The Bark Back Christmas Special: The Mince Pie Incident & The Best Dog Santa Ever

A very festive Bark Back packed with brilliant dog stories - including what happened when Ernesto Fonzarelli ate a mince pie, Pops proving himself to be the best dog Santa ever, plus a funny detour into petrol stations and why Seann got told off at the pump.There are Dolly lookalikes, festive Dog Facts, your feedback on the Camp Beagle mini-doc, and a Christmas sign-off that invites you to join in with your best dog howling impression. Funny, festive and full of dogs doing exactly what dogs do best!See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdStill a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle 00:00 Intro00:50 Pops, the ultimate dog Santa - photo reveal01:40 Dolly’s doppelgängers Pablo and Wilbur02:00 Jack & Bailey through the Christmas wreath (aka cheese trap)02:51 Jack’s endless Dolly photo sessions03:50 Your hilarious Spotify comments04:33 Photo: Dolly’s ostrich impression and Dolly under a blanket05:00 Mildred’s sulking photo when left behind05:50 Michelle’s bought a portable dog bowl for Mildred06:28 Goodwoof news for Oh My Dog! next year07:40 Carol’s unusual dog poo bag storage in her car08:10 Petrol pump patience debate09:30 Seann gets told off at the petrol station12:02 Sara’s Camp Beagle mini-doc comments - keep signing!13:00 Voice note: Ernesto Fonzarelli and the mince pie saga14:56 Photo: Ernesto aka Baby Cheeses 15:38 Dog Facts kick off!16:06 Dogs in WW1 - Sara’s fact17:03 Why dogs bring you toys - Seann’s fact17:45 Teddy the Golden Retriever sings carols in Wales - Jack’s fact19:00 Signing off with dog howling invite#OhMyDogPodcast #TheBarkBack #ChristmasWithDogs #DogPodcast #DogStories #DogSanta #DogHowling #omdpod #jackdee #seannwalsh #comedypodcast #dogpodcast

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of Oh My Dog! chaos.This festive special kicks off with technical hiccups (missing Seann, misbehaving mics), before a gift exchange that goes slightly off-plan but is full of genuine festive joy - and Dolly absolutely smashing it.Along the way we talk dogs ageing and dog years, whether any of us are ready for a second dog, share an update on animal testing, and end with an AI-generated Christmas joke in the style of Jack Dee before Seann bravely tries the meaty bubbles! Merry Christmas!See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdStill a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle 00:00 Intro00:10 Technical hitches begin, no Seann, Sara and Jack discuss Jack’s Christmas jumper and Sara’s tree01:20 Seann’s community fibre anecdote02:01 Jack’s technical issues with his mic03:52 Jack is back, Seann’s festive hair clips are discussed05:30 Oh My Dog!’s gift giving goes slightly wrong, apart from Dolly’s06:50 Jack opens Sara’s gift07:30 Jack opens Mildred and Seann’s gifts, Bonio and strawberry sippy cups09:55 Sara opens her gifts from Dolly, Pawbons and peanut butter flavoured bubbles10:42 Seann opens his gifts from Dolly, beefy steak flavoured bubbles and Puppy Dodgers11:59 Seann describes his gift to Sara, a “My dog only barks at ugly people” doormat13:10 Sara explains why Seann doesn’t have his gift14:15 Sara gives Seann a gift idea for Grace15:18 Mildred’s bedroom turd and Seann tries to report a fraud18:29 Seann’s bleach stain on the floor19:54 Mildred is working with the foxes on the hole in the fence22:56 Sara’s train story about an overzealous ticket inspector and a fined young couple24:40 Jack hates trains, Seann agrees26:20 Seann has been watching Sara’s Camp Beagle reels and the OMD mini-doc27:54 Sara shares an animal testing update29:37 Discussion about dog ageing and dog years from Dr Paul Manktelow’s reel33:34 Grace asks Jack and Sara about getting a second dog, Seann shares their thoughts too37:37 Juniper is quiet this week39:30 AI Christmas joke in the style of Jack Dee40:21 Signing off and Seann tries the meaty bubbles42:06 A very merry Christmas from Seann, Jack and Sara#OhMyDogPodcast #ChristmasSpecial #FestivePodcast #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #ChristmasWithDogs #PodcastLife #JackDee #SeannWalsh

Seann launches an on-air production meeting about the title of the show. Jack delivers the Silvanian Family Dollhouse story in two dramatic parts, Santa gets weaponised, and Sara takes a battering… before getting her revenge.It's listener-festive dog content galore: with dog-only Santa grottoes and we hear a few brilliant dog songs.Pure Bark Back chaos 🎙️🐶🎅See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdStill a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle 00:00 Intro to Oh My Dog! The Bark Back00:15 Seann Walsh tries to read his part… again01:56 Seann launches an on-air production meeting about the show title02:48 Ratslayer used to eat dog biscuits like Jack Dee03:52 Listener Claire J. White shares a birthday with Seann Walsh04:30 Vicki Vrint loved us featuring her dog meeting Santa05:00 Linda’s photo of her dog meeting Santa in Dublin06:19 Mildred’s dog will see Santa in Chiswick, Juniper is “bark” and Sara is offended07:39 Jack Dee tells part one of the Silvanian Family Dollhouse story09:45 Seann Walsh weaponises Santa10:45 Listener Gary Brigham shares a dog-only Santa at the garden centre12:26 Jack Dee tells part two of the Silvanian Family Dollhouse story14:09 Mary Katherine’s video of her dog Chester meeting Santa14:44 Nicola’s “Jack Dee” dog song voice note and photo17:19 Wrapping up The Bark Back, Sara takes a battering and gets revenge on Seann#OhMyDogPodcast #TheBarkBack #PodcastChaos #SantaForDogs #SilvanianFamilies #ListenerFeedback #ComedyPodcast #DogPodcast

⚠️ Some listeners/viewers may find parts of this episode distressing.In this Oh My Dog mini-documentary, Sara visits Camp Beagle, the protest camp outside MBR Acres, a facility that has been breeding beagle puppies for animal testing for over 50 years.Over the course of the visit, we meet camp resident Sole, hear the dogs inside the facility, and learn what happens to puppies bred for laboratory experiments - and why campaigners believe animal testing is both unethical and outdated.This is a first-person report of what Sara saw, heard, and felt while at Camp Beagle.I recommend watching this episode, either on Spotify or on YouTube: @ompod.I’d really like to know how this made you feel, so please leave a comment or email the show: [email protected] you for watching/listening.Still a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Huge thanks to Sole, and to John, Emma and Timea for your time and passion. Photo credit: Timea Kovács @@timeakovacs.photos. Huge thanks also to Fay Gibbons for helping me capture the day on film https://boopologysocial.co.uk/.00:00 Sara arrives at Camp Beagle00:10 Meeting camp resident Sole01:01 Outside MBR Acres – the beagle breeding facility02:27 Hearing the dogs for the first time and what happens at MBR Acres03:28 What we can all do to help04:55 Human and canine biology differ - and emerging alternatives to animal testing06:11 How animal testing delays medical progress07:10 Puppies sent to laboratories at 16 weeks old07:50 An emotional moment - pathological behaviours observed08:54 Experimented on and then killed for further testing10:00 The high failure rate of testing on dogs11:14 Where Animal Rising broke in and liberated 20 dogs12:17 The sound of puppies inside the facility12:30 Hope and humanity at Camp Beagle13:18 Sara reflects on what she’s seen as she leaves#CampBeagle #OhMyDogPodcast #MiniDocumentary #AnimalWelfare #EndAnimalTesting #PodcastDocumentary#AnimalJustice #dogpodcast

We’re joined by Dr Paul Manktelow from Blue Cross, who shares practical, no-nonsense advice on keeping dogs safe and well through winter - from cold weather walks and sore paws to festive food dangers and hidden Christmas risks.We also discuss Camp Beagle, including a short edited excerpt from Sara’s visit, and why the story matters, alongside plenty of the usual Oh My Dog nonsense, fibre optics anyone?🎧 The full Camp Beagle report is available separately as an Oh My Dog mini-documentary from 6pm today.Still a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle Donate to Blue Cross's Christmas Appeal: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/christmasSee Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd00:00 Intro00:10 Seann’s excitement over fibre optics01:19 Seann on recovering from illness02:11 Mildred’s walking group03:36 Juniper’s “greeting Sara” video04:40 Dolly’s impeccable behaviour at Jack’s friend's house07:13 Not always paying attention to our dogs needs08:24 Dog bowls when out and about09:00 Juniper escorts Sara to the groomers10:54 Jack’s Spotify Unwrapped12:23 Jack, Alan Carr and Sara’s listening ages14:00 Oh My Dog!’s Spotify Unwrapped15:11 Seann’s Alan Partridge impression16:03 Jack discusses Sara’s Camp Beagle report17:27 The Animal Rising court case18:27 Camp Beagle: Sara’s visit (4.25 min edited report incl. whistleblower footage)19:00 Meeting Sole and discussing MBR Acres21:58 The symbol of hope at Camp Beagle23:13 Dr Paul Manktelow from Blue Cross joins the pod24:00 Christmas dangers for dogs: chocolate, mince pies & alcohol26:40 Which parts of Christmas dinner dogs *can* eat30:00 Cold weather risks: grit and salt poisoning31:31 Keeping dogs entertained when they can’t go outside32:44 Caring for dogs’ paws in winter33:30 Alabama Rot explained35:21 Why 20–30 minute walks are often enough in winter38:06 Harnesses vs collars40:25 Blue Cross Critical First Night Christmas Appeal42:00 Saying goodbye to Paul42:15 Broadband chat and wrapping up#OhMyDogPodcast #DogCare #WinterDogCare #DogAdvice #BlueCross #DogPodcast #CampBeagle

It’s a Bark Back classic: Seann’s strawberry sippy cup moment has the gang in bits, Moose the Great Dane earns legendary status, and your messages spark everything from Jack as a dog breed to poo-bag revelations. Pure audience-powered chaos and charm - keep it coming.Still a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd00:00 Intro00:56 What was in OMD’s November newsletter01:50 Don’t forget - Seann’s on tour next year!02:20 Newsletter survey results: what dog breed is Jack 04:45 Geraldine’s been in touch about Sara going to Camp Beagle05:18 More Camp Beagle approval from Blue Buffy 3506:15 Please sign the petition07:15 Karen Bailey’s groomer brushes her dog’s teeth 09:15 Seann and the strawberry shaped sippy cup - hilarity ensues 10:25 R McRae joins in on the picking up poo debate 12:00 Sara models her poo bag holder13:53 Video from Kat and Kida14:51 Keith and Moose the Great Dane blood donor for Pet Blood Bank17:28 Signing off see you Monday#OhMyDogPod #TheBarkBack #StrawberrySippyCup #GreatestDane #DogPodcast #DogStories #SeannWalsh #JackDee #DogCommunity #ohmydogpodcast #omdpod #comedypodcast

Seann hits the big 4-0! We celebrate with Mildred’s great escape, rainy day dog moods, and Jack pondering why he can't just say Happy Birthday. Then Simon, our dog expert, joins us to answer your questions about growling older dogs and new puppies, barking at the postman, changing dog names, crate training, and more. Plus updates on Strudel’s training and some fascinating dog facts. It's wall-to-wall birthday fun and expert advice!Still a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd Find Simon: dbtherapy.co.uk @dognitive.behaviour00:00 Intro00:10 Seann turns 40 - born in Hampstead, 198500:51 Why Jack just can’t say Happy Birthday03:02 Seann’s keyring birthday gift04:28 Mildred’s great escape under the fence06:20 Where Mildred ended up07:45 The Morners herself on the bed08:30 How Juniper feels about the rain09:15 How Dolly feels about the rain10:00 Mildred’s different walks when it’s raining10:30 Sara leaves to get Juniper - Jack & Seann don’t know what to do11:40 Dog facts: Jack’s dog food insight14:10 Dog facts: Sara’s smallest dog in the world16:29 Seann asks AI for a last-minute dog fact (with disappointing results)17:35 How Mildred reacts to Wylda’s meltdowns18:30 Welcoming Simon, our dog expert19:00 Strudel update; jabs done20:13 Training sessions with Strudel21:25 Jack asks Simon: German Shepherd vs Alsatian24:01 Listener question: how to stop an older dog growling at a new puppy24:45 Simon suggests vet check-up first26:15 Listener question: how to stop dog barking at postman26:52 The importance of thanking your dog for doing their job27:41 Mildred’s reaction to new dog walker’s air blower and hi-vis people31:30 Listener question: can you change a dog’s name at 6 years old?33:56 Jack’s registrar fact34:57 Listener question: can you give a dog Calpol? (spoiler: don’t!)36:02 Listener question: can dogs be trained to be alone for over 7 hours?37:08 Simon discusses breeds, having two dogs, and crate training40:00 The merits of crates - Juniper and Strudel sleep in theirs42:18 Leia and Dolly don’t like crates44:00 Saying goodbye to Simon44:50 Wrap-up and see you Friday for The Bark Back!#OhMyDog #DogTips #DogTraining #PuppyHelp #DogCare #DogHealth #CrateTraining #DogBehavior #DogLovers #Podcast #ohmydogpodcast #omdpod #jackdee #seannwalsh #comedypodcast #dogpodcast

It’s a fresh Bark Back and the inbox is wild: new puppies, greyhound rescue updates, a big debate about taking the dogs to see Santa, Dolly's generous gifting, and a listener’s dog who looks uncannily like her. Keep the messages coming - we’re obsessed.SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle00:00 Kickoff! Seann tries to get a word in (good luck with that…)00:34 The mini newsletter survey: Which dog breed is Seann really?01:00 Spotify comments of the week - you’re not holding back!04:24 Jennifer’s verdict: Seann = cocker spaniel (roast accepted)05:05 Ian, Julia & Bennett welcome their new sprocker pup - puppy excitement overload!05:50 “A crack in the teacup” drops a cheeky comment06:20 Louise & Maisie share heartwarming greyhound rescue stories (plus pics!)08:33 Vicki’s voice note asks: Would you take your dog to see Santa? Nala's going (photos too)10:19 Jack weighs in on the Santa visit debate10:50 Mildred’s all in - watch out Santa11:28 Dolly’s gift-giving game is strong: neon robin 13:02 Email from Linda: meet Wynn, Pablo (Dolly’s doppelgänger!), and Pasha14:57 Phoebe Gander shares an adorable brand-new puppy video15:21 Celebrating two years of Juniper - time flies in dog years!15:41 Seann asks AI: How many dog years is two human years?16:34 Signing off - until next time, keep those messages coming!#OhMyDog #TheBarkBack #DogPodcast #RescueDogs #SprockerPuppy #GreyhoundRescue #DogSanta #DogParents #DogCommunity #ListenerStories #PuppyUpdate #DogLifeUK #JackDee #SeannWalsh

The brilliant Josh Jones joins us with stories of his rescue Ellie, the cats she’s learning to love, and the canine characters he grew up with. Seann’s back from Australia trying (and failing) to hide his jet lag from Jack - and he tells us that Declan Donnelly  hates people not picking up after their dogs… Plus: the orgins of Mildred’s bump, Dolly’s post-dentist glow-up, Sara’s powerful trip to Camp Beagle, and Jack’s suspiciously minty confession.  A warm, funny, surprisingly emotional episode.SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle00:00 – Warming up & catching up00:10 – Seann’s return from Australia, hides his jet lag00:33 – The Ant & Dec dog-poo story04:20 – Seann guarantees Jill Scott will come on the show04:45 – Mildred’s bump = a dog bite06:25 – Mildred’s ecstatic welcome home07:15 – Dolly thriving post-tooth op09:10 – Sara visits Camp Beagle09:55 – The grim reality of MBR Acres beagle breeding11:52 – The protestors who've stayed 4.5 years15:00 – America, animal testing & Seann’s Trump15:36 – Sign the petition16:55 – Jack’s minty confession18:27 – Meet Josh Jones19:06 – Josh joins the chat20:43 – Ellie the rescue & settling in with cats22:49 – Ellie’s passion for pizzle25:20 – The Great Dane step-dad era25:50 – The pug step-dad era27:10 – Ellie’s sad start & learning to play28:00 – Josh vs the behaviourist29:47 – Ellie + cats = progress30:37 – Our Manchester dog expert to the rescue31:54 – Josh’s pretty normal voice for Ellie dog33:40 – Mouth-kissing policy35:37 – Bye to Josh36:06 – Show wrap-up#JoshJones #RescueDog #EllieTheDog #JetLag #DogPoo #DogBite #PostDentalCare #CampBeagle #BeagleBreeding #AnimalTesting #DogTraining #DogBehaviourist #Petition #RescueDogs

It’s the second edition of The Bark Back, and things get lively fast - from traitor talk to time-smelling dogs, Hollywood-saving pups and a listener song that absolutely steals the show. Plus, Mildred’s car anxiety and a finale you won’t forget in a hurry…See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd 00:00 Warming Up & Weekend Chat01:20 Seann’s Mum vs. Traitors01:52 Would We Be Traitors or Faithfuls?04:47 Dog Fact: Can Dogs Tell Time by Smell?06:20 Seann’s Alan Partridge Moment07:28 Sara’s Dog Fact: Rin Tin Tin Saves Hollywood08:50 Listener Email: Lynn & the Firework Freak-Outs11:16 Mildred’s Car Anxiety13:00 Listener Email: Heba’s Dog Gender in Arabic15:30 Kim Celebrates Two Episodes a Week16:20 Amanda’s excellent Dog Song17:29 Goodbye and Seann Sings “The Morners” #OhMyDogPodcast #TheBarkBack #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #TraitorOrFaithful #DogFacts #ComedyPodcast #DogLovers