Kirsty Gallacher: Dogs Trust, Frenchies & Animal Activism

After more than three wonderful years, we've got some exciting news...In this episode we announce the next chapter for the podcast. There are still two more episodes of Oh My Dog (three including this one) to come, but after that we'll be taking a short break before returning in September as Another Day Ruined.We're opening the conversation up to everything else that ruins our day too. It'll still be the three of us, the same humour, the same stories and the same community - just with a much bigger scope.Catch Another Day Ruined live at the Edinburgh Fringe before the podcast launches in September!: https://www.thestand.co.uk/fringe/3074/another-day-ruined-with-jack-dee-seann-walsh-and-sara-morganAlso - Mildred enjoys her summer haircut, Juniper makes a new dachshund friend, Dolly copes with the heatwave, we discuss hot pavements, Toy Story 5, skydiving, football celebrations, and why Sean's office appears to have been built by Willy Wonka.Thanks for all your support over the last three and a bit years ❤️ There's no need to do anything - if you're subscribed to Oh My Dog, your feed will automatically become Another Day Ruined in September. Simon joins us for our penultimate episode next week, and we can't wait to share what's coming next.Go to Petgo.live00:00 Big announcement! The future of the podcast02:38 Two more Oh My Dog episodes & what's next03:39 Why we're making the change04:45 Mildred's summer haircut 05:30 Jack's son and the haircut transformation08:12 Toy Story 5 review10:30 Brad Pitt's new dog film11:40 Skydiving & Cast Away memories15:03 PetGo16:18 Walking dogs safely during the heatwave 17:53 Juniper has a new dachshund friend18:30 Are long-haired dachshunds different?20:36 How Dolly is coping in the heat22:58 England, Mexico & Seann's middle-of-the-night confusion 26:16 Which dog breeds actually enjoy hot weather?26:58 Do we actually like the heat?29:25 Sean's wonky office33:38 Jack is moving house35:03 Dolly's new walking route36:30 Letting dogs off the lead38:26 A considerate dog owner39:00 Goodbye... for now#OhMyDogPodcast #AnotherDayRuined #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #Dogs #DogPodcast #JackDee #SeannWalsh #SaraMorganBeckett #PetOwners #Dachshund #Cockapoo #DogLovers #PodcastAnnouncement

This week we're joined by award-winning visual comedian and silent clown Darryl J Carrington, who's heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with not one, but two shows: the family favourite Out Of The Box and his brand new late-night show Tennish. And we meet his beloved lurcher Bowie. Plus, Jack shares his frustration at dog poo bags abandoned on the beach, Seann survives the heatwave with Mildred, Sara's viral cooling hack returns, as the team discuss keeping dogs comfortable in the soaring temperatures.If you're heading to the Fringe this summer, make sure Darryl's shows are on your list!https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/darryl-j-carrington-out-of-the-boxhttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/darryl-j-carrington-tennishGo to Petgo.live00:00 Coming up: Darryl J Carrington & Bowie00:40 Dog poo bags left on the beach 03:20 Dolly's new beach tent 04:40 Keeping dogs cool during the heatwave06:00 Sara's viral fan hack12:15 Summer gadgets: genius or gimmick?15:00 PetGo sponsor16:15 Meet Darryl J Carrington17:20 From circus school to silent clown20:45 Family show vs late-night Fringe show22:15 Choosing audience volunteers22:55 When a Doberman interrupted the show!24:00 Dealing with hecklers without speaking25:20 Bowie the lurcher 27:10 Touring the UK in a converted horsebox with Bowie28:50 Do dogs understand Darryl's physicality?30:50 Bowie's favourite pasty shop! 32:50 Meet Bowie (photos included!)33:20 Does Bowie kiss on the mouth? 35:15 Why the team can't wait to see Darryl's Fringe show#OhMyDogPodcast #DarrylJCarrington #EdinburghFringe #EdFringe #OutOfTheBox #Tennish #Dogs #DogPodcast #Lurcher #ComedyPodcast #VisualComedy #SilentClown #JackDee #SeannWalsh #SaraMorgan

From teaching her rescue dogs to say "I love you" to finding laughter through one of life's hardest journeys, this week's guest is broadcaster, author and Edinburgh Fringe performer Dayna Steele.Dayna joins Jack, Seann and Sara to talk about the incredible dogs who've shaped her life, why she's happy to be the world's favourite dog babysitter, and how her beloved Labrador Lulu became the benchmark for every dog that followed.She also opens up about caring for her mum through Alzheimer's, and explains why humour helped her - and so many others - cope with heartbreak. It's funny, moving and full of unforgettable dog stories.Plus, Seann nearly misses another gig, Mildred is missing the family while they're away, and the team debate whether cycling with a dog on a lead is ever a good idea.See Dayna in Edinburgh: https://www.daynasteele.com/00:00 Intro01:20 Seann's latest mishap04:20 Home alone with Mildred08:00 Are dogs happier when everyone's home?08:45 Cycling with a dog on a lead - safe or not?12:10 Take That, bicycles and bells18:45 Dayna Steele joins the podcast20:20 Edinburgh Fringe and The Woman in the Mirror25:00 Lulu the Labrador and a lifetime of unforgettable dogs27:40 The role dogs played during her mum's Alzheimer's journey30:10 Married to a NASA pilot32:00 Why Labradors stole her heart35:20 Rescue dogs who learned to trust again37:20 Turning a bestselling memoir into a play39:20 Finding humour in Alzheimer's41:15 Do you let your dogs kiss you on the mouth?42:00 Edinburgh Fringe and live show news45:20 The world's worst beer advert#OhMyDogPodcast #DaynaSteele #Dogs #DogPodcast #DogLovers #EdinburghFringe #TheWomanInTheMirror #RescueDogs #Labrador #Alzheimers #PetStories #JackDee #SeannWalsh

Broadcaster and animal advocate Kirsty Gallacher joins Jack, Seann and Sara to introduce her beloved dogs Bertie the French Bulldog and Frank the rescue Cocker Spaniel. She shares her growing passion for animal welfare, rescue charities and campaigning for change.Plus, Seann battles a house full of Wi-Fi boosters, survives an AdBlue disaster, and the team swap stories about thunderstorms, rescue dogs and why some dogs really do rule the house.Dogs Trust Survey 2026 (ends 30th June) https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/national-dog-surveyBecome 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 Seann's Wi-Fi nightmare & too many boosters06:25 Thunderstorms and how the dogs coped10:33 Seann's AdBlue disaster (and Alan with two horses!)17:54 Rescue Hotel update: Sara the dachshund and Seann Walsh the Rottweiler got adopted!23:00 Introducing Kirsty Gallacher24:15 Meet Bertie the French Bulldog & Frank the rescue Cocker Spaniel29:00 Why Bertie won't accept another rescue dog30:30 Growing up with animals32:30 Animal welfare, rescue dogs & campaigning for change40:30 Why Kirsty loves Dogs Trust42:20 What dogs give back to us46:30 Are Bertie & Frank allowed on the bed?49:35 Training French Bulldogs vs Cocker Spaniels51:55 Looking after the dogs is a family affair54:00 Why people should never give up older dogs56:20 Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey56:25 Do you let your dog kiss you on the mouth?#OhMyDogPodcast #KirstyGallacher #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogsTrust #RescueDogs #FrenchBulldog #CockerSpaniel #DogPodcast #AnimalWelfare #DogLovers #Podcast

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