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Gundogs and Guard dogs
by Lez Graham
An enlightening, fortnightly podcast from two full-time dog behaviourists and award-winning trainers discussing dogs, behavioural and training difficulties, current news relating to what should be our best friends, and a little bit of life in general…including their most recent meals!A Geordie based in Scotland and a Londoner, staying firmly put in the Capital, they overcome the language barrier (mostly!) and celebrate not only their many differences, but their united togetherness. Whether that be Gundogs, Guard Dogs…or any of the beautiful dogs inbetween - it’s all about the love for dogs.
Episodes
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S7 E14 You can’t do that…” “Watch me!”
When you dream of chimpanzees, you go through a vodka bar, even if you’re alcohol intolerant, and somehow end up working in conservation. What a journey!Maybe you can read your dog like a book… but not without 24 years of experience.Ross and Lez both joined the conversation thinking that perhaps…
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S7 E13 A dash of gossip… Tell Me a Tail About Genetics!
The London contingent is looking a little weary, while the Scottish contingent is feeling the cold. After the customary weather chat, Lez and Ross move on to the evolution of the domestic dog, ethology, behaviourism and genetics.Their conversation raises more questions than can possibly be…
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S7E12 Swimming against the Tide with Dave McIver
What if we have been underestimating dogs all along?.In this episode, we sit down with our wonderful friend and colleague Dave McIver, a retired Police Dog Trainer and Senior Inspector who spent an incredible career working with police dogs across the UK..Dave’s journey started in a rather...
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S7E11 Heat Rises!(So do Ticks?!)
It starts with ticks crawling up the walls… apparently they grow very tall in Scotland! Luckily, they haven’t quite managed to reach London, which means Ross is, unsurprisingly, completely disinterested. Oh deer… and apparently Scotland doesn’t really have foxes either! One random wildlife...
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S7E10 Flower Power! With Ros Thompson, Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner
It all started with a horse… Like many forward-thinking clinicians, Edward Bach reached a point where simply managing illness wasn’t enough; he wanted to create true wellness. His pioneering work, developed before 1936, led to what we now know as Bach Flower Remedies. So, what are they? What are...
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S7E9 We do it for the love
A political start and a dive into the terrifying world of AI… which is far outside this duo’s remit! Thankfully, the Londoner quickly calls a halt to that to change the vibe. The request is unicorns and rainbows… and then somehow it turns to tortoise sex?! . Obviously, the weather is discussed....
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S7E8 Bite Me!
The Resource Guarding Special Heating on, gloves on in Scotland… meanwhile, the London contingent is virtually housebound due to the heatwave! They do like to moan, and rightly so! It’s either too hot or too cold to do what they want to do with their dogs! So after the weather update to enthral…
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S7E7 Change. Make a Difference
Clair Brady, a former CIDBT student, joins Lez and Ross to discuss life. From her first German Shepherd and the horrors of stumbling upon a poor breeder, with little knowledge Clair went ahead and purchased a puppy, with devastating consequences. That moment started her journey into the world of...
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S7E6 Different and Unique - so blow your own trumpet
Two very special guests have arrived… oh no, wait, it’s just the hosts. . This episode starts with the sperm and the egg, takes a detour through labels and mental health, and somehow finds its way back again. Let’s just all be thankful social media wasn’t around when these two were younger! ....
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S7E5 Shining a Light, Neutering in Dogs in 2026 with Dr Lise Hansen
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”, Maya Angelou The jury is in, but not everyone has heard the verdict. In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined once again by the brilliant veterinarian Dr Lise Hansen to explore the evolving science of neutering…
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S7E4 Mind the Magnets!
Flappy things, flying tangents, and a very warm welcome back! This episode kicks off with a not-so-gentle reminder to like, rate, and share, because apparently that’s what they’re supposed to say. They don’t share a threesome… not quite the terminology they were going for when describing guest...
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S7E3 Behind the Curve Gloomy, innit?
David Cavill joins Lez and Ross to chat about a life in dogs that spans well over 50 years. The man has a CV in dogs beyond imagination. It all started with a Finnish Spitz puppy, courtesy of his wife Angela, and led to an incredible journey through the dog world. David and Angela’s Toveri…
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S7E2 - Red Ink
A wonderful conversation with Adem Fehmi, who very kindly does most of the talking (ranting!), allowing Lez and Ross to enjoy something of a day off. From a childhood love of animals to a successful career, it all started with Trigger, the West Highland White Terrier. Adem has now been working…
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S7E1 Blossom and Status — Season 7 kicks off with a bang
There’s a big difference between theory and practice… and they’re right in the middle of it.It starts in the “pleasure zone,” or at least it should. One of them has been working, the other playing, and somehow they both end up exhausted. Between the yawns, they attempt a quick dive into Lez’s...
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S6E15 Seriously Dangerous? Vaccinating Dogs - Science, Habit, or Fear? with Dr Lise Hansen
Let’s start with something that might make you uncomfortable. What if everything you’ve been told about vaccinating your dog isn’t entirely true? What if the idea of the “annual vaccination” isn’t just outdated, but flat-out wrong? Because here’s the reality—there is no such thing as an annual...
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S6E14 Underlying Tension
A few days into Crufts, what started as a fabulous celebration of dogs quickly revealed something more complicated, an underlying tension within the dog training world that’s becoming harder to ignore. In this episode, we unpack the growing divide between so-called “balanced” training and...
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S6E13 Your Belt and Your Whistle... a pre-crufts special
Dropping on Day 2 of Crufts by the The Royal Kennel Club, this episode dives into the world of show dogs, dog shows, and what it really means to be “Royal.” Spoiler: we don’t have all the answers… and the future may be just as messy. We chat about: The ins and outs of showing dogs at Crufts with...
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S6E12 Policing, Protection and Progress
An engaging and wide-ranging conversation with this episode’s guest, Colin Tennant MA — Chairman of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association. Colin reflects on a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years, from his early days working in kennels to serving as a police dog handler, including…
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S6E11 A Pleasant Pluck!
The usual nonsense returns, with hot, diluting juice dominating the intro, yet again, some things just don’t survive the M25 language barrier. Emrys’s first shoot is covered, explaining what a “shoot” really involves when working with Gundogs, it’s all about the dog, not the dead birds, and...
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S6E10 Integrative Medicine: Because Every Animal Is Unique
Join Sue as she reflects on over 40 years in the veterinary world—a career shaped by curiosity, conscience, and a determination to look beyond convention. A wake-up call during her dermatology studies sent her exploring alternative modalities in canine health and wellbeing, opening the door to a...
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S6E9 2026 Happy New Year 🎉
Whacky hippy shit… ✌️Anything slightly cheery? How was it five minutes ago that it was the millennium?! Lez with a baby in a buggy 👶. Ross dancing in Soho (he still does that!🙈) Twenty-six years later, this duo look awful and feel even worse as they enter the New Year.An overview of…
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S6Reloaded - Canine Arthritis Management (Joint Rot)
Another Reloaded episode to help keep our listeners sane over Christmas, and one you need to make time for. Originally released as “Joint Rot,” we’re bringing it back because its message is too important to miss. Canine arthritis wasn’t on Ross’s radar in London, while Lez in Scotland had a bit...
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S6Reloaded - Boxing Day Bullsh*t
Another Reloaded episode to help keep our listeners sane over Christmas… or, let’s be honest, possibly the opposite. WTF is a Gonk? A question nobody asked, yet here we are. This episode was originally released on a Bank Holiday just after Boxing Day 2020, continuing our journey through that...
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S6Reloaded - A Covid Christmas
Another Reloaded episode to help keep our listeners sane (or not) over Christmas. First released during Christmas 2020, this one is a real snapshot in time—one of the strangest Christmases in living memory. And although it genuinely sounds like Ross is recording from the bathroom, we knew it...
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S6Reloaded - A Dog is for Life
In this deeply affecting Reloaded Episode, Lez and Ross revisit their conversation with Julie Shelton from Appledown Dog Rescue. Originally recorded in August 2024 and titled “Take a Breath,” it’s an episode that truly asks you to pause before listening. The reality of dog rescue in the UK, both...
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S6E8 Tiers & Fears – Christmas Special
Ho Ho Ho! The Gundogs & Guard Dogs team wishes you all a very Merry Christmas! In this festive episode, our chaotic duo takes a nostalgic wander back to the first Covid lockdown, all in preparation for the Reloaded episodes dropping over the Christmas break. From the initial terror to “Eat Out to...
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S6E7 Do Gundogs need Guard Dogs?
Thank goodness, Gundogs are off the menu, Guard Dogs are in. Charles Wall from A1K9 joins the team today. From a dog-mad little kid, the “dog boy” many of us once were, to carving out a career with personal protection dogs, his story echoes the journeys of so many dog lovers.From a hobby to a...
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S6E6 Blown Out
Today’s special guest is…oh...not here! Just the two of them then…probably one of the most boring conversations you can ever overhear! Splinters in your bum…or just telling the truth?! Diwali, Halloween, Guy Fawkes…the Fireworks never stop! It’s not just dogs…it's horses and all animals who…
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S6E5 - LIBRELLA ... need we say more?
Whether you’re using Librella, considering it, or just want to do what’s best for your dogs, this episode is essential listening. 👀💥The fabulous Andrew Armitage from Greenside Regenerative Therapies joins us for an eye-opening deep dive into the truth about Librella 💉🐾Strap yourself in…
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S6E4 Do you have a qualification, or are you qualified?
In this gloriously moany episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of what it really means to be qualified in the dog world. Are you genuinely trained and educated—or just good at looking the part online? We kick off with a wildly unscientific theory from the Scottish side about why time...
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S6E3 A Round Peg in a Round Hole: Dogs4Wildlife with Jacquie Law
In this episode, we sit down with Jacquie Law from Dogs4Wildlife — a woman whose journey into conservation and canine training is nothing short of inspiring.We start with a bit of background on Jacquie and her work alongside partner Darren at Extremus Dog Training, before diving into the…
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S6E2 A house without a dog is just a house
This episode is all about the Guard Dogs – with a nod to the Gundogs – and a brief detour into the life of a proud pheasant plucker! After the obligatory weather chat and a vague mention of upcoming podcasts (as usual, confusion reigns), we try to figure out whether the Beagles were in New…
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S6E1 The Mic Martin Takeover
From Labrador love stories to kennel grit — Mic Martin crashes in for a wild, honest ride through the world of dogs, training, and keeping it real.Dog talk without the sugar-coating — Labradors, weird childhoods, flexi-leads, and the truth about training. The Mic Martin Takeover pulls no...
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S5E15 It’s a latte, darling…
It’s a latte, darling… It’s humid. It’s hot. And the language barrier is still going strong. From the manor born to the downstairs toilet – it’s another chaotic episode reminding us how the other half live, why you should never eat with clients, and why breaking your own rules is always a…
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S5E14 Joint Rot - What's in a name, right?
Joint Rot - What’s in a name? Disappointing Conversations…Is human behavioural change even possible. Ball thrower Bollocks You are not stopping… you are changing. Not the end of the road, just a change of direction. After a giggly start at our guest’s expense, we dive into an overview of Hannah’s...
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S5E13 Killing them with Kindess
Killing them with kindness Got any tips? In this episode, things kick off the usual way: a bit of a ramble, no real structure, and plenty of honest chat, laced with sarcasm (Scottish) and snark (London). There’s no guest this time, which means the nonsense levels are dangerously high—but somehow,...
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S5E12 The Right People at the Right Time
From a childhood spark to international obedience sport, Anna Herzog shares her journey through Kennel Club and FCI Obedience. We talk clicker training, competing at Crufts, representing the UK, and the fascinating differences across countries in dog sport. A must-listen for dog lovers, handlers,...
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S5E11 The Same Seat
Ever tried bridging the gap between London and Scotland? Spoiler: the language barrier is real — but so is the love for dogs, training, and people. ❤️ We dive deep into: ✨ The real difference between qualifications and certifications ✨ Training dog owners, gundog trainers, and canine pros ✨ Why...
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S5 Bonus A Privileged Position
Another Gundogger, joins the podcast, making the Guard Dog contingent a bit redundant as the lovely Rebecca Walters from PupStarts breeders joins us to talk about responsible dog breeding. A history in dog rescue lead her to a unique journey to provide formal qualifications in breeding dogs. Is…
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S5E10 Never the Same Love Twice
🐾 NEW EPISODE: Never the Same Love Twice 🐶 What do Bullmastiffs, Vizslas, Rottweilers, Cockers and Chihuahuas have in common? One woman: Clare Drew, Chairwoman of the Guild of Dog Trainers. This week, Clare brings big Essex energy to our Scottish-London mix — and she’s bringing a lifetime of…
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S5E9 Semantics & Dirty Words
Welcome to Semantics & Dirty Words—the podcast where dog training meets honesty, frustration, and the occasional Malinois obsession. It's hot in Scotland, the shoes are off, the moans are on, and we’re diving headfirst into the latest drama around aversive training methods, misguided ideology…
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S5E8 A Married Man: From Harry Potter via James Bond to Batman and Beyond
Mr Mic Martin of Dog Borstal fame.Growing up in Germany with a dog enthusiast for a mother, Mic would have rather played football! It’s amazing how those early years shaped his later career in the Police. Although not a driving force for Mic, they certainly propelled him forward to his successful...
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S5E7 It's a funny old job...
Moaning again… Why would anyone live in London, and who on earth would drive around it? Ross, of course! Why’s the Scottish contingent so tired? A few days of teaching, perhaps? There’s not much to moan about, but these two certainly manage it! From Bunny heaven, through badger hell, to deer…
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S5E6 How to Re-home your Husband
From the Council House to the Countryside via Canine Karaoke with Di Stevens 🐾 Forget Guard Dogs…this podcast delves into everything Gundog, Gundog and more Gundog! Field Trials, Labradors, and Working Tests, to Show Dogs and much more! Ross and Lez are joined by the amazing Di Stevens, with a...
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S5 Bonus - The many hats of Rachel Bean
Another guest joins us, the fabulous Rachel Bean RVN MCFBA. She has more fingers in more pies than anyone we know. After over 27 years in veterinary medicine, an early start at the Dogs Trust…or actually the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) Rachel’s career has just gone from strength to...
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S5E5 PASSION
What does it take to be a dog behaviourist? It sounds like a fun job, doesn't it? But is it really fun, or is it more fascinating, emotionally draining, and even dangerous? Perhaps it’s not all about dogs after all!What qualities and skills are required?What exactly is your "true north"? Be…
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S5E4 Mind=Blown! This is AMAZING
Unlocking the Future of Canine Regenerative Medicine with Andrew ArmitageIn this groundbreaking episode, we dive into the world of regenerative therapies for dogs with Andrew Armitage BSc (Hons), BVM&S, MRCVS, a pioneer in the field. With thousands of successful treatments under his belt, Andrew...
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S5E3 Dog Safety - something's got to give
The unusual moany greeting…it takes 2 seconds to get on to moaning about the weather…that sets the scene for a talk about dog safety. Ooh…did someone mention ‘positive only training’? Bribing dogs ignoring dogs and growing into behaviour issues! Neuroplasticity…”it don’t work like that!”...
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S5E2 Slobber in Seattle
A Chat with CIDBT Tutor Diane Kunas from Seattle From a first meeting in Merthyr Tydfil 20 years ago to completing her Master’s degree and returning stateside, Diane Kunas has had quite the journey. We delved into some fascinating insights about dog ownership in Seattle and across various US...
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S5E1 For Shits & Giggles
Happy New Year from this miserable duo! They’re clearly struggling to muster any exciting New Year vibes and seem as though they can hardly stay awake. Mostly flat, but there is some useful information about puppies teething and transitioning into adulthood. Don’t you ever get bored with just...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An enlightening, fortnightly podcast from two full-time dog behaviourists and award-winning trainers discussing dogs, behavioural and training difficulties, current news relating to what should be our best friends, and a little bit of life in general…including their most recent meals!A Geordie based in Scotland and a Londoner, staying firmly put in the Capital, they overcome the language barrier (mostly!) and celebrate not only their many differences, but their united togetherness. Whether that be Gundogs, Guard Dogs…or any of the beautiful dogs inbetween - it’s all about the love for dogs.
HOSTED BY
Lez Graham
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