets, rather than thinking more inclusively.

We chat about the pros and cons of additional insurance, and why unfortunately some landlords may have been disappointed by irresponsible owners and as with everything it's the minority that spoils it for the majority.

Russell explains that the issue is partly down to supply and demand, and that often Landlords accept the highest bidder that appears to be the lowest maintenance for the property. We segue and talk about Leasehold properties too and why before agreeing to any purchase or rent, ensure that your dog’s name, is on the lease!

For more information visit petslets.com or follow on Instagram or TikTok

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

WSAVA Report on Neutering

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0100

Dr Lise Hansen returns to discuss the latest and indeed landmark news from the WSAVA (The World Small Animal Association) on their latest guidelines to recommend NOT to spay or neuter as a routine procedure. Following on from several episodes discussing the growing body of science to backup these guidelines, Dr Lise talks about her award-nomination book — The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health as being the only resource to highlight some of the many health issues associated with neutering and spaying.

Dr Lise Hansen's book is available again.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Andrew Prentis on the CMA

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0100

This week Anna welcomes back retired vet, Andrew Prentis, to discuss the concern around corporate ownership of vet practices and working out the correct dosage for medicine.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Year Since Anna Lost Gremlin

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +0100

In loving memory of Gremlin, who Anna lost a year ago, we replay one of our favourite shows: Anna's chat with Dr Zazie Todd - CompanionAnimal Psychology - talking about her book Purr. In our conversation on cats , the lack of science on their behaviour (compared to dogs), she recount several hilarious anecdotes on Gremlin, which will make you realise why she named him Gremlin, the lengths he went for to help Molly when she was poorly, and why Gremlin was quite a cat for someone’s first feline! He is so missed, but we hope is he is reunited with Molly across that rainbow bridge.

Zazie's website
Instagram: @ZazieTodd
Twitter: @CompAnimalPsych

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

K9 Wildlife Project

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We joined by elite dog trainer Rory Hennebry and Film Director Paul Webster discussing the new documentary called Canine.

Nominated by the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, Canine follows a Malinois called AK becoming trained as a conservation canine to help fight the battle against poachers in Namibia.

The rise in the ruthless poaching and targeting the Black Rhino for its horns - makes them one of the most endangered species on the planet.

The Black Market value for the rhino horn has driven huge massacre, and dogs like AK being trained by the charity K9 Wildlife Project are making a massive difference on the front line to track and apprehend the poaching criminals.

The documentary follows AK from a puppy with a difference with his trainer Rory to the frontline and the critical transfer to his new handler, and the environment.

Canine - the documentary raises awareness for the need to train up more conservation dogs to help us conserve endangered species.

Canine is a labour of love designed to help bring in funds for further work across different countries, saving different species!

Visit the website for K9 and for the film

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dogs Die In Hot Cars

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 May 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Anna Ewers-Clark, lead Vet at The Blue Cross, chatting about the dangers of the hot weather. Every season has its pros and cons for dogs, and in Summer the extra daylight hours give us more time to walk your dog, but it's also a time when a walk in the park can turn into a vet emergency. We discuss why dogs overheat so easily, and what signs owners should be aware of to spot in time to prevent an urgent trip to the vets. We discuss why young and older dogs are more susceptible. Why the flat faced breeds find the heat very difficult, and why darker coated dogs absorb the rays faster than paler coated dogs. And all the tips to keep your home and garden cool and the fun games to play indoors and out when it's hot. Not forgetting how to ensure smooth, cool travel for dogs in the car, and why you should never leave a dog in a stationary vehicle even in the shade on a hot day.

Visit the Blue Cross website and Instagram

Click here to take part in the Biome Broth study and follow on Instagram.

Biome4Pets

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Wonders of Bone Broth

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 May 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Rachel Down of Boil & Broth talking about how her journey discovering the huge health benefits of Bone Broth. Following a dead end road on courses of antibiotics, which seemed to make her worse, it was discovering the power of nutrition, especially bone broth that led to her transformation to being slimline, and in full vibrant health. By researching how between 70-80 per cent of immune system resides in our gut lining, suddenly Rachel had the ‘eureka’ moment.

Wanting to spread the word on the nutritional values of bone broth to help restore the microbiome that can become damaged by an onslaught of medication, vaccinations, poor diet, and a host of other environmental factors, Rachel launched a company dedicated to delivering bone broth to your door. Beginning with traditional liquid broth, before logistics including transport, freezer space gave her the idea of de-hydrate it. Offering a super concentrated, untainted ‘de-hydrated’ bone broth that could be posted through a letterbox, and stored with minimal cupboard space that was simple to re-hydrate, it wasn’t long before dog (and cat) owning customers were asking if they could have some for their pets.

Anna is a HUGE fan of bone broth understanding its health benefits to dogs, but she knows what a long process it is to make from scratch and with Rachel’s research to prove that the nutritional values of her de-hydrated broth remains the same as a a liquid broth, she's begun taking it herself! We chat about these benefits from being great for preventative care of joints, its packed with the structural protein collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin and as an isotonic drink being full of minerals including magnesium, and sodium so that Bone Broth enables faster hydration at a cellular level than water alone.

Announcing the Biome Broth Study asking: ‘Could adding Bone Broth help my dog’s gut microbiome’? Boil & Broth has teamed up with Anna Webb and Microbiologist and Microbiome researcher, Dr Carol Hughes, at the Biome4Pets company, a huge fan of bone broth herself as a way to enhance the microbiome’s bacteria diversity. The Biome Broth study is open to all dogs, (who have never taken bone broth before) to take part in a research project to discover how the diversity of the biome -particularly with both the Bifidobacteria and Verrucomicrobia bacteria (both very valuable strains) are known to be enhanced by bone broth.

To get involved follow the links below, its represents a chance to have your dog’s biome tested before and after four weeks adding bone broth to your dog’s diet. It's also chance to receive a discounted wellness package from Anna and much more!

There’s also a special discount on Boil & Broth for all listeners - using the code AnnaWebb15

Click here to take part in the study and follow on Instagram.

Biome4Pets

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Paul Drayton

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 May 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Actor, Author and Animal lover, Paul Drayton, talking about his love of dogs that was inspired by a Westie as a child. Drawn to animals he has owned horses, cows and even peacocks on his farm. We chat about his passion for Irish Setters and why they will always be apart of his heart. We talk about rescuing as being morally mandatory, and why Paul is a firm believer of spaying and neutering to minimise the dog population. We chat about the responsibility dogs really are, and the sad fact that rescues are now brimful down to the pandemic boom. Paul chats about his farm animals too and why he’s passionate about his pygmy goats. We touch on why dogs impact on our lives and the devastation in knowing that dogs just don’t live long enough. Happily divorced Paul stresses how life is about chapters and moving forwards, which with his pack of dogs by his side he’s in a good place to write his book which will explain about how a sweet boy from Sunderland turned into a former alcoholic.

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If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Roolo - The Enrichment Revolution

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 May 2024 02:00:00 +0100

When In a bid to find the perfect enrichment toy for their own dogs, the team @Play9 invented their own!

I’m chatting to Lee Bridges and John Allard about the Enrichment Revolution, and particularly on interactive toys as a major part of this enrichment awareness.

Inspired by a pencil eraser in the design phases to create the Roolo that’s very clever its ‘a shape of constant width’, which is naturally occurring, but very rare!

This shape and its tactile material that’s 100% eco only takes the smallest movement from the dog, and the Roolo gets working, revolving and spinning to release the tasty treats.

Providing a toy to occupy your pooch, break up the day, bust any boredom, and use for their mental and physical dexterity. It can also be used as a slow feeder with its 100% eco material that sets it apart as both ethical and non -toxic.

We chat about why its good for shapes and sizes cleverly allowing a great interactive experience Designed for modern life, and optimising indoor training opportunities, and fun, its size means it's too big to roll under most sofas!

Enrichment is key to dog's emotional wellness, especially in helping to combat brain fog, and the onset of ‘doggy dementia’. Tried and tested by both Mr Binks and Prudence, the Roolo gets the Paws up!!!

Lucky listeners have a chance to get 10% off using the code DOGSLIFE10

Go to Play9.co.uk to order yours and follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Barry Stebbing

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Artist and Author, Barry Stebbing, who is talking about his first novel, Cedric - Footprints in the Sand. Based on a true story and inspired by Sir Edwin Landseer’s iconic paining of a black and white Newfoundland dog housed in the Tate in London, Barry brings the unknown back story of a Newfoundland named Bob - renamed as Cedric in this captivating book, which fuses fact and fiction to bring the painting to life. Capturing the life in the Victorian era as so different from ours, yet with similarities highlighting the human condition, with the constant of dogs as featuring in our lives as man’s best friend. Cedric - Footprints in the Sand is a tribute to a very brave dog that saved 23 people from drowning in an age when traveling by sea inevitably caused ship wrecks and huge loss of life. Barry lets his imagination flow with fictitious almost Dickensian characters that become real, with their lives shaped by this unsung hero, Cedric and his immense bravery until the very end.

Buy the book here and for more information go to Barry's website or follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dr Dan O'Neill

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Dr Dan O’Neill, Associate Professor for Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC and co-founding ICECDogs member. We’re chatting about the ICECDogs - the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs. Particularly discussing the recently published position paper, the aim of which is to help owners to recognise good innate health in dogs. The paper was heavily informed by research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The first of its kind, it provides a guide for animal caregivers, and the wider public, to identify healthy natural physical characteristics in dogs and to predict and assess potential health and welfare based on body shape. This will help anyone who cares about dogs to understand how likely a dog is to suffer from negative impacts resulting from an extreme conformation. Dr Dan explains that no dog owner ever wants an unhealthy dog, but the huge popularity of dogs with extreme conformations suggests that many owners have not fully grasped the link between body shape and quality of life for dogs. The aim to raise awareness at all levels - owners, prospective owners, breeders, and underline that dogs should be dogs, and not click bait on social media.

Find out more :

The full ICECDogs paper, can be accessed here

More information about the UK’s Brachycephalic Working Group, can be found here

More information about the RVC’s VetCompass research, can be found here

And on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Dr Lise Hansen on vaccines

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Dr Lise Hansen who returns to chat about her award winning book: “The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health” and why this book provides clear accessible advice for owners to understand the four main areas of pet care: Diet, Vaccinations, Parasite control, and Neutering. We’re also chatting about the new Vaccination guidelines just announced by the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association). As a step forward in further highlighting the role of Titre Tests as a tool to manage your dog’s immunity, rather than simply over vaccinating. And deciding when is the right time to give puppy shots for a lifetime of immunity.

Order LIse's book here (it is currently out of stock but will be returning shortly!) and follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Natural Dog Expo 2024

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0100

Where do you go to find out more about health and longevity for your dog?

I’m chatting to Pet Industry Nutrition consultant, Caroline Griffiths, who is the founder of the Natural Dog Expo.

Discussing why Caroline’s track record of delivering events that helps empower pet owners / guardians to help transfer their human health values to their dogs.

And why I’m excited to host this year’s event with an impressive line -up of world class speakers!

Whether owners/guardians have been ‘burnt’ in the past perhaps by over medication, the long-terms effects of an overly processed sterile diet, or by discovering too late that dogs’ do not need annual booster vaccinations.

Ultimately the Natural Dog Expo offers a community of like-minded people, driven by their passion for health, overall wellness and longevity.

Its aim is to help people navigate the sector highlighting why natural solutions work, where to look, what their dog needs and who to trust.

The conference delegates attend in real life including Dr Brendan Clarke, Dr Carol Hughes, Dr Adele Fitzpatrick BSc MRCVS and internationally acclaimed clinical canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan.

Plus 10 online sessions are also included in the delegate package with leaders in their field, including:

Vince the Vet
Dr Pat White
Dr Tom Lonsdale BVetMed, MRCVS,
Dr Sue Armstrong, MA VetMB VetMFHom CertIAVH MRCVS RsHom

Get your tickets here and use the discount code Mydogwantsmethere to get £20 off your ticket price.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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The Importance of Grooming

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0100

Anna and Mr Binks visit Hackney Barkers, a grooming and wellness experience in Hackney, London. Chatting to the founder Jade Georgiou we talk about qualifications in grooming, how diet affects the skin and coat, along with behaviour. The vibe of the salon is very zen supported by natural products Jade has selected as well as some supplements from The Herbal Dog Co. Emphasising the need to offer a calm environment, the salon is boutique with only two dogs being groomed at a time, keep the noise and hustle and bustle to a minimum. We chat about how Jade competed at international grooming events, with Poodles, Kerry Blue’s, Welsh Terriers and many more, combining her knowledge of nutrition and behaviour and years of experience having grown up with German Shepherds. We discuss the hot topic of Poodle versus Doodle, and why its a shame we rarely see a Poodle anymore!

Hackney Barkers on Instagram and their website.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

FIDOS 2024

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Anna attends the FIDOS (For Incredible Dogs on Screen) at the British Film Institute. Mingling with some of the guests on the red carpet, she chats to Founder, Toby Rose, and a host of VIP pooches and their owners, not least Jean-Christophe Bouvet (aka Pierre Cadeau of Emily in Paris), celebrating the role of dogs in film, which appears to be growing in line with the soaring popularity of pooches in general. The Best in Year was awarded to Messi - the Border Collie who played Snoop, an assistance dog in Anatomy of a Fall. Flown to LA Messi and his owner to mingle with the stars in the run up to The Oscars, creating even more buzz around the FIDOS.

For more information click here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Crufts 2024

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000

In our Crufts 2024 round up I’m taking a look at the natural healthcare vibes and much more chatting to both familiar voices and new ones, talking to people and companies with a focus on natural health, grooming and wellness.

I catch up on the latest from natural balanced and complete food firms including Paleoridge, and why Honeys has launched a bespoke service, including cooked options for certain cases.

I also caught up with Coya and their freeze dried raw where convenience meets natural health. Exhibiting for the first time Ingenious Probiotcs highlighted the benefits of boosting the microbiome not just in your dog, but in your home too - eliminating any risks of Volatile Organic Compounds.

I met up with Bugalugs and chatted about their new range of natural supplements, and to Photizo discussing the increased demand for ‘red light therapy’ and why they think Crufts visitors are interested in natural healthcare. We chat about Crufts and why I love it as an educational experience about dogs, your choice, the scope to get the best out of your dog, the teamwork and how to build the indelible bond.

I shout about being live on Channel 4 with Mr Binks talking about English Toy Terriers as one of the Native Vulnerable breeds.

We also catch up with Lady B and the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals and a huge announcement.

Visit Paleo's website

and Ingenious Probiotics

and Coyapet

and Bugalug's Pet Care

And the NFSRA

and Danetre Health Products

Honey's Raw Dog Food

And Earth Animal

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Annabel Karmel

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

This week we're joined by Annabel Karmel, who has pioneered the way families all over the world feed their babies and children. In 2006, Annabel received an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding work in the field of children’s food and has since become recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs. Credited with starting a ‘food revolution’ with her trusty recipes and methods, she has become the UK’s No.1 children’s cookery author, best-selling international author, and the mother of all feeding experts with 47 cookbooks…and counting. As a massive dog lover Annabel is equally conscientious about what her pooches eat. We chat about her Samoyeds, Puskin, her scary dog theft experience, her American Cocker spaniel, Bono, and Skye, her MaltiPoo whose personality has captured her heart.

For more information follow Annabell on Instagram or go to her website.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Carol Hughes Pt 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Carol Hughes is back for the second a mini-series on the Microbiome. Carol’s journey began being commissioned by the Welsh Government to research plant compounds, in particular natural occurring steroids. Carol explains how this naturally moved into researching animals microbiomes as part of her parent company Phytorigins. It was this research that brought Carol into focusing on the Microbiome. With technology advancing particularly with Artificial Intelligence. We discuss how working with leaders in the field at Aberystwyth University, how her team has conducted the first in-depth observation of different ‘biomes: cats, horses, and of course, dogs. We talk about her first study relating to obesity in dogs, and the bacteria - in fact a natural plant steroid that stimulates a pathway to the brain that could help reducing a tendency for obesity. Highlighting that you are what you eat, we explore how the microbiome responds to different hormones, and the lack of them, and the fact that it's a very delicate eco-system that relies on so many factors. Carol believes the microbiome shows everything in your dog, when you know how to read the picture presented. What she has discovered is that dogs in the UK are not well, and that their’ biomes are more compromised that cats and horses. Her research can highlight why spaying and neutering can affect the biome, and how antibiotic resistance is very obvious, along with other bacteria that are missing, painting a sad picture.

For more information visit their website or Facebook

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Carol Hughes Pt 1

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Carol Hughes talking in the first of mini series on the Microbiome. Carol’s journey began being commissioned by the Welsh Government to research plant compounds in particular natural occurring steroids. Carol explains how this naturally moved into researching animals microbiomes as part of her parent company Phytorigins. We discuss how science namely Artificial Intelligence has moved forwards combined with working with leaders in the field at Aberystwyth University, how her team has conducted the first in-depth observation of different ‘biomes: cats, horses and of course dogs. We talk about her first study relating to obesity in dogs, and the bacteria that indicate and prove why dogs are getting porkier. You are what you eat!!!!! Carol believes the microbiome shows everything in your dog, when you know how to read the picture presented. What she has discovered is that dogs in the UK are not well. In fact they are less healthy than horses and cats. We discuss the many reasons as to why this is the case, revealing that Carol’s research is a honey pot of information that could help Britain’s dogs be healthier.

For more information visit their website or Facebook

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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The Wonders of Colostrum!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Liz Rutherford and Freddie Rostand talking about their journey to bring organic colostrum to not just pets, but to their owners too! We chat about what colostrum is, and how with minimal processing it offers the most potent and biologically available immune system boost. Studies concur that this ‘first milk’ delivers vital nutrients and antibodies. By supplementing with this natural powerhouse is shown to balance and help fight disease and the ageing process. As a natural resource to balance the immune system, colostrum is also known to alleviate persistent skin conditions, increase mobility, stimulate cognitive function and boost gut health. Having seen the benefits of colostrum on her own dogs and cats for over a decade, Anna is thrilled to now be able to source this potent ’superfood’ in the UK, which previously she purchased from Switzerland.

For more information click here and here or follow their Instagram here.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Bonus: For the Love of Beagles

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000

For Valentine's Day, Anna shows her love of Beagles by highlighting the experimentation on Beagles that continues at MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire in this bonus episode. She catches up with John Curtin aka 'Johnny Beagles', an animal rights activists for the past 40 years, who has been at 'Camp Beagle' outside of MBR Acres for the past two years. Camp Beagles' petition will be debated in Parliament on February 19th and John will lead a protest outside on that day.

The campaign has drawn the support of thousands of people, including Will Young, who is supporting another petition 'Ban the use of dogs for testing and research purposes in the UK' which you can sign here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Esther Logue of Paleo Ridge Pt 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

This week Anna concludes her two part chat with Esther Logue of Paleo Ridge as part of our brief Nutrition season, talking about the cost of living crisis and why feeding quality food, whilst more expensive, is cheaper in the long run as it cuts out the need for supplements and trips to the vet and why it's inappropriate to feed a dog a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Paleo Ridge is committed to only sourcing from farmers with the highest ethical standard, committed to breaking boundaries in sustainability and is accredited by https://rawsafe.com/

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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Esther Logue of Paleo Ridge Pt 1

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Esther Logue of Paleoridge, is back talking about the re-package launch of the Paleo Plus in part one of this 'You Are What You Eat' special to kick off a series of shows devoted to nutrition.

The new packaging has been created to convey the plus in Paleo Ridge, and goes live tomorrow! We chat about why Paleo Plus could be described as peace of mind in a bowl. Packed with different cuts and organs of whole ethical sourced meats and fish, the range mirrors the 80:10:10 ancestral diet formula. But just as wolves might dig up some roots, nibble berries and herbs, our domesticated dogs like to chew on fresh juicy grass, even chomp off a blackberry! That’s why Paleo Plus taps into the need for the right quantity of extra superfoods to be added - putting the plus into the range. Using the company’s blend of ‘Berry Good’, with ingredients chosen for nutritional excellence, including: Green Lipped Mussel, Blackberries, Kale, Seaweed, and Hemp seed. We discuss anew field in nutrition which draws from the ancient studies of Hippocrates, which is treating like with like. Studies have recently shown an improvement in dogs with kidney disease by feeding them additional kidneys. This is known as ‘organ therapy’. Setting the Paleo Plus range apart if its use of every organ (in the right quantity) allowing for maximum nutritional potential. Every organ, be it the lung or the spleen, is packed with a different nutritional profile, enhancing the spectrum of health benefits of the range. Paleo Ridge is committed to only sourcing from farmers with the highest ethical standard, committed to breaking boundaries in sustainability and is accredited by https://rawsafe.com/

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Collette Cooper Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Singer, actor and animal rights activist, Collette Cooper, returns to chat to Anna about her efforts to help shut down MBR Acres where beagles are experimented on before being put down, plus other bills before Parliament that will improve the life of dogs in the UK.

Sign the petition here

You can also support the Can the Kibble campaign here

Find out more about Collette including her latest music here

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Bonus: The Dog Nutrition Podcast

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

A Dog's Life is all about giving your dog the best, especially when it comes to food. Anna is a dog nutritionist and has been advocating for healthy diets for dogs for years, particularly feeding raw.

So as a bonus to A Dog's Life listeners we bring you Episode 1 of a new series called The Dog Nutrition Podcast, brought to you by Honey's Real Dog Food. Follow it on your favourite podcast app or use the link below.

https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-dog-nutrition-podcast

2024: So Far So Good

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Only two weeks into the new year and already a raft of positive news in the dog world. So much so, Anna and producer Mike Hanson round up the latest - from the South Korean ban on dog meat (and some startling discoveries of countries where it is NOT illegal to eat dog meat including the UK), to Parliament finally making Dog Abduction a crime to Anna's march on the Can the Kibble protest in Parliament Square this week. Plus they look ahead to Crufts 2024 and plan on what A Dog's Life can do there this year.

Support Can the Kibble Campaign here

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Aurélie Four

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

This week we’re delighted to chat to Photographer, Aurélie Four. Originally from France, Aurélie is a London based wedding and lifestyle photographer for people who love dogs. Her relaxed, candid approach made for great conversation on her extensive knowledge and love of dogs, Welsh corgis especially: letting “dogs be dogs” and their well behaved humans be themselves in the love, life and work moments she captures. Her own pup, Marcel, whose social media (@lecorgi) she runs, inspired her to live more in the moment and make memories. Their travels together and considering dogs to be very important family members made Aurélie want to champion businesses that welcome them and to support charities helping those in need. Together they volunteer to cheer elderly patients and staff at a local NHS hospital.

Check out her website and Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

140 Years of Battersea Cats

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

We start 2024 chatting to Battersea’s Brydie Williams and Hazel Adams highlighting 140 years of caring for cats. Marking this landmark the aim is to raise awareness of the great cat welfare given, and millions of cats saved, rehabilitated, and re-homed.

To celebrate this historic occasion, Battersea will mark it the only way they know how – by giving our feline friends the love we all know they deserve. Hazel and Brydie explain that over the next weeks and months, Battersea will share fur-filled stories of hope and happiness from their 140-year journey together, with a raft of stories and how they’ll be here for cats and their owners now and in the future.

We chat about the differences between cats and dogs, the fact cats haven’t been studied as much as dogs and why just as with their dogs, great care is taken in placing cats in the new homes. Many are re-homed on farms as their prey drives are better suited to a life of rat and mouse extinction.

But most of all this special anniversary is celebrating their pure unbridled cattitude and the incredible bond that we share.

Visit battersea.org.uk and follow on Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Tis the Season to be Dog Friendly: Cinema

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

In the second part of our festive Dog Friendly episodes, Anna and the gang go to the dog friendly screenings at the Picture House Cinema originally aired in July 2023.

Anna is joined by Amber Pegden, Marketing Manager at The Picture House Central. Based in Piccadilly in the heart of London’s Theatreland and Soho, it's also home to very special dog friendly screenings. Amber has been instrumental in creating this extremely popular dog-centric cinematic experience. She chats about why as a dog owner herself she understands why fellow dog owners would prefer to go and see films with their dogs. Interestingly it's not to see Lassie or 101 Dalmatians, its the latest ‘blockbuster’ movies. We talk about how Anna’s own Mr Binks is a seasoned cinema goer, and how Prudence, Anna’s Bull terrier, went to see the multi-award winning Isle of Dogs, created in Hackney in London. Amber highlights the thought behind her project which includes a seat for your dog that’s included in the price for a single human seat. On entering the Auditorium dogs are offered their own blanket to keep their seat dog hair free, with fresh bowls of water dotted around for the dogs. There’s dog-friendly ice cream on offer, and of course dog-friendly popcorn too. We chat about the joyous spirit of these screening where like minded folk get together and celebrate their dogs.Its a chance to sharpen their training, as well as meet and greets. As Anna’s personally most favourite thing to do as an inspired concept taking dog friendly to new limit. What’s extraordinary is that the dogs really enjoy it and settle. In over six years there’s never been a complaint about dog hair or any allergic reactions! It has to be experienced to be believed! Later, Anna joins her friends Jo Good, Henry Brandman, and Caroline Brill, all with their dogs to see the Barbie Movie.

Picture House Cinema website

Picture House Cinema Instagram

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Tis the Season to be Dog Friendly: Restaurants

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

In the first of our festive dog-friendly venue episodes we visit M Restaurant in Victoria, London to see how they cater to patrons with pets, originally aired July 6 2022.

Anna is joined by Martin Williams, the founder of London’s premier steak houses, M Restaurant and Gaucho. He chats about why he wanted to open his restaurant’s doors to dogs at a time when the concept of ‘Dog Friendly’ hadn’t reached the mainstream. Proud of his decision to incorporate special ‘six-leg’ menus and events for dogs and their people to enjoy, the space at the Victoria flagship restaurant lends itself perfectly being so spacious, it can easily accommodate a Christmas party of rover 80 Guide Dogs - just one of many events he’s hosted in aid of charity, and offering great fun for all alike.

He explains why it is not ‘illegal’ to invite dogs into a restaurant, so long as common sense prevails and there’s space to offer those not dog friendly to also feel relaxed. He also chats about his Labradoodle, Hudson, who left his legacy on the restaurant, always remembered through some artworks, and branding as being Martin’s inspiration to be so #DogFriendly. His young Labradoodle, named Wilbur and Mr Binks enjoyed meeting and recording in person too!

M Restaurant

Instagram: @mrestaurants

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rev Jenny McKay

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Jenny McKay, the Reverend Vet, who has been approached by Australian animal welfare agencies working with the only organisation in the Gaza Strip that rescues stray animals called Sulala Animal Rescue. Jenny is appealing to everybody to think of animals that get caught in the ‘crossfire’ in war. Animals in Gaza need help! The World Health Organisation recognises that aid - medication, food and water needs to be supplied for all animals, pets and livestock - as an urgent appeal the the link to donate is below!

We chat about Jenny’s role as a vet - being a pathologist screening biopsies for cancer cells. And as a huge cat lover, Jenny talks about why cats make great pets. Jenny also hosts animal blessings where she's blessed a snail along with hamsters, chickens, rabbits and many cats and dogs.

Jenny believes in humanity and the role animals play in helping us become human.

Jenny's website and Instagram or you can donate here

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Ivana Nohel

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Designer and Stylist, Ivana Nohel, talking on her love for Jack Russells and traveling abroad with her own named Dash. He follows in the footsteps of Rocky, Ivana’s first Jack Russell. We chat about training dogs and why it's every day and building progressively to achieve your dog’s best. We fondly recount our road trip to Paris to visit the oldest pet cemetery in the world where Rin Tin Tin and many famous pooches are buried. We talk about dog friendly in London and how it's such a positive step forwards when dogs are trained! We chat about fashion and dogs - the dilemma, and why a brand called Equafleece works for us both, and why feeding naturally unprocessed food is another point we have in common. Importantly we discuss Ivana’s passion for style and her amazing silk scarves. We discuss the significance of colour and fabric. As unique pieces scarves define chapters and make gifts that stand the test of time. Announcing her latest edition, just in time for Christmas, silk bandanas for your dog. What a wonderful thought of a silky natural fibre creating extra warmth as well as style this Christmas for you and your dog!

Ivana's Instagram and website

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Yap Yap with Keef Yap

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Keef Yap whose initiative YapYap.dog is taking meet up groups to new levels in London. Inspired by her own MaltiPoo called Buttons, Keef wanted to reach out to fellow dog moms after the pandemic to get together in real life. Her idea to set up meet up groups, and build a dedicated community of like minded dog moms. Teaming up with Yumove - the joint care supplements brand - to offer support from a health perspective, the puppy parties also focus on training and proactive engagement with your dog. Initially launched for Maltipoos, Cavapoos and Cockapoos, Keef is looking to expand her breeds groups in 2024 and introduce group meet ups for all rescue dogs to join in and take centre stage. We talk about how important it is to socialise and get out and about with your dog, to help train a pup that’s happy and confident to enjoy metropolitan life. We also talk about the Big Woof which Keef organised in the summer at the new impressive Kings Cross area - known as Coal Drops Yard where hundreds of dogs and their owners benefited from dog friendly shopping opportunities all thanks to YapYap.dog. We’re very excited to announce the next big dogcentric party which is at St John’s Church near Hyde Park on December 16th which is set to a dogtastic winter wonderland for dogs with Secret Santa, a grotto, competitions and lots of prizes to be won!

Visit their website or Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Barking at the Nation

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week Anna chats to broadcaster Jo Good about the journey of the famous ‘dog slot' on BBC radio that she's co-hosted with Anna for 14 years and now is broadcast across the UK. Recapping on how they met, they talk about the media and dogs and how post pandemic the world of dogs has shifted. Anna and Jo touch on interviews and the messages to get across, reminisce about their first dogs that were TV and radio naturals, and about how this year is quite landmark with legislation tightening its grip with Public Space Protection Orders, the XL Bully ban, and what’s in store for 2024, not least Jo’s YouTube channel ‘MiddleAgedMinx’ that is not to be missed!

Jo's website and Instagram

Listen to Barking At The Moon on Late Night Jo on BBC Radio

Petli App is like a revolution to help everyone get the best out of their dog, and optimise the unique journey you and your dog will share.

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Caroline Alupo Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week Ethologist and Behaviour expert Caroline Alupo is back to discuss why she co-founded the training app called Petli (Petli.App). We chat about the reasons pet parents might feel intimidated to go to dog training classes. Or maybe they simply do not have the time, or could they have underestimated the commitment and time dogs need everyday!? The Petli app is such a good idea!! It makes training indoors / in the park / in the garden really accessible in bit sized sessions lasting only a few minutes. There are classes and programs for everyone from puppies to seniors. There are simple tests and challenges to work through and there are experts like Caroline on hand to contact for additional advice. As Caroline explains it's way more than just training, which some people assume will be strict and boring, but you’ll discover it's fun, and so will your dog. Caroline explains that the company’s tag line: Your Dog’s Best Friend is a reminder why owners should take the time to expand their dogs skills sets, as positively trained dogs are happy dogs. And make for happier more confident owners. We chat about the extras in Petli that allow you to delve into articles written by experts that can also de-mystify your dog’s behaviour, giving you a deeper understanding of what makes your dog tick.

Petli App is like a revolution to help everyone get the best out of their dog, and optimise the unique journey you and your dog will share.

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Bonus: Paleo Ridge at the London Vet Show

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:35:38 +0000

In this special bonus episode Anna catches up Paleo Ridge at the London Vet Show, talking about why the company is supporting the Raw Feeding Vet Society RFVS at the event.

In response to the demand from customers to learn more about feeding a whole food species appropriate diet, the RFVS were inundated with interest fromVets at the show. Grabbing a few minutes with Paleo Ridge’s Will Green and Esther Logue, we chatted about a shift in perceptions. As dog owners opt for healthier eating themselves, it's inevitable that pet parents are transferring their learning to their pets.

Understanding the impact diet: ingredients that support and fuel at a cellular level, feeding a raw balanced complete diet to your dog is beneficial to their health. Over the years Anna has received a lot of antagonism from Vets on feeding an unprocessed, natural whole food diet, which she found very disappointing. As a canine nutritionist, Anna agrees with Paleo Ridge’s philosophy that by pre-empting health issues, is a way to keep dogs and their owners happy. Feeding ingredients that are bioavailable and nutrient dense - ‘Letting food be thy medicine (as Hippocrates said in 600BC), can transform health. Offering an exclusive Vet Club for practices, Paleo Ridge aims to educate!! Offering free advice, special packages and in-practice freezer options for vet practices.

We touch on the myths around Raw Food Feeding, and why the RFVS want to help de-mystify such preconceptions and help Vets fulfill the demand from their customers. Being open to change and learning about nutrition is the key not just for dogs, but for humans too.

Raw Feeding Vet Society RFVS

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Nikki Tibbles and Sam Toft

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Nikki Tibbles, CEO of Wild at Heart Foundation (WAH) and the Artist, Sam Toft at the Panter & Hall Gallery on Pall Mall.

We chat to Nikki about the truly amazing welfare projects helping dogs in need around the globe. Talking about their work, Nikki explains that 75% of the world’s dog population are strays.

Over the years WAH has raised funds to set up vet services in regions like India where the stray dog population must be reduced for the welfare of dogs. With thousands of sterilisations, sending 5.5 tons of dog food, working with charities helping Ukrainian canine refugees. Helping with rabies vaccines, and parasite control, Nikki explains why WAH works collaboratively, and sustainably setting up practice clinics.

Most recently WAH is partnering with food banks to help dog owners struggling to feed their dogs in the cost of living crisis. Nikki’s passion is to stop puppy farms, stop online sales, and promote adoption here in the UK with rescues brimful post pandemic.

Sam concurs with rescuing, and her own rescue a German Shepherd called Betty is a police dog, trained, but rejected in Romania. Having spent so much work on Betty explains why rescuing and rehabilitating dogs is just so rewarding. Fulfilling a talent and true love of dogs, Sam once wanted to become a dog trainer. In her Art, Sam illustrates her ‘imaginary’ family and friends, and bring dogs into her art as characters that resonate. The wonderful naivety of Sam’s work is accessible capturing moments of joy, reflection, sadness and fun.

Offering a range of art works and ceramics for auction, Sam also sketched the many dogs attending through the evening- including Mr Binks!

For Sam Toft at Panter & Hall click here

Follow Sam on Instagram

To donate to Wild at Heart Foundation and follow on Instagram

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Bonus: Help the XL Bullies

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

As an important midweek announcement, tune into our mid-week bulletin

We’re joined by Amber Ellis @theofficialbullycoalition and Felix Robinson @PetTrustUk talking about the urgent fundraising appeal initiated by Sophie Coulthard @dontbanmelicenseme

The funds raised so far have allowed for Barrister John Cooper to be appointed and serve Thérèse Coffey, EFRA and DEFRA, with a Pre Action Protocol Letter in Judicial Review. The capital is to fund the Judicial Review on the XL Bully ban as the case proceeds. With a tight deadline, groups are campaigning to raise the remaining funds to ensure the suit goes forward. As part of the banning so many owners face the fact that the ban is based on measurements. Or as it stands there is only one measurement which is 19 inches or more in height. A chunky build, some wrinkles, and muscular shoulder blade are the definitions.

Felix explains why she on realising this, and that her Boxer, Sammy, fits this ‘type’ measurement (as do millions of other breeds and mixes). Understanding the fear of going out with your dog Pet Trust UK has created a digital dog tag containing proof of insurance, exemption, vets, and a raft of other valuable information be in one place - making supplying proof of paperwork is simple in the event its needed.

As a landmark situation years after the Dangerous Dogs Act has clearly not worked, the Judicial review will challenge its restrictions as breaking the Animal Welfare Act, and the Five Freedoms. It will also present the science behind why banning a breed is NOT the way forward, rather licensing, education, support at all levels in line with a nation of animal lovers.

To help with the fund raising go here

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Around the World in 80 Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

We’re chatting to Illustrator Kristyna Litten on her latest booked called Around The World in 80 Dogs! As a coffee table book it appeals to ’grown ups and children' alike. It’s a journey through dogdom, highlighting therapy dogs, rare breeds, the history of dogs to all the great jobs dogs do with their supersonic sense of smell. And a section on the most popular designer cross breeds. There’s a fun central pullout where breeds are located highlighting why they’re originate from. Plus the book brings to life why dogs are our best friends from sensing our emotions, to knowing when we’re on our way home, to even sniffing out the elusive truffle. It's a perfect Christmas gift, and with only 45 days to go, we suggest grabbing your copy soon. Click here to order!

Follow on Instagram @KristynaLitten

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Caroline Alupo

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by Caroline Alupo, a canine behavioural consultant with 18 years experience and a master's degree in Ethology.

Specialising in PTSD in dogs, Caroline and I discuss how trauma affects dogs just as it does people. How dogs communicate their stress in different contexts and how to help overcome their fears. We chat about how science concurs children are deeply affected in some cases losing their imagination.

We talk about diagnostic tools, prognosis and how tore-balance your dog. In the process we discuss how the bond between you and your dog gets stronger through building communication, focus, and trust.

Discussing how emotional intelligence is now recognised in dogs, Caroline’s study underlines the importance of compassion and understanding that every dog is an individual. We chat about episodic memory and why contexts (similar to in people) can trigger reactions in dogs.

Caroline is also the co-founder of the dog app called Petli. As a new and really useful App, I’m very excited to shout about it, and recommend that everyone takes a look.

I know how many of us are intimidated by dog training classes, worry we might be the worst in the room, anticipate reactions from your dog and more.

That’s part of the reason why Petli is so good - it offers pet parents the chance to train their dogs in their own time, either to practice in-between training classes, or to top up your training in an older dog. The App is skilfully designed to put the fun back into dog training. It takes steps very slowly in precise increments, so your dog learns the cues and you learn to become adept at understanding your own individual dogs limits of concentration, and of course what works best as the reward.

Check out the Petli APP here and follow them on Instagram

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Ira Moss Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Ira Moss, CEO of All Dogs Matter, London’s independent re-homing charity.

We discuss the situation in rescue with XL Bully types, being abandoned since the news of the XL Bully imminent ban. Ira explains that when the breed is banned it will be illegal for rescues to re-home these dogs and they will face euthanasia.

One of Ira’s bugbears is buying dogs online, as a recently new phenomenon which are a shop window for puppy farmers and make it far too easy for anyone to buy a dog. And sell them when the dog is wanted.

We talk about French Bulldogs and why ADM is overloaded with ex breeding bitch Frenchies, and others that have behavioural issues making them undesirable and abandoned. We agree that so much needs to be changed in the world of dogs, where pooches have become commodities and the ‘must-have' accessory.

We also chat about cats and how they’re being abandoned with cat rescues also full to the brim!

Support All Dogs Matter here or follow them on Instagram

Join Doghood, the new dog community app.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Timmy Alexis Carrington-Ward

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Broadcaster and inspirational personality, Timmy Alexis Carrington-Ward, and his CockaPoo called Bosley. We chat about how dogs have helped Timmy through bouts of depression, and why since childhood Timmy has been passionate about dogs. We talk about the journey that is a lifetime with a dog. Highlighting how it's important to bring another dog into your life, as he did after his first Cockapoo, Archie-Rio, crossed the bridge. We discuss Psychics and some paranormal experiences, which Timmy is proud to embrace as being normal. We talk about Bosley and in being completely different in personality to Archie has brought with him some challenges! So we talk about some of his quirks and how best manage them and train new cues that should pre-empt unwanted behaviours. And we chat about Timmy’s chat show with a difference! Its called 'Here She Is’ - its an eclectic mix of sketches, stand up, celebrity guests, song, and dance. And well worth checking out on YouTube.

Follow on Instagram

Join Doghood, the new dog community app.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo Ridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

The Terrier Tax

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0100

We’re joined by Vet and Environmentalist, Andrew Prentis, who joins us the day after 2023 was declared the hottest day on record. We discuss why pet ownership should become more sustainable. Referencing that a Labrador emits more C02 in its lifetime than an average 4 x 4, and the fact that dogs and cats consume 20% of the world’s meat supply. Highlighting that pets help with companionship, physical exercise, mindfulness, and so much more, that surely the carbon paw-print is sustainable from a societal perspective compared to air travel, buildings’ emissions, and industry. Andrew postulates that dogs and cats could become Vegan, and that its time to choose smaller dog breeds. We also discuss the ’Terrier Tax’ where treats, chews and accessories for small dogs are often priced the same as for bigger dog versions - a smart move by food firms? Do we need all these accessories for dogs? Is capitalism getting in the way of pets’ welfare and the need to shift to more sustainable options?

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Chippy the Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week David Vozar joins us to talk about his inspirational Chippy - the little white 'webtoon' pup who has spread joy, kindness, and positivity to billions of people globally for over a decade in the world of GIFs.

David is Chippy’s official ’scribbler and draws on his memories of his childhood dog. After many years working in publishing he returned to his true love of drawing and taught himself animation. In an effort to push back on all the negativity in social media he thought that bringing Chippy each day with messages of unconditional love would resonate with people.

David continues to live in New Jersey and has worked in publishing for more than forty years. He has three picture books for children including, Yo! Hungry Wolf, M.C. Turtle and the Hip Hop Hare and RAPunzel, all illustrated by Betsy Lewin. His first two Chippy the Dog books, If Chippy Was Your Dog and 100 Ways to Love You, were self-published and is thrilled with the new editions as well as a new daily Chippy calendar coming from Sourcebooks in October.

The book If Chippy Was Your Dog

Chippy's Instagram and Linktree

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Banning the American XL Bully

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Animal Psychologist, Dr Roger Mugford, discussing the recent ban of the American XL Bully. We chat about Dr Roger’s experience in 1991 when the knee jerk Dangerous Dogs Act legislation was introduced. Designed to keep the public safe from dog bites and incidents, evidence is clear that the law has simply not worked. Dog bites increase to rise, at a record high earlier this year, up 34% since 2019, and with 18 deaths caused by dogs in the past 18 months. The XL Bully being accountable for eight of these tragic mortalities. Government's decision to ban the the XL Bully type is a massive concern as Dr Roger explains, the XL Bully is a ’designer crossbreed’, a mix of four or five different breeds. Therefore they vary in size, head shape, ear carriage and a mix of a boxer crossed Labrador could be mistaken for one of this ‘type’. Hundreds of innocent dogs could be ‘seized’ and separated from their owners until proved by DNA either not guilty or euthanised. Also these ‘types’ are now being abandoned to rescues that imminently are not able to re-home dogs as defined by the DDA, meaning these dogs will be put to sleep. As Dr Roger reiterates having been an Expert Witness for hundreds of dogs in court, banning a breed is not the solution, the only way forward is better accountability for dogs through education and regulating ownership. Dogs are man’s best friend and should not be discriminated against by how the look, or pay the price for inexperienced owners or those exploiting a dogs’ strength for illegal dog fighting and intimidation.

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Esther Logue from Paleo Ridge

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week we're joined once again to friend of the show, Esther Logue, from Paleo Ridge. Anna and Esther talk about how a raw food diet helps your dog with health and behaviour issues and lays to rest some misnomers around raw food.

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Lady B

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Lady Bathurst of Cirencester Park. Lady B is the founder of The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA).

Lady B discusses why she launched this charity to help all service dogs and horses in their retirement. Raising funds so that the charity can help with vet bills, and make their golden years really golden after serving the public so bravely.

Having celebrated the charity’s first birthday a few months ago, Lady Bathurst will be departing on 13th September for 3 weeks - cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats. Accompanied along the way by a number of well known celebrities including the Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York who is Patron of the charity.

Other famous names including Ben Miller, Minnie Driver, Dr Dawn Harper, David Gower, Nick Knowles, Lisa Maxwell and many other will be.joining Lady B along the way. We chat about the grueling training program, the route and why she is determined to hit the demanding mileages everyday!

We discuss other ways of fundraising including the charity’s annual calendar and simple ways to raise much needed funds. We also chat about Lady B’s own massive passion for all animals, but especially Cocker Spaniels.

We urge you to support Lady B and help retired service animals!

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Niall Harbison

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Niall Harbison talking about his book, Hope, which is about how Thailand’s street dogs taught him the meaning of life! Originally from Tyrone, Niall moved to Thailand after selling his marketing and PR company. He now lives in the countryside, where he spends his days feeding and looking after thousands of street dogs he comes across. We chat about individual dogs that have made their mark on Niall’s heart, and why even in the toughest moments, the dogs have given Niall hope to carry on. After all everybody deserves a second chance!

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Instagram: @niall.harbison

Twitter: @NiallHarbison

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Lucy Meggeson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by the amazing animal lover Lucy Meggeson to talk about her cat called Johnny Depp. On the rare, yet significant appearance of a cat on A DOG’S LIFE, is to celebrate cats and pay tribute to Anna’s late cat, Gremlin, but also to talk about Anna’s and Lucy’s mutual connection, which is Johnny Depp.

Lucy's own ground breaking podcast - Spinsterhood Reimagined - dares to investigate the elusive yet secretly celebrated world of Spinsterhood. What it means and its growth as arguably a very cool demographic. More importantly why Spinsterhood is growing and how Lucy helps empower women in a world where conventional ‘almost Victorian’ values are increasingly misplaced.

We discuss all the animals who have impacted on Lucy since childhood, and why her cat, Johnny, fulfills some inner nurturing instinct. We also discuss why Spinsterhood could be enviable for some, and chat about the episode Anna recorded with Lucy revealing her meeting with Johnny Depp one evening in Soho.

Lucy's Website and Instagram

The Spinsterhood Re-imagined podcast

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Robert Clarke

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by artist, Robert Clarke, known for his stunning portraits of dogs. Talking to us from NYC where he moved from London, we chat about the differences in dogs and their people across the pond, but why commissioning a unique piece of art is still considered a ’must have’ for dog owners. As one of the first artists to focus on dogs back in 2010, Robert’s first A-Z of dog breeds was exhibited in the Rebecca Hossack Gallery in 2012. We chat about one of Anna’s most coveted possessions, a portrait by Robert of Molly her first Miniature Bull Terrier painted in 2011. It’s Robert’s style that brings every dog to life using a canvas and the structure of paint and colour to capture a dog’s unique personality. Having studied at St Martins, Robert is no stranger to a range of subjects and projects not least his latest A-Z project looking at Montauk in New York state, south of Long Island. We chat about his up-coming new A-Z of dogs, which will be created and available to buy in time for Christmas. As an update to his original A-Z of dogs circa 2012, this will highlight the shift in breed popularity to include more doodles. We calling out to A DOG’S LIFE listeners to contact Robert with your ideas for the new A-Z (watch this space on Instagram). And of course to get your order in time for Christmas!

Robert's website and Instagram

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Flop Not Crop!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Jordan Shelley, Behaviour & Training animal welfare expert. We chat about his campaign Flop Not Crop and how he has raised awareness about the cruelty of cropping dogs' ears, which is illegal in the UK. Stopping nasty ear cropping kits (legal in the USA), from entering the UK by banning their sales online to the UK, and helping to curb this barbaric ‘fashion’ trend in certain breeds. We talk about re-introducing the dog licence and Jordan discusses his role at Animal Licensing Wales. We also discussed banning sales of dogs and live animals on the internet and the huge disappointment in the shelving of the Animal welfare (Kept Bill), and the impact of this in terms of dog welfare in the UK. We chat about the XL Bully and why adding this ‘breed’ onto the Dangerous Dogs list won’t really make any difference to reducing dog bite incidents, rather it lies in more education and a centralised approach.

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Trained Puppies Don't Bite Children

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week we're joined by Trainer & Behaviour expert, and Groomer, Deidre Ryan, whose book Trained Puppies Don’t Bite Children has to be the best dog training book Anna's read for years! Simply laid out in 100 short chapters with perfect illustrations, the book is based on the principles of the Sunday Times bestselling book “French children don’t throw food” by Pamela Druckerman. Deidre explains why she noticed she was raising her children in a similar way to how Deidre had raised her own five dogs. She realised that there were many parallels when it came to raising puppies and decided to write a no-nonsense approach for pet parents. We discuss the term pet parents and concur we are dog owners. Nevertheless in her book Deidre explains: "in the parenting book there is a ‘cadre’- a framework for how children are expected to behave. It combines “a little bit of strictness, with a lot of freedom”. My dogs are allowed lots of off leash freedom on walks, but I insist on a strong un-negotiable recall. We also talk about the animal welfare crisis in Ireland and how Deidre is supporting Dog Advocacy Ireland.

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Dog Friendly Cinema

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Amber Pegden, Marketing Manager at The Picture House Central. Based in Piccadilly in the heart of London’s Theatreland and Soho, it's also home to very special dog friendly screenings. Amber has been instrumental in creating this extremely popular dog-centric cinematic experience. She chats about why as a dog owner herself she understands why fellow dog owners would prefer to go and see films with their dogs. Interestingly it's not to see Lassie or 101 Dalmatians, its the latest ‘blockbuster’ movies. We talk about how Anna’s own Mr Binks is a seasoned cinema goer, and how Prudence, Anna’s Bull terrier, went to see the multi-award winning Isle of Dogs, created in Hackney in London. Amber highlights the thought behind her project which includes a seat for your dog that’s included in the price for a single human seat. On entering the Auditorium dogs are offered their own blanket to keep their seat dog hair free, with fresh bowls of water dotted around for the dogs. There’s dog-friendly ice cream on offer, and of course dog-friendly popcorn too. We chat about the joyous spirit of these screening where like minded folk get together and celebrate their dogs.Its a chance to sharpen their training, as well as meet and greets. As Anna’s personally most favourite thing to do as an inspired concept taking dog friendly to new limit. What’s extraordinary is that the dogs really enjoy it and settle. In over six years there’s never been a complaint about dog hair or any allergic reactions! It has to be experienced to be believed! Later, Anna joins her friends Jo Good, Henry Brandman, and Caroline Brill, all with their dogs to see the Barbie Movie.

Picture House Cinema website

Picture House Cinema Instagram

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Dr Dan Allen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Dr Daniel Allen, Animal Geographer at Keele University, and champion of Pet Theft Reform. In the wake of Government shelving what was called the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, Dr Dan, along with pet theft campaigners including SAMPA (the Stolen & Missing Pets Alliance) and Vets Get Scanning, to lobby Government hard again to bring in a separate law with appropriate penalties for stealing all pets, but mainly dogs who have been victims of organised crime for decades. Brought to a head in the pandemic when the demand for puppies outstretched supply, along with prices for puppies soaring to ridiculous levels, canny criminal activity reached preposterous levels with scamming, stealing dog in daylight, breaking into private gardens and more. As a crime with little consequence under the antiquated Theft Act 1968, dogs are classed in law as chattel. This means that stealing dogs is a low-risk, high-gain business for criminals. The penalty is the same for stealing a laptop, a phone or a car. During the pandemic there was much talk of creating a specific law that factored in the enormous emotional attachment between dogs and their owners and the trauma to individuals suffering from this ‘abduction'. We discuss this at length not least that science now concurs that dogs have emotional intelligence -they are not chattel. So Dr Dan has launched a new petition to re-galvanise Government to take action - please sign the petition!!!!

For more information visit their website

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The Dangers of Neuturing with Dr Lise Hansen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Dr Lise Hansen who returns to talk about the latest science behind neutering and spaying. We last recorded an episode about this same subject three years ago, it seems that the messages from a raft of science on the side effects of neutering is yet to filter down into routine Vet practice. Dr Lise explains that the issue surrounds the reproductive LH Hormone, which continues to be produced by the brain even when the sex organs are removed. This hormone accumulates in the body and becomes out of balance, creating health issues from osteoarthritis, cancers, to hypothyroidism. The science is only 10 years old, and change can be slow to take effect. But according to Dr Lise this is the biggest news in the Veterinary world, which she predicts that in 10 years time, neutering will be considered not only an unnecessary, but unethical procedure. Dr Lise points out that in Norway it is already illegal to neuter unless for extreme health reasons, and in Scandinavia generally it’s frowned upon as a practice compared to the complete opposite in the USA where Dr Lise thinks that a possible alternative like vastectomies for dogs and ovary sparing spays for bitches will become the norm, in the USA, but for now Dr Lise encourages you to read the science much of which is included in her book : The Complete Book of Cat and Dog Health.

The Complete Book of Cat and Dog Health is published by Hubble&Hattie and is available everywhere you buy books including Amazon. It contains a full chapter (16 pages) covering the topic of neutering including alternative surgeries and the implications of living with an entire dog. It also lists scientific references.

Read all about this and more in Dr Lise’s book: The Complete Book Of Cat And Dog Health

Dr Lise on Instagram

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Doga

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Mahny Djahanguiri (DogaMahny). Mahny is the UK and Europe's leading founder and author of DOGA -Yoga for you and your Dog. She is also a Ashtanga yoga teacher with whom Anna has practiced both Yoga and Doga.

Seven years ago Mahny learnt of Puppy Yoga and began delving deeper into these classes, which were benefiting from the success and growing recognition of Doga. Thanks to her determination she was thrilled that she helped an ITV investigation of this new trend and its exposé recently aired on mainstream national UK news.

Mahny is passionate about Doga as offering a therapy for you and your own dog. It is not related to this new trend in any way. Doga practices the principles of Yoga: positive energy, mindfulness: kindness and altruism as part of Ayurvedic culture.

The ITV News investigation by Sam Leader, Daniel Hewit, and Imogen Barrer uncovers the dark side of a growing wellness trend, Puppy Yoga.

In a world where influencers are continually looking for the latest social media trend to jump on it seemed that puppy yoga, the practice where young dogs roam around your yoga class, was a perfect fit. On the face of it, the events provide an enticing mix of cute animals in a relaxing environment, creating images that are perfect for sharing on social media. But the ITV News investigation offers a glimpse into a differing reality than those filtered Instagram videos might lead you to believe.

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AI for Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by John Honchariw, founder of Companion. This is the groundbreaking new device recently launched in the USA that deploys AI to train, entertain, feed, and monitor the health of your dog. It’s a stationary robot that engages with your dog and cleverly adapts as your dog learns, fulfilling a dog’s instinctive needs to hunt, chase, and forage. Designed by dog lovers for pet parents to help maximise good behaviours like settling, learning sit, recall and down, whilst minimising unwanted behaviours like destructive chewing, barking, whining, and pacing. Companion aims to minimise stress, anxiety, and boredom when your dog is left alone, offering mental stimulation and enrichment. With games and features supported and designed by world-class behaviour and training experts focusing only on positive reward based training, the technology is easy to use offering pet parents real-time remote communication and interaction with your dog. Companion plans to launch in the UK soon so watch this space!

For more information click here

Instagram: @Companionlabs.dog

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Save the Beagles!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:16:07 +0100

This week we’re joined by Phil Green, animal advocate, dog lover and proud pet parent to Scarlett the Beagle. Rescued by The Beagle Freedom Project in 2016 from a toxicology laboratory in Hungary, she had been bred by Marshall Bio Resources at the huge HQ in New York for the purpose of vivisection. Scarlett is one of the very few lucky ones enabled freedom, aged only two years. Both Phil and Janie Green had their names down for a rescued Beagle, understanding the long socialisation journey ahead. Scarlett adapted very well to her rural life in Essex, and enjoys the sights, sounds and smells of woodlands, and outdoors that she was deprived of. Scarlett has helped raise awareness of the atrocities that these Beagles endure in their very short terribly sad lives. In the hands of ‘white coats’ that justify their salaries from private ‘Big Pharma’ firms making everything from cleaning products to headache pills. The practice of vivisection is morally and financially bankrupt in an age when we have advanced technology that can do testing more economically, accurately, and without causing huge suffering to animals - in this Beagle. Scarlett has become the face of many campaigns , not least The Camp Beagle, to raise awareness and urge the public to support her in getting vivisection - the dark secret - raised in Parliament, get legislation amended in line with the Animal Welfare Act.

Sign the Petition here

Scarlet on Twitter

Scarlet on Instagram

Camp Beagle on Instagram

Beagle Freedom Project on Instagram

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A Tribute to Gremlin

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week in loving memory of Gremlin, tune into my chat with Dr Zazie Todd - CompanionAnimal Psychology - talking about her book Purr. In our conversation on cats , the lack of science on their behaviour (compared to dogs), I recount several hilarious anecdotes on Gremlin, which will make you realise why I named him Gremlin, the lengths he went for to help Molly when she was poorly, and why Gremlin was quite a cat for someone’s first feline! He is so missed, but I hope is he is reunited with Molly across that rainbow bridge.

Zazie's website
Instagram: @ZazieTodd
Twitter: @CompAnimalPsych

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Le Pet Express

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week Brenda Stowers joins us to chat about Le Pet Express. Her passion to offer straight forward service to travel in and out of the UK began with her own experience when relocating from California into the UK. She flew into France because dogs and cats can travel in the cabin as long as they fit in front of your airline seat. From Paris they entered the UK on a ferry in a rented car service. Coordination took months of planning and a lot effort to find a trusted provider to cross the Channel. The only other option was to put her cats in cargo and fly direct into Heathrow. The issue with traveling in the hold as cargo means you lose control, and it can be super stressful for your pet. Le Pet Express lessens this anxiety, whether you’re relocating, or popping over to Paris for a long weekend, or driving traveling onward into Europe. Le Pet Express offers help with all the newly complicated paperwork, and Brenda handles bookings and holds customer’s hands through checking the minute details of the Animal Health Certificate needed for British pets to enter France. Having designed the minibus especially to accommodate five pets and their people in line with DEFRA’s regulations, Brenda has traveled with Great Danes to Chihuahuas, Ferrets and of course cats. Le Pet Express is an ideal option for larger dogs that cannot travel in cabin due to their size, which puts owners off taking them abroad.

For more information click here.

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Red Light Therapy

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week we’re down at the Mind, Body and Spirit show where we caught up with Ruth Milner talking about ‘Red Light Therapy’. As a member of the International Light Association, Ruth is an expert authority on the power of light as a healing modality. We discuss the sudden boom in LED sourced Red and Near Infrared devices, which have flooded the beauty market recently. We chat why not all ’devices’ are the same in their evidence based doses. We discuss the how light interacts with our cells at a biological level to provide vital energy and power ATP. We discuss the latest volume of The Power of Light, Colour and Sound for Health and Wellness from the International Light Association, in which Ruth’s chapter of using a device called Photizo has helped all creatures great and small: from tigers, elephants, horses, dogs and even hedgehogs. And we discuss why the Photizo range gained its Medical CE status -with so many applications to help on a human level too - we chat notably about evidence on Red Light and Parkinson's disease. But we also discuss why ‘Red Light Therapy’ uses a modality termed by MeSH in 2015 - its called Photobiomodulation.

Find out more here

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Bill Lambert Returns

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 May 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week Kennel Club spokesperson, Bill Lambert, joins us to chat about how during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, they explored the theme of anxiety. One of the most common mental health problems today, affecting people of all ages, and this new research also highlights the different ways in which owners, from all walks of life, believe their dogs help with their mental health. Dogs scored highly as helping reduce anxiety and promote wellness amongst dog owners.

Nearly half (48 per cent) of owners aged over 55 agree that their dog makes them less stressed, while more than a third (37 per cent) of owners aged between 16-24 admit that their dog makes them feel less anxious. Regular exercise is also beneficial for mental well-being, and more than two in five (45 per cent) of owners believe that walking their dog improves their mood, while 63 per cent claim their dog has helped them to become fitter and healthier.

To celebrate what our nation’s pets do for us and the important role that they play in our lives a new cyber-Crufts was launched on 15 May and is open to all pets, starting with ‘Best Pet Companion’. The Asda Crufts Online Pet Show – with prizes ranging from a framed photograph of a pet to a pet friendly holiday – will be hosted on the Crufts Facebook and Instagram pages over the next six weeks, leading to a Best in Show finale on 23 June, where the winner will get the ultimate Crufts 2024 VIP experience.

To enter click here

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Pet Bereavement with Dawn Murray

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 May 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Pet Bereavement Councillor, Dawn Murray. She has over 20 years experience working in the heart of the pet bereavement world, not only offering pet bereavement support but also as a pet undertaker. She has won numerous awards in relation to her work including a Points of Light award. She lives near Edinburgh with her husband and two whippets. For many years she has had a passion for retired racing Greyhounds and has loved and lost over 25 of her own pets. In her book 'An Introduction to Pet Bereavement Counselling’ she highlights the psychology behind grief. We talk about the different types of grief that different people can experience. Why many pet parents suffer greatly despite us all knowing that our pets simply don’t live long enough. The book is relevant for everyone to read as it highlights many cases, proving we’re not alone. Losing a pet is for many greater and deeper than losing a family member. And why reaching out for help is good, especially in safe hands like Dawn.

Get your copy of Dawn's book here or go to her website livingwithpetbereavement.com

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Dog Advocacy Ireland

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 May 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by animal lover and animal advocate, John O’Callaghan, who has launched Dog Advocacy Ireland, a not for profit organisation aiming to make change! Known as the puppy farm capital of Europe, hundreds of puppy farms are permitted to operate without fear of detection or prosecution, to ‘breed for greed’ in an illegal industry which yields at least €200 million annually. He discusses why change is needed where a Government misappropriates tax-payers money in funding hare coursing and Greyhound Racing, despite public opposition, and must be held accountable for condoning dog/animal mistreatment. John explains why Ireland has a poor reputation when it comes to animal welfare despite legislation including The Animal Welfare Act and the Control of Dogs Act, Parliament is divided. "Dog Advocacy Ireland is openly inviting ALL right-minded dog/animal lovers to join our non-profit organisation in forging meaningful change of mindset and policy on dog/animal welfare protection in our country. We want Government to uphold current legislation, under the Animal welfare Act 2013 which includes the duty of care under the Five Freedoms. Similarly, Dog Advocacy Ireland wants to ensure that local authorities work proactively in line with the ‘Control of Dogs Act’ to encourage and support responsible dog ownership. Bringing dog welfare centre stage in public consciousness, together with cooperative engagement with the political system, is paramount in effecting meaningful change. John discusses why government’s abdication of statutory responsibilities on dog/animal welfare protection legislation has reached intolerable levels. Subscribe to Dog Advocacy Ireland to help bring positive change.

Twitter: @AdvocacyDog

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Hercule

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 May 2023 03:00:00 +0100

Phil Heckels, AKA Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, is a pet portrait artist with a self-proclaimed ‘ultra-realistic style’ that has gained him worldwide fame and an ever-increasing gaggle of disgruntled customers trying to get their hands on him! But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of their family dog. The picture was rubbish, so naturally he stuck it on Facebook.
Little did he know that post would go viral and his work would soon be in high demand with requests for portraits flooding into his inbox in their tens of thousands from all over the globe.
Hercule’s self-proclaimed ‘ultra-realistic’ style is akin to that of a small child who has never seen an animal before and is only just learning how to hold a pencil properly, but people like it. A large social media following and worldwide media coverage catapulted Hercule into the limelight and he has used this exposure to raise money for his chosen charities, Turning Tides Ending Local Homelessness and StreetVet. Hercule does not take paid commission requests. All of the portraits are free and are just uploaded to his social media pages in return for a discretionary donation to the charity (more information can be found on the Facebook page). To date he has raised over £260,000 and counting and this fundraising has seen Hercule receive a Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister, recognised by The Big Issue as one of their 100 Change Makers for 2021, and named as the ‘Creative Fundraiser of The Year’ at the 2022 Just Giving Awards.

Visit the website or follow on Instagram

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Beverley Byrne

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Author and Journalist, Beverley Byrne, who talks about how she’s recently exchanged facts for fiction in her published book of short stories entitled The Dog Gets It! Inspired by her own Labradors, Lily and Dora, all proceeds are donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Beverley talks about why she’s chosen Guide Dogs and how the Charity inspired the short story called 'The Dog Gets It!' Beverley's love for Labradors shines through and we chat about why the remain in pole position as Britain’s most popular breed. We talk about Field Trials and the difference between a ‘working’ strain Labrador. We also discuss diet and how Dora’s on going digestion issues have benefitted from the new Collar-gen from Pawable.

Contact Beverley on beverleybyrne@hotmail.com

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Estelle Lovatt

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week Art Critic, Estelle Lovatt, comes back to chat about the landmark art collection in The Wallace Museum - Portraits of Dogs: the faithful and the fearless. We chat about why this collection spanning 300 years truly captures the essence of living with dogs and their role as man’s best friend. Estelle discusses the importance of art, before the camera as being our source of history and why the works selected resonate. From Lucien Freud, Gainsborough, Stubbs, to Hockney, De Vinci, and Sir Edwin Landseer - the collection reflects the way dogs capture our hearts. From symbols of loyalty, faithfulness, fearlessness, to just being our stead fast companions.

For more information go to The Wallace Collection

More about Estelle Lovatt or follow on Instagram

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Hannah Molloy

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Trainer and Behaviour consultant, Hannah Molloy. With a BSc in Animal Behaviour, she has written “What’s Your Dog Thinking?’, starred on Channel 4’s Puppy School and most recently organised sessions at APDAWG on ‘Dog Bites’. We discuss how Hannah decided make dogs her main focus rather than working with horses or cats. She started her career working in the Birmingham area and over seven years trained over 10,000 dogs in group sessions and one to ones.
We chat about why dog bite incidents are on the rise and whether it's directly related to the the pandemic, and the sudden surge in dog ownership, or whether it's a problem that’s been brewing for sometime. Hannah believes since about 2003. Her aim is to guide people towards dogs that suit our modern lifestyles, ones that can adapt to apartment living, bred for temperament and health. She champions that greater responsibility needs to be taken, and an awareness of our Duty of Care as defined in the Animal Welfare Act, and refined as the Five Domains. We discuss over exaggerated features in breeds, which arguably has spear headed certain breeds huge popularity leading to dogs being sold online, which continues to boom, despite campaigning to stop puppy shopping on the internet.

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The Natural Dog Expo

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0100

This week we’re joined by Holistic guru, Caroline Griffiths, who talks about the first Natural Dog Expo coming soon on May 7th . Packed with leading lights and globally recognised experts highlighting natural health for dogs - from raw feeding, the microbiome, to homeopathy and more! We chat about how an awareness of natural options is becoming more ‘mainstream’, particularly where nutrition is concerned as humans’ greater awareness is increasingly transferred to their dogs. We also chat about Caroline’s famous Canine Flow retreats, where she focuses on channeling energy into balance drawing on inspiration from traditional Chinese theories on Qi and the Vital Force from Homeopathy.

Click here for tickets and information and here for Canineflow

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Dr Andrew Prentis

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0100

Vet and Environmental campaigner, Andrew Prentis is also a ‘fellow’ at Imperial College. He is amongst the team of scientists that have advised pet owners to be more sparing in their use of toxic flea and tic treatments, warning that they are entering watercourses and damage aquatic ecosystems. Reviewing 160 scientific papers on the impact on aquatic ecosystems of imidacloprid, a pesticide used in 138 pet treatments sold in the UK. They found that “one monthly flea treatment for a large dog contains enough imidacloprid to kill 25 million bees". In the decade up to 2019, the sale of the pesticide for veterinary use in the UK increased 152 per cent. In that year, 2,500kg of the substance were sold for veterinary use, not much less than the 4,000kg used in 2014 for combined agricultural and veterinary use. We discuss how we can change our approach to parasite control in our pets by adopting a Test Before You Treat approach that’s used in Scandinavia where Vets only prescribe treatments if an animal actually has fleas. Certainly where wormers are also concerned (similarly penetrating waterways and the landscape), there’s an easy alternative simply by testing your pet’s poop. If no worms are found, why give your dog a wormer? One of the sticking points of the discussion is that the market for parasite control in the vet industry is valued at £170 million. We chat about how practices could recoup this revenue in other proactive ways.

Instagram: @the_environmental_worrier

Website: vetsustain.org

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Esther Logue of Paleo Ridge

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Esther Logue from Paleoridge. As the leading raw food firms’ Content & Communications’ Manager, we chat about the success of this year’s Crufts, and how the company brought feeding raw to life at the biggest dog show in the world. We talk about why Crufts is such an educational platform and so needed in an age where dog ownership has boomed almost making it unrecognisable compared to back in circa 2002. Featuring a meat grinder and ’diner’ on their stand the team offered tastings on their stand, along with expert nutrition talks to an audience eager to learn more. Their dogs meanwhile had a great time too enjoying free samples of Paleoridge’s new meaty treats. We also talk in detail about studying Naturopathic Nutrition and why it literally explains why and how: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

For more information go to Paleo Ridge or follow on Instagram @paleoridge and Twitter @PaleoRidge

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Sarah Jones and Yellow Dog Day II

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Sarah Jones who rescued Bella nine years ago. After Bella experienced a couple of dog attacks, and soft tissue damage, she became very nervous when dogs invaded her space. She also associated her emotional and physical pain with strangers approaching, and could appear quite aggressive. Sarah found walking Bella increasingly stressful, and decided to launch an initiative to help other owners coping with fear reactively. Realising that many ‘pandemic’ generation dogs display some sort of anxiety, many of whom have no recall, there’s lots of dogs unaware of how to socialise with unknown doggies, Sarah devised a range of yellow leads, collars, bandanas, and jackets, which is the colour recognised to highlight that your dog needs some space. Understanding that thousands of dogs suffer with being reticent about being approached, Sarah launched #DogsInYellow last year. As a dedicated day to celebrate nervous dogs, and respect their differences, rather than be misunderstood, causing some stressful situations for both the dogs and their guardians. A recent survey of 1,000 dog owners revealed that 78% of owners felt more confident going out to public spaces with the signatory yellow leads and harnesses. So the range of yellow accessories continues to expand offering poop bag holders, bandanas and more. It’s the Yellow Army.

Find out more at bellascollars.co.uk

Follow on Instagram @myanxiousdog and Twitter @Myanxiousdog

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Oscars for Dogs!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Cinema Journalist, Toby Rose, talking about the annual film awards for dogs - the FIDOS : For Incredible Dogs On Screen. Talking about his awards as the Oscars are announced for people, and appropriately on Best In Show day at Crufts, the FIDOS offers a chance for the loyal canine co-stars to receive worthy accolades. From best ‘Mutt Moment’, to best ‘Historical Hound’, and best ‘Rom-com Rover’, get the latest on the nominees for this year! And the gossip for the upcoming prestigious Palm Dog upcoming which is of course staged in Cannes at the iconic Film Festival.

Instagram: @thepalmdog

Website

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The English Toy Terrier

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Jonny Nagler who is passionate about the English Toy Terrier (ETT) and his ETT, Milo, is Mr Binks' cousin. With Crufts now just a few days away, we talk about the ETT as one of 34 native breeds that are deemed ‘vulnerable’. This means they are technically rarer than the giant Panda. The Kennel Club helps a lot in raising awareness for these breeds as they define our British history with dogs as defined in so much fine art from the Victorian era when enthusiasts began creating many breeds for a specific purpose. Many are terriers who would have helped keep our homes and back yards rat free in an age without sewers. We chat about the ETT that is the 8th most endangered of these breeds. With only 64 puppies born last year it's a figure in stark contrast to Britain’s most popular dog - the Labrador, with over 50,000 puppies born last year. There’s a lot of limited views on breeds with most new pandemic pet parents opting for designer cross breeds. Often the more unlikely the mix, the more ‘caché’ they are! We chat about what’s lined up for the ETT this year at Crufts, not least on the Pets As Therapy stand where Jonny and Milo will be supporting during the show. Jonny and Milo (a registered PATS dog) have gone the extra mile in this capacity to bring a little joy to those in need.

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Dr Nick Thompson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Dr Nick Thompson, known as the Holistic Vet. We chat about vaccines, but also about minimising chemicals in your home. Science proves that indoor environments can be 100 times more toxic than outdoors. With this in mind Dr Nick talks about his experience using ‘probiotic therapy’. We chat about his experience with his own dogs in terms of Dental Care and with Dog Dental Month upcoming, it's a timely reminder that tooth brushing is not always the full proof answer in dogs or indeed humans. This why diet plays a major role. Dr Nick has long championed feeding a raw balanced and complete diet and we chat about why keeping your dog’s mouth full of good bacteria, rather than creating a sterile environment created by sterile diets, is so easy yet important! Biscuit kibble gets stuck in dogs gums, and tiny particles remain overtime to create a pro-inflammatory reaction and gum disease. Conversely, feeding raw fuels the digestive system, the microbiome, and creates an environment in the mouth for good bacteria to flourish and counter any bad bacteria, which helps keep disease at bay. This coupled with regular treatment with Ingenious Probiotics’ Dental Spray has Dr Nick’s thumb’s up. Similarly for dogs fed on kibble diets especially adding some Collar-gen will replenish what is missing from a sterile biscuit diet. Collagen depletes in all mammals with age, and as a structural protein is essential for strong bones, and healthy soft tissue, including teeth and gums.

Nick's Website

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Joe Flanagan on Pro-biotics

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 01:29:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by CEO of Ingenious Probiotics about what represents an explosion in the science of healthy bacteria. We discuss probiotics in an external environment rather than an internal one. Based on our knowledge, albeit recent and expanding, we understand the vital role of probiotics as balancing bacteria in our microbiome. Joe discusses how we can use probiotics as a cleaning product to kill pathogens indoors with out adding chemicals. Too many chemicals in the home environment can make your indoor environment 100 times more toxic than outdoors. The issue with dogs is that the explore the world nose first, and sadly overtime many chemicals used in the home leach / off gas very toxic ‘endocrine disruptors’ that can play havoc at a cellular level. Choosing a more natural option to work symbiotically with nature can also be used to clean ears, remove tear stains, and clean teeth. Joe talks about the range of products from shampoos to sprays for the coat. Thinking about how the enzymes also work we discuss how the the probiotics actually work to keep good bacteria in the environment and react accordingly to the pathogens in the environment. As an emerging science , this episode clarifies we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of probiotics in the context of us having lived in a very sterile world.

For more information click here or follow on Instagram

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The Legendary Dr Jean Dodds

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by the legend that is Dr Jean Dodds talking about vaccines. As one of the pioneers to research the duration of immunity (DOI) of modern vaccines, Dr Jean has led the way for the WSAVA (The World Small Animal Veterinary Association) to recommend Titre Testing over annual boosters. Having studied how the DOI of initial puppy shots can last a minimum of three years, if not a life time, Dr Jean believes in #TestBeforeYouTreat and that’s for annual vaccines as well as wormers. A Titre tests picks up the serological immunity that your dog has developed against the core diseases: Parvo, Distemper and Hepatitis, and helps pet guardians manage their dog’s immunisation rather than over vaccinate. For over five decades Dr Jean has noted the side effects of many vaccines, not least from the ingredients or adjuvants that are added including Mercury. We chat about the difference between active vaccines and non-active vaccines, and the possible side effects from the latter, and what you can do to minimise the risks. We chat about the best time to vaccinate your puppy, and we also discuss Hemopet the blood bank Dr Jean founded in 1986 where bloods for Thyroid assessments are sent globally. In 2015 Dr Jean published the best selling book Canine Nutrigenomics - foods to heal your dog naturally. We also talk about environmental stressors and the food chain too!

For more information click here

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Andrew Hale

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week we’re joined by Andrew Hale. As a certified dog behaviourist, one of the founders of the UK Dog Charter and much more, he runs his practice in south Devon called Dog Certified Care. We chat about how his human psychology degree and work in practice for people inspired helping owners and their dogs. Without ‘humanisation’ Andrew talks about why we must factor the emotional experience into training and behaviour, indeed life itself. With so much science highlighting emotional intelligence in all animals, especially dogs, Andrew’s view is about ensuring dogs are kept safe but allowed free expression. And seeing learning as an interaction, building a relationship rather than exclusively on operant conditioning. It goes without saying we discuss why lifestyle, experience, accommodation must be factored into the choice of dog. How stress causes disease, and why humans can be emotional contagions. We chat about a natural remedy helping balancing the modern life stressors with calmer dogs, calmer people and a more harmonious relationship.

Andrew's website

Find out more about Pet Remedy here

Instagram: @petremedyofficial

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Rachel Bean RVN

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Rachel Bean RVN - qualified veterinary nurse. Apart from being an amazing ‘dog person', Rachel is the creator of the iPET Network's canine first aid qualification. We chat about this and about common accidents, like how to offer the first line of care for cut paws, insect stings, and with more serious situations like possible bloat or for dogs that might be choking. Rachel chats about her dogs too, and about her work with rescues in India and Thailand. Her message is about how by staying calm and being informed, you could help save your dog’s life. Rachel is also the Manchester co-ordinator for the Street Paws charity, and co-founder of Vet on Set, which ensures the welfare of animals on TV and film productions.

Instagram: @rachelbeanrvn

Website: rachelbean.co.uk

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Morag Sutherland of the Raw Feeding Vet Society

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Vet Nurse and Behaviourist, Morag Sutherland. Apart from boasting a long career as an in-practice vet nurse, Morag is one of the founders of the Raw Feeding Vet Society (RFVS). Not only passionate about feeding animals as nature intended, Morag as clinical experience highlighting how dogs thrive on a balanced, complete species appropriate diet comprising a lot meat as natural born carnivores. Morag discusses in a balanced way why forward thinking Vets, Vet Nurses, Wellness experts, and Natural Care practitioners have become members of the RFVS to champion natural feeding, raise awareness, and counter common misnomers, whilst endorsing safe raw feeding, especially through a new initiative called RawSafe. Morag also chats about her training and behaviour services called Gelert Behaviour Training, which follows the principles outlined by the UK Charter and embraces the latest science on emotional pain and stress as well as how nutrition affects behaviour and much more.

Find out more about RFVS and Gelertbehaviour

Instagram @rfvs.info

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Top Dog Film Festival with Rosie Fuller

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Rosie Fuller of the Top Dog Film Festival UK Tour. Created in Australia, it brings a selection of independent short films into an immersive cinema experience that is dedicated to highlighting the amazing capacity of dogs to impact on and enrich our lives. Available to watch for a limited three day period from January 20th, the films take us on an around the world starting in Greenland where we see how modern lifestyles and modern technology are affecting the future of sled dogs - once synonymous with this landscape. The underlying theme is about truly understanding why dogs are not accessories or status symbols. Why dogs really love to ‘work’ ,have a purpose as part of a family. And why this helps you get the best out of your dog, building trust, communication and respect. One film takes us inside a prison looking at an innovative scheme where a rescue centre called Happy Dogs places dogs to live and be cared for by prison inmates. Perhaps the most telling of the films, highlighting the impact these dogs have on their carers, in their rehabilitation. Another looks at the wonder of training to create a doggy dancing team, to the bond between farmers and their sheepdogs, without which they wouldn’t be able to farm!! This new collection of films will make you laugh, cry and fall in love with man’s best friend all over again

The Top Dog Film Festival is produced by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival in the UK and Ireland, and is running as part of their Winter Series of virtual events.

Get your tickets here
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Mike Dower of Jai Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Mike Dower, founder of Jai Dog Rescue in Thailand. Talking about why he left a busy career in London five years ago to set up a rehabilitation centre helping street dogs in Thailand, his passion for these dogs shines through. We talk about why Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is so inspired by Jai Dog and its sanctuary, it has invested in a five year initiative and financial collaboration called: CNVR - Capture, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release scheme. Offering vet care to those injured mainly in road accidents, the charity also re-habilitates those that have small injuries before re-releasing them neutered and healthy to the streets. Thailand being a Buddhist country means cruelty and abuse are not common, but Jai Dog aims to educate with outreach projects to involve communities with the dogs. Jai Dog rehabilitates those dogs injured in road accidents, sadly making up 60% of the dogs treated in their care. And for many of these tripod dogs, Mike explains how they remain at the sanctuary for life. We chat about cultural differences, particularly surrounding euthanasia and about the dedicated team looking after the 91 dogs currently living at the sanctuary. The aim is for dogs to find their forever home both overseas and in Thailand. As a charity, Jai Dog is very fussy about potential adopters, but if you’re interested, don’t be shy to apply. The charity also has on-going costs for food, medication, flea and tick preventatives, enrichment toys and so much more.

Please don’t hesitate to follow the links below to donate at jaidogrescue.org or follow on Instagram and Facebook

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: The Forever Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year from A Dog's Life. To start the year Anna brings you our most popular episode to date. Dr Karen and Rodney Habib joined Anna in 2021 to talk about their New York Times best selling book, The Forever Dog.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Dog's Life Archive: Rupert Sheldrake

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from A Dog's Life. To celebrate Christmas Day, Anna brings you her favourite episode from the archive. The pre eminent Cambridge professor and author of Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Hone, Dr Rupert Sheldrake from 2020.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The All Dogs Matter Christmas Carols

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week we bring you highlights of the All Dogs Matter Christmas Carols at St Anne's Church in Soho, London. Anna spoke to old friends like Ira Moss, founder of the charity and Peter Egan and new friends like Regan Armani, Director of the Young Talent Academy whose choir was once on Britain's Got Talent, and provided the main entertainment of the night, and Simon Buckley, Rector of St Anne's, who told her of the church's history.

Support All Dogs Matter here

Learn more about St Anne's Church here

Check out the Young Talent Academy here

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Haute Dogs Calendar

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Milliner Awon Golding and top Photographer Lucy Reeve, talking about this year’s Haute Dogs calendar which is in aid of the Jai Dog rescue. For the first time Awon and Lucy flew out to Thailand to take the stunning photos captured for the calendar. Featuring 12 amazing rescued street dogs who all have their story to tell. Jai Dog works tirelessly to neuter and offer medical assistance to hundreds of dogs living rough on the hectic streets of Thailand. The crowning glory of the calendar is the range of glorious hats designed by twelve milliners especially for the calendar. We discuss the idea behind the calendar, now in its fifth year, and the enormous funds it raises annually for a different dog charity in need. We chat about the photo challenges and how the Thai dogs were gradually de-sensitised to the photo experience, add training and enrichment at the same time. So if you’re thinking about gifting a calendar - think no further!

Instagram: @hautedogscalendar

Awon Golding's website

You and the Dog website

Jai Dog rescue.

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Christmas Stocking Stuffer!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 03:03:00 +0000

This week we chat to select handful of British companies that offer sustainable, natural, and value for money products as stocking fillers that both you and your dog will love this Christmas.

We talk to Lee Sargent, co-founder of the award-winning grooming and lifestyle brand Sniffe & Likkit. He discusses why the brand fulfills a huge gap in the market for a grooming range that contains no hidden nasties and is based on years of living with dogs, truly understanding what you and your dog really want.

Emma and Lu, from Dog Ear, talk about their innovative Frankenball soft toy. As artists, Emma and Lu have ‘sculpted’ this toy from up-cycled fabrics and stuffed with sheep’s wool. It's 100% natural and safe - there’s no plastics, and the Dog Ear Frankenballs are gifted in delightful re-cycled packaging that ensures your dog has hours of fun with a minimum carbon paw-print!

Ashleigh Hunter from Frogg talks about this range of sustainably sourced and produced rubber interactive toys that are tough, offering timeless enrichment, and without a squeak, Frogg encourages a dog to settle without exciting them.

Christmas is not complete without a festive dinner, so we catch up with Esther Logue from Paleo Ridge to chat about the companies celebrated Christmas Dinner, with a delicious mix of pheasant, turkey and lamb. Not only mouth watering, it's ethically sourced ingredients are species appropriate and perfect for dogs to tuck into on Christmas Day.

For the humans Anna chats to Calah Singleton from Souvenir Press about the re-print of arguably the world’s most iconic dog book called A Dog Day. First published in 1902 and written by Walter Emanuel, it's set apart with illustrations by Cecil Aldin. As the diary of a day in the life of a cheeky terrier, the book is funny and heart warming. Despite being 120 years old, this book is as relevant today as it was then as depicting dogs being dogs!

Follow them all on Instagram:
@profile.books
@sniffeandlikket
@froggpets
@dogear.uk
@paleoridge

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dr Sean Wensley

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 03:29:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by PDSA Vet Sean Wensley chatting about his book Through A Vet’s Eyes. As a candid exploration of how we live with animals in the modern world, Sean explains why we mustn’t lose touch with nature and all animals in the natural world. They offer stark contrast to our farm animals and pets being kept in captivity. We discuss the importance to understand the Five Domains: Nutrition, Behaviour, Physical health, the Environment, and the Mental Health of all animals. In the wild animals these domains are provided naturally through survival, but Sean argues we can all do better to ensure the well-being of all animals in our care. He chats openly about his experiences as a bird watcher noticing how captive birds display behaviours that indicate stress, unhappiness and boredom. We talk about why play with dogs and cats is better than food as a way of engaging them and tapping into their natural instincts. We talk a lot about farming and how our perceptions of food, and meat have changed in the past few decades. How consumers can drive change creating a demand for ethical rearing and practices; about understanding the natural collaboration between animals and humans, and why we could all do better especially under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, itself a radical step change, the details of which are often misinterpreted, overlooked, or ignored. We also chat about Government and the new Sentience and Kept Animals Bill that still awaits its airing date.

Click here to order Sean's book and follow him on @SeanWensley

For more information go to animalhealing.ie or on Instagram @animalhealinglisatully

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Calming For Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Dale Nash from Pawable to discuss the first collagen (Collar-gen) for dogs. As the market booms in humans for collagen (and for good reason) it's important to understand that just as it depletes in us as we age, the same is true in our dogs. Not only 100% natural, the Collar-gen is species appropriate and easily absorbed through the gut. As a very important structural protein abundant in all our cells, it helps with mobility, skin & coat and digestion. The success of Collar-gen since its launch earlier this year is testament to its efficacy, vouched for by Anna’s dogs Prudence and Mr Binks. Her cat Gremlin is also taking it, proving how it can be taken by any mammal. NEW to Pawable’s range is Calming which is a supplement packed with a combination of anti-inflammatories and anti-bacterials that combine to boost the immune system, respiration, and brain health. Like a multi-vitamin, it offers a multi-purpose supplement combining of herbs like Thyme, Chamomile, and Ginko along with Phytoplankton, Coconut oil, Gogi berries. Offering value for money per serving, it's something to think about for Christmas.

Instagram: @pawableuk

Twitter: @pawableuk

For more information go to pawable.co.uk and use the promo code adogslife for a 10% discount.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Amit and Kika return

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna welcomes back Dr Amit Patel and his famous Guide Dog, Kika. We chat about a new programme on Cbeebies called Dog Squad which is all about teaching children just how amazing dogs are in helping their owners. For Dr Amit, Kika is his eyes. There are four other superhero dogs featured: Tinks, Sylvie, Meagaidh and Diesel. They all have amazing jobs! We chat about how the TV show also aims to break down preconceptions on disabilities, and explain why dogs can help people live independent lives. Giving an educational view on dogs and how they help people is going to inspire the next generation to understand dogs, and look at disability in a new light. Dr Amit talks about how he is an Ambassador for Guide Dogs having had his life transformed by Kika, and he speaks out as to why Assistance Dogs should never be refused access; how some venues, taxi firms and more refuse Kika entrance which is against the law. Dr Amit also chats about Kika and Me, the best-selling book highlighting their journey. As Dr Amit admits he was skeptical a dog could help him as much as Kika has. He also announces a huge piece of news: that his book is going to be made into the film! More on that in another episode coming soon!

Follow Kika on Twitter @Kika_GuideDog and Instagram @kika_guidedog and Amit on Twitter @BlindDad_UK and Instagram @blinddad_uk

For more information on guide dogs click here

Watch Dog Squad on CBeebies

Why not take us up on a special 10% discount across Dorwest’s range exclusive to our listeners by going to dorwest.com and using the code DOGSLIFE and follow them on Twitter @dorwest and Instagram @dorwest

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Lisa Tully

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Animal Communicator and Holistic Healer, Lisa Tully. We chat about how Lisa who worked in the pharmaceutical sector for years before becoming disheartened, and looking for health solutions that resonated with her. We chat about how a trip to Mongolia and a course in Shamanism changed her pathway forever, releasing some deeper energetic force. Her aim to help pet parents and their animals overcome trauma, holding onto stress, and achieve balance mentally and emotionally. Lisa draws on flower essences, herbs and botanicals as solutions, and gives her suggestions to keep pets calm through the stressful time through Bonfire Night, into Christmas and New Year. Lisa talks about offering advice on overall well-being, which includes courses on animal communication, empowering pet parents to understand their pet better. Lisa focuses on animals as sentient beings with emotional intelligence.

For more information go to animalhealing.ie or on Instagram @animalhealinglisatully

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Trick or Treats!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Roz Lishak co-founder of By Benji to chat about Trick and Treat on Howl-O-Ween. We chat about the range of unique Biltong beef treats that are made in the UK by slowly air-drying the beef in a herbal marinade for extra tenderness and palatability. And why By Benji is all about championing healthy species appropriate treats to complement a healthy natural diet for your pooch. Anna is conscious that many people forget how treats count to the overall health and calorie intake for your dog. And why using high value rewards you can train the most complex ticks, but above all it's about training the basic cues, not least the elusive recall that is essential in today’s busy public spaces. Roz highlights the range that includes enrichment chews, handy training treats, the biltong sausage varieties that are softer and crumblier, ideal for older dogs and puppies. And there’s the Biltong food topper, which is great to get fussy eaters eating. Ultimately Roz champions training and using the delicious biltong to bring joy to both the dogs and their pawrents.

Twitter: @bybenjiBiltong
Instagram: @bybenjiBiltong
Website: bybenji.com

Thank you to our parterns Dorwest Herbs. Listeners to a Dog's Life will get a discount of 10% with the code DOGSLIFE. Follow them on Twitter @dorwest and Instagram @dorwest

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Firework Season with Dr Sam Gaines of the RSPCA

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 03:03:00 +0100

With firework season coming up Anna welcomes back Dr Sam Gaines of the RSPCA to chat about how you can start preparing your dog now to deal with fireworks that now start at Halloween, through Bonfire Night, Dwali, Christmas and New Year by learning to see the signs of stress in your dog and to create a safe space for them. Anna and Sam also talk about the progress (or lack there of) of various animal welfare bills currently in Parliament, the increase in dog biting, and a new media campaign to add more breeds to the list of Dangerous Dogs.

For more information go to the RSPCA website.

One good way to help keep your dog calm at this time of year is by giving them natural supplements from Dorwest Herbs. Listeners to a Dog's Life will get a discount of 10% with the code DOGSLIFE and follow them on Twitter @dorwest and Instagram @dorwest

If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dorwest Herbs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Jo Boughton-White, Managing Director of Dorwest Herbs. Visiting their HQ in Dorchester, the Dorwest team show Anna around the facility, and chat about how their award winning range of Herbal supplements are produced. Conscious of the very best practice with quality ingredients, the supplements are made to pharmaceutical standards. We chat about the history of the company, now run by Jo as the third generation of this family business. Looking back at press cuttings from as far back as the 1950’s , Anna and Jo discuss why the heritage of Dorwest is so significant as they move into their 75th year! Discussing the power of herbs as complementary Jo highlights the calming combination of the Dorwest Valerian Compound and Scullcap & Valerian tablets as being a natural solution to reducing anxiety in dogs, offering a better frame of mind to develop training in a host of different situations, helping dogs to cope better with scenarios, including ‘fireworks’ and we discuss some popular products including Keeper’s Mix and Keeper’s Mix Sensitive. And of course we talk about the trends for people to consider natural alternatives as part of an integrated approach to ‘holistic’ wellness.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Discover Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 03:03:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Bill Lambert from The Kennel Club talking about London’s biggest dog event - Discover Dogs 15-16 October at the Excel Centre. It’s a doggy dream day out for all dog lovers, especially those aspiring to bring a dog into your life. As a fun weekend highlighting a host of dog activities like Agility, we chat about how over 150 dog breeds will be showcased by their officiados, experts in every breed. It gives people the chance to get up close to the dogs they may have thought would be a perfect match. But may realise that a bark-less Basenji may be more suitable for their experience and lifestyle than a Bassett Hound. There’s the return of the hugely popular ‘Cuddle Corner’, which allows visitors to relax, and de-stress by stroking a host of different puppies and dogs. Apart from an opportunity to enjoy retail therapy galore, there’s a chance to listen to experts, and watch Medical Detection Dogs in action. Plus there's the penultimate Scruffts competition, with the finale at Crufts in March 2023. And for those football fans there’s the Woofball world Cup where Barkelona and Woof Hound United compete in the main arena. There’s also plenty on the British Vulnerable Breeds, those that for some odd reason have fallen out of popularity. That includes A DOG’S LIFE co-host, Mr Binks, an English Toy Terrier, who is technically more rare than a giant panda!

Find out more at discoverdogs.org.uk

Instagram @thekennelclubuk

Join the Dog's Life Club on Patreon. Help support the show and get extra goodies. Just go to Patreon.com/adogslife

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Assistance Dogs Assessment Association

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is over the moon to get the scoop on a new charity - Assistance Dog Assessment Association. She is joined by two of the Trustees, Richard Mearns and Selina Valentine, along with Richard’s Assistance Dog, Ziggy. We chat about why the charity has been launched; namely to clarify what defines an Assistance Dog in the UK. Often Assistance Dogs that are not partnered with a visible disability can lead to confusion with service providers and businesses. Especially with the discussion between what constitutes an Emotional Support Dog and a Mental Health Assistance Dog. We also chat about why independent assessment run by expert trainers can allow for more dogs to be trained and qualified as Assistance that perform tasks, helping their client navigate the world with task related assistance. Selina talks about her own assistance dogs and how they have helped her, and why she is passionate to help others find an easier way through assessment and qualification achieve their goal to benefit from a dog by their side. We chat about the team of experienced Trustees coming from a variety of charities and dog focused organisations, which is key to getting it right in the owner trained sector. We talk about raising awareness and how to donate.

Find out more at theadaa.org or follow on Instagram @theadaa_org and Twitter @theADAA_org

And if you haven't heard it, you can listen to Richard's story with Ziggy in Episode 80

Join the Dog's Life Club on Patreon. Help support the show and get extra goodies. Just go to Patreon.com/adogslife

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Top British Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Georgina Montagu talking about her new coffee table book Top Dogs: A British Love Affair. The book reflects Georgina’s own passion for dogs, especially Poodles whilst celebrating the special relationship between beloved British dogs and their devoted owners. We chat about some of the many intriguing personalities featured from The King’s Consort, Camilla Parker Bowles, to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jasper Conran, and other Architects and the other famous, creative and hyper-successful people who have one thing in common when it comes to their canines: the strength of the bond between human and four-legged friend. Exuberantly photographed by Dylan Thomas Top Dogs is not only wonderful eye candy, but it's a book about love and the great leveller that is man’s best friend.

Instagram: @georginamontagu

Order your copy of Top Dogs here

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Chocolate and Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100

In this episode Anna talks to Chocolatier, Paul A. Young in his small shop in Camden Passage, Islington, London. As well as the UK's leading maker of fine chocolate, Paul is an author and more importantly proud dad to Billy, a minature Dachshund. Chocolate is obviously bad for dogs but not for Pet Parents. Paul and Anna sample some of his treats and talk about how he needs to keep 'his work' away from Billy.

Order Paul's new book The Joy of Chocolate or any of his delights here or follow on Instagram

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kids Around Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100

It's 'Back to School' time and in this episode Anna talks to Debby Lucken, creator of a new programme 'Kids around Dogs'. What should be a natural relationship, kids and dogs don't always get along. Some children are frightened whilst others are over confident around dogs they don't know, which can lead to stress and even worse. Debby has designed a course that teaches children to respect dogs and to learn to read their body language.

Learn more at kidsarounddogs.co.uk or on Instagram @kidsarounddogs and Twitter @KidsAroundDogs

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!
For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Pet Insurance Part 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0100

In part two of our pet insurance special Anna continues her chat with Petcover CEO, Andy Pearce, specifically regarding the case of Fiona Martin, and expert dog groomer, who had a terrible experience with another Insurance firm after her cocker spaniel, Teddy, developed an eye condition, and how Petcover would handle it differently.

For more information find Petcover on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok

Fiona Martin can be found on Instagram @feespampercamper and Twitter @feepampercamper

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!
For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Pet Insurance Part 1

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Andy Pearce, CEO of Petcover Insurance. As an expert of many decades in the filed of pet insurance, we chat about why a dedicated pet focused insurance company is the best to opt for. Specialising in animals should mean that representatives are understanding to your needs, and be familiar with the treatments and emergencies that pet owners will be claiming for. Launching Petcover a year ago into the UK market, it is a long established insurer in Australia. We discuss the differences between the UK and Australia, and he answers a lot of questions from the issues with pre-existing conditions, accidents, lifetime cover and why insurance firms often do not pay out for dentals and issues with pet’s teeth.

We also discuss the caveats that are common with insurance policies including annual boosters, insurance for only one condition - once. And why that can be an issue for pet owners who have not read the small print, or don’t understand why an ear problem can only be claimed for once. We chat about Petcover and why as a firm it is passionate about education, helping pet owners make the right healthcare choices to keep their pet in optimum health. And why as a firm they are all about happy, healthy pets!

For more information find Petcover on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

Check out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!
For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Collette Cooper

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0100

In this episode we talk to actor, singer, animal activist, and most importantly, mum to Billy the Parson-Russell terrier, about her life long love of dogs and all animals, how Billy came into her life, and feeding raw. We also talk about how inspiring pets can be, as noted in the book Women and Dogs, which features Billie Holiday, Bridget Bardot, and Janis Joplin who Collette portrays in a one woman play with live music called Tomorrow May Be My Last. Collette even mentions George, Janis' dog, in the script.

For more about Collette go to collettecooper.com or follow her on Instagram @collettecooper or Twitter @collettecooper

Collette is a proud ambassador for Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Check the Chip Day

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Debbie Matthews from The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (SAMPA) and by Amy Wigg - co-founder of the new Pet Database, talking about National #CheckTheChipDay, and raising awareness of the importance to keep your pet’s chip up to date. Amy Wigg chats about the newly launched Pet Database, that is the first microchip database that is not only free for pet owners to upload and easily access their pet’s chip, but is also 100% DEFRA compliant. Unlike other big databases it's high tech design ensures maximum security and peace of mind, whilst easy to navigate for pet parents. We discuss why having several databases can confuse and slow the process to be reunited with their owners. With one database arguably similar to the DVLA system, there would be less confusion through centralisation. With certain database functions (in line with data protection), the Pet Database offer features that can help trace your pet, and unlike others, is free no matter how many times you change your details. #makechipscount.

SAMPA: stolenandmissingpetalliance.com
Twitter: @SAMPAuk_
Instagram: @pet_theft_uk
Facebook

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Will Green on Sustainability

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Will Green MA, Executive MBA Programme at the University of Winchester and Sales and Marketing Director of Paleo Ridge. We discuss sustainability in the pet industry, focusing on the model adopted by Paleo Ridge as a raw food firm supplier, setting eco-standards in terms of making feeding raw not only ‘peace of mind for your dog', but also for the planet. In an age where Veganism is being suggested for dogs we discuss why ethical farming is needed to save the planet and maintain the bio-diversity without which the planet cannot thrive. And why of course dogs need to eat meat! Will explains the different aspects in Paleo Ridge’s production that offsets Co2, and why we shouldn’t consider dog ownership as contributing to global warming, but consider the offsets in Co2 that can be achieved simply with the the mantra: reuse, reduce and recycle. And never underestimate a dogs role as man’s best friend, helping to better our physical and mental health.

Instagram: @GoGreener12
Twitter: @Will_DP_Green

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge
Instagram: @Paleoridge
Twitter: @Paleoridge

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kate Bendix

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Kate Bendix, a friend for over a decade, to discuss worms! Kate runs Worm Counts for Dogs, an online service enabling you to test your dog for worm eggs. We discuss why doing a worm count test four times a year will give you a good insight into how your current wormer is working. It will also allow you to only worm your dog when a worm count test comes back with a positive result. Choose between a worm egg count, a lungworm count or their combo worm and lungworm count tests. Kate explains why there’s also a test for Giardia, and why #TestBeforeTreat is a manta embraced more commonly in the EU.

We chat about diet and why feeding raw helps keep your dog’s immune system healthy and flea and ticks bites minimised. Kate has written books including My Itchy Dog to help pet parents find natural solutions to stop the the itch. Kate also authored the book The Dog Diet and writes for various companies and newspapers.

Visit Worm Counts for Dogs and on Instgram @wormcountsfordogs and Facebook

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Incredible Kratu!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Tess Eagle-Swan talking about her book Incredible Kratu, a Carpathion/Mioritic Shepherd cross puppy who captured Tess’s heart from a photo on Facebook. This was at a point when Tess needed to change her life. Wanting to escape the rut of London life that was spiraling out of control, Kratu offered the solution as Tess’s salvation. The book is the story of soul mates brought together by chance. The story of a pup born in a Roma Camp in Transylvania who has gone on to become an International canine treasure. As a trained assistance and therapy dog he has brought joy to millions through his antics. But the role he’s played in Tess’s life is compelling. Tess has discovered how to love and trust again through Kratu as he opened her world to new horizons, leaving behind her troubled beginnings.

Follow his antics on Facebook, Instagram @IncredibleKratu, and Twitter @IncredibleKratu

Order your copy of Incredible Kratu here

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kim Brophey has L.E.G.S.

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Kim Brophey, who is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behaviour Centre in the USA. Kim’s 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognised both nationally and internationally. We chat about her new trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model, which is considered as a groundbreaking new system for dog lovers to truly understand their dogs’ behaviour. Combining her understanding of ethology in all animals, Kim fuses her 20 plus years experience in dog behaviour to highlight why Learning, the Environment, the Genes and your dog’s Self all integrate into an individual dog with a big job to understand our expectations in a modern world. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and is a past board member of the International Association and Animal Behaviour Consultants, her courses are designed for both pet owners and professionals alike. Kim’s aim to really make a difference, and open the door to a better life for you and your dog.

Applied Ethology: Family Dog Mediation Course
Kim Brophey on Facebook and Instagram @KimBrohpey

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

In this dangerously hot weather be sure to keep your pooch cool with a wet coat or t shirt. Go to equafleece.co.uk for the best quality!

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dog Friendly Restaurants

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Martin Williams, the founder of London’s premier steak houses, M Restaurant and Gaucho. He chats about why he wanted to open his restaurant’s doors to dogs at a time when the concept of ‘Dog Friendly’ hadn’t reached the mainstream. Proud of his decision to incorporate special ‘six-leg’ menus and events for dogs and their people to enjoy, the space at the Victoria flagship restaurant lends itself perfectly being so spacious, it can easily accommodate a Christmas party of rover 80 Guide Dogs - just one of many events he’s hosted in aid of charity, and offering great fun for all alike.

M Restaurant

Instagram: @mrestaurants

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dogs in Yellow

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Sarah Jones who rescued Bella eight years ago and soon discovered Bella was very nervous and reacted when her space was invaded by other people and dogs. Realising that the majority of dogs display some sort of anxiety, and are reluctant to socialsie with unknown doggies, Sarah devised a range of yellow leads, collars, bandanas jackets in yellow , which is the colour recognised to highlight that your dog needs some space. Understanding that thousands of dogs suffer with being reticent about being approached, Sarah launched #DogsInYellow a dedicated day to celebrate nervous dogs, and celebrate their differences, rather than be misunderstood. So the range of yellow accessories continues to expand. It’s the Yellow army.

Find out more at bellascollars.co.uk or Facebook
Follow on Instagram @myanxiousdog and Twitter @Myanxiousdog

Thank you to Pawable for their support and get 10% off your first order of collagen for your dog with the promo code ADOGSLIFE10. Just go to pawable.co.uk

If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more here and follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Visit from the Vets

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by three pre-eminent vets in a rare round table discussion. Recorded at the Natural Pet Care Show, Anna chews the ‘fat’ with Dr Nick Thompson, Lise Hansen, and Andrew Prentis. We talk about a variety of topical issues including vegan dogs, neutering, Titre testing, and natural preventative treatments.

For Dr Nick Thompson go to holisticvet.co.uk

For Lise Hansen go to alternative-vet.co.uk

For Andrew Prentis visit vetsustain.org

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Collagen for dogs!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 03:08:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Dale Nash from Pawable who chats about a new Collar-gen that’s been launched for dogs. From the makers of a human collagen called So Body Co, the Collar-gen for dogs was inspired as customers would ask if they could give the human brand to their dogs. Being passionate about preventative care, and prolonging longevity, Anna couldn’t wait to find out more about this product, and discuss the benefits of Collagen as a supplement. As a structural protein, it's known for helping joint health, but also as being a structural element of all our cells. It helps with cellular energy, processes, immune responses, cellular communication , and processes for tissue maintenance, especially in the intestinal wall. We chat about why to add collagen to your dog’s diet helps dogs especially those on processed diets, but also allows to know your dog is taking a bio available source of collagen.

Find out more about Pawable here and follow them on Instagram @pawable, Twitter @pawable and Facebook

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

A Purrcast with Zazie Todd

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Zazie Todd (Companion Animal Psychology) talking about her new book Purr - the science of making your cat happy. Zazie has a PhD in Psychology, and an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour from International Cat Care. Her award winning book Wag was featured in episode: 53 of A DOG’S LIFE and similarly covers all the essentials and latest science to work out how to make your pet happy. We chat about our own cats. Zazie is pet parent to Harvey and Melina and Anna’s cat Gremlin gets a big up too. Often underestimated and misunderstood, Zazie puts us straight to what is an extraordinary sentient being : the cat!

Zazie's website
Instagram: @ZazieTodd
Twitter: @CompAnimalPsych

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Wagit!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Nadia Leguel founder of Wagit, championing dog friendly, Nadia is bringing her vision to making it easy to find pubs, cafes, restaurants that are genuinely dog friendly. The app, which also includes, groomers, pet boutiques, and more is designed with modern pet parents in mind. Wanting to take their pooches with them when out socialising, Wagit makes this so easy with hundreds of tested venues listed. Nadia and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have spent months checking out places, being tipped off about new venues joining the dog friendly revolution.

We chat about her Cavalier, Lola, and why she inspired Nadia to take the plunge and set up Wagit to help other like herself. We talk about her appearance of BBC’s Dragon’s Den, how despite not receiving investment, the exposure created a wave of interest. Also we talk about Nadia’s experience working at the famous ‘Open Table’ which gave her the experience to set up Wagit. Based on the same principle to book in advance, read reviews simply with a couple of clicks, it sets Wagit apart as a must have platform for discerning pawrents in London and beyond!

Find a dog friendly place on wagit.uk or Facebook or follow on Instagram @wagit.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Underdogs International

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 May 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Debbie Humphreys, the founder of Redhound for Dogs. As a small independent business, Debbie chats about why she set up her business to offer Whippets with a stylish, yet practical coats for wet , wintry walks. We chat about her passion for the Whippet, her concerns as Whippets’ popularity has grown through the pandemic. The worry being Whippets may fall victim to unscrupulous breeders, or to pet parents without the experience to take on a ancient sight hound. Singing the praises of Whippets as fabulous companions for the right people, Debbie is passionate about helping the underdog and has raised funds for several charities, including Underdog International, helping dogs in Ukraine. Creating special fleece dog blankets / throws that are handmade in Kent, these blankets have been auctioned for Underdogs International, and make a great custom designed gift. Other projects to promote sustainability is knitting. And knitting for your dog.

Visit the website redhoundsfordogs.com
Instagram: @Redhoundfordogs
Twitter: @redhoundfordogs

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Lynne McTaggart and the Natural Pet Care Show

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 May 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by the pre-eminent natural health guru, Lynne McTaggart to chat about her journey to becoming an award winning author of seven books, including worldwide bestsellers: The Field, The Bond and The Power of Eight. Lynne is also the editorial director of the worldwide magazine What Doctors Don’t Tell You, as well as the founder of the Natural Health Show, which for the first time combines The Natural Pet Care Show in June in London.

She chats to Anna about the pets that influenced her as a child , particularly a ‘mutt’ named Mac, and why animals mean so much on a personal level; but at a bigger picture in terms of helping shape our humanity. Lynne believes in the power of consciousness and group intention to heal. Also in the sixth sense explaining why animals can pick up on their humans intentions being connected through social bonds.

For more about Lynne go to lynnemctaggart.com
Instagram: @lynnemctaggartofficial
Twitter: @LynneMcTaggart

Tickets for the Natural Health Show

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Official: UK a Nation of Dog Lovers

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 May 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Sarah Hollinshead, Head of Brand & Content at Attest, which is one of the largest consumer SaaS platforms. We’re chatting about a new study that reveals that Brits are still barking mad about dogs. Flying in the face of the soaring cost of living pet parents prioritise their pets and go the extra mile, notably taking the time to shop at their local pet boutique, rather than online. The research confirms that dogs and cats are important family members. Brits are making a significant effort to make their pets feel a part of everyday life - from birthday celebrations, to home-cooked food and regular outings. Moreover the research reflects the changing face of pet ownership and the huge impact pets have on our lives - for the better. It appears Britain is still a nation of animal lovers!

Attest website

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Food Banks for Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 May 2022 03:15:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by John Cahill from The Blue Cross who is heading up one of the charity’s first Pet Food Banks. John and his team have set up the Sheffield food banks and others now in operation are in Manchester and in Grimsby with plans to expand nationwide. With heart breaking cases of people eating beans on toast to be able to feed their pet, others are being forced to make the difficult decision to hand them into rescues. John chats about how they’re helping vulnerable pets and their owners offering support with accessories, treats, chews and bedding also where needed. As the cost of living continues to soar, the charity is working alongside other agencies to encourage food donations for pets as well as people.

Please donate money or food to the Blue Cross

To contribute to the Sheffield Blue Cross Food Bank click here.

Twitter: @The_Blue_Cross
Instagram: @the_blue_cross

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Camp Beagle

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 May 2022 03:00:00 +0100

Friday April 22 was National Beagle Day. Anna marked the day by chatting to John Curtin, one of the leaders of Camp Beagle, who have been camped outside Marshall Bio Resources since last July, protesting their ongoing supply of beagles for 'aboratory testing'. Despite being redundant and unnecessary research, the treatment of the beagles is also cruel, owing to their docile nature.

If you want to help end this please visit thecampbeagle.co.uk or sign the petition.

Try your pup on Paleo Ridge raw food.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Chris Broadbent of Naturaw

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Chris Broadbent, Director of Naturaw. Having met at Crufts when buying some of Naturaw for Prudence and Mr Binks'. 24 hours later Chris hears Anna chatting on OJ’ Borg on Radio 2 about Crufts. In an uncanny small world, it turns out that Chris' son, Will, is OJ's producer who had booked Anna as a guest. In this episode Anna and Chris catch up post Crufts, chatting about how Chris’s world has gone to the dogs - in a good way of course! Having been high flying in the world of corporate advertising, he crashed out of the industry, questioning what life should be about. Marking this shift change Chris and his wife took on Malmo a working Cocker Spaniel pup who literally turned their lives on their head for the better.

Check out Naturaw
Instagram: @feednaturaw
Facebook: Naturaw
LinkedIn: Chris Broadbent

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Bloodhounds on your trail!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by dog Behaviourist, Karin Lee, who talks about her working Bloodhounds who have helped the police with man-trailing and tracking down people, a bit like in the movies. We chat about the Bloodhound as one of the oldest breeds, and their superior olfaction which has been deployed over the centuries. Bloodhounds were used in the search for Jack the Ripper, and Henry the Eighth loved hunting with them. Bloodhounds became famous again in the 1970’s for being the face of the Bonio advert. But sadly the breed is now in decline, as a British Vulnerable breed, and facing extinction. Not a breed for everyone, but one that clearly has captured Karin’s heart. We discuss scent work in detail and why any dog can benefit from the enrichment of tapping into their nose potential.

Find out more about Karin and man-trailing here.

To find a responsible, qualified breeder go to pupstartbreeders.com
And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk
Try your pup on Paleo Ridge raw food.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

What's In Your Genes with Annie Wilson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Annie Wilson who has launched a petition to lobby Government to ensure that dog breeders health test all their breeding stock; and to act responsibly, putting health and temperament before profit. With only 30% of all puppies bred being registered with the Kennel Club and even fewer being Assured Kennel Club breeders, this leaves an enormous gap where testing is concerned. Despite new legislation for licensed dog breeders being introduced, it still leaves breeding of dogs with known health conditions up to the individual breeders, many of whom will still breed for an unhealthy dog for profit. Causing huge heart break for those taking on a pup that in Annie’s case suffers from elbow dysplasia is a long painful journey through that dog’s life.

We chat about her Bernese Mountain Dog called Button and how aged only four, she has suffered with complicated surgery, rehabilitation and lack of early socialisation that is all down to her breeder being irresponsible. Annie has launched a petition called What’s In My Genes to lobby Government to enforce health testing and to set up a databased where parents’ test results are logged making breeders accountable, basically enforcing the recommendations and health tests already stipulated in certain breeds.

Button has taken Annie on a jouney and a quest for healhy, happy dogs, please sign the petition.

To find a responsible, qaulified breeder go to pupstartbreeders.com
And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk
Try your pup on Paleo Ridge raw food.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

100th Episode! OJ Borg of Radio 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:12:04 +0100

To mark the milestone of 100 episodes, Anna talks to Radio 2's OJ Borg about his life long loves of dogs, especially his rescue, Lebowski.

Listen to OJ on Radio 2 or follow him on Instagram @oj_borg and Twitter @OJBorg

If you're a breeder looking to refresh your qualifications go to pupstartbreeders.com
And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk
Try your pup on Paleo Ridge raw food.
For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Street Paws

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Michelle Southern, Founder of Street Paws. Celebrating the charity’s sixth birthday, it's raising awareness of rough sleepers and their dogs with a national 274,000 steps challenge.

We chat about Michelle’s commitment to help the rough sleepers and homeless community with dogs, and how the charity was born. Supplying dogs with everything from vital vetcare, microchips, medication, food, blankets, coats, collar, their outreach teams help hundreds of dogs a month.

Michelle and Anna discuss why dogs are so important to the homeless community; they are literally all these people have. They also talk about why they are so committed to them and why they have a better life than many dogs as they’re with their human 24/7.

But as the bond between them is so tight it can cause problems to find pathways for the homeless. All because so many hostels and social accommodation still refuse dogs. And no one is prepared to abandon their loyal best friend.

The 274,00 steps challenge is a national campaign and aims to raise awareness for the estimated 274,000 people that are now homeless post pandemic, with thousands more likely to lose their homes.

Website: streetpaws.co.uk

Twitter: @streetpawsvet
Instagram: @streetpawsvet
Facebook

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Catriona Lowry

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Catriona Lowry from The Hilltop Sanctuary in Ireland. Catriona gave up a career in fashion to dedicate her life to helping animals. Not just dogs, but pigs, donkeys, chickens and a lot of horses. In a country where there appears to be an abject negligence to the health and welfare on many animals, it was a Fortune Teller that predicted Catriona’s journey. Setting up the Hilltop Sanctuary has changed Catriona’s life, and made her realise the importance of helping creatures with no voice. Whilst a baptism of fire for her, this episode certainly highlights that some animals can indeed benefit from the luck of the Irish. We chat about her ongoing campaigns to fund this not for profit organisation, highlighting some terrible cases, but always with a smile on her face and a touch of lipstick.

Twitter: @LowryCatriona
thereluctantrescuer.com

If you're a breeder looking to refresh your qualifications go to pupstartbreeders.com
And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Crufts 2022!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:02:00 +0000

This week Anna catches up with old friends at the first live Crufts in two years. Will from Earth Animal, Rebecca from Pupstart Breeders, and the lovely gang from Paleo Ridge are just some of the people we speak to at Day One of Crufts.

Catch up on Crufts here
For everyone else in today's episode go to:
thekennelclub.org.uk
K9connectables.com
agriapet.co.uk
earthanimal.com
editiondog.com
Paleoridge.co.uk
danetrehealthproducts.com
orkaoutdoors.com
pupstartsbreeders.com

And get a new harness from dogsandhorses.co.uk

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Chris Amoo

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 03:03:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Singer-Songwriter, Chris Amoo. Famous for being the lead singer in the band British Soul group, The Real Thing, Chris has always had a passion for dogs, particularly hounds. His love of Afghan Hounds led him to start competing at dog shows, and to even scoop the highest doggy accolade Best In Show at Crufts in 1987 with his Afghan Hounds called Viscount Grant. More recently he has turned his attention to the Irish wolfhound, the largest breed of dog. As a British Vulnerable breed, the Irish Wolfhound is technically rarer than the giant panda. Chris will be showing at Crufts, but he is also a judge and ambassador for the hound group. He chats about Crufts is a celebration of things dog, and what his dogs have taught him.

Instagram: @therealthingofficial

Crufts:
Instagram: @Crufts
Twitter @Crufts
Crufts on Facebook
Crufts website

The Kennel Club
Instagram: @thekennelclubuk
Twitter: @TheKennelClubUK
The Kennel Club website and Facebook

If you're going raw like Mike and Billy did, go Paleo Ridge!

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

BONUS: Help the Abandoned Pets in Ukraine!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:42:30 +0000

As we watch the horror unfold in Ukraine and people flee for their lives many pet parents wonder what is happening with the pets left behind. In this special episode Anna talks to Przemyslaw Malik of Centaurus who is organising convoys of pet supplies in Poland to deliver to pet shelters in Ukraine.

Please donate here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Mark Edmonds

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna gets a first hand account of Puppy Farms in Ireland from the investigative journalist, Mark Edmonds. Mark and Anna discuss the horrific conditions the dogs are kept in, what legislation can be brought in to tackle it, and his harrowing experience with what are essentially gangsters.

Follow Mark on @medmondslondon or at his website

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Blue Cross at 125

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Kerry Taylor, Education Manager, at The Blue Cross talking about the charity’s 125th anniversary. As a milestone highlighting the work the organisation has achieved across two World Wars and recently through the pandemic. Launching the first animal hospital in 1906 the Blue Cross has adapted to provide welfare for all animals as our lives have changed over the years. Offering education over loss, whether pets have passed with old age or been stolen, or if someone has had to give up their pet in rented accommodation, The Blue Cross's bereavement service stands alone. Championing all animals, the charity’s initiative in this anniversary year is to focus on education about health and welfare from rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, cats and of course dogs.

Visit bluecross.org.uk
Twitter: @The_Blue_Cross
Instagram: @the_blue_cross

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Tia Wardell the World's Youngest Dog Trainer

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Police Dog Handler, Dave Wardell and his daughter Tia. Aged only 12 Tia could be the youngest dog trainer in the world! Running into Christmas in 2021 , Tia decided to launch Top Kids Club a series of videos called 25 tricks to train before Christmas. Highlighting short training sessions with her own dog, rescued French Bulldog, Harper. Tia could be a chip off the old block, but as Dave explains, she’s be a natural around dogs in their home since a toddler. Tia shows that children and dogs can be best friends, and demonstrates why training is not just fun, but crucial to building trust and communication with your dog. Her videos streaming on all platforms, clearly show just how easy it is to build focus and teamwork with your dog. What could be better than being active, building a relationship with your canine companion in real time?

Follow Finn, Dave and watch Tia's training via Instagram @K9finn, Twitter @K9finn, and Facebook

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rebecca Walters of Pup Starts Breeders

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Rebecca Walters who is chatting about the amended and updated DEFRA guidance notes that accompany The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The new guidelines were announced on February 1st 2022. As a breeder of Sproodles, Rebecca prides herself on the highest health and welfare standards and ethical breeding of her dogs. Passionate to help, inform and empower those interested in breeding dogs, or those who have been breeding dogs for years, Rebecca has launched the only OFQUAL recognised course to accredit responsible breeders called Pup Starts Breeders. As a nationally recognised qualification, it’s a surefire way to meet the UK dog breeding licensing criteria. The course is unique because it doesn’t focus on just one element. From start to finish, from planning to conception, through birth, raising and beyond!

Go to pupstartsbreeders.com or Facebook for more information or to sign up today! Follow them on Instagram @pupstarstbreeders and Twitter @pupstartsbreed1

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kayla Lichen of the Barker Book Awards

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Kayla Lichten, founder of the inaugural Barker Book Awards. As the first awards dedicated exclusively to books about dogs! Featuring four categories : Fiction, Non Fiction, Children’s and the Classic Award. With a donation of £1,000.00 to an independent charity from this award category, The Barker Book Awards is set to celebrate dogs in literature both past and present, whilst giving back to dogs in need. Nominated charities welcomed!.

These Awards represent using dogs in a literary way to educate, to reveal human emotions, highlight dogs as detectives, dogs as heroes, dogs as villains, or dogs just fuelling our imagination.

Entries close on January 31st , so check out the links below to enter your favourite doggy classic, whether its The Wizard of Oz or Lassie Come Home.

The Awards are being judged by Anna Webb and Broadcaster Jo Good.

Vote at thebarkerbookawards.com
Instagram @thebarkerbookawards

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rick Akers and Justice for Reggie

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 03:03:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Rick Akers who talks about why he wants Justice For Reggie - a yellow Labrador pup who tragically died only a few days after he was brought home. A victim of the unscrupulous and callous puppy farming trade , little Reggie had short life and a painful death. Rick launched a petition to stop sales of animals online, at least to ensure traceability and accountability. Discussed in Parliament a month ago, he updates us on progress spearheaded by Government involving DEFRA, advertising standards, and welfare organisations. The question remains: should living sentient beings be bought and sold over the internet?

For this campaign on Twitter @JusticeforRegg1 Instagram @justiceforreggie20 and Facebook

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Cally Beaton

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna talks to comedian, writer, and podcaster, Cally Beaton, as she embarks on getting a new puppy. Anna has mentioned in the past what potential new pet parents need to consider before committing but in this episode Anna takes Cally step by step on what she need to be thinking about. Cally has now found a reputable breeder and is awaiting the birth of her puppy at the end of March. A life long animal lover and current cat owner, Cally's growing desire to get a puppy was confirmed when Anna was a guest on her podcast earlier this year. But as a working comedian and someone who travels a lot, there was a lot to think about first. Anna provides the answers all potential pet parents need to hear.

Listen to Anna on Cally's podcast (language warning)

More about Cally

Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian

Twitter: @callybeaton

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Juliet Meyers

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Comedian and Writer, Juliet Meyers, talking about her rescue dog Homer. As a Portuguese rescue dog, Homer transformed Juliet’s world and we chat about how little by little Homer successfully worked his way to becoming the theme of her stand up comedy. Using her platform with comedy, Juliet chats about raising awareness for dogs, venues being dog friendly and of course the trials and tribulations of juggling a career with a wily street dog turned key comic effect. With a remarkable ability to read the room, and knowing when its his turn on stage, Homer has succeeded in alienating some, but in the main winning people over proving the realm of comedy is might indeed be going to the dogs!

Follow Juliet on Instagram @julietmeyers and Twitter @julietmeyers

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Victoria Stilwell

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:00:00 +0000

To kick off the New Year Anna is joined by Trainer & Behaviourist, Victoria Stilwell, all the way from Atlanta. With Victoria’s second series of It’s Me Or The Dog being aired, we chat about this and the landmark first series that aired in the UK in 2005. Victoria explains that the doggy problems are the same as they were in the first series, but more intense as our lives have changed, not least because of the pandemic. If trained dogs are happy dogs, they make for happier pet parents! Victoria champions the term ‘teaching’ over ‘training, and about empowering pet parents with the skills to get the best out of your dog. And why in #NationalWalkYourDog month, getting out with your dog is the best way to start 2022.

Watch It's Me or the Dog
Instagram: @victoriastilwell and on Facebook
Or visit her website positively.com

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Best of the Books

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna looks back at just some of her favourite books about dogs that she featured this year, including chats with Jenni Murray, Henry Mance, Simon Garfield, Martha Teichner, Jane Elson, Rodney Habib and Dr Karen Becker.

Order you copy of My Boy Butch by Jennie Murray, How to Love Animals in a Human Shaped World by Henry Mance, Dog's Best Friend by Simon Garfield, When Harry Met Minnie by Martha Teichner, The Forever Dog by Dr Karen Becker and Rodney Habib or any animal related book by Jane Elson.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dr Reverend Jenny McKay

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Dr Jenny McKay who is a Vet and a Vicar. That’s to say Jenny is a Curate and Minister in Secular Employment. Jenny is also an Environmentalist, Activist and Self Confessed Cat Junkie! Talking mainly about dogs in this episode, Jenny explains her journey as a Veterinary Pathologist and surviving cancer to thinking that there is more to life. We discuss whether she believes that dogs go to heaven, and why since man was born there’s so much evidence of an afterlife, and the hope that we will be reunited with our beloved dogs who have crossed the rainbow bridge. We also talk about the meaning of Christmas, and why the spirit of the festive season should shape our world all year round.

For more about Jenny visit thereverendvet.co.uk
Instagram @thereverendvet or Twitter @TheReverendVet

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Raw Food with Paleo Ridge

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 03:30:00 +0000

This week Anna talks to the team from Paleo Ridge about the growth in the raw food market for pet parents, highlighting the health and behaviour benefits of this diet.

Order your raw meals here

Follow them on @paleoridge

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Blue Cross: End the Trend!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Blue Cross Veterinary Surgeon, Roisin Bolger, who is talking about the Charity’s #EndTheTrend petition. It calls for the UK's leading brands to commit by the end of 2022 to phasing out the use of any brachycephalic pets in their future advertisements.

Flat face breeds have become hugely popular and the Charity has seen an exponential rise in abandoned French Bulldogs, Boston Terrier, British Bulldogs in the past two years as owners were unaware of their possible health conditions and cannot afford to pay for their vet bills.

The Blue Cross has been helping all animals since 1897 re-homing unwanted or abandoned pets, offering vet care and promoting animal welfare. It’s our responsibility as a nation of animal lovers to do just this!

Please sign the petition here
And follow them on
Twitter: @The_Blue_Cross
Instagram: @the_blue_Cross
or Facebook
To make a donation please go here

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Forever Dog: Dr Karen Becker and Rodney Habib

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0000

This week Anna is joined by Dr Karen Becker and pet influencer, Rodney Habib, talking about their book The Forever Dog. As The New York Times no. 1 bestseller, this episode marks their first podcast conversation in the UK. The book discusses how simple changes to your dog’s diet, environment and lifestyle can promote longevity.

It's such an easy read and features the very latest scientific research from around the globe! It’s a must read for all pet parents!

Order your copy of The Forever Dog

Instagram @Foreverdogbook

Dr Karen Becker's website

Instagram @drkarenbecker

Rodney Habib's website

Instagram @RodneyHabib

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Remembrance Sunday: Ziggy the Assistance Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 03:03:00 +0000

This Remembrance Sunday Anna is joined by British Army veteran, Richard Means and his PTSD Assistance Dog Ziggy, for a walk on Hampstead Heath, talking about the invisible disability of mental health, and how Ziggy has turned his life around. They talk about the on-going discrimination that Ziggy faces in public spaces, which flies in the face of the law under the Equality Act 2010. They also talk about why Remembrance Sunday is so important to think of for both humans and animals who paid the ultimate price in all conflicts.

For more information go to allaroundziggy.com or follow them on:

Instagram: @assistanceZiggy
Twitter: @AssistanceZiggy or Facebook

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Marika Cobbold

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Anna talks to best selling author, Marika Cobbold, about her latest novel, On Hampstead Heath, where a small dog, Gillie, plays a central role in driving the plot. Gillie is based on her own dog, Gilbert, who was stolen and later found dead in another part of London in 2019.

Find out more about Marika here

Or follow her on Twitter on @Marikacobbold

Get your copy of On Hampstead Heath

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Happy Howlloween!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000

It's that scary time of year so Anna chats to cinema journalist and founder of the FIDOs and Palm Dog, Toby Rose, about how scary dogs have been portrayed in film such as Cujo, the Hounds of Baskerville and Werewolves and how it's contributed to the enduring myth of the 'Black Dog.'

Find out more about the FIDOs and the Palm Dog awards

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Jane Elson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Children’s Author, Jane Elson, joins Anna to discuss why animals, especially dogs, feature in her books. Dyslexic herself, Jane writes for those with reading difficulties, highlighting how animals - dogs in particular - help children in so many ways, not least in learning to read out loud. In her multi award winning ‘Moon Dog’ , she depicts the horrors of the puppy farming trade. Raising awareness for the next generation of dog owners, she worked with the charity All Dogs Matter to convey the horrific details, and the effects of losing a puppy on the whole family. In her latest novel Storm Horse, inspired by the racehorse Seabiscuit, who in the 1930’s represented hope for the Americans struggling through the Depression; and why history can inspire the present. Jane also highlights why horses help build children’s confidence, helping them learn to read and be in the moment. Weaving characters through her series, she’s inspired by London and the legacy of her own kitten called Crayon who sadly died very young.

Published by Hachette, Storm Horse and Moon Dog both mark the era of the pandemic and work on several levels making them great for grown ups too!

Follow Jane on Twitter @JJELSON35 and Instagram @JJElson35

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dogs4Wildlife

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:36:00 +0100

This week Jacqui Law from the not for profit organisation Dogs4Wildlife joins Anna on a DOG'S LIFE to chat about training anti-poaching dogs deployed in game reserves in Africa. Jacqui explains how the team, particularly Jacqui and her partner Darren Priddle, channeled their talent for training specialist dogs for the police and security in the UK, into anti-poaching dogs deployed in African Game Reserves.

Highlighting the huge adaptability of dogs, harnessing their olfaction and ability to work as a team to help save endangered species.

Support Dog4Wildlife

Twitter @dogs4wildlife
Instagram @dogs4wildlife

For Photizo Vetcare go to danetrehealthproducts.com using the code DOGS4WILDLIFE25 ensures that £25.00 goes to the charity

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Janetta Harvey of Schnauzerfest!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by author, Janetta Harvey, who is also the founder of SchnauzerFest.

Supporting Schanuzers needing care and forever homes, it’s also a hub for Schnauzer owners. Inspired by Janetta’s first rescue mini Schnauzer, Susie-Belle, who was scarred being bred on a puppy farm in horrific conditions.

Passionate about campaigning to ban this evil trade, Janetta rescued one of her current four schnauzers, a boy named Albert Claude, from the one of the UK’s largest puppy farm (Eric Hale’s in NI, he was exposed in a Panorama documentary, the Dog Factory, in 2016, did nothing to stem let alone stop his horrific business), he was sold in a pet shop and given up to a rescue the next day (aged 5 months),

Her other three - Renae, Cerise and Angel are also puppy farm rescue dogs. She chats about why ending puppy farming is clearly very difficult, and discusses how hard it is to rehabilitate dogs exposed to such atrocities. Why she does this in Susie Belle’s memory, which was the subject of her book 'Saving Susie Belle'.

Instagram : @SchanuzerfestUK
Instgram: @janettaharveywriter
Twitter: @schnauzerfestUK
Schnauzerfest

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Jen Berezai of AdvoCATS

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0100

On this week’s show Jennifer Berezai of Advocats East Midlands joins Anna to discuss the landmark Heads for Tails campaign, which is about lobbying for change for lets with pets. Aiming to bridge the gap between renters with pets and private landlords operating a no pet’s policy, Heads for Tails aims to encourage insurance policies that cover both the landlord and the pet owner. Despite Government’s ‘Model Tenancy Agreement’ recommending that landlord’s are pet friendly, this remains a set of guidelines only. Jennifer aims to offer solutions to enable ‘renters’ to enjoy the massive health benefits of pet ownership that has been displayed through the pandemic. Ending the sad fact that 55% of Britain’s population cannot own a pet simply down to Landlords’ imposed no pet clauses.

For more information visit AdvoCATSmids or follow them on @AdvocatsEM

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

PC Colin Nash and Elvis

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by PC Colin Nash and his PD (Police Dog) Elvis. As the proud winners of the Rising Star Award at the inaugural Thin Blue Paw Awards, two year old Elvis is not Colin’s first PD, but he is his first Labrador. It’s perhaps no surprise that Elvis is excelling at being a passive and proactive detection dog. He was bred by the Metropolitan Police before joining the City of London Police Dog Unit.

About the Thin Blue Paw Foundation:

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation is a national dog welfare charity which protects, celebrates and rehabilitates both serving and retired police dogs from across the United Kingdom. The Foundation was founded by a group of individuals who are passionate about improving the health and welfare of serving and retired police dogs across the United Kingdom.

Many people are unaware that retired police dogs do not receive financial support in their retirement from the force they served with, meaning the responsibility for their care and vet bills fall solely to their ex-handler or new owner.

Unable to get pet insurance due to their working life, many are left with ongoing vet bills which can amount to thousands. The Thin Blue Paw Foundation provides much needed financial support to over 280 unsung canine heroes and their owners to enable them to have a long and happy retirement.

Make a donation here or follow on
Instagram: @thinbluepaw
Twitter: @ThinBluePaw

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Pet Abduction

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Beverley Cuddy who amongst other dog-centric roles, is one of the Patrons of SAMPA - the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance. They chat about the great news that government are introducing new legislation - the Pet Abduction Law to make penalties for dog theft in line with the crime. With specific legislation that recognises that dogs are clearly not ‘property’ or chattel with consequences of up to seven years in prison for ‘abducting’ a dog. The hope is that dog theft will decrease.

A long time coming, this law has been campaigned for years, not least by Debbie Matthews, and Vets get Scanning. For years criminals have optimised a loophole in the Theft Act 1968 where dogs have been previously classified along with laptops and lawnmowers!

The surge in dog theft through the pandemic when the demand for dogs outstripped their supply, made national headlines and brought the attention to the pain and suffering and complete devastation that stealing someone’s dog has on families.

Government’s change to classify dogs separately and not as part of the Theft Act 1968, which clearly has left families vulnerable to nasty criminals, has been spear-headed by Sir Iain Duncan-Smith. Having championed #PetTheftReform, he has helped bring massive change in only a few months. And a major move under their new Animal Action Plan which aims to make Britain a leader in animal welfare globally.

The term ‘abduction’ implies another aspect of their ‘plan’ to classify animals as sentient beings, which is significant and in line with modern socio-economic trends where dogs are now firmly considered as family members and not as property under the Theft Act 1968.

We are living with dogs in such different ways now, and dog ownership has soared compared to back in the day as we seek dogs constant companionship, their skills as de-stressors, and their gateway to the outdoors.

Discussing the positive changes Government have initiated, we also discuss why the legislation around Breed Specific Legislation isn’t as positive, where sadly only two MP’s attended a debate in parliament on its possible change much to the disappointment of the dog community.

In Beverley’s long standing position as Editor of Dogs Today Magazine and founder of Tailwise we also talk about why Beverley has launched a new Awards called the Bark Marks. Recognising successes in the dog world from best TV Vet to best Politician, how chuffed were we to get the scoop that A DOG’S LIFE has been nominated for ‘Best Dog Podcast’, which made our day!

Chatting about the recent amazing success of Operation Ark to evacuate NOWZAD’s animals and team, headed Pen Farthing, out of Afghanistan. And wonder who might play Pen in the movie!

For more information on SAMPA

Instagram: @pet_theft_uk

Twitter: @SAMPAuk_

Facebook

Tailwise:
website
Twitter: @tailwise

Instagram: @Tailwise

Facebook:

Dogs Today Magazine

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Paawstival 2021

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna goes to the very first PAAWstival: a festival where Pets Are Always Welcome.

The event was held at the uber dog friendly Happenstance bar and restaurant owned by Drake & Morgan. Not only hosting the biggest Charity dog show, Anna takes the opportunity to meet up with old friends and new. She talks to Alistair Mullens of This Is Vertus - the key sponsor of the event - whose new pet friendly apartment blocks are flying in the face of discriminatory landlords.

She also catches up with some of the judges, Nikki Tibbles, Founder of the Wild at Heart Foundation and host of Pod People Productions' Dog Bless You; Musician and Actor, Collette Cooper; and Photographer, Joseph Sinclair.

Aside from various stalls and exhibits, the main event was the picking a winner of the seven finalists in different categories. In the end, there was a three way tie and Anna gets the reaction of the joint winners Teresa Keown and Belhina, Joe Hepburn with ex racing greyhound, Rudy, and Adam Jarrell with Dexter, and of course PAAW House founder and organiser of Paawstival, Gabby Kuehn.

For more information:

Website: Paawhouse
Instagram: @PAAWstival @PAAWhouse
Twitter: @PAAW_House
Facebook: Paaw House

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Steve Mann and BBC Maestro

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by dog training Guru, Steve Mann, who is talking about his new training course that’s available on BBC Maestro. Steve is the founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, and has over 30 years years experience. Ranging from training dogs as pets, or for detection and security, he’s worked in internationally in Africa, Dubai, China, Australia as well as in the UK. He is proud to have successfully trained over 100,000 dogs!

He has a long list of celebrity clients too and often appears on TV and radio to promote and demonstrate the value of positive dog training. He really considers the feelings of dogs and focuses on creating a strong bond between dogs and their owners based on trust and clear communication.

His books - the ‘Easy Peasy’ range of doggy training, are so well written and break down positively reinforced training brilliantly making it clear and fun for both dogs and their owners alike.

Facebook: SteveMann

Twitter: @SteveMannDog

Instagram: @SteveMannDogTrainer

Website

BBC Maestro

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For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Dr Nick Thompson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by the vet, Dr Nick Thompson, to chat about a campaign he is fronting called ‘Ditch The Dry’. Talking about ‘ You are what You eat’ and why overly processed foods like kibble, compared to fresh raw balanced complete meals, are damaging to your dog’s health; and why pet parents could do better by their dogs, helping to minimise common but serious health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and obesity.

Passionate about highlighting why common dry food ingredients like rice, barley, maize, or corn, make high glycemic diets, which are pro-inflammatory and not species appropriate. And why an anti-inflammatory diet made from fresh meat and botanicals - like many complete balanced raw frozen options - simply promotes optimum health by using quality species appropriate ingredients like fresh, ethically sourced meat.

Anna and Nick also discuss whether it’s ethical for dogs to be Vegans, and de-bunk the notion that dogs are ‘omnivores’, when dogs are simply biologically and physiologically designed to be faculatative carnivores - complete with a carnivorous digestive system.

Both Anna and Nick are on the same page on nutrition, and as a vet Nick has been fighting for responsible, species-appropriate raw food feeding for over 25 years.

They talk about the international Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS), as a great resource. As the founding member Nick highlights his pioneering worldwide survey of 79 vets and their experiences feeding raw food.

Facebook: Holisticvet Ltd

Instagram: @holisticvetuk.

He has recently produced a beginners guide to raw feeding: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rawfeedingthebasics.

Website: holisticvet

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Stephen Jardine

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week seasoned Broadcaster & Journalist, Stephen Jardine joins Anna to chat about his puppy: Frankie , the Norfolk Terrier. Having lost his beloved Cairn terrier Billy aged 13, it took Stephen and his family a while to bring another dog into the family. Billy left them heart broken. Understanding that the same pain would inevitably happen again with another dog, Stephen and his family resisted another dog. But believing a house is not a home with a terrier, Frankie - the Norfolk terrier recently moved in. We chat about the trials and tribulations of staycationing with a cheeky puppy terrier, the joys of experiencing the beaches, and Cornwall’s dog friendliness, not least that dogs are a social network without technology. We talk about both the positive and negative effects of the pandemic on dogs. And discuss regional differences as both Stephen and Anna have lived and worked in Paris, so they chat about why Paris bucked the trend as perhaps Europe’s most dog friendly capital, way before the value of ‘hound pound’ hit the UK. We discuss what it is that connects us to dogs and vice versa. Highlighted by the iconic statue of Greyfriars Bobby , the Scottish Skye Terrier. Legend has it that Bobby lay beside, guarding his masters grave for 14 years until Bobby passed away. Quite the tourist attraction, the statue, which is also a drinking fountain, was erected in his honour on Candlemaker row, opposite the graveyard where he spent 14 years of life. Stephen regularly hosts the mid morning show on BBC Radio Scotland and more, as well as writing a Food column for The Scotsman.

Listen to Stephen on BBC Radio Scotland

Twitter: @StephenJardine

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Genevieve Fox

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna meets up with Author & Journalist, Genevieve Fox, and her Miniature Schnauzer, Pepper on Hampstead Heath. Retracing their time training on an ‘experience’ walk, where Anna highlighted some training tips. That walk was for an article in The Observer magazine about walking your own dog, and how it helps your dog’s and your own well-being. Passionate about punctuating your dog’s day, and building proactive games into an everyday walk for extra enrichment. Anna demonstrated how to connect with your dog and make the walk interactive. Genevieve and Anna chat sitting on a log that became a fun agility obstacle. They chat about why its important to train a perfect recall, so your dog is never a nuisance to other people or their their dogs. Why spending quality time with your dog means you get to know your dog. And why training and adapting life around your dog through their life stages helps keep them on the ball, and reduces anxiety. But they also discuss how dogs enrich our lives, often in times of crisis. Apart from highlighting how Pepper helped Genevieve and her family through the Lockdowns, but when Genevieve was diagnosed with cancer. We chat about her book, Milkshakes and Morphine and why Pepper helped the family cope and pull through this testing chapter. We talk about how social media influences are connections , even to dogs, but ultimately why a house is not a home without a dog!

Grab a copy of The Observer today to read all about it.

For more on Genevieve Fox

Today's episode is sponsored by Sniffe and Likkit. Check out their whole range at sniffeandlikkit.com and use the promo code ANNA15 to get 15% all products.

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Rosie Wilby

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Comedian and Award Nominated Podcaster, Rosie Wilby, talking about her new book The Break Up Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak. Using her own experiences and those of some others, Rosie investigates why life can be like a palindrome: going backwards and forwards. The book discusses how tragedy through time becomes comedy, and how we learn from our mistakes, as we try to understand ourselves through others. Pets feature as a major strand through the book as highlighting why they can save a relationships, and equally work to break them up - It’s me or the dog type scenarios! Brilliantly written, very funny and sad, it's a roller coaster and a thought provoking look at what makes us human. And why pets, dogs in particular, perhaps can humble us into understanding the truth - and that really dogs are ‘man’s best friend’ being able to to truly offer what we seek in people - unconditional love.

Twitter: @rosiewilby
Instagram: @breakupmonologues
Buy The Breakup Monologues
or listen to the Podcast

For more about Anna visit her website annawebb.co.uk

Music and editing by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd for Gruff Pawtraits

To sponsor or advertise on A Dog's Life email info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Judy Phillips of Sniffe and Likkit

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Judy Phillips, co founder of a new British petcare company called Sniffe & Likkit, joins Anna to talk about their range and brand ‘philoso-woofy'.

The Sniffe is the key aspect across its grooming, fragrance and gifting products. Understanding that a dog’s sense of smell is over a million times more sensitive than ours, Sniffe & Likkit’s 100% natural aromatherapeutic scents won’t get up your dog’s nose. Rather dogs will love the signature fragrance: Woodland Wonderfur running in its grooming range.

Formulated using essential oils like Cedarwood, Pettigrain, Vetiver and Ho Leaf. It’s aim to calm and soothe dogs, and bring the great outdoors into your home, and regular pampering routine. The aromatic scent is alluring and good for humans too!

Created by experts from the human world of natural skincare, but tailored for dogs. Thoughtfully designed in stand-out recyclable packaging, Give a Dog a Cologne, Wippets Cleansing Wipes, Fragrant Fur Coat Shampoo and The Fab Paw Conditioning Balm combine ingredients like Quillaja Bark Soap, White Willow Bark extract, Aloe Vera, Ho Leaf and Paw Paw. There’s no hidden nasties and it’s pH balanced for dogs.

The range taps into the demand for more natural alternatives and a transparency about ingredients that have been ethically sourced. And an understanding that spending time with your dog cannot be underestimated.

The inventive products are catering for modern dogs with an ethos about building the bond between dogs and pet parents through grooming and pampering. And for dogs on the go that might need a freshen up before going into the office, or dog friendly hotel!

The range also features Glove My Dog a towel that designed like a giant oven glove that uses fabric made from sustainably sourced bamboo. Tapping into a dog’s sense of smell there’s the home barking kit to that will get your dog’s tongues and tails wagging.

And for humans the scented gift cards allow humans to spread the kindness and 'scents' a message. With the range for the home the Scents Something Nice is an air freshener that’s crafted into hanging sachets, and features another signatory scent: Cedarwood From The Trees - naturally banishing any wiffs in the home, car, office - anywhere!

Sniffe & Likkit most definitely is not to be sniffed at! Check out their whole range at sniffeandlikkit.com

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Sam Gaines on Breed Specific Legislation

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100

This week the RSPCA’s Dog Welfare Specialist, Dr Sam Gaines, joins Anna to discuss the latest on Breed Specific Legislation. Following a recent debate in Parliament prompted by a petition urging for reform as the 30th Anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) approached on August 12th. We discuss that as a ‘nation of animal lovers’ the UK is behind other countries in its approach to dogs and public safety. The banning of four breeds: the Pitbull, the Japanese Tosa, the Fila Brasiliero, and Dogo Argentino has not worked with dog bites rising year on year. We discuss other approaches not least education, bringing back dog licences, new bylaws that would be in the public’s safety. We chat about the potential of an independent review and study to ascertain whether certain breeds are more ‘dangerous’ than other breeds or cross breeds. If the independent review concludes there is insufficient evidence to support the Governments position on BSL, the hope is this aspect would have to be revised. Why introducing mandatory training and education courses for minor offences, similar to speed awareness courses for drivers would help nip problem behaviours in the bud, and offer support. We also highlight that currently animal welfare charities like The RSPCA are bound by law not to re-home breeds of a certain ‘type’, even if they are temperament tested to be sound. Victims of certain measurements currently means that these dogs have to be destroyed. Causing heart break for vets and the staff, it's also an unnecessary waste of life and costs to these organisations. The current approach to dog control is plagued with deep structural problems, not least judging a book by its cover. Improvements to public safety that simultaneously safeguards animal welfare can only be achieved through an open minded engagement with new strategies. Currently the Government’s lack of action on this front shows a disregard for dog welfare and is at odds with its proposed Animal Action Plan to bring in animal welfare legislation that sets a global precedent.

Visit the RSPCA's website

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Nevermind the (Dog's) Bollocks

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Anna is joined by Steve Ignorant, the lead singer of the anarchic punk rock band, The Crass. He’s chatting about why animal activism was very much a part of the sub culture of punk rock. And he explains why he is so passionate about animals and why he despises all cruelty and neglect. Being a massive dog lover he is supporting the campaign Say No To Dog Meat, particularly in line with the recent barbaric Yulin Festival that has happened again in Beijing. Dogs are often cooked alive in what is a new festival set up in 2009 in a bid to honour ancient ‘dog eating traditions. Say No To Dog Meat is a charity headed by Julia de Cadernet whose team based in Beijing works tirelessly to save dogs from Chinese meat markets and re-homes dogs globally. Steve is also passionate about Bull terriers having been owned by them for 24 years. We chat about their quirks, and why they’re simply a breed apart.

For more information about Steve go to his website

Follow the campaign Say No To Dog Meat

For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhain Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

The Healing Hearts Appeal from Birmingham Dogs Home

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week Fi Harrison, Fundraising Manager, from Birmingham Dogs Home joins Anna to chat about their ‘Healing Hearts’ appeal. It’s aim to raise £100,000 to help pawly pooches by investing in the own veterinary facility. Currently the Charity’s veterinary costs is over £200,000 annually in addition to the staff and running costs of their two facilities. The long term saving of an in house veterinary clinic will allow for more funds to spend on the rehabilitation of their dogs like Spike a Bulldog puppy with serious health issues and deal with emergency cases expediently as well as day to care care. Birmingham Dogs Home was founded in 1892 and is the key rescue covering nine local authorities in the Midlands. With an in flux of ‘pandemic’ puppies likely to hot our rescues as one fifth of new owners are regretting their lockdown decision to bring a dog into their homes, there’s also been a rise in dogs with chronic health issues from obesity to deep rooted anxieties.

Please donate the Healing Hearts Appeal

For more about Anna visit her website Annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gryff for Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Kika the Guide Dog

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Amit and Kika on Facebook

Twitter: @BlindDad_UK and @kika
Instagram: @kika_guidedog and @blinddad_uk

Kika and Me by Dr Amit Patel

Vote for A Dog's Life with Anna Webb in the Listener's Choice at the British Podcast Awards

For more about Anna visit her website

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Photograph by Rhian Ap Gruffydd for Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

When the Dog Sh*t Hits the Fan

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 02:00:00 +0100

Vote for A Dog's Life with Anna Webb in the Listener's Choice at the British Podcast Awards

For more about Anna visit her website

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Photograph by Rhian Ap Gruffydd for Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Pondenco Friends

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0100

For more about Pondenco Friends see : https://www.facebook.com/PodencoFriends/ or https://www.instagram.com/podenco_friends/?hl=en

For more about Mickey McMonagle see: Twitter: @MickeyMcmonagle

On Facebook:

For Anna visit her website

Music and Production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions.

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Jenni Murray

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0100

You can order Jenni's book here

And listen to her new podcast here

For more about Anna visit her website

Theme music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd of Gruff Pawtraits

Dogs in Art

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about Estelle Lovatt

For Anna visit her website

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo Design

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd for Gruffpawtraits

To advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

How To Love Animals in a Human Shaped World

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 May 2021 03:00:00 +0100

How to Love Animals in a Human Shaped World is published by Penguin

For more about Anna visit her website

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd

To adverstise on or sponsor A Dog's Life contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Woofstock 2021!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 May 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Ticket and other information about Woofstock

Visit Anna's website annawebb.co.uk

Music, editing and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Cover art by Jaijo photo by Rhian App Gruffydd at GruffPawtraits

To advertise or sponsor A Dog's Life contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Magnum Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 May 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Order your copy of Magnum Dogs here or where from all good book shops.

For more about Anna visit her website

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Cover design by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian AP Gruffydd for Gruff Pawtraits

All Dogs Matter with Ira Moss

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 May 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Adopt a dog or support All Dogs Matter in any way you can.

For more about Anna visit Annawebb.co.uk

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions.

Cover art by Jaijo Design.

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd

The FIDOs 2021!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 May 2021 03:00:00 +0100

For more information visit the Palm Dog website

Instagram: @thepalmdog

Twitter: @palmdogofficial

For Creature Clothes:

Instagram: @creatureclothes
Facebook

For more about Anna go to her website

Music, editing, and prodcution by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Cover Art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd

Stray - A Remarkable Film

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0100

Find out where you can watch Stray wherever you are.

For more about Anna visit her website.

Music and editing by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Art work by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

When Harry Met Minnie

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0100

When Harry Met Minnie is published by Celadon Books and is available in all good bookshops.
Follow them on @celadonbooks

For more about Anna visit her website

Music and Editing by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Stop Dog Theft!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0100

It's so key to keep up the pressure at government level up by writing to your MP for change in Pet Theft Reform

Follow Debbie on:
@VetsGetScanning (Twitter and Facebook)
@pet_theft_uk (Instagram)
@SAMPAuk_ (Twitter)
@sampauk (Facebook)

Beverley Cuddy:
@thedevilwearsdoghair (Instagram)
@beverleycuddy (Twitter)
@beverleycuddy (Facebook)

Sir Iain Duncan Smith:
@MPIainDS (Twitter)
@iainduncansmithmp (Facebook)
@iain_dundan_smith_mp (Instagram)

Melina Georgiou:
@melinagaze (Instagram)
@Melina_Geo (Twitter)

Find out more about Anna

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
A division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd

Cover art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Pawstep Portraits

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0100

To book a session with Emily go to her website

Find out more about Anna

Music and Production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Cover Art by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

A Pandemic Puppy Success Story!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0100

For more about Anna to book a training session or read her blog visit her website.

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions, a division of Thelonious Punk Productions.

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover art by JaiJo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd

Finn's Law Part 2

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Follow the latest from Finn on Facebook

Or Instagram

or Twitter

Contact the House of Lords to encourage passage of Finn's Law 2

For more about Anna follow her on @annawebbsdogs or visit her website

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd

Art work by Jaijo

Pod People Productions is a part of Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd.

Dr Zazie Todd

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Find out more about Zazie

Visit Anna's website.

Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

Artwork by Jaijo

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

A Pet In Every Home

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

To give your support to the Jasmines Law and to drive it forward to become legislation, it’s easy to sign the petition and write to your MP with a couple of clicks from https://paaw.house/campaigns/

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Ban Greyhound Racing!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Please sign the petition:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554073

And read more about the health effects on grey hounds:

https://www.andrewknight.info/reports/injuries-in-racing-greyhounds/

Follow our guests:

David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga

@AAGR_UK Alliance Against Greyhound Racing

Professor Andrew Knight: @DrAndrewKnight

Sarah Pennells : @Sarah_Pennells

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Jasmine's Law Update with Andrew Rosindell MP

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:00:00 +0000

To take part in Friday’s webinar, Here’s the link to register: https://parliament-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QB-ky2nxRbqE2BjscSbPDQ

Andrew Rosindell can be reached on Twitter: @AndrewRosindell @JasminesLaw20

On Instagram: @JasminesLaw20

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Anna's Valentine's Day Love Letter to Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Colin Taylor of Pooch Perfect

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Web: https://colintaylorgrooming.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/colintaylorgrooming/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colintaylorgrooming

Pooch perfect: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r0pg
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/poochperfect_uk/
Twitter https://twitter.com/poochperfectuk

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Simon Garfield

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Dog's Best Friend by Simon Garfield is available on all good online bookstores or from your local book seller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dogs-Best-Friend-History-Unbreakable-ebook/dp/B07Z4KLLGK

For the latest info follow: @Orionbooks and @wnbooks

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Burly Bear Pom the Influencer

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Follow Burly @BurlyBearPom on all platforms!
and his pet parents:
Michael O hagan : @lookup2me

Ken O’Rourke : @kenorourke1

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Pet Cemeteries

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Find out more about Eric
https://newcastle.academia.edu/EricTourigny

Or follow him on Twitter:

@ArchaeoEric

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Dan Griffin from Wilsons

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

For more about Wilson’s follow them here:

@Wilsonspetfood

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Pet Passports Post-Brexit

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Follow Andrew here:

https://www.instagram.com/andrewprentis/?hl=en-gb

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-prentis-17a3a329/?originalSubdomain=uk

Follow Anna on:
https://annawebb.co.uk

Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

The Top Dog Film Festival

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Join in all the Festival Fun! Get your tickets here:

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Jo Good

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Listen to Jo every weekday from 1.30pm and the Barking Hour on Thursdays from 2.30

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01lhcbk

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

StreetVet

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Find out more about this amazing charity here:

https://www.streetvet.co.uk/

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or
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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

The Philosophers' Dogs

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

P're-order Philosopher’s Dogs by Samuel Dodson and Rosie Benson here:

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

To Neuter or Not to Neuter with Lise Hansen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson

Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Andrew Prentis, Environmental Advisor

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Andrew Prentis supports the voluntary group Vets Sustain helping to make the Veterinary profession sustainable @Vets_Sustain

On Instagram follow Andrew @the_environmental_worrier

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Simba and One-eyed Suzy

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Art work by https://jaijo.com

Lest We Forget

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Chris Blazina PHD

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Find out more about Chris and get a copy of his books through:

http://www.chrisblazinaphd.com/home.html

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Andrew Rosindell MP

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Contact Andrew Rosindell MP

https://members.parliament.uk/member/1447/contact

Twitter: @AndrewRosindell
Instagram: @AndrewRosindellMP

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

160 Years of Battersea Dog and Cats' Home Part Two

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0100

To find your new companion or to donate to this important charity, visit:

https://www.battersea.org.uk/

or follow them on

@Battersea_

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

160 Years of Battersea Dog and Cats' Home Part One

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 08:53:41 +0100

To find your new companion or to donate to this important charity, visit:

https://www.battersea.org.uk/

or follow them on

@Battersea_

Order your Relaxopet from the good people at Pet Trade Innovations.

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits

Art work by https://jaijo.com

Sam Gaines from the RSPCA

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0100

See the dog walking guidelines (produced by the RSPCA, Dogs Trust and Pet Industry Federation) here:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/staticImages/Downloads/DogWalkingGuide.pdf

Twitter @ RSPCA_Official

Sam Gaines @SidneySnippets

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits
Art work by https://jaijo.com

Relaxopet!

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Rhian the Dog Photographer

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits
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Lise Hansen on the Titre Test

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Independent Retailer Special

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits
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Tom and Baggy: The Pollution Detectives

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Get the latest on Tom and Baggy by following them on:
Twitter @Youranimalnews
Instagram @bagheerahunt
Facebook: @bagheerahunt

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Katrina from Katrina and the Waves (and the Poodles)

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Order your album and find out more of the latest from Katrina and the Waves here:
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@Metropoodle

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Marc 'The Vet' Abraham

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about Marc's campaigns by following him here:
@marcthevet

@APDAWG1

@PupAid

And sign the petition using this link:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/326261

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Dogor the Prehistoric Puppy

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Dave’s Twitter @Nibbledtodeath

Centre for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm @CpgSthlm

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Dr Bob and Susan Goldstein of Earth Animal

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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Music by Mike Hanson
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Gabby Kuehn of PAAW House

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0100

Find out more how you can get involved and write to government to make change https://paaw.house/

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Music by Mike Hanson
Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd @gruffpawtraits
Art work by https://jaijo.com/

Bill Lambert from the Kennel Club

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about the Kennel Club here:
www.thekennelclub.org.uk

@TheKennelClubUK

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Music by Mike Hanson. A Pod People Production.

Toby Rose

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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https://www.palmdog.com/

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Dave Wardell and Fabulous Finn

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about Dave and Finn including where to buy the book Fabulous Finn on their website:
https://www.fabulousfinn.com

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Itchy Dogs with Lise Hansen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 24 May 2020 03:00:00 +0100

You can order Lise's book mentioned in today's show here:
https://www.hubbleandhattie.com/shop/HH5415/

And follow her work here:
https://alternative-vet.co.uk/

Find out more about Anna and her work with dogs here:
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Greg Van Praagh

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 10 May 2020 03:00:00 +0100

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For more information on Benyfit Natural check out: https://benyfitnatural.co.uk/

Laura Wilson

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0100

You can find out more about Laura and her books here:
https://www.laura-wilson.co.uk/website/

Dr Claire Guest

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about the latest project, training dogs to sniff out COVID19, which urgently needs help funding.

For more information and to donate see: https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/

Lise Hansen

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0100

Find out more about Lise here:
https://alternative-vet.co.uk/

Andrew Prentis

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Find out more about Andrew's work:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andrew-prentis-17a3a329
And Anna at:
http://annawebb.co.uk/

Rupert Sheldrake

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:00:00 +0000

To learn more about Rupert Sheldrake and his work click here:
https://www.sheldrake.org/
And read about Anna and her work with dogs here:
http://annawebb.co.uk/

A Dog's Life Promo

Anna Webb, Mike Hanson — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a Dog's Life, an alternative look at modern dog ownership