Episode 2

08/09/20 • 36 min

In this episode we discuss Coronavirus and its impact on dogs, canines' ability to utilise the Earth's magnetic field, we tackle a listener question on dog aggression, look at a new 'mind-reading' gadget and celebrate another truly remarkable Wagtastic Woof.
Can facemasks protect your dog during the Coronavirus pandemic or is it just another poorly conceived internet trend? Can dogs catch Covid 19? In The Twilight Bark we discuss these questions and look at a report that suggests a worrying future for our canine companions.
Do dogs have a secret inner compass? In the Doggler Effect we examine two studies that explore our four-legged friends' ability to harness the Earth's magnetic field.
We open our Letterbox for the first time and consider an age-old question about dog aggression that has come to us all the way from the Netherlands.
Is there really a gadget that can help us decipher our mutts' moods? In Gadgets, Gizmos and Gastronomy we take a look at the evolution of activity trackers in a competitive marketplace.
And our Wagtastic Woof has been chosen to celebrate the recent International Assistance Dog Week. Tune in and find out more!

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In this episode we discuss Great Danes, the myth surrounding dog ageing, caring for your dog in summer, and a truly remarkable Wagtastic Woof.
Is the UK becoming a small dog country? We take a look at an article that suggests this is the case, but all is not as clear cut as it may seem.
Do dogs age at the same rate as humans? We discuss the findings of some recent studies that might just change the way you look at your dog.
Do you know the signs of heatstroke? What can we do to help our best friends survive the rigours of summer? Listen to the podcast to find out more.
We pay tribute to a crime-fighting canine with a truly remarkable record, and celebrate his dedication to protecting us.

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Episode 3

In this episode, we discuss a new law being introduced in Germany, a Finnish study on fearfulness in dogs, the most bizarre Letterbox question we could have ever imagined, an English company putting their own unique spin on canine nutrition, and we celebrate yet another truly remarkable Wagtastic Woof.
How much exercise is appropriate for your dog? We consider a new German law that proposes a mandated minimum activity for the country's 9 million-plus canine population. Is it a great leap forward or simply another example of bureaucratic idiocy?
In keeping with our health theme, we examine a new study that has found some surprising links between canine anxiety and lifestyle. Can a puppy's life chances be influenced by its formative experiences? And does your dog's breed have any bearing on its mental health?
Our Letterbox features a question that we never expected to receive. Our dog nerd was severely tested!
In Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gastronomy we take a look at the sometimes perplexing world of canine nutrition. One English manufacturer, that has recently expanded, has caught our eye with its rather unorthodox approach.
And finally, this episode's Wagtastic Woof is an utterly remarkable example of a canine carer. Tune in to find out more.

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