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

Dayna Steele: Dog-sitting & Edinburgh Fringe

From teaching her rescue dogs to say "I love you" to finding laughter through one of life's hardest journeys, this week's guest is broadcaster, author and Edinburgh Fringe performer Dayna Steele. Dayna joins Jack, Seann and Sara to talk about the incredible dogs who've shaped her life, why she's happy to be the world's favourite dog babysitter, and how her beloved Labrador Lulu became the benchmark for every dog that followed. She also opens up about caring for her mum through Alzheimer's, and explains why humour helped her - and so many others - cope with heartbreak. It's funny, moving and full of unforgettable dog stories. Plus, Seann nearly misses another gig, Mildred is missing the family while they're away, and the team debate whether cycling with a dog on a lead is ever a good idea. See Dayna in Edinburgh: https://www.daynasteele.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:20 Seann's latest mishap04:20 Home alone with Mildred08:00 Are dogs happier when everyone's home? 08:45 Cycling with a dog on a lead - safe or not?12:10 Take That, bicycles and bells18:45 Dayna Steele joins the podcast20:20 Edinburgh Fringe and The Woman in the Mirror25:00 Lulu the Labrador and a lifetime of unforgettable dogs27:40 The role dogs played during her mum's Alzheimer's journey30:10 Married to a NASA pilot32:00 Why Labradors stole her heart35:20 Rescue dogs who learned to trust again37:20 Turning a bestselling memoir into a play39:20 Finding humour in Alzheimer's41:15 Do you let your dogs kiss you on the mouth?42:00 Edinburgh Fringe and live show news45:20 The world's worst beer advert #OhMyDogPodcast #DaynaSteele #Dogs #DogPodcast #DogLovers #EdinburghFringe #TheWomanInTheMirror #RescueDogs #Labrador #Alzheimers #PetStories #JackDee #SeannWalsh

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

Bark Back #28: The Last Bark, Giant Dachshund and Bongo

It's the end of an era as Bark Back signs off for the final time. Seann and Sara look at some of your wonderful messages, photos and stories, from cooling bandanas and questionable tooth jewellery to dog tattoos, evolving nicknames and a giant breathing Dachshund sculpture in Korea. Plus, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made Bark Back such a special part of the OMD family. 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 Bark Back says goodbye 01:55 Jazz's post-bath transformation 03:01 Monty's cooling bandana & tooth jewellery debate 05:59 Mori's tattoo tribute 08:49 Andrea's touching dog tattoo story 11:25 Sunshine the giant Dachshund sculpture 12:40 Goodwoof reflections & Martin Clunes spot 14:35 Victoria Pendleton, Malinois & responsible ownership 15:43 Hot weather tips for dogs 16:37 The ultimate penultimate Bark Back message: Eddie's many names 18:07 Sara reveals the secret to her famous whistle 19:26 Thank you for all your stories 20:17 Jack will be back on Monday! #OhMyDog #BarkBack #DogPodcast #DogLovers #DogStories #Cockapoo #Dachshund #DogCommunity #PetPodcast #OMDPod