The Mindful Dog on Magic Talk, The Sunday Cafe (Feb 2022 – Jun 2019)
Episode 83
Do dogs actually suffer from anxiety? And what’s the difference between fear and anxiety? Its something we mix up so often. Can we help a anxious dog and if so how do we do it. The Summer Special is hosted and produced by Mark Bunting, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 82
Lots of questions and lots of answers. We pretty much righted the world in this weekday session. The Summer Special is hosted and produced by Richard Green, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke
Episode 81 – Part 2
What makes a good trainer? How can you tell that they are any good. What qualifications if any do they have? There are so many questions you should be asking a a trainer before you hire them to teach your dog. The Summer Special is hosted and produced by Richard Green, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 81 – Part 1
What makes a good trainer? How can you tell that they are any good. What qualifications if any do they have? There are so many questions you should be asking a a trainer before you hire them to teach your dog. The Summer Special is hosted and produced by Richard Green, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 80
Do you know what the law is around owning a dog. Have you ever heard of the Animal Welfare act or the Dog Control act. If you haven’t and you have a dog in New Zealand then you better listen in. The Summer Special is hosted and produced by Richard Green, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 79
Christmas time can be difficult and hectic so make sure you are thinking about your dog. Often dogs get very stressed out around Christmas and get forgotten. Or more worryingly they do silly things like bite guests. Make sure you are making provisions for your dog in the festive holiday. The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 78
Choosing to be a responsible dog owner means doing what’s best for your dog, even if it’s not always the most convenient option. Most animal professionals agree that meals versus free-feeding is the better option for our dogs. The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 77
It’s a disease that every dog gets, no matter how large or how small! When that little cute fluffball of a puppy hits the teenager stage it’s likely to be a bit of a shock for the owner. Did you even know that puppies become teenagers, with all those lovely behaviour that we associate with our two legged teenagers? The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 76
Dog parks provide a great safe space for people to exercise their dogs, and watch them play. They can facilitate socialization with a variety of different dogs and people. They can be a wonderful place for adolescent dogs that have too much energy and no place to put it. The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 75
Man’s and women’s best friends have lived in harmony with us for over 30,000 years. Helping protect us, and support our working practices. Barking can be a real issue especially if you are the neighbours! The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 74
A very common problem with young and older dogs and something that most dog owners will experience during the life of their dog. This is where a dog will protect something, like a toy or food or someone very aggressively. Often people think the dog is showing dominance, not the same. The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 73
Why are some dogs scared of fireworks and some dogs not? If their exposure to fireworks when they were puppies was a positive one they are less likely to react badly when they get older. Fireworks are unpredictable – Guy Fawkes night is just another night for your dog, so the won’t be expecting the sudden onslaught of noise that accompanies the parties. The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 72
Are you thinking of getting a puppy after lockdown? Did you know the first 12 weeks of your puppies life is the most important time for them. So much to do, the stopwatch is counting down…
- STRESS FREE BEGINNINGS
- THE NEED TO SOCIALISE
- MAKE NEW THINGS OK
- LEARNING IS FOR LIFE
- THE POWER OF PLAY
The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 71
Dogs have always been raised on a meat rich diet, but does that need to change due to the large Carbon footprint that this creates? The pet food industry in the US is worth over $42 billions a year and is expected to grow to $44billion by the end of 2021. In NZ we spend in excess of $200 million dollars a year, that’s 43,000 tonnes on our dog food and treats.
The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 70 – Part 2
We control pretty much every aspect of a dog’s life. From the time that get up, have food, what they eat, where they stay, who they see, how much exercise they get and finally what time they go to bed. . The problem is that a lack of variety in a dog’s life can lead to behavioural issues, health problems related to stress, boredom and a lack of energy.
The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.
Episode 69 – Part 1
We control pretty much every aspect of a dog’s life. From the time that get up, have food, what they eat, where they stay, who they see, how much exercise they get and finally what time they go to bed. . The problem is that a lack of variety in a dog’s life can lead to behavioural issues, health problems related to stress, boredom and a lack of energy.
The Sunday Cafe is hosted and produced by Mel Homer, the technical editor is Geoff Rooke.