Episode 1 - Police attacked by dog, dog poo bags and more

In the first episode of The Dog News Show Debbie Connolly (SafePets UK, Dog Borstal) and Julie Hill (DogCast Radio) discuss several dog related topics. What was going on in the incident where a dog attack resulted with five policemen in hospital? How should you react in a dog attack? What does the whole sad story reveal about the owner of the dog? A new survey came out recently from the Marine Conservation Society revealing that UK beaches have had more full poo bags dumped on them than ever before. Why are dog owners bagging the poo and then abandoning it? Failing to clean up after our dogs is unforgivable and just what are people thinking when they throw a poo bag into a tree? This serious subject is discussed with due consideration, and more than a hint of irreverence. There has been speculation that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to train their new puppy Lupo to be a working dog they can take to shoots with them. Is this a suitable occupation for such a high profile dog - or such high profile owners for that matter. Debbie and Julie may well have come up with the real reason why Lupo was so fascinated with a crisp packet while out on a walk too. The Pet Education Trust has a warning for owners who think they have guaranteed their pet's future by leaving a legacy to a charity. Things don't always work out as the owner hopes, the Trust points out, and a recent dog who was put to sleep is a case in point. In other news, if you have a crossbreed dog you may be interested in Scruffts, a fun dog show run by the Kennel Club exclusively for non-pedigree dogs. An upcoming BBC3 show Don't Blame The Dog may shock some viewers with the training methods it espouses. If you have a destructive dog (or cat) who damages toys, Bruce and Ben Fogle's competition Scratched and Chewed is for you; get creative, take a photograph of the evidence and upload it at the London Vet Clinic website. In an effort to send listeners away with their heart suitably warmed, Debbie and Julie include the story of a bedraggled, abandoned stray dog who found her happy ending in America, thanks to Hope for Paws rescue society. Hankies at the ready for Fiona's story!