The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

Why do dogs want to spend most of their walking time sniffing everything? Dr Rob also tells us everything about nuts, the good and the bad. This is information every dog owner should know. Plus plenty more and the usual banter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, The Doggy Pod is back for a bumper 2021. This week, why is your dog soooooo hungry, all the time! Is there such a thing as a naturally aggressive dog breed and if you’re lucky enough to be going on a holiday with your dog on a plane, Dr Rob has the lowdown. Plus much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to give your dog the ultimate treat, a massage. Also, how to make you dog more ‘dog friendly’ and have you ever heard of a dog without a sense of smell? As usual, Dr Rob's TOP FIVE, this week it’s the top cross breeds in the world. We also have a special Christmas competition with prizes to ten lucky Doggy Pod listeners. This is our last episode for 2020 and we’ll be back bigger and better nex...

Dr Rob reveals some of his best ideas for a summer treat for your dog, be prepared to be shocked. Also can you make you dog smarter and how does doggy CPR work? Also, the TOP FIVE biggest mistakes people make with their dogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your dog a barker or a howler? So why are dogs such good swimmers and is there such a thing as a doggy psychologist? Also Dr Rob’s top five guard dogs and the breeds most likely to sleep through any robbery, is your dog on the list? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the best way to keep your dog truly happy? Is there such a thing as a feral dog and why don’t dogs recognise themselves in the mirror? Also Dr Rob’s top five wackiest dog names he’s every heard in the clinic. Plus lot’s of other great stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, what’s the best way to pick the right puppy from a litter and can your dog get hay fever and other allergies? Also, the amazing story of the dogs that find their way home…..often over thousands of kilometres….how do they do it? Also Dr Rob’s top five laziest dog breeds in the world. And as always there’s plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dr Rob tells us all about the pads on your dogs feet, what they do, how they work and what to do if they're damaged. Can your dog get epilepsy? The answer is yes, find out all about this week. What’s the most expensive dog breed in the world? Plus Dr Rob’s top five most affectionate dog breeds in the world, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So what’s the best leash for your dog? We also talk doggy poops and Dr Rob tells us about the rarest dog breed in the world, can you guess what it is? We also list our TOP FIVE dog breeds for leaving pesky hair all over your couch! Plus a whole lot more, please enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the best bed for your dog, or maybe they like to sleep right next to you on your bed! Does your dog get lonely when you’re not at home and toilet training a new puppy. Plus Dr Rob's TOP FIVE and lot’s more. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Doggy Pod, we talk summer, yes it’s just around the corner and Dr Rob tells us about what extra precautions we should be taking. We also get into snail and rat baits and what is RAGE Syndrome? Find out this week. And Dr Rob outlines his Top Five Breeds for agility. Enjoy the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your dog barks at you, what are they saying? And let’s talk crawling greasy horrible worms! Also Dr Rob lists his TOP FIVE smartest dog breeds in the world and we have an exclusive interview with Rob and his good friend Cesar Millan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is owning two dogs (or more) better than one? Also, just how smart is your dog? We talk drug sniffer dogs and assistance dogs and Dr Rob explains how they do what they do. Plus much more. Please enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show Dr Rob tells us why some dogs chase their tails and the very real problems that happen when they catch them. What’s the perfect doggy diet and what should be in your doggy first aid kit. Plus a lot more tales from the vet frontline. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk all things tail wagging, what does it mean? Also, how good are greyhounds as family pets and stand back, Dr Rob is white hot with fury and goes on a rant…..but what about ? Our celebrity dog owner is Channel Nine journalist, part time A Current Affair host and newsreader, Leila McKinnon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we also talk dog whistles, canine acupuncture, how much scratching is too much and is your dogs nose wet or dry? Also more tales from the vet frontline, our weekly quiz and celebrity dog owner is rugby league legend, Nathan Hindmarsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we hit the road and talk travelling with our dogs. Let's talk car sickness and is it OK for our family dog to hang its head out of the window? It looks like great fun....but.  What's the story with dogs and chocolate and other naughty treats? Enjoy the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's tick season and here is what every dog owner needs to know. What's the best way to get rid of those pesky fleas and does your dog really only see in black and white? As always, lot's more. Our special guest dog owner is tennis legend, Wally Masur.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes that’s right folks, it’s our special dog show episode. Dr Rob has been a judge for dog shows around the world, he also exhibits some of his own beloved mutts. So there’s not much he doesn’t know. Sit back and enjoy some tall tales and true from the frontline of the sometimes crazy world of dog shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk discipline, is hitting your dog, even lightly, ever OK? Can you teach an old dog new tricks and what the hell is a dorgie? Our celebrity dog owner is broadcaster and sometimes controversial radio legend, Ray Hadley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a must listen for every dog owner. It’s a time we all go through at some stage in our lives. The time to say goodbye to our beloved dog. It’s also one of the most challenging times for any vet. Dr Rob talks us through the process of one of the toughest decisions we have to make.  Our celebrity dog owner is sports commentator, journalist and rugby league living legend, Ray Warren. Host...

We’re talking clipping your dogs nails, cleaning their ears and how to get rid of doggy bad breath...... yuk .  Can stem cells save your dog? Our celebrity dog owner is television and radio presenter Tim Webster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's THE BUM EPISODE. This week to tackle one of the most common questions people ask about their dogs, why does my dog drag its bum along the ground and other bum related stuff. We also chat dogs and eating grass and our special guest dog owner is Journalist, news anchor, all-round good guy and self-confessed cat lover Peter Overton.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

How to stop your dog digging up the backyard, the benefits of the age old game of fetching a stick and can cats and dogs live together in peace? Plus our weekly quiz and plenty more. Our celebrity dog owner is JOURNALIST, TV PRESENTER, AUTHOR, blogger mother of two and self-confessed crap housewife and cat lover, JESSICA ROWE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your dog love giving you a big sloppy kiss, find out why in this weeks episode. We’ll also discuss how dogs think and what is the right weight for your dog. This week our celebrity 'dog' is Instagram mega-star Duke the poodle ….and as always, lot’s more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.