Ask Simon: Dog Dilemmas

This week, Jack, Seann and Sara catch up on life with Dolly, Mildred and Juniper, including a worrying moment when Juniper gave Sara quite a scare.The gang discuss whether all dogs can actually swim, why some breeds struggle in the water, and the surprising discovery of a dog swimming school. Plus, an update on stolen cockapoo Rufus, the big push Fetcher Dog needs, and some genuinely encouraging news from the campaign to end beagle breeding for animal testing.There's also talk of Edinburgh Fringe memories, empty comedy clubs, and why Jack once ended up out of pocket after refunding an audience.For any sightings of Rufus the stolen cockapoo, please call 07866026343 or 07770647844. He is cream with a pale chest, brown nose, full tail. IG: @find.rufusIf you're a workman who can help Fetcher Dog email: [email protected]. And if you'd like to donate: fetcherdog.comBecome part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin Save The Dogs UK: https://savethedogs.uk/Email us: [email protected]:00 The mysterious countdown starts at six01:10 Life with Dolly, Mildred and Juniper02:23 Juniper's sudden health scare04:07 Mildred loves summer walks05:04 Mildred's secret boyfriend06:46 Why rescue dogs are usually spayed07:28 How many puppies are in a litter?08:59 Stolen cockapoo Rufus and dog theft awareness11:40 Why keeping microchip details updated matters13:45 Can all dogs swim?14:17 The dog swimming school discovery17:19 Which dog breeds struggle in water?19:22 Huge news for rescued beagles20:49 The fight against animal testing continues23:26 Animal Rising and the beagle rescue campaign26:07 Fetch A Dog's new rescue centre project28:40 Edinburgh Fringe plans30:21 Seann's smallest-ever comedy audience31:53 Jack's disastrous comedy club story34:02 Sara's first Edinburgh Fringe36:42 Wrapping up#OhMyDog #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #Dogs #DogLovers #Cockapoo #RescueDogs #DogTheft #AnimalWelfare #CampBeagle #AnimalRising #FetchADog #EdinburghFringe #ComedyPodcast

This week on Oh My Dog, our resident dog expert Simon Parry-Moreno is back to answer your questions.Why does one dog refuse to eat from a bowl? Why does another sprint across roads? Can moving house make a dog anxious? And what exactly is going on inside our dogs' minds?Jack , Seann and Sara also share their own dog dramas - from Mildred's banana-fuelled escape to Dolly's hatred of windy weather.Plus, Simon gives us updates on Leia and the ever-growing Strudel, explains why dogs love destroying soft toys, and reveals what our four-legged friends would actually eat in the wild.Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comSimon Parry-Moreno: IG @dognitive.behaviour / https://dbtherapy.co.uk/Join more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected]:00 Coming up on today's show00:23 Mildred's great escape (and the mystery of the missing banana)03:00 Dolly's fear of windy weather04:59 Seann explains why wind is his least favourite weather09:40 The foxes are back in Seann's garden12:08 Simon Parry-Moreno joins the show13:25 Updates on Leia and Strudel14:48 Do dogs hug?15:24 Why won't my dog eat from his bowl?18:38 What is a snuffle mat?19:43 What would dogs eat in the wild?21:34 Why do dogs destroy soft toys?22:27 Voice note: Why does my dog run across roads?23:41 Simon's advice for road-crossing anxiety25:27 Why is my dog afraid of certain rooms?26:59 Can moving house affect your dog?28:54 Helping anxious dogs settle into a new home30:14 What do dogs think about lifts?31:27 Understanding the world through your dog's eyes32:02 Do wild dogs have homes?33:23 Strudel's training update34:01 Simon's and the African painted dogs34:37 Final thoughts and goodbye35:39 Off The Lead on Patreon#OhMyDogPodcast #SimonParryMoreno #DogExpert #DogBehaviour #DogTraining #DogAdvice #Cockapoo #DogQuestions #DogOwners #DogTips #JackDee #SeannWalsh #Dogs #DogPodcast #PetAdvice #DogLovers #PuppyTraining

It's the end of an era as Bark Back signs off for the final time. Seann and Sara look at some of your wonderful messages, photos and stories, from cooling bandanas and questionable tooth jewellery to dog tattoos, evolving nicknames and a giant breathing Dachshund sculpture in Korea. Plus, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made Bark Back such a special part of the OMD family. Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected]:00 Bark Back says goodbye 01:55 Jazz's post-bath transformation 03:01 Monty's cooling bandana & tooth jewellery debate 05:59 Mori's tattoo tribute 08:49 Andrea's touching dog tattoo story 11:25 Sunshine the giant Dachshund sculpture12:40 Goodwoof reflections & Martin Clunes spot 14:35 Victoria Pendleton, Malinois & responsible ownership 15:43 Hot weather tips for dogs 16:37 The ultimate penultimate Bark Back message: Eddie's many names 18:07 Sara reveals the secret to her famous whistle 19:26 Thank you for all your stories 20:17 Jack will be back on Monday! #OhMyDog #BarkBack #DogPodcast #DogLovers #DogStories #Cockapoo #Dachshund #DogCommunity #PetPodcast #OMDPod

Part Two of this week's episode: our chat with the brilliant Paul Tonkinson is finally here! 🐾Paul tells us all about cockapoo, Billie Jean, from morning garden rituals and gentle parenting approaches to the dog-related reason he had to postpone running an ultra marathon across the Sahara.We also hear about the dogs that came before Billie Jean, why dogs make the best therapists, whether running with your dog is ever a good idea, and the lengths Paul went to in order to make this interview happen after technical gremlins struck.Plus: dog nicknames, microwaved dog bowls, and the all-important question... does Billie Jean kiss Paul on the mouth?Paul's hilarious book, Running Through Sand: An Aging Comedian's Ill Thought Out Ultra in the Sahara, is out now.Get your copy: https://linktr.ee/runningthroughsand?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6cd0b68a-9a0d-40ae-9022-b9e8a38bd857Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected]:00 Picking up where we left off...00:55 Recreating podcast magic after a technical disaster02:27 Meet Billie Jean03:48 The dogs that came before: Dash and Calypso05:04 Paul's unexpected new pet returning from Australia06:08 Growing up without dogs07:25 How different dogs shape different chapters of life08:46 Billie Jean, morning walks and living in the moment10:42 Paul's new book: Running Through Sand11:55 Running an ultra marathon across the Sahara13:43 The dogs that nearly stopped Paul making the start line16:13 Off The Lead on Patreon.com/omdpod16:45 Would Paul ever run with Billie Jean?18:24 Dolly's Chihuahua hostel backstory19:16 Gentle parenting... for dogs20:04 Mildred, closed parks and explaining things to your dog21:04 Dog nicknames and why Billie Jean is sometimes called "Freak"22:20 Do dogs understand more than we think?24:02 The microwaved dog bowl incident25:38 Does Paul perform for Billie Jean?27:50 Missing your dog while you're away28:57 Taking Billie Jean on holiday to Europe30:03 The ultimate Oh My Dog question: kisses on the mouth?31:46 Seann forgets the title of Paul's book32:45 Hills, walking routes and dog-friendly landscapes33:25 Final thoughts and where to find us#OhMyDog #PaulTonkinson #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #BillieJeanTheDog #RunningThroughSand #ComedyPodcast #DogLovers #RescueDogs #UltraMarathon #SaharaMarathon

Due to a technical hiccup, this week's episode of Oh My Dog is coming to you in two parts. 🐾In part one, Jack reflects on scattering the ashes of his beloved dogs, Seann shares an update on Mildred's new garden adventures, and Sara reports back from a fascinating Dogs Trust event at St James's Palace. There's also plenty of chat about rescue dogs, Staffies, fake plants and why sometimes taking a short break from your dog isn't such a bad thing.And don't worry - Paul Tonkinson is still joining us. Unfortunately, a missing audio track means we'll be re-recording our conversation with Paul this week, and we'll bring you part two on Tuesday.Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back here very soon for the rest of the episode.Dogs Trust Behaviour Support line: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-help/behaviour-support-lineBecome part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected]:00 A note about today's split episode00:21 Seann checks in from Liverpool01:37 Jack on scattering his dogs' ashes04:54 Hugo, Jasper and why some owners stick with one breed07:11 Mildred's new garden adventures08:34 Fake grass, fake plants and cactus confessions11:35 Sara visits St James's Palace with Dogs Trust13:58 The lasting impact of the COVID puppy boom15:25 Rescue dogs and responsible ownership17:29 Jack and Jane take a short break from Dolly20:42 Introducing Paul Tonkinson21:13 Part Two coming soon#OhMyDog #PaulTonkinson #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogLovers #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #DogsTrust #RescueDogs #Staffies #DogOwners

This week on Bark Back, Jack, Seann and Sara dive into your messages about travelling with dogs, including a fascinating email from New York about the emotional impact of flying dogs in aircraft holds.Listeners share alternatives including dog-friendly ferries to Spain, travelling across Europe with pets, and why some owners choose not to fly their dogs at all.Plus, there's a touching tribute to a beloved poodle named Marky, and some eagle-eyed viewers spotted something unusual about Jack at the Goodwoof live show.📧 [email protected]🌐 omdpod.com🎟️ Bonus episodes: patreon.com/omdpod00:00 Welcome to Bark Back00:28 Beano the Cockapoo and his ever-growing list of nicknames01:47 Travelling with dogs: advice from a New York vet03:27 Is flying in the hold worth the stress?04:35 Bark Air and flying with your dog in the cabin06:29 Ferry travel to Spain with a Labrador08:28 More listener tips for travelling around Europe with dogs09:49 The clever Norfolk Terrier who always found the water11:00 Dolly remembers the sausage in the fridge12:05 Listener reactions to the Goodwoof live show12:52 Camp Beagle and a tribute to Marky aka Brian May13:53 The mystery of Jack Dee's secret tail15:12 Thanks for listening#OhMyDog #BarkBack #JackDee #SeannWalsh #Dogs #DogPodcast #PetTravel #DogOwners #Goodwoof #CampBeagle

Olympic cycling legend Victoria Pendleton joins Jack, Seann and Sara this week.Victoria tells us about her inspiring new book, The Fear Opportunity, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your life. From Olympic gold medals to skydiving, fear of failure, and learning to embrace new challenges, it's a fascinating conversation about courage, resilience and growth.Plus, we meet Victoria's beloved dogs Valor the Belgian Malinois and Leilo the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and hear why high-drive dogs need jobs to do, and discover how dogs have helped bring balance to her life.And of course, the all-important question: does Victoria let her dogs kiss her on the mouth?Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected]:00 Heatwave dog chat & where's Mildred?07:03 Remembering Hugo11:49 Rescue Hotel update & listener gifts15:10 Dolly's summer groom16:40 Dogs before and after grooming18:02 Dog paddling pools and staying cool20:31 Mildred escapes through the fox hole23:22 Victoria Pendleton joins the show and we meet Valor24:30 How Victoria got dogs as an adult25:48 Leilo the Rhodesian Ridgeback28:04 Feeding giant dogs28:57 Living with a Belgian Malinois30:22 Dogs and Olympic training31:24 Why two dogs are better than one32:10 Victoria's new book: The Fear Opportunity33:20 Fear, courage and stepping outside your comfort zone35:02 Sara's skydiving story36:25 Victoria's skydiving obsession37:03 Fear of failure and elite sport39:07 The inspiration behind the book40:13 What neuroscience teaches us about fear41:34 How dogs help anxiety and stress43:29 Where the dogs sleep44:33 Does Victoria let her dogs kiss her?45:52 The police dog that flattened Seann Walsh46:16 Jumping out of planes with military dogs47:53 Why Victoria wouldn't recommend a Malinois48:12 Life lessons from Victoria Pendleton51:51 Signing off and Patreon.com/omdpod for more!#OhMyDogPodcast #VictoriaPendleton #Dogs #DogPodcast #Cycling #Olympics #OlympicChampion #FearOpportunity #MentalHealth #FearOfFailure #PersonalGrowth #RhodesianRidgeback #BelgianMalinois #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogLovers #Adventure #Inspiration

We take a deep dive into your brilliant messages, photos and videos - including a very spoiled senior staffy, a cockapoo who builds herself a sofa nest every night, and one listener whose dog nickname somehow evolved into simply “Poo”.The gang discuss dog greetings, emotional goodbye routines at the window, tattoos inspired by beloved pets - Sara shares a touching tribute to a cockapoo called Dexter, and whether Jack should get a face tattoo.Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected] us on IG: @beyondlimits.lifecoach @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle @animal.rising00:00 Welcome to Bark Back00:30 Ruby the rescued senior staffy thriving at 1302:50 How Dolly, Mildred and Juniper greet visitors04:00 Maisie the “piranha teeth” staffy puppy05:10 Seann remembers Gertrude06:00 Ozzy fails to intimidate a tiny bird (video)07:20 Poppy the cockapoo builds a sofa nest08:50 What the dogs really do when left home alone10:00 The increasingly ridiculous evolution of dog nicknames13:20 Simon’s “Strudel definitely not a poodle”14:20 Dogs with imaginary voices and lisps15:10 Dexter the cockapoo and memorial dog tattoos16:50 Should Jack get a tattoo?19:45 Patreon radiator chat returns#OhMyDogPodcast #BarkBack #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogLovers #Staffy #Cockapoo #Dachshund #DogStories #ComedyPodcast #PetParents #DogPeople

This week, Oh My Dog! heads to Goodwoof for a very special episode with Jack , Seann and Sara!The gang wander around the festival chatting to dog owners, meeting some incredible dogs, talking rescue pups, influencer dogs, dachshunds, dog nicknames, thunderstorms, selfies, live shows, and everything in between.There are encounters with listeners, comedians, dog collar and lead designers, enormous mountain dogs, and even a few philosophical discussions about whether dogs actually enjoy selfies.A warm, funny and gloriously unfiltered day out at the “Glastonbury for dogs”.🐾 Plus: stories about Dolly, Mildred-Barrett and Juniper🐾 Behind-the-scenes chaos from the live show🐾 Dog people being wonderfully dog peopleListen to extra bonus episodes of Off The Lead at Patreon.com/OMDPod00:00 Welcome to Goodwoof01:40 Back at the “Glastonbury for dogs”02:00 Why the dogs stayed at home this year03:00 Do dogs hate selfies?04:30 Rescue dogs take centre stage05:30 Jack and Dolly vs the thunderstorm06:20 Meeting Bear the Bernese Mountain Dog influencer08:20 Live show plans and dog nicknames09:20 Mildred-Barrett hides under the bed10:00 Seann remembers family dog Hugo11:30 Tiny chihuahuas and festival plans14:00 Sara's missing Juniper15:00 Queueing for literary corner16:20 Watching the dog agility arena18:10 Seann heads to the “Have A Go” zone19:00 The horrifying jam-covered dog story20:30 Dog nicknames get completely out of hand21:40 Meeting listeners and glamorous festival dogs24:00 Standard dachshunds vs mini dachshunds25:30 The story behind luxury dog brand Storeys & Tails31:00 Jack bumps into comedian-turned-dog-artist Mark Maier34:00 Wrapping up after the live show37:00 Why Goodwoof actually works so well38:00 Patreon plug and goodbye#OhMyDog #JackDee #SeannWalsh #Goodwoof #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Dogs #DogLovers #Dachshund #Cockapoo #Chihuahua #DogFestival #PodcastClips #BritishComedy #Patreon #DogPeople

Seann’s missing… but somehow still manages to send in a very familiar voice note 👀This week on Bark Back, Jack and Sara hear from regular listeners about the Hachikō Statue, the The Cinnamon Trust Big Walk, clever puppies escaping crates, dogs who insist on sleeping in bed, guide dogs, cold plunges… As always, Bark Back is powered by your stories 🐾Donate to Mark Long's Guide Dog Fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pounds-for-puppy-pennyBecome part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: [email protected] us on IG: @beyondlimits.lifecoach @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle @animal.rising 00:00 Intro & where’s Seann?00:48 Seann’s “scheduling oversight” explained01:28 Mystery voice note 03:35 Teddy joins the Cinnamon Trust Big Walk05:21 Seann almost turned up on the wrong day05:28 The story of Hachikō Statue07:20 Milo the crate escape artist08:30 Life with dogs sleeping in your bed10:23 Listener reactions to Mark's guide dogs episode11:50 Sara gets invited to guide dog HQ12:53 Dolly’s night lights & dog care chat15:03 Seann hiding from firefighters 16:56 Sara tries a cold plunge19:11 Flying pets cargo - would you do it?21:14 Confessions: eating dog treats 22:01 Patreon’s “crazy nutcase” review22:32 Final Seann roast & goodbye#OhMyDog #BarkBack #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogStories #Hachiko #CinnamonTrust #DogLovers #ComedyPodcast #PetPodcast #Dogs