The Dog Mushers!

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.ukWelcome to our new collaborators Naturaw, who produce excellent raw food. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the promo code AnnaWebb20 when you check out at Naturaw.co.ukNaturaw.co.uk/discount/AnnaWebb20This episode is powered by Antinol. We're super proud to be working with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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 InstagramWelcome to our new collaborators Naturaw, who produce excellent raw food. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the promo code AnnaWebb20 when you check out at Naturaw.co.ukNaturaw.co.uk/discount/AnnaWebb20This episode is powered by Antinol. We're super proud to be working with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

This episode is powered by 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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 This episode is powered by 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

Judging from the reaction this episode received, Katrina's return in 2025 to talk about all things poodles was your favourite! Visit Katrinasweb.comThank you to 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: [email protected] 

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. Follow Paul and the Blue Cross on Instagram.This episode is powered by 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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: @dogsintheworkplaceThis episode is powered by 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

‘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 InstagramThank you to 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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 InstagramFollow Heidi on @heidiewingThank you to 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!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 @paleoridgeInstagram: @PaleoridgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

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 hereThank you to 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. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!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 @paleoridgeInstagram: @PaleoridgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits