The DogFriendly Podcast

We speak with Anna Brown who runs wellness and walking weekends. She has recently expanded these to include dog friendly versions where your dog is as welcome as you!

Goodwoof is an annual celebration of dogs, held on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. The event is presented in the unique style of Goodwood and features a variety of activities for both dogs and their owners. Join us in a lively discussion with one of the organisers, Dawn Sharpe and find out what makes this event so special.

The winner of the DogFriendly Award for most dog friendly doggy daycare was Pooch's Yard. We talk to the owners and hear about why their business is their life and how they balance owning 11 dogs, having children and running a business - and they love it!

We talk to author and dog friendly explorer Lottie Gross who shares her personal top 10 dog friendly days out in the UK.

Could Clarks Village be the most dog friendly shopping centre in the UK? According to DogFriendly members, they could well be, as they won the public vote in the DogFriendly Awards 2024. In this Podcast, we speak to Chris Davis, Centre Director and Kareen Higgins, owner of Dudley, who is the current "Canine Chief Executive" of the centre.

"Pets are family, not just property". In May 2024, Daniel Allen and an army of supporters succeeded in making pet abduction a specific criminal offence. We talk with Daniel in this DogFriendly podcast and hear why it was so important to have the law changed and why it took such a long time to do so.

We were delighted to have Jon Kay and Sue Warren on our Podcast to discuss how Bury St Edmunds went from 2nd place in the 2023 DogFriendly Awards to 1st place in 2024. We hear how the council and local businesses got behind the campaign and the real benefits that they have benefitted from in being so "dog friendly" !

In this episode of the DogFriendly Podcast, we talk to Vicky Skinner, owner of Animal Focused, about the benefits that dogs can have on our mental and physical health. Vicky started her career working for Riding for the Disabled and after obtaining a 1st class BSc in Animal Science (Behavioural Studies), moved into lecturing in a land-based college. As a qualified teacher Vicky worked with a range of learners including those with special educational needs and disabilities and obtaining a level 3 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL). After 13 years lecturing and mentoring Vicky took on the role of Education Manager for a pet professional trade association where she developed courses, qualifications and assessments for pet professionals.

Have you ever wondered why your dogs naturally take themselves to a particular plant or bush on a walk or in the garden? Well, Kirsty Kelley will have the answer. In this episode of the DogFriendly podcast, we talk about Zoopharmacognosy - the practice of self-medicating by selecting and consuming plants with medicinal properties.

If you need some rest and relaxation, take a seat, put your feet up and listen to Dave talk about his Youtube channel, where you can find more than 270 videos of his walks with Logan the whippet, his super star companion. Dave and Logan's walks, mainly around Dorset and the New Forest , include dog relevant information for walkers, beautiful countryside views, a bit of humour, details of local historical sites of interest and of course ... where the dog friendly pubs are!

Does your dog hate fireworks? In this week’s Podcast we chat to the man responsible for the ultimate dog friendly fireworks night alternative. As we approach the Guy Fawkes season a lot of our dogs suffer from the loud bangs and pops of the celebrations. Certainly, most wouldn’t go anywhere near a fireworks event, but previously there hasn’t been an alternative. We talk to Will Puxley who has brought the dog friendly Spectacle of Light to Welford Park.

Our guest Sarah Jones, talks candidly about the story behind the launch of her yellow My Anxious Dog brand. How Bella her dog came through a traumatic birth and the long term effect that it had on her.

We are delighted to speak with Katie Thistleton about her life before TV and Radio. Katie loves dogs and we have some fun talking about her early days working in doggy day care. We also discuss the DogFriendly Awards . Katie has hosted the Awards event for several years and understands first hand how important they are for dog friendly places and businesses.

We talk with Nikki Leighton about her experiences of caravanning with her dogs and why she decided to start the Facebook Group "Caravanning with Canines".

Canicross expert Emily Thomas tells us all about Canicross and how she turned her passion into a successful business.

We might not want our dogs to get old, but when they do, how can we make sure they live their best life? Dr Sophie Bell, veterinary surgeon and pet first aid consultant shares some fascinating insight and advice on caring for older dogs.

Join us in a fascinating conversation about dog rehabilitation and training with our guest Steve Hutley.

Beauty's Legacy - The moving and insprational story behind Lisa Dean who has dedicated her life to reuniting lost and stolen dogs with their families.

An in-depth discussion about being really dog friendly, not just dog tolerant. Sue is the founder of multi award-winning dog friendly holiday cottage agency East Ruston Cottages. Based in Norfolk, Sue has built a successful business by being "dog obsessed".

Travel writer Lottie Gross tells us about her experiences travelling throughout Europe with her dog Arty