Anna's Blog

Vet and Environmentalist Andrew Prentis joins Anna to chat about the excremental rise in dog mess since the pandemic began. Without pointing fingers, it seems that it's the owners of the pandemic puppies who do not understand why it's so important to pick up and bin poop as a responsible owner. We chat about whether a reluctance to pick up is down to some poop’s consistency, as generally overly processed diets can product voluminous soft poop that can be tricky to pick up. In contrast, naturally fed dogs tend to poop firm, easy to bag stools. We touch on the impact to the environment and whether an abundance of the smelly stuff is a public health risk. But as the minority spoils things for the majority, its time to shape up, not least for your dog’s reputation and self respect.

I'm so excited to be judging at Paawstival a new dog-centric event appropriately being staged on the Isle of Dogs. In aid of The Wild at Heart Foundation and StreetVet, Paawstival offers a fun packed two days for dogs and their owners to celebrate man's best friend, whilst helping dogs less fortunate, and the homeless community with dogs receive the support and pathways to housing they deserve

What's in a word? We communicate through speech, but dogs rely on body language, and minute facial expressions to get the meaning of 'words'.  Dogs are great at reading us, but do we spend enough time learning to 'speak dog'?

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 rare chat about the ‘Barking Blondes”. Skipping down memory lane with Matilda, Molly, Mr Binks, and Prudence reminiscing about Barking at the Moon, The Titchmarsh Show, Crufts and other TV, their signatory book and many Radio adventures, not least creating the only radio show for dogs that’s aired on BBC Radio London for 11 years.

 

 

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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.