A Dog's Best Friend

Dec 24 2021 99
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Oli Juste hosts a podcast about dogs. Health and behaviour experts, friends, artists, dog lovers and owners talk about dog training and behaviour, our dogs’ physical and mental health, rescue dogs, but also dogs in art, in culture, dogs at work and of course our own individual companions and their wonderful quirks. Expect to learn a few things whilst having fun and discovering new sides of the dog’s world.

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Ep 49 - Ryan Dalton from Canineteen

Dec 24 2021 42 mins  
From zoo work to now running a dog walking company in north London Ryan Dalton has always been around animals. Ryan is also a presenter and podcaster. Focusing on his passion for wildlife & the planet, he runs & hosts Into The Wild: The Podcast. On today’s episode Oli & Ryan discuss what’s it like to be a dog walker? His Dog walking association, podcasting, wildlife

Ep 48 - Is Your Dog A Cat?

Dec 10 2021 50 mins  
Oli welcomes back Cat & Dog Behaviour Councillor, Author, Lecturer and friend Sarah Whitehead. Sarah talks to Oli about all that she’s learned about dogs whilst working with cats. We talk scents, behaviour, peeing on bed, marking spots and humans, and so much more. Here are the links:Sarah on Instagram: @Sarahwhitehead.behaviouristSarah’s Website: https://cleverdogcompany.c

Ep 47 - Police Dog Saves Life with Dave & Tia @DOGFEST 2021

Nov 26 2021 27 mins  
Meeting online training phenomenon Tia, her father Dave talking about training during lockdown and their amazing Police Dog Finn, his story and his award!Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

Ep 46 - Does day-care suit your dog?

Nov 16 2021 57 mins  
Trainer & Behaviourist, Chantal Hugues is back to talk about Dog Day Care. Most dog owners will need help at some stage looking after their dogs. Chantal and Oli discuss all aspects and help you made sure your dog is well suited to the day care you pick. Show notes: An ethogram is defined as “a species-specific list of all the behaviours normal to that species in its natural

Ep 45 - On The Lead Greeting - With Sarah Whitehead

Nov 01 2021 53 mins  
Oli welcomes back Pet Behaviour Councillor, Author, Lecturer and friend Sarah Whitehead. Sarah’s specialises in Aggression on dogs, so she is the perfect person to talk about the risks we take when we allow dogs to greet each other whilst under the restriction of a lead. A must listen if you have a dog. Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out mo

Ep 44 - @DogFest Live with Clare Balding

Oct 18 2021 40 mins  
Oli spends time with broadcaster Clare Balding on the Live Stage discussing, amongst other things: DogFest, Crufts, broadcasting, rescue dogs, finding a good breeder, the social aspects of having a dog, Emma Raducanu, Alex Scott, the Olympics, and so much more...Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

Ep 43 - Strictly's Karen Hauer & Dr Jenna Kiddie from Dog’s Trust

Oct 03 2021 48 mins  
Recorded LIVE @ DogFest West in Cirencester Park. We are joined by the wonderful Karen Hauer from Strictly Come Dancing, talking about her three rescue dogs, the challenges of looking after a 3 legged dog, dog lovers on Strictly, and so much more. Dr Jenna Kiddie, from Dog’s Trust tells us about working for this amazing charity, working with the government on a multitude of proje

Ep 42 - @DogFest LIVE with Matt Johnson & Chloe Fuller.

Sep 16 2021 43 mins  
Oli talks to broadcaster Matt Johnson & then assistance dog advocate Chloe Fuller, LIVE from DogFest South 2021 about how our dogs can directly impact our physical and mental health and how they help us be more independent and happier. Two truly inspiring guests and one brilliant episode. Follow Mat Johnson @mattjohnsonThe Checkin Co @thecheckin.coMind @mindcharityFollow Chloé

Ep 41 - Do Pet Food Companies Tell Us The Truth? with Linda P Case

Sep 04 2021 44 mins  
Science Writer and Behaviourist Linda P Case is back. This time we talk about the science behind the food we serve our pets? Can we compare human processed food to the processed food we serve our dogs? Overall, the big question we try to answer is: if the large pet food companies are conducting their own research, how much can we really trust their objectivity?Linda P Case - The Bo

Ep 40 - Nicki & Otto's Story

May 02 2021 35 mins  
Following the success of episode 36 with Alice and Bruno, Oli welcomes Nicki on the podcast to talk about her relationship with her sprocker Otto. When Nicki was diagnosed with a rare form of auto immune disease their already strong bond strengthened even further. Otto is a very special dog for sure!Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers20% off a Tracker - click above or visit ww