Oh My Dog! with Jack Dee and Seann Walsh

From teaching her rescue dogs to say "I love you" to finding laughter through one of life's hardest journeys, this week's guest is broadcaster, author and Edinburgh Fringe performer Dayna Steele . Dayna joins Jack, Seann and Sara to talk about the incredible dogs who've shaped her life, why she's happy to be the world's favourite dog babysitter, and how her beloved La...

Broadcaster and animal advocate Kirsty Gallacher joins Jack, Seann and Sara to introduce her beloved dogs Bertie the French Bulldog and Frank the rescue Cocker Spaniel. She shares her growing passion for animal welfare, rescue charities and campaigning for change. Plus, Seann battles a house full of Wi-Fi boosters, survives an AdBlue disaster, and the team swap stories about thunderstorms, rescue...

This week, Jack, Seann and Sara catch up on life with Dolly, Mildred and Juniper, including a worrying moment when Juniper gave Sara quite a scare. The gang discuss whether all dogs can actually swim, why some breeds struggle in the water, and the surprising discovery of a dog swimming school. Plus, an update on stolen cockapoo Rufus, the big push Fetcher Dog needs, and some genuinely encouraging...

This week on Oh My Dog, our resident dog expert Simon Parry-Moreno is back to answer your questions. Why does one dog refuse to eat from a bowl? Why does another sprint across roads? Can moving house make a dog anxious? And what exactly is going on inside our dogs' minds? Jack , Seann and Sara also share their own dog dramas - from Mildred's banana-fuelled escape to Dolly's hatred of w...

It's the end of an era as Bark Back signs off for the final time. Seann and Sara look at some of your wonderful messages, photos and stories, from cooling bandanas and questionable tooth jewellery to dog tattoos, evolving nicknames and a giant breathing Dachshund sculpture in Korea. Plus, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made Bark Back such a special part of the OMD family. Become par...

Part Two of this week's episode: our chat with the brilliant Paul Tonkinson is finally here! 🐾 Paul tells us all about cockapoo, Billie Jean, from morning garden rituals and gentle parenting approaches to the dog-related reason he had to postpone running an ultra marathon across the Sahara. We also hear about the dogs that came before Billie Jean, why dogs make the best therapists, whether ru...

Due to a technical hiccup, this week's episode of Oh My Dog is coming to you in two parts. 🐾 In part one, Jack reflects on scattering the ashes of his beloved dogs, Seann shares an update on Mildred's new garden adventures, and Sara reports back from a fascinating Dogs Trust event at St James's Palace. There's also plenty of chat about rescue dogs, Staffies, fake plants and why so...

This week on Bark Back, Jack, Seann and Sara dive into your messages about travelling with dogs, including a fascinating email from New York about the emotional impact of flying dogs in aircraft holds. Listeners share alternatives including dog-friendly ferries to Spain, travelling across Europe with pets, and why some owners choose not to fly their dogs at all. Plus, there's a touching tribut...

Olympic cycling legend Victoria Pendleton joins Jack, Seann and Sara this week. Victoria tells us about her inspiring new book, The Fear Opportunity , and why stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your life. From Olympic gold medals to skydiving, fear of failure, and learning to embrace new challenges, it's a fascinating conversation about courage, resilience and growth. Plus, we me...

We take a deep dive into your brilliant messages, photos and videos - including a very spoiled senior staffy, a cockapoo who builds herself a sofa nest every night, and one listener whose dog nickname somehow evolved into simply “Poo”. The gang discuss dog greetings, emotional goodbye routines at the window, tattoos inspired by beloved pets - Sara shares a touching tribute to a cockapoo called Dex...

This week, Oh My Dog! heads to Goodwoof for a very special episode with Jack , Seann and Sara! The gang wander around the festival chatting to dog owners, meeting some incredible dogs, talking rescue pups, influencer dogs, dachshunds, dog nicknames, thunderstorms, selfies, live shows, and everything in between. There are encounters with listeners, comedians, dog collar and lead designers, enormous...

Seann’s missing… but somehow still manages to send in a very familiar voice note 👀 This week on Bark Back, Jack and Sara hear from regular listeners about the Hachikō Statue, the The Cinnamon Trust Big Walk, clever puppies escaping crates, dogs who insist on sleeping in bed, guide dogs, cold plunges… As always, Bark Back is powered by your stories 🐾 Donate to Mark Long's Guide Dog Fundraiser...

LIVE from Goodwoof! Jack, Seann and Sara return to the festival for a special Oh My Dog live show - talking rescue dogs, bizarre dog nicknames, dog biscuit quizzes, and welcoming brilliant comedian Laura Smyth to the stage with her scene-stealing Betty. Plus, resident vet expert Dr Scott Miller introduces us and joins the chaos. From Chihuahua confessions to cockapoo facts, this one’s packed with...

This week on Bark Back, we cover everything from razor-sharp puppy teeth and adorable new arrivals to incredible dog memorials, wartime hero hounds, rescue success stories… and Seann admitting he nearly turned up for the Cinnamon Trust's Big Walk on the wrong day. 🐾 Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the P...

This week on Oh My Dog! , Jack , Seann and Sara welcome inspirational guest Mark Long, who shares his incredible story of losing his sight, being paired with his guide dog Mary, and taking on the brutal Penny Fan challenge to raise money for Guide Dogs. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pounds-for-puppy-penny Plus: Dolly’s motion-sensor night lights, Mildred’s latest escape mission, the...

This week on Bark Back , your dogs steal the show… from Mavis and her AI-generated punk band, to birthday girl Keris, Sherlock’s genius cardboard box game, and more brilliant listener stories. Plus, Jack reacts to a photo documenting his unexpected new career as an influencer, Dolly gets some heartfelt love, and your messages help solve a few dog dilemmas along the way. Keep your emails, videos an...

What started as a backpacking trip through Peru turned into a life-changing rescue story. This week on Oh My Dog , Jack, Seann and Sara meet Mirelle Radley, whose chance encounter with a scruffy little street dog became an extraordinary journey across continents. Paddy followed Mirelle through villages, mountains, and markets… and eventually all the way back to the UK. But getting him home involve...

Cold showers and dodgy dog snacks, welcome to Bark Back . This week, Jack, Sara and Sean dive into your messages - from emergency vet visits (turns out chocolate is always bad news), to dog insurance wins, and a very important birthday shoutout to Iona! Keep your emails and voice notes coming - this episode is all about you. Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/...

Mildred turns five (which sends Seann into a full existential spiral), Juniper survives a Toblerone incident, and Jack reflects on dogs getting older… before the gang are joined by Izzy Cude from The Cinnamon Trust. They support elderly and terminally ill people to keep their beloved pets - and the scale of what they do is incredible. From dog walking to lifelong care, we hear about how you can ge...

Kerry Godliman shares an update on Molly and the incredible work of St Mungo’s Pet Campaign, Poppy smashes her charity children's marathon, and you lot deliver everything from dog-friendly shops to memorials around the world. Plus: dog nicknames, sneaking Dolly into shops, and Seann’s astoundingly good Alan Partridge is back. To find out more about St Mungo's Pet Campaign:  http://www.mung...

This week, the brilliant Alex Lowe joins us - and brings one of the most unbelievable dog stories we’ve ever heard. His rescue dog Millie doesn’t just chase squirrels… she climbs trees. 30 foot ones. We also hear about life at home with Millie, her dog song, and the slightly chaotic reality of working from home with a very needy pup. Elsewhere, there’s the near-disastrous Juniper and the Toblerone...

This week on Bark Back... An incredible 11-year-old listener Poppy raises money for dogs in need (and sends Sara flowers!), Liv introduces us to her three-dog household including a genuinely iconic singing pup, and Seann FINALLY learns what the end of a supermarket aisle is called. Plus we get into dog voice notes, Mildred vs the postman, and how piano music can actually calm your dog. Become part...

⚠️ Note: This episode contains discussion of animal testing which may not be suitable for younger listeners. This week, we’re joined by Animal Rising activists Rose Patterson and Nathan McGovern, who share the story behind the rescue of beagle puppies from MBR Acres in December 2022, and the court cases that followed. It’s a powerful and emotional conversation about what they witnessed, why they t...

This week’s Bark Back is exactly why we love your messages… We’ve got a full update on the ketchup vs fox poo experiment (mixed results 😅), how Simon is helping so many of you, dogs drinking puddles, bird baths… and only filtered water?! Plus Seann discovers he may have been calling Dachshunds the wrong name… for quite some time. Become part of the Off The Lead Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod...

April is National Pet Month… which means there’s a lot going on. Seann shares a breakthrough with Mildred’s barking (thank you, Simon!), we debate whether the UK is too dog-friendly (absolutely not), and there’s big news about our brand new Patreon series Off The Lead …  We also hear from Jordan at Fetcher Dog, who brings a sobering reality check about stray dogs and rescues in the UK - and why th...