The UK’s First Dog Bus: Billy’s Bus Founder Laura Mohan

Jack and Sara (no Seann, he's ill) are joined by Laura Mohan, the founder of Billy’s Bus - the UK’s first dog bus, inspired by her Cavapoo Billy. What began as a search for better care for her own dog has grown into a fully customised bus giving dogs social adventures, with carefully matched packs, and huge focus on wellbeing. Laura explains how it works, as well as the unexpected impact it’s having on the wider community through volunteering and connection. There’s also a message from Mildred Barrett in Seann's absence, an update on Juniper and Dolly, and all the usual dog chat as they hold the fort while Seann recovers.00:00 No Seann! Jack & Sara kick off the episode 01:35 A letter from Mildred Barrett 03:34 Juniper update & making a new friend 05:27 Do dogs match your lifestyle? 07:47 Dolly, Nellie & dog friendships 08:46 “Chew chess” and clever dogs 09:45 Dachshund and Chihuahua obsessions12:57 Juniper’s weight update 15:28 Animal testing petition update 19:40 Laura Mohan joins the show 23:30 The dubious side dog walking services 25:54 What is Billy’s Bus? 28:45 Building the dog bus 31:05 Matching dogs & behaviour 32:45 The volunteer impact 36:32 Expansion plans 40:47 Media attention & what’s next 41:33 Life with Billy 43:50 Dogs, loneliness & connection 45:48 Do you let your dog kiss you on the mouth? 46:42 Jack & Sara reflect on today's show47:57 Signing off#OhMyDogPodcast #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogLovers #BillysBus #DogBus #Cavapoo #DachshundLove #ChihuahuaLife #PodcastClips #DogCommunity #RescueDogs #PetParents #ComedyPodcast #UKPodcasts #DogLife

Would you adopt a dog… with your own name?This week on Bark Back, we hear more about the very real (and very adoptable) Seann Walsh at The Rescue Hotel - and it raises some big questions.Plus, your emails take us from Johannesburg to Western Australia, with stories of runaway dogs, motorbike chases and the songs we sing to them.There’s also an important reminder about what dogs pick up on walks, after a heartbreaking story about secondary poisoning - and why it’s something every owner should be aware of.And Jack ponders why friends named their dog “Jack”, Seann reveals the lamp he's owned that's never had a bulb, and a listener makes a strong case for Sara finally getting on the billboard.Plants that are poisonous to dogs: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/health-and-injuries/spring-plants-poisonous-to-dogsAnimal Poison Line: 01202 509000Join more than 180,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresSee Seann LIVE: Seannwalsh.comTherescuehotel.com to see Jack, Seann and SaraEmail us: [email protected]'t forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdGo to our website for more: omdpod.com00:00 Intro00:20 OMD newsletter, billboards & dog emotion poll01:05 “Third anniversary” vs “furred anniversary”…01:40 The rescue dog called Seann Walsh03:00 Would you adopt a dog with your own name?04:00 Jack refuses to accept dogs called “Jack”05:30 Rottweiler puppy Seann and zoomies06:00 Important warning: secondary poisoning on walks08:20 Why you must watch what your dog picks up09:00 Chicken bones, late walks & hidden dangers10:30 Dogs around the world: Johannesburg story11:20 Dog songs (Fergalicious) and motorbike chases12:30 When dogs run off… and chasing them13:50 Mildred tracking Grace like a bloodhound14:40 Toxic plants: what dogs shouldn’t eat15:50 Seann’s lamp with no bulb17:10 Dog-friendly hotel recommendation18:10 Restaurants and dogs19:00 Listener love & billboard debate20:30 Should Sara have been on the billboard?21:00 Signing off#BarkBack #OhMyDogPodcast #JackDee #DogOwners #DogSafety #DogBehaviour #DogStories #DogWalks #Rottweiler #DogLovers #SeannWalsh

Wildlife broadcaster and conservationist Chris Packham joins Oh My Dog - and ends up answering some of the biggest dog questions we’ve ever had on the podcast.Chris introduces us to his two poodles Sid and Nancy, explains why he feeds them a vegan diet, and reveals what science actually says about whether dogs love their owners.Along the way he also settles some classic dog mysteries - including why dogs spin before they poo, why they eat other dogs’ poo, why dogs lick our faces, and how closely they’re connected to wolves.Plus:Jack explains the history of pavements, Seann tries to solve Mildred’s early-morning barking problem, and we learn that dogs might love their owners even more than sausages.It’s one of our most fascinating episodes yet!Join almost 180,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresSee Seann LIVE: Seannwalsh.comOmni: https://omni.pet/Email us: [email protected]'t forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdGo to our website for more: omdpod.com00:00 Intro00:25 Dolly at the groomers and Jack’s history of pavements05:10 Juniper's tomato soup bath and a surprising dog grooming tip08:45 Seann’s neighbour complaint and Mildred’s barking problem12:55 Introducing Chris Packham13:20 Meeting Chris and his poodles Sid & Nancy14:50 Why Chris fell in love with poodles16:00 Growing up obsessed with wildlife and undiagnosed Autism18:20Nature and attention to detail20:10 Living with his dogs “under a microscope”21:55 Wolves vs dogs - what domestication changed23:45 Do dogs actually love their owners?25:30 Why Chris feeds his dogs a vegan diet29:00 Food allergies and surprising health changes31:20 What dogs can teach us about wild behaviour32:05 Why dogs spin before they poo33:10 Why dogs eat other dogs’ poo34:15 Do Chris’s dogs sleep on the bed?35:20 Should you let dogs lick your face?37:40 Chris helps Seann solve Mildred’s barking39:40 Animal testing, beagle rescues and Animal Rising's trials42:00 What we learned from Chris Packham#OhMyDogPodcast #ChrisPackham #DogPodcast #DogBehaviour #DogScience #DogFacts #DogLovers #SidAndNancy #VeganDogs #Springwatch #JackDee #SeannWalsh

It’s Bark Back, where Jack , Seann and Sara dive into your emails, voice notes and dog stories.This week: a dog that can open the bathroom door, two cocker spaniels that scream like banshees at cats, and a brilliant listener who sings lullabies to calm his reactive dog on walks.Plus we hear from a dog rescue sanctuary in Hawaii, debate the true size of a slice of salami, and celebrate three years of Oh My Dog! with more brilliant listener messages.Keep sending your stories to [email protected] – Bark Back is all about you.See Seann Live: SeannWalsh.com00:00 Welcome to Bark Back00:28 The dog that opens the bathroom door01:20 Seann’s missing laptop chaos02:41 Listener email: Nomi & Pringle the cocker spaniels03:30 The Ring camera cat meltdown04:12 The “wailing banshee” spaniel alarm04:40 Could dogs clean each other’s ears?05:30 Seann admits he’d love another dog06:00 Storm the rescue dog and the calming walking song07:15 Singing to soothe reactive dogs08:20 A dog rescue sanctuary in Hawaii10:00 Requests to see the dogs on the podcast11:10 Juniper makes a sleepy appearance11:40 Fred MacAulay’s dog t-shirt story returns12:20 Celebrating 3 years of Oh My Dog!13:10 The salami slice debate14:20 The size of a proper slice of salami15:20 Listener accidentally blasting the podcast in supermarket toilets16:10 Where do you listen to the podcast?17:10 Sara campaigning for the billboard17:50 Signing off#BarkBack #OhMyDogPodcast #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogStories #DogLovers #Spaniels #DogLife #ComedyPodcast

Singer-Songwriter Calum Scott joins us to introduce his English bulldog Elvis - but not before the podcast descends into technical chaos.After the recording failing the first time, Calum kindly came back to redo the chat (with a few new stories along the way). We talk about Elvis’ five-generation pedigree, why bulldogs make such brilliant first dogs, and the slightly embarrassing phase Elvis is currently going through…Plus: Jack commits a classic faux paw, Seann records from an iPad after his equipment goes walkies, and we discover Elvis has his own bedroom and sounds like an old Yorkshireman.See Calum live: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/calum-scott-tickets/artist/2209963Calum's new single with Aitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXJyb6WZeysSee Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Intro00:20 Seann has lost his laptop… and the microphone02:25 Jack’s classic faux paw with Jane and Dolly03:30 Dog-friendly hotels and travelling with dogs05:20 Mildred’s ear drops breakthrough07:10 Do dogs know when we’re helping them?08:00 Dogs remembering holiday hotels09:10 Jack’s very loud chemist 10:50 Dolly, Juniper and Mildred spring update12:10 Dogs enjoying the first signs of spring15:05 Introducing Calum Scott15:30 Elvis the English bulldog, Calum’s first ever dog17:30 Finding Elvis online and bringing him home18:50 The reality of bulldog ownership21:20 Elvis the teenage dog… and the humping phase22:40 Elvis’ five-generation pedigree24:00 Technical disaster - we've lost Calum!24:40 Two days later… Calum returns to finish the interview26:00 Will Elvis be a dad?27:20 Proud dog dad - Elvis merch included29:10 Are dogs the “practice run” for kids?31:30 Elvis’ personality and bulldog temperament33:30 The love dogs give their owners35:10 Training Elvis without puppy school36:20 Elvis destroys Calum’s childhood teddy and Nellie's had a go a Jack's37:30 Where Elvis sleeps (and why he snores)39:20 The all-important question: dog kisses on the mouth?41:30 Calum on the emotional bond with Elvis42:20 Signing off#CalumScott #EnglishBulldog #DogPodcast #OhMyDogPodcast #BulldogLife #DogLovers #DogDad #PodcastComedy #PetPodcast #DogStories

This week’s Bark Back comes straight from the Spotify Studios, as Jack, Seann and Sara dive into your messages and stories. From the now-infamous “hygiene cut” discussion and whether dog owners overshare a little too freely, to moving house with dogs, lost pups, bedtime routines and equal billing on billboards. It’s a short, sharp, energising Bark Back for your walk.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Welcome to Bark Back from Spotify Studios00:40 Hygiene cuts and listener reactions01:20 Oversharing dog stories in Leicester Square02:51 Should Jane and Grace guest on the podcast?03:46 Moving house with dogs - listener advice04:17 How Dolly will cope with moving05:10 Losing your dog (and finding them again)06:36 Bedtime routines and crate independence07:30 Westie-Woo laughing in public with AirPods in08:15 Going back through the Oh My Dog 160 ep back catalogue09:28 Equal billing, billboards and producer recognition10:24 Wrapping up this week’s Bark Back11:23 How to get in touch with the show#OhMyDog #BarkBack #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #SpotifyStudios #DogOwners #JackDee #SeannWalsh

It’s not every day your podcast ends up on a billboard in Leicester Square. To celebrate three years of Oh My Dog, Jack, Seann and Sara record a special anniversary episode - beginning on the street beneath Spotify’s billboard before heading into the studio to reflect on all the fun and chaos of the past three years, and talk Mildred's ears, Juniper's concern, Jack's doggy ventriloquist act, and a food graph that confuses everyone.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Welcome to Oh My Dog's third anniversary00:09 Recording from Leicester Square (not live)00:37 Seeing the Oh My Dog billboard for the first time01:46 Three years to get a billboard02:04 Listening back to the first ever episode02:20 3 years of life changes kids, moves, dogs03:56 Heading to Spotify Studios05:44 Recording together in the Spotify studio06:37 Seann asks Jack what it’s like seeing your face on a billboard07:34 Would we bring our dogs to Leicester Square?08:53 Seann introduces the world's most confusing vet graph of dog treats in human terms13:00 How much cheese is 28g?17:59 Is this vet poster actually an advert?20:01 Giving dogs ear drops and do they understand?23:25 How the idea for Oh My Dog started25:30 Jack talking to Dolly in public, Seann doing the same with Mildred27:26 Dogs as social icebreakers29:00 Promised guests and chaotic early episodes31:01 Being ill and still looking after your dog32:35 A public apology to Michelle34:25 Thank you for listening to our billboard anniversary episode#OhMyDog #OhMyDogPodcast #PodcastAnniversary #PodcastBillboard #LeicesterSquare #SpotifyPodcast #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #JackDee #SeannWalsh

This week on Bark Back, Seann briefly forgets geography, floor lasagne returns, dogs guard baths like lifeguards, and the internet once again refuses to let Jack forget the sausage photos. There are runaway dogs who find their own way home, name pronunciation chaos, and by the end we’re calling each other entirely the wrong names on purpose.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Bark Back opens in confusion: Seann thinks we’re in the same house00:40 Floor Lasagne returns, and chair lasagne enters the chat02:10 Whippets, towels and Kuji absolutely committing to the game03:40 Treat toys, boredom and where we’re going wrong with dog toys04:25 Dogs supervising baths like it’s a health & safety issue05:20 Spotify comments, sausages, side-eye… and the Cinnamon Trust causes Seann to bring out his Italian06:35 The internet still hasn’t moved on from Jack’s sausage photo07:15 Lovely feedback on The Rescue Hotel, and we’re still not talking about cats08:30 Floods, kayaks and Jack’s very specific irritation09:55 The dog who ran away… and calmly beat everyone home10:55 Sara’s story of her parents’ crash, their lost dog Jack, and an unbelievable journey back12:10 Rescue dogs, old dogs, and saying good morning even when they’ve gone13:20 Seann’s gigs, dark villages and the encore that never was15:45 Name pronunciation wars: Kath, Sarah, and revenge18:05 What if people got dogs’ names wrong?19:20 Signing of and everyone starts using the wrong names on purpose#BarkBack #OhMyDog #DogPodcast #DogPeople #FloorLasagne #DogStories #PodcastChaos #DogWalkListening #DogLife #PetPodcast

He’s back.One of our all-time favourite guests Fred MacAulay returns to Oh My Dog with a full Labrador update - including heat cycles, frisky sleepovers and why puppies are best rehomed before they grow needle teeth.Plus:🐾 slippers vs shoes🐾 Dolly as Hannibal Lecter🐾 Juniper's surprisingly useful grooming V-cut🐾 Rescue Hotel dogs named after Jack, Seann and SaraSee Fred live: https://fredmacaulay.com/See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Intro00:30 Slippers, shoes & household dealbreakers02:10 Mildred, kids and territorial envy03:45 Dolly’s grooming drama and the tiny Hannibal Lecter muzzle06:10 Dog Quiz: which breed has a black tongue?08:50 Grooming chat goes unexpectedly practical (Juniper's V-cut revelation)12:30 Rescue Hotel update: dogs named Jack, Sara & Sean15:45 Fred MacAulay re-enters Oh My Dog folklore16:40 The Labrador update: who’s in heat and who’s been sent away18:55 Louis’ romantic sleepover in Perthshire20:30 Puppies and how it actually works22:50 Why puppies leave before the needle teeth arrive24:40 Saying goodbye is easier than you think (maths explained)26:20 Fred’s new tour "Good Evening"29:00 Do dogs miss you? (Absolutely not.)31:15 Where the dogs sleep & who gets sofa privileges34:10 Final Labradors, biscuits & Fred bows out#OhMyDog #FredMacAulay #DogPodcast #LabradorLife #PuppyChaos #DogPeople #BritishComedy #PetStories #RescueDogs #DogLovers

This week on Bark Back, we dive into the mysterious inner lives of dogs. From cockapoos dragging their owners into the pub, to Jack Russells insisting on walking back to their old house years after moving, we explore whether dogs carry emotional maps of home.There are brilliant listener stories, dogs who swear like sailors (via their owners), Cinnamon Trust love, and those heart-stopping moments when a dog goes missing - before finding their own way home.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Welcome to Bark Back00:45 January newsletter, poll results: “Which breed does Sara look like?”02:10 Dachshund wins (sorry, Husky)02:45 Listener Vicky: the cockapoo who drags her to the pub04:20 Dogs making mental maps of favourite places05:00 Hannah’s Jack Russell keeps walking back to her old house07:00 Do dogs understand moving home?08:30 Wilf the rescue dog watches Springwatch (and has a filthy mouth)10:10 Spotify comments on Sara Barron & accidental primary dog ownership11:30 The terror of losing your dog - and the relief when they return - Jack's story14:00 Cinnamon Trust walkers: helping people who can’t walk their dogs15:30 Messy backdrops 17:40 Signing off #BarkBack #OhMyDogPodcast #DogStories #DogMemory #RescueDogs #DogLovers #PodcastListeners #DogBehaviour #CinnamonTrust #JackDee #SeannWalsh