Ask Simon: Dog Dilemmas

Kirsty Gallacher: Dogs Trust, Frenchies & Animal Activism

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 dogs and why some dogs really do rule the house. Dogs Trust Survey 2026 (ends 30th June) https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/national-dog-survey Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.com Join Save The Dogs UK: https://savethedogs.uk/ Email us: hello@omdpod.com 00:00 Seann's Wi-Fi nightmare & too many boosters 06:25 Thunderstorms and how the dogs coped 10:33 Seann's AdBlue disaster (and Alan with two horses!) 17:54 Rescue Hotel update: Sara the dachshund and Seann Walsh the Rottweiler got adopted! 23:00 Introducing Kirsty Gallacher 24:15 Meet Bertie the French Bulldog & Frank the rescue Cocker Spaniel 29:00 Why Bertie won't accept another rescue dog 30:30 Growing up with animals 32:30 Animal welfare, rescue dogs & campaigning for change 40:30 Why Kirsty loves Dogs Trust 42:20 What dogs give back to us 46:30 Are Bertie & Frank allowed on the bed? 49:35 Training French Bulldogs vs Cocker Spaniels 51:55 Looking after the dogs is a family affair 54:00 Why people should never give up older dogs 56:20 Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey 56:25 Do you let your dog kiss you on the mouth? #OhMyDogPodcast #KirstyGallacher #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogsTrust #RescueDogs #FrenchBulldog #CockerSpaniel #DogPodcast #AnimalWelfare #DogLovers #Podcast

Dog Rescues, Dog Thefts & Edinburgh Fringe

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 news from the campaign to end beagle breeding for animal testing. There's also talk of Edinburgh Fringe memories, empty comedy clubs, and why Jack once ended up out of pocket after refunding an audience. For any sightings of Rufus the stolen cockapoo, please call 07866026343 or 07770647844. He is cream with a pale chest, brown nose, full tail. IG: @find.rufus If you're a workman who can help Fetcher Dog email: jordan.connor@fetcherdog.com. And if you'd like to donate: fetcherdog.com Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.com Join Save The Dogs UK: https://savethedogs.uk/ Email us: hello@omdpod.com 00:00 The mysterious countdown starts at six 01:10 Life with Dolly, Mildred and Juniper 02:23 Juniper's sudden health scare 04:07 Mildred loves summer walks 05:04 Mildred's secret boyfriend 06:46 Why rescue dogs are usually spayed 07:28 How many puppies are in a litter? 08:59 Stolen cockapoo Rufus and dog theft awareness 11:40 Why keeping microchip details updated matters 13:45 Can all dogs swim? 14:17 The dog swimming school discovery 17:19 Which dog breeds struggle in water? 19:22 Huge news for rescued beagles 20:49 The fight against animal testing continues 23:26 Animal Rising and the beagle rescue campaign 26:07 Fetch A Dog's new rescue centre project 28:40 Edinburgh Fringe plans 30:21 Seann's smallest-ever comedy audience 31:53 Jack's disastrous comedy club story 34:02 Sara's first Edinburgh Fringe 36:42 Wrapping up #OhMyDog #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #Dogs #DogLovers #Cockapoo #RescueDogs #DogTheft #AnimalWelfare #CampBeagle #AnimalRising #FetchADog #EdinburghFringe #ComedyPodcast

Ask Simon: Dog Dilemmas

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 windy weather. Plus, Simon gives us updates on Leia and the ever-growing Strudel, explains why dogs love destroying soft toys, and reveals what our four-legged friends would actually eat in the wild. Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.com Simon Parry-Moreno: IG @dognitive.behaviour / https://dbtherapy.co.uk/ Join more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acres Email us: hello@omdpod.com 00:00 Coming up on today's show 00:23 Mildred's great escape (and the mystery of the missing banana) 03:00 Dolly's fear of windy weather 04:59 Seann explains why wind is his least favourite weather 09:40 The foxes are back in Seann's garden 12:08 Simon Parry-Moreno joins the show 13:25 Updates on Leia and Strudel 14:48 Do dogs hug? 15:24 Why won't my dog eat from his bowl? 18:38 What is a snuffle mat? 19:43 What would dogs eat in the wild? 21:34 Why do dogs destroy soft toys? 22:27 Voice note: Why does my dog run across roads? 23:41 Simon's advice for road-crossing anxiety 25:27 Why is my dog afraid of certain rooms? 26:59 Can moving house affect your dog? 28:54 Helping anxious dogs settle into a new home 30:14 What do dogs think about lifts? 31:27 Understanding the world through your dog's eyes 32:02 Do wild dogs have homes? 33:23 Strudel's training update 34:01 Simon's and the African painted dogs 34:37 Final thoughts and goodbye 35:39 Off The Lead on Patreon #OhMyDogPodcast #SimonParryMoreno #DogExpert #DogBehaviour #DogTraining #DogAdvice #Cockapoo #DogQuestions #DogOwners #DogTips #JackDee #SeannWalsh #Dogs #DogPodcast #PetAdvice #DogLovers #PuppyTraining

Paul Tonkinson! (Part 2 of 2)

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 running with your dog is ever a good idea, and the lengths Paul went to in order to make this interview happen after technical gremlins struck. Plus: dog nicknames, microwaved dog bowls, and the all-important question... does Billie Jean kiss Paul on the mouth? Paul's hilarious book, Running Through Sand: An Aging Comedian's Ill Thought Out Ultra in the Sahara, is out now. Get your copy: https://linktr.ee/runningthroughsand?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Oh My Dog with Paul Tonkinson (Part 1 of 2)

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 sometimes taking a short break from your dog isn't such a bad thing. And don't worry - Paul Tonkinson is still joining us. Unfortunately, a missing audio track means we'll be re-recording our conversation with Paul this week, and we'll bring you part two on Tuesday. Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back here very soon for the rest of the episode. Dogs Trust Behaviour Support line: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-help/behaviour-support-line Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.com Join more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acres Email us: hello@omdpod.com 00:00 A note about today's split episode 00:21 Seann checks in from Liverpool 01:37 Jack on scattering his dogs' ashes 04:54 Hugo, Jasper and why some owners stick with one breed 07:11 Mildred's new garden adventures 08:34 Fake grass, fake plants and cactus confessions 11:35 Sara visits St James's Palace with Dogs Trust 13:58 The lasting impact of the COVID puppy boom 15:25 Rescue dogs and responsible ownership 17:29 Jack and Jane take a short break from Dolly 20:42 Introducing Paul Tonkinson 21:13 Part Two coming soon #OhMyDog #PaulTonkinson #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogLovers #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #DogsTrust #RescueDogs #Staffies #DogOwners