The Paw Post Podcast

Are you thinking of exploring dog-friendly Norfolk?  Listen in to this interview with Sue Allen from East Ruston Cottages to learn what to expect. Topics and timings: 0.36 - About Sue and how East Ruston started. 1.36 - The difference between dog friendly and truly dog welcoming. 3.31 - How many dogs can stay in East Ruston cottages. 4.34 - Why dog owners make the most respectful guests! 5.51...

Are you fed up with other dogs bounding over to your dog when you're out on walks? Of 'it's ok they're friendly,' as unruly pups terrorise your pet and selfish owners who just don't care? If you're nodding along, then you'll love this podcast with Zoe Willingham, creator of Dog On A Lead Day which is taking place on July 14th. Zoe is a dog mum and behaviourist with 12 years of experience and share...

Has your perfect puppy turned into a terrible teenager?  Then you’re going to love this interview with Jo Sellers who is on a mission to throw frazzled pet parents a lifeline. She’s written a book, Adore Your Adolescent Dog, where she’s put everything she’s learned from supporting owners of challenging canines. Just like kids, as our dogs grow up, they can be troublesome too so if your dog ha...

When you’re thinking of getting a dog, one of the top questions that springs to mind is, ‘Who will take them out every day?’ But dog trainer Niki French is challenging the belief that a dog needs a daily walk. She’s the author of Stop Walking Your Dog, a training book explaining why often a walk can be the last thing your dog needs. Niki has worked with dogs and pet parents who have benefited from...

Have you ever seen a dog wearing yellow and wondered what it means? This month is Pet Anxiety Month and as part of it, there is #dogsinyellow day on March 20th. It was organised by Sarah Jones, founder of My Anxious Dog, who started making space awareness products for her own anxious dog Bella. This grew into a business, a community and much more, and in this conversation she shares what the day m...

NEARLY half of dogs experience anxiety in some way in their lives and Caroline Clark, author of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs is on a mission to support pets and owners. A study by the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour found 44 per cent of dogs showed signs of anxiety and this impacts on pet parents too. Caroline is a vet nurse and behavioural counsellor meaning she works with both dogs and people in hel...

Are you thinking of visiting Dumfries with your dog? This is an audio version of a blog post and review of the Cairndale Hotel. You can read the blog post here: https://thepawpost.co.uk/travel/dog-friendly-dumfries-cairndale-hotel/ Key topics and timings 0.00 - Introduction to this audio post. 0.35 - Thinking of visiting Dumfries and overview of what to expect. 1.30 - How dog friendly is the Cairn...

In this chat I'm joined by Debbi Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs talking about whether Whippets should wear clothes. Just because our hairy companions are covered in fur doesn’t mean they’re immune from the effects of the changing seasons. Particularly in our miserable winters, so that’s why I wanted to speak to Whippet mum and Whippet wear guru Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for Dogs.  Debb...

Scrolling through Facebook, Lisette Van Riel’s heart melted at the sight of a sad looking rescue dog sat in a crate at the vets. She turned to her husband Dan, “She’s Beautie, and she keeps being taken back to the shelter. Can we foster her, just for a few days?”  A few days turned into forever, with Lisette bringing the young dog who’d lost her leg in a road accident back to Leeds from Dubai...