Episode 289 - guardian livestock dogs with Dr Linda Van Bommel

www.DogCastRadio.comThis podcast celebrates twenty years of DogCast Radio podcasting and sharing the joy of dogs! Hear the start of our very first podcast back in 2005, and what it was like to record and create content before it became mainstream. We've met some wonderful people and dogs - including a kickboxing Black Russian Terrier, a Bichon Frise who sneezed on command, and the tallest dog in the world who could say I love you! Celebrate our podiversary with us!

www.DogCastRadio.comIn a fascinating and heartwarming podcast, hear how Dr Linda Van Bommel encountered and saved a lamb - who now lives alongside Linda's dogs and cats. Dr Van Bommel is an expert on guardian livestock dog breeds, and shares her insights into how the dogs - especially Maremma Sheepdogs - live with and protect the livestock they live with. Julie brings you an express version of the DogCast Radio News.

www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast hear all about the fascinating project combining dogs and AI to detect and predict epileptic seizures to make life safer and healthier for people with epilepsy. Incorporating technology offers many exciting possibilities for the future.

www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast we focus on dogs of the world! Lili Chin talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium. How many dog breeds can you name? Do you know how they originated? What do we even mean by the word "breed"? Lili explains how she approaches drawing the breeds. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

www.DogCastRadio.comRyan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, is a Marine Corps veteran. In this interview he talks about his experience, the support her received from the non profit, and his commitment to supporting other veterans transition from the military to civilian life. Julie brings you the DogCast Radio News.

www.DogCastRadio.comIn our Crufts 2025 special, Julie (after getting lost in the vast NEC halls!) talks to dog behaviourists Kay Attwood and Andy Hale, catches up with long standing friends of the show Jill Crow and her daughter Bryony, finds out about Performance Dog UK and Pet Remedy, and discovers how you can protect your dog out and about with doggy armour and in the car with a crash tested car seat. All the fun of Crufts without having to walk until your feet are sore!

www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast host Julie brings you dog dilemmas from Reddit AITA and Mumsnet AIBU, as well as dog themed news stories which caught her eye. Plus we touch on that age old mystery - did we domesticate dogs, or did they domesticate themselves?

www.DogCastRadio.comThis podcast is al about keeping your dog happy and healthy physically and mentally. Kay Attwood, one of the UK's leading trainers specialising in positive reinforcement reveals what the secret of our dogs' thinking and mental abilities, and how we can provide enrichment and training which will enhance our dogs' lives. Canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains what herbalism is, and how it can support our dog's general health, as well as helping to resolve various ailments and conditions. Make sure 2025 is a great year for you and your dog.

www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast we hear from behaviourist Bethany Bell on why aversive, harsh methods appear to work, while wreaking havoc on your dog and your relationship with them. Behaviourist Jennifer Billot has the dog life hacks that will save you time, make your training more effective, and make life more fun for your dog. DogCast Radio is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to!

www.DogCastRadio.comIn this podcast, host Julie considers a variety of Reddit AITA questions, and Am I Being Unreasonable from Mumsnet. We have stories of a puppy biting a child at a family get together, the pet sitting friend who took the dog to doggy daycare, the rescue dog defender feeling the pressure to meet up for dog walks, the sister who caused trouble when she said her sister's baby name sounded like a dog's name, the devoted owner who ducked out of his brother's wedding to care for his injured dog, an off lead dog causing issues and two alleged service dogs joining at the children's playground. Do you agree with Julie's take on all these canine conundrums?