When I learnt about the first Top Dog Film Festival launching on December 27th, this had to be my Christmas bonus podcast episode on A DOG'S LIFE. Chatting about the the nine different movies showcased. Each was selected out of hundreds entered. The short films each celebrate the unbreakable bond between dogs and their humans. These films will make you laugh , cry and fall in love with man's best friend all over again!
Broadcaster Jo Good joins Anna for a trip down memory lane talking about The Barking Blondes. How we met on BBC Inside Out, and why The Barking Hour on BBC Radio London has aired for over a decade. We talk about our signature book, TV series: ITV1's The Titchmarsh Show, More4's Crufts, SKY1's A Different Breed and much more.
As thousands of puppies anticipate their first Christmas, it seems Santa Paws is coming to town. Bucking trends the pet industry is reporting massive profits with Pets At Home showing a 15% growth on last year despite the economic downturn.
A rare interview with Island Records' Steve Pitron about his journey to becoming a pet parent. He rescued One Eyed Suzy from Thailand and against the odds successfully integrated Simba his Shiba Inu and Suzy the hardened street dog into living happily together in London. How he took inspiration from BBC Radio London's Barking Hour and was prepared for the commitment that pet parenthood really is.
This episode 'Lest We Forget' talks to Emma Ward Trustee at the National Working Military Dog Memorial that's set to commemorate all dogs that served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces.
Dr Chris Blazina is a Psychologist based in the USA. Specialising in men and their psychology. Much of his work is through relating to dogs. Why men consider their dog as their closest attachment over partners, family or friends.
Vet Lise Hansen joins Anna Webb to discuss why every dog must have a Titre Test. It tests for the serological immunity to the core diseases, proving immunity in lieu of an annual booster shot. She explains that vaccines do not come in small medium and large so a dog like Mr Binks weighing 5 kilos takes the same amount as a Great Dane! Why do something you don't need to do? The World Small Animal veterinary Association recommends Titre Tests over boosters now that lifetime Duration of Immunity has been proved.
Find out how crucial a role Independent pet retailers played through Lockdown. Ryan Johnson of Pet Pavilion discusses how they adapted to fulfil customers' needs. Even delivering to the vulnerable. Dogs were the lifeline for so many through Lockdown. We chat about the huge market that is the pet industry. And about the trends to opt for natural healthy options.
Adapting to the changing climate of the Pandemic, the great 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme was brilliant to help lockdown puppies get socialising and learn doggy dining etiquette
Vet Lise Hansen chats about 'Itchy Dogs', arguably the most common condition in modern vet practice. Lise explains why the cause of the itch lies oftentimes in the environment. Not as commonly thought in what dog's eat. Lise demystifies 'Hypo-allergenic' diets, and we discuss at length the value of the Titre Test. Also why pharmaceuticals like steroids simply cure the symptom rather than fixing the cause.
Dr Claire Guest talks about the charity Medical Detection Dogs. From their early days to the present highlighting how dogs can sniff out disease like cancer and diabetes. The latest ground breaking project for dogs to alert to those asymptomatic but Covid19 positive