Woof You! Podcast

May 01 2024

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Welcome to the Woof You! Podcast, where we love to find out more about anyone and anything connected to dogs' happiness. Each episode Victoria Shepherd sits down with a guest to learn something that will hopefully inform, entertain, and possibly inspire listeners. If you have a dog-related question you'd like answered, or a guest suggestion, let us know. We need your help in providing the best podcast possible for our listeners. Feel free to contact us through the contact page on our website, https://happy-henrys.co.uk, via phone at 07311-642741, or email at [email protected]. We can also be found on FaceBook and Instagram @HappyHenrysDogWash.

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# 15: Functional Characters with Beyond The Breed's Heather Stevens

May 01 2024 64 mins

In this episode, Victoria discusses the fascinating subject of "Functional Characters" with Heather Stevens.Heather Stevens is the author of "Beyond the Breed - the new way to know and understand your dog" and runs workshops around the UK on canine functional characters. She is also a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour Training Council, a Certified Trai

#14: Reiki for Dogs with Groomer Chandra Chevannes-Diggins

Apr 01 2024 31 mins

Victoria sits down with groomer and reiki master Chandra Chevannes-Diggins, from Groomyz in Crewe, Cheshire, UK. Chandra originally found that Reiki benefited her own health. She admits that she was skeptical during her first session but afterwards was blown away with how powerful this natural healing technique is so wanted to learn more. Find out what she's got out of the process

#13: Barking Up The Right Tree with Julia Hawkins and Barbara Paterson

Feb 29 2024 54 mins

Julia Hawkins and Barbara Paterson are the brains and beauty behind the Barking Up the Right Tree Festival 2024Dr. Barbara Paterson is a professional do...

#12: What's it like being an holistic groomer? Daniella Malcolm-Stewart of Woody's Holistic Grooming tells all

Jan 30 2024 64 mins

Daniella Malcolm-Stewart is a Certified Holistic Groomer and Co-operative care specialist, and runs Woody’s Holistic Grooming.After completing her City and Guilds qualification, she found the course left her with more questions than answers. Daniella’s passionate about making life easier for our dogs and is constantly looking for ways to make grooming more dog-centred and less

# 11: Talking "Girlie Bits" with Vet Dr Sophie Bell

Dec 31 2023 30 mins

Victoria chats with Dr. Sophie Bell about neutering (spaying) female dogs.Dr. Sophie Bell has been a vet for over 14 years, is a qualified dog groomer, as well as a well-being advocate. She’s passionate about holistic health and considers the whole animal when treating and diagnosing. Animal Love Pet First Aid is her educational gig, where she’s developed several courses to

#10 -- Michelle Heywood talks about her journey to Happy Henry's!

Nov 30 2023 32 mins

Victoria sits down with Michelle Heywood, who runs Waggy’s Walks in and around the county town of Stafford, UK. She’s also recently joined Happy Henry’s! having completed her Level 3 training in dog grooming. Going forward, Michelle will be working and available for appointments on Saturdays. Victoria finds out more about Michelle in this episode. What makes her tick, what's

#9: From Zoo Animals to Dogs, Zara Jackson Talks Cooperative Care

Oct 31 2023 35 mins

Zara Jackson began her animal training career in 2008 when she started a voluntary position in a local zoo in their sea lion and penguin section. Zara moved onto a full-time position as a sea lion trainer and was hooked on the science and art of animal training. She then set up and supervised animal training programmes for other species across the zoo including large carnivores, sm

#8: Let's Talk Fireworks with Julia Hawkins, All To Play For

Oct 09 2023 34 mins

With Autumn already in full swing and dark nights approaching at great speed, Victoria sits down to chat with friend and fellow concept trainer Julia Hawkins of All to Play For Dog Training. Previously, Julia worked in the health service industry, and has also been a teacher and educator. She is now a full-time games-based dog trainer based in Stoke and serves clients not just in t

#7: Holistic Dog Grooming with Stephanie Zikmann, The Holistic Grooming Academy

Aug 31 2023 38 mins

Stephanie Zikmann is a multi-award-winning holistic dog groomer and best selling author. Having founded The Holistic Grooming Academy in 2020, Stephanie spends most of her time tutoring professional groomers under her recognised accreditation in Holistic Grooming & Behaviour. With over 100 active students and 400 members, Stephanie is passionate about raising the bar of industry st

#6: Canine Clinical Massage Therapist Hayley Hilton talks benefits of hands on work

Jul 31 2023 40 mins

Hayley Hilton specialises in Canine Clinical Massage Therapy. In a former life she spent many years working as an analytical chemist/clinical evaluation specialist in the medical industry while at the same time int he Royal Navy Reserve, performing active service in 2008 in Afghanistan. In this episode, Victoria chats with Hayley about how she got to where she is today, her love of