Mini Off Duty: How to Be a Dog’s Best Friend with Catherine Griffen, Snout and About

Welcome to Mini Off Duty, where we learn cool things about animals in ten minutes 🐾 In this episode, Mairead chats with Catherine from Snout & About, a dog behaviour consultant, all about how dogs feel, think, and communicate — and how kids can be the best kind of friend to their dog. Together we learn: How to safely say hello to a dog Why dogs don’t like being hugged like teddy bears The three-second rule for petting Fun sniffing games dogs love (using things you already have at home!) Simple safety rules to help dogs feel calm and safe There’s also a fun quiz at the end to test what we’ve learned 🎉 ✨This is proudly supported by Chanelle Pharma, who have been supporting vets for over 40 years by providing high-quality, affordable, Irish-made veterinary medicines for farm and companion animals. This episode is perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who wants to help children build kind, confident, and safe relationships with dogs.