A Dog's Best Friend

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, lost dogs (and found), picking up poos, how dog walkers impact the wildlife? Dog walker licensing and so much more… Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli Ryan: @mrryanjdalton Podcast: Insta - @intothewildpodcast Twitter - @intothewildpod Available on all podcast apps! Dog walking business; Canineteen Website: www.canineteendogs.com Instagram: @canineteendogs Pet supplies FETCH.IT @fetchitbags

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.behaviourist Sarah’s Website: https://cleverdogcompany.com Course with discount offer: https://sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com/courses/scent-communication-in-dogs-special-offer Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

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

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 habitat.” Here are the links: Chantal on Instagram: @chantalhughes Chantal Website: www.chantalhughes.co.uk Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

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 more at www.bbm.link/oli Sarah on Instagram: @cleverdogco Sarah’s Website: https://cleverdogcompany.com Play Bow webinar, with mega £200 discount offer off LTTD at the end: https://sarahwhitehead.com/play-bows-webinar/ Inner Circle: https://swinnercircle.co.uk/ LTTD programme 1: https://sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com/courses/learn-to-talk-dog-one?ref=2085a6 LTTD programme 2: https://sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com/courses/learn-to-talk-dog-programme-two-dog-to-dog?ref=2085a6

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

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 projects, including breed specific legislations, like the Dangerous Dog’s Act, and also if the reasons why dogs get handed over into shelters have changed since the pandemic. Help dogs in Venezuela: https://sai.ngo/project/pets-venezuela/ Dog’s Trust https://www.dogstrust.org.uk Wild at Heart Foundation https://wildatheartfoundation.org plus listen to Nikki Tibble again on Episode 32. Thank you to our sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

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 @mattjohnson The Checkin Co @thecheckin.co Mind @mindcharity Follow Chloé & Ted @tedtheassistancedog, @assistancedogeducationproject Get 20% discount on your tickets for DogFest West and North, with discount code OLI20 BOOK HERE Thank you to our new sponsor, Pet Insurance Provider, Bought By Many, find out more at www.bbm.link/oli

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 Book - Dog Food Logic The Blog - The Science Dog https://thesciencedog.com The Canine Nutrition Course https://thesciencedog.com/science-dog-courses/ Instagram @LindaPCase Also mentioned on this episode: Canwi https://canwinstitute.org

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 Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Our guest today is Dale M Ward and we discuss: Puppy biting, what not to do & how you can help it ease; Puppy biting when children are involved, teething, the zoomies, resource guarding and so much more. Dale is also talking to us about her book, Raising The Worst Dog Ever, a beautiful memoir and super practical puppy training book all in one. Dale's Book: https://worstdogever.com Dale’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DaleTrainsDogs/ Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dog Behaviourist & Author, Sarah Whitehead is back to talk to us about all our lockdown puppies and her campaign #lockdownpup4life. Helping dog parents and their pups so they don’t end up having life long behaviour issues, in shelters or worse. Sarah is giving us brilliants tips on how to help them through their teenage phase. Why are our lockdown pups different from others? Why is toilet training taking longer? Also, tips on recall, how to stop barking at night (and during the day), mouthing, biting, and so much more. Support Sarah’s Campaign by using the #lockdownpup4life Sarah’s free copy of her adolescent survival guide: https://sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com/courses/digital-booklet-adolescent-survival-guide-gifted Sarah’s Thinkific link: www.sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com Looking for a Clever Dog Company trainer? Check this link: www.cleverdogcompany.com Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Talking about putting your dog on a diet, long distance travel and how to live with a dog on a renovation project with the wonderful Alex Nelke (@wolfgangswaydogtraining) and Jemma Milne (@milneandmuttdogtraining). Expect hot tips, fresh ideas and laughs. Jemma’s page “Luna’s weightless journey”: https://www.milneandmuttdogtraining.co.uk/post/help-my-dog-is-overweight-luna-s-weightloss-journey Jemma’s website https://www.milneandmuttdogtraining.co.uk Alex website https://www.wolfgangswaydogtraining.com Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Part of a bunch of episodes where Oli talks to dog owners about their relationship with their dogs, Oli talks to Alice about her dog Bruno. Alice very openly talks about the ups and downs, Bruno’s health issues, the (many) operations, Noel Fitzpatrick and his team, the recovery, Bruno’s hypersensitivity following one of the operations, his behaviour change, the weight gain and the weight loss and how Bruno ended up on his Vet’s wall of fame. It’s a wonderful success story! Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Talking about how we can manage our reactive dogs and the environment around them as successfully and safely as possible. If you don’t have a reactive dog, please listen anyway, because dog parents who have dogs who require more management need your help too. You can find Laura at - www.petmind.co.uk The Yellow Dog Project at - www.yellowdoguk.co.uk Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Oli talks to Simon about his new book, Dog's Best friend, a wise, witty alternative history of humanity. Dog’s Best Friend reflects in how our relationship with dogs has changed over the centuries, and explores the universal desire for non-human companionship. Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dr Ciara Clarke talks to Oli about Alabama Rot and emerging infectious diseases such as Leishmania, Ehrlichia, Babesia. Plus all you need to know if you want to travel to Europe from the UK with your dog or pets. Alabama Rot map - www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/alabama-rot/ ARRF charity website with up to date information and research - www.arrf.co.uk/ Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nikki tells Oli how The foundation started and its early days. Nikki describes the extent of the foundation’s work worldwide, as rescuing is only the tip of the iceberg; how Covid is impacting dog ownership but also, sadly, is increasing the abandonment rate here in the UK. Plus Nikki takes us through the foundations amazing recent and future projects. Visit Wild At Heart Foundation - www.wildatheartfoundation.org Listen to Nikki's Podcast - Dog Bless You Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Oli welcomes Science writer and canine nutritionist, Linda P Case. If you want to learn more about the difference between dry food, raw food and Fresh food, this episode is a must. For her book, Dog Food Logic, Linda has collected and compiled a mind-boggling amount of data, studies and scientific evidence and on this episode she shares some of her fascinating findings. Linda also tells us about the marketing tools pet food manufacturers use to sell us their products. Dog Food Logichttps://thesciencedog.comSponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Oli welcomes vet Dr Guy Sandelowsky. Together they discuss how vets and behaviourists can help each other to ultimately make our pets happier and healthier. They talk puppies (of course) but also biting, pain in older dogs, toilet problems, incontinences, some attention seeking behaviours in puppies and in older dogs, and more… Dr Guy Sandelowsky's Instagram account is @the_dog_dr. Sponsors - Tractive.com GPS Pet Trackers 20% off a Tracker - click above or visit www.tractive.com/?dogsbestfriend for automatic discount. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.