The Big Bark Dog podcast

Welcome back to The Big Bark Podcast for the first episode of Season 6After an extended break and a fresh new direction for the show, we're delighted to return with an important discussion focused on canine welfare in Ireland.This week, we're joined by John O'Callaghan from Dog Advocacy Ireland (DAI), one of Ireland's leading voices for dog welfare and responsible dog ownership. John tells us about the work Dog Advocacy Ireland carries out across the country, their ongoing campaigns, and the challenges currently facing dogs, owners, rescuers and welfare organisations.We also take an in-depth look at the newly proposed draft legislation surrounding puppy farming in Ireland. What changes are being proposed? Will the legislation go far enough to improve welfare standards? And what impact could these changes have on breeders, rescues and, most importantly, the dogs themselves?Alongside our main discussion, we catch up on some of the latest news and developments from the canine world, discuss upcoming events, and look ahead to what's shaping the future of dog welfare in Ireland.It's a packed episode and the perfect way to kick off a brand-new season of The Big Bark Podcast.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and BBNM.ie.

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

🐾 The Big Bark Podcast – Season 5, Episode 11 🐾The everest for second chances, The Irish Man doing the extreme all in aid of rescue dogsGet ready to unleash some tail-wagging fun on this week's episode of The Big Bark Podcast! 🎙️🐶 Your favorite pack leader Darragh Bourke is back with his trusty canine co-hosts Bruno and Roxy, ready to bark up a storm!This week, we’re sniffing out an incredible adventure as we welcome a very special guest, Dan Cooney who is hiking Carintoohill 15 times in a row for dog rescues in Ireland.Links:⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://thebigbark.ie⁠Hosted by Big Bark Media & PressBecome a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. ⁠https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast⁠. Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information.

In this deeply personal and emotional episode of The Big Bark Podcast, host Darragh Bourke honours the life, love, and legacy of his best friend – Milly, his beloved Labrador who passed away earlier this week..Milly wasn't just a pet – she was family. A loyal companion through life’s most difficult moments, a hilarious rogue with a heart of gold, and a bright light to everyone she met. From belly rubs with the Munster rugby team, to barking at donkeys, to curling up beside her little sister Roxy on the couch, Milly brought joy, mischief, and unconditional love into every single day.Darragh reflects on nine beautiful years of memories: the walks, the cuddles, the laughs, and even the gin incident in the pub. He shares the story of how Milly helped him and his family through the devastating loss of his brother Shane, and how she continued to look after them until her final moments.This episode also serves as a message to all dog owners: never take a day for granted, and always prioritise your dog’s health. Milly passed due to chronic kidney failure — a silent condition that wasn’t caught in time. Darragh speaks candidly about the guilt, the grief, and the importance of regular vet checks, hoping to help others avoid the same heartbreak.💛 This tribute is Milly’s legacy — one of love, loyalty, and laughter.We hope you’ll join us in remembering one of the very best girls there ever was.🐾 Run free, Milly. Forever in our hearts.

Summer is here, and it's time to grab the lead and hit the road for some tail-wagging adventures! In this episode of The Big Bark, we’re diving into the best ways to enjoy the sunshine with your furry friend. From beach strolls to woodland hikes, we've got your doggy day out covered!Today, we chat with the team at Follow Fox Events about their exciting upcoming event Pawmerstown at the Manor at Palmerstown Estate — a must-visit summer celebration for dogs and their humans. Get ready for fun in the sun and pawsome plans!

🐾 The Big Bark Podcast: Crufts 2025 Special – Live from the NEC in Birmingham! 🐾Join us as we unleash an exclusive episode, broadcasting live from the heart of Crufts 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham! This paw-some special is packed with tail-wagging content that will have every dog lover's ears perking up.Highlights of this fur-tastic episode include:In-depth Interviews: We sit and stay with top brands like Vet IQ, ParkLife Treats, and Pure Dehydrated Dog Food, fetching insights into the latest in canine care and nutrition. Plus, we have heartwarming conversations with representatives from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Kids Around Dogs, organizations dedicated to improving the lives of our four-legged friends.Meet the Breeds: From the sleek Whippets to the sturdy Tibetan Mastiffs, we mingle with a variety of breeds, sharing the unique characteristics and stories that make each one special.Flyball Frenzy: Experience the high-speed excitement of flyball as we bark about this thrilling canine sport, highlighting the agility and enthusiasm of the participating pups.Best in Show Spotlight: Celebrate the crowning of Miuccia, the Whippet from Italy, who sprinted away with the prestigious Best in Show title at Crufts 2025. So, leash up and tune in to this special episode of The Big Bark Podcast, where we celebrate the canines, the competitions, and the camaraderie that make Crufts the ulti-mutt dog show experience! 🐶🎙️ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🐾 The Big Bark Podcast – Season 5, Episode 11 🐾Paws, Sleds & Snowy TrailsGet ready to unleash some tail-wagging fun on this week's episode of The Big Bark Podcast! 🎙️🐶 Your favorite pack leader Darragh Bourke is back with his trusty canine co-hosts Bruno, Milly, and Roxy, ready to bark up a storm!This week, we’re sniffing out an incredible adventure as we welcome a very special guest, Anna Cullen, who swapped the green fields of Tipperary for the snowy trails of Tromsø, Norway! ❄️🐕 Anna spills the kibble on her big move, life in the Arctic, and the pawsome world of dog sledding! 🛷🐾But before we dive nose-first into that, we’ve got some pup-tastic updates:🐶 Roxy’s latest escapades – Our little adventurer has been up to all sorts of mischief (and maybe a few belly rub-worthy moments too).📢 Tractive Special Offer – Keep your four-legged bestie safe with Tractive! We've got an exclusive deal running until the end of February, so don’t miss out!🎤 Crufts 2025 – Here we come! – We’re gearing up for two tail-wagging days at Crufts, joining the press team to fetch the latest in the dog world. It’s going to be paws-itively amazing! 🐕✨So, grab a cuppa, snuggle up with your pup, and tune in for a barking good time! 🎧🐾Listen now on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your paw-some podcasts! 🐶🎙️#TheBigBarkPodcast #DogLovers #Tractive #DogSledding #Crufts2025 #PawsomeAdventuresLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieHosted by Big Bark Media & Press Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.🐾 Season 5 Episode 10 is here! 🧠🐕"Pawsitive Beginnings: Celebrating Bruno's Birthday and Unleashing the Way of Life Method in 2025"🚨 This episode is packed with tail-wagging goodness! Want to build a better more harmonious relationship with your dog? We have Souha Ezzedeen from the Way of Life dog training in Canada onto chat with us about this and her new book.📅 Bruno's 9th birthday is coming up this week so we chat all about that and how his life has turned around in the last 12 months, thanks to the pawsome care of Treaty Veterinary Hospital.🎡 And we chat about the many changes to come this year on Ireland's favourite canine podcast.🐕‍🦺🐾🐕 Tune in now! Link in bio! Let’s get those tails wagging, brainwaves syncing, and paws high-fiving 🐾🎧 #TheBigBarkPodcast #DogLoversUnite #wayoflifemethod #harmoniousliving #BrainwavesAndTails Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.🐾 Season 5 Episode 09 is finally here! 🧠🐕🎄🐾 Deck the Paws - Our Festive Special is Here! 🐾🎄It’s the most paw-some time of the year, and The Big Bark Podcast is serving up a treat-filled episode to get you and your furry friends in the festive spirit! 🎅🐶🎙️ Special Guests:✨ Killian - proud pup parent of the paw-sational Ruby Reese✨ Brendan from Cupooch - crafting Christmas cheer for doggos everywhere✨ Evelyn from Mr. Curtis Treats - bringing holiday magic to your treat jar✨ Leonard from Tonic Treats - keeping tails wagging with every bite✨ Tata from Fashund - making sure your pets are dressed to impress this Christmas🩺 Expert Advice from Dr. Ashley Kent of Treaty Vets:🎄 Essential safety tips to keep your pets merry and safe this holiday season🎁 And we also chat about why a Christmas puppy isn’t the gift you think it isThis episode is packed with holiday cheer, wag-worthy tips, and some paws-itively amazing stories from our wonderful guests. 🎧🐾🎶 So jingle those bells and tune in now for a howling good time! Available on all major platforms.🎅 Tag a dog lover who needs to hear this! 🐾#DeckThePaws #TheBigBarkPodcast #ChristmasWithDogs #PawsAndReflect #TreatYoPup #DogMomLife #FestiveDogs #HolidayTipsForPets #DogLoversUnite Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.🐾 Season 5 Episode 08 is here! 🧠🐕🎙️ "Brainwaves & Wagging Tails: Canine Mind Syncs, Irish Dog Calendar Hype, and Pet Expo Fun in Dublin!" 🐶✨🚨 This episode is packed with tail-wagging goodness! Dive deep into the fascinating world of canine minds and discover how your pooch’s brain might just be syncing with yours! 🐕💭📅 Plus, we’re hyping up the 2025 Irish Dog Calendar — the pawfect addition to your home, featuring the best-looking four-legged stars in Ireland (spoiler: Bruno, Milly, & Roxy may have made an appearance!). 🐾🎉🎡 And don’t forget the pawsome Pet Expo in Dublin coming up! We’ll chat all about what you can expect from this dog-tastic event! 🐕‍🦺🐾🐕 Tune in now! Link in bio! Let’s get those tails wagging, brainwaves syncing, and paws high-fiving 🐾🎧 #TheBigBarkPodcast #DogLoversUnite #IrishDogCalendar #PetExpoFun #BrainwavesAndTails Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Once again, this week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week gives an overview of skin allergies, how to handle these and how to know if your dog is suffering from issues with their anal glands and how you can provide them with some relief.This week, we take a look at the case of a Cork woman who walked away with a minimal 250 euro fine after pleading guilty to 12 counts of animal cruelty. With dogs found stuffed in crates, living in their own shit and with one dog even being presented to a local vet with a broken pelvis after being forced to try mate with a larger breed dog, the ignorance of the judge in this case can only be described as astounding, proof that the justice system is a failure when it comes to the protection and welfare of animals.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Once again, this week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats itchy skin conditions including hot spots, how to handle these and how to know if your dog is suffering from issues with their anal glands and how you can provide them with some relief.Since the announcment of the XL bully ban by Minister Humpreys, we've been contacted by a number of dog owners who have told us there is a changing attitude from the public towards their dogs and not just toward restricted breeds either. There appears to be a general widespread fear of all dogs by a specific cohort of society, which is coming from mainstream media fuelling the fear along with local councillors such as DLR council and most recently Cllr Gavan of Limerick Council calling on Mayor John Moran to introduce bye laws to deal with what she says are over 70 restricted breeds. The spread of misinformation from councillors is causing an unease among both the public and dog owners. We discuss why councillors need to display effective control of the information that they share and why our local authorities and the dog hating cohort of society need to be re-educated on matters surrounding dog control.xLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.i Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast brought to you by Dogs.ie & Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats about itchy ears and ear infections and how to help your dog ditch that itch.We chat about the newly announced XL bully ban which was announced by Minister for rural and community development Heather Humpreys last Friday and we also focus in on the immediate negative effect this is having with one local authority Dun Laoighre Rathdown County council, operating outside of the boundaries of the control of dogs act 1986 and control of dogs regulations 1998 to implement instructions to prohibit the rehoming of all restricted breed dogs. DLR council civil servants had also issued instructions outlining that these breeds were to be destroyed within 5 days if unclaimed from Dublin dog pound by their owners sparking outrage from the dog owner community in Ireland. We chat about this and hear some of your thoughts on the matter.We also chat about a great day out at Dogfest in Cork yesterday where we got to chat to some wonderful business owners and try out some of the cool activities like Agility and dock diving. Hear all about our adventures down at the marina market for dogfest in cork this weekend.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.iehttps://dogs.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats about sick tummies in doggies, the symptoms, causes and how to deal with them.This week, we also chat with Andy from Fluffy tails in Kildare, a brilliant doggy daycare. Andy tells us a bit about the business and he also tells us some of the awesome benefits of doggy daycare too.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest & Sponor Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://https://fluffypaws.iemuttmittsireland.iehttps://dogs.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats about Heatstroke in dogs, the symptoms, and what to do if you believe your dog has heat stroke.We continue our in depth discussion into Puppies & Yoga Dublin, with some more shocking revelations into the disgraceful practices by the french business operating in more than 10 countries and how the CEO Henri Sagon continues to breach legislation in many of these countries - in Ireland, Henri Sagon's company is not only encouraging tax evasion in Ireland but also has failed to yet register as an operating entity with the Revenue commissioners or CRO for tax and revenue declaration purposes. The company is also breaching consumer rights following a sudden change in refund policy following our expose along with a systemic failure by Mr Sagons company to comply with vaccination protocols in Ireland. We also bring you the details of the case of Veterinary inspector Michael O Reilly of Cork convicted and fined for animal neglect recently and banned for 7 years from keeping any dogs.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we speak with Peter Smyth of Causey Farm about a great day out that is coming up on 25th and 26th of May - Dogitude Festival - This promises to be an entertaining day out for dogs and their owners and we hear about all the wonderful things happening over the weekend which are created as a safe and fun filled day with the dogs welfare in mind.On the other side of the coin, we look at the practice of Puppy yoga which is fuelling the Puppy breeding industry by offering €1100 to breeders for their puppies to be utilised for Puppy yoga sessions from a new business based in Dublin. We hear from Aoife from My Lovely Horse rescue who recently did their own investigation by posing as a prospective breeder and the things that were unveiled are shocking.We hear from the owner of Puppies & Yoga - Henri Sagon - a businessman from Paris France who operates Puppies & Yoga in 10 European cities and we hear first hand how this is lining the pockets of commercial puppy breeders in Ireland.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/mylovelyhorserescue/https://mylovelyhorserescue.com/https://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.instagram.com/dogitudefestival/https://dogitude.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we launched our brand new campaign around Consent and the importance of asking an owner if its ok to pet their dog. The campaign was launched in response to a new ISPCA campaign which solely puts the blame of dog bites to children on dog owners. While unprovoked attacks by dogs which are not under effective control are the responsibility of the dog owner, statistics show that most dog bites occur due to the behaviour of a child and in many cases adults also. This comes down to 3 issues. 1) Neither children or parents ask a dog owner for permission before rubbing or greeting a dog, and end up scaring that dog to the point where they are forced to retaliate and defend themselves by biting the child or adult. 2) Many people, both dog owners and non dog owners, fail to understand the body language - commonly known as calming signals that a dog displays to them, which in essence is telling said individual to back off and in the dogs words "leave me alone - I don't want you near me"3) Hugging, close contact and being too rough with a dog - Dogs generally don't like to be hugged, particularly by strangers. Many dogs don't want to be hugged outright but children in particular fail to see this and their parents often blatantly ignore this due to the fact they think "its cute that theyre hugging". The reality is that if a dog does not want to be hugged, it will make them anxious by doing so and this anxiety if ignored will escalate ultimately to growling and eventually biting.We also discuss Scoop the Poop week this week with Ciaran Sheehan from Mutt Mitts Ireland and the importance of picking up after your dog. Be sure to visit https://muttmittsireland.ie this week and get 15% off all orders with the code bigbarkLastly we also discuss how hiking and trekking to Glen of Aherlow and Knocknafierna is making a big difference to mine, Jen's and Roxy's well being and how this new challenge is getting us fit and active on a weekly basis.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.facebook.com/irishdogshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we're chatting about Springtime and Easter and all the ways you need to protect your dogs from both the spring hazards. To do that, we welcome Dr. Ashleigh Bugler back from Treaty Vets to chat to us all about the hazards of Spring and Easter in particular.Next week, we'll be chatting all about the new changes to the show going forward and introducing you to some of our new team too in addition to all the changes coming on our social platforms too.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.facebook.com/irishdogshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we celebrated Roxy's birthday so today, we're chatting about birthday celebrations and how to have a safe and fun birthday. We chat about Why dog parents celebrate their dog's birthday and we also chat about good presents to buy your dogs, what Roxy's favourite pressies were and we also touch on the importance of not only giving the birthday dog some extra attention but also ensuring that, when you have a multi-dog household, all of your dogs are included in the celebrations too. We recap on Roxy's first year and in particular, the 9 months she has been with us. No special guests today, so we also tell you what's to come on the show over the next few weeks.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.facebook.com/irishdogshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark podcast back for 2024. This week we chat with Samantha Rawson of The Canine College about off-leash recreation. We also check out the latest headlines and we take a look at an absolutely odd yet intriguing way that technology is being utilised for to provide companionship to our dogs via an AI based robot. All this and more on the latest episode of The Big Bark. Check out the link in bio for latest episode.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Today is another one of those shorter shows. This week we chat about canine communication - have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to say to you? Those cute sad puppy dog eyes, are they a guilt trip mechanism or is your dog trying to tell you something? How do you recognise calming signals? To answer these questions and more, Samanta Rawson of The Canine College joins us in studio.We also talk about the hazards of winter, grit, antifreeze and cold weather and how to keep your dog safe and comfortable when the weather gets chilly.Finally we give you an update on our calendars and our charity campaign.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week we bring you All I Woof for Christmas, our Live stream event which took place on 10th of December. This wonderful show was our Christmas doggy toy show with live music from Christine Firmo, our rafle and lots of toy and treat reviews. Joined by special guests Santa Clause himself who tells us what's in store for the season ahead and Dr. Ashleigh Bugler of Treaty Veterinary Clinic who chats to us all about taking care of your doggies over Christmas.We had our raffle and lots more on the day - Check out this Christmas extraveganza here and be sure to donate while you still can on our Christmas website - santapaws.thebigbark.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Today is a pretty short show, we chat with you about all thats to come on our Christmas extravaganza - All I Woof for Christmas and we're joined by Samantha Rawson who chats with us about the different things to watch out for with your dog over Christmas in terms of behaviour and how to help your dog throughout the busy festive season. We also chat about why you should adopt don't shop this Christmas and why its a terrible idea to get that Christmas puppy for your children this Christmas.Finally we give you an update on our calendars and our charity campaign.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Today, we're chatting about Roxy recently going into her first season and how it affected her. She got clingy and needy and she was certainly in discomfort. She hated being away from us and would cry if we left her for a few minutes. With that in mind, we invited Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic on to chat with us about the different aspects of the heat cycle, from symptoms that your dog is going into season, how to make your dog comfortable during their heat cycle along with tips to help keep your dog safe from every other male doggy in the parish.Given that Roxy was quite clingy and lonely during her heat cycle, we also brought Samantha Rawson of The Canine College back to the show to chat a bit about Separation issues and Separation anxiety in dogs.We chat all about our upcoming Christmas special All I woof for Christmas, give details of our Christmas raffle and remind you about our 2023 Christmas charity campaign for DSPCA & Haven Rescue. Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back again this week and its our spooky halloween special Ghouls and Gowls. We have Dr. Ashleigh Bugler in to chat all things halloween and Ashleigh dives into huge detail of the everything you need to do to look after your doggy this halloween weekend.We have some scary stories to share and we also have our spooky sounds competition where you have to tell us the spooky and terrifying sounds you heard during the show. All this and so much more on our fun filled halloween special today. All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back again this week - and today, we have share more stories about Roxy, give an update on our I believe in Santa Paws campaign and we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Vets who disccusses the importance of ear care. As usual also, we have the latest canine stories for you.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. The Big Bark is back again this week - and today we have the 1st halloween segment in the run up to to our big special at the end of October. We chat with Samantha Rawson about helping your dog prep for spooky season, some tips & tricks on this and we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Vets who disccusses the importance of eye careAnd we share Roxy's latest shenanigans too.This week I chat about how Roxy is still a gowl, eating and chewing everything, we also chat about our recent hikes and I tell you all about the I believe in santa paws initiative 2023.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. The Big Bark is back again this week - and today we're chatting all about the recent XL Bully attacks in the UK, a man who spent 12.5k on turning himself into a rough collie and how he now gets shunned by "Real dogs" - imagine that! And we share Roxy's latest shenanigans too.There's been a huge amount of debate surround XL bully breeds in recent weeks, and this week we're diving into that. We welcome Samantha Rawson back to the show this week to chat about knowing your breed, their traits and characteristics along with the breed history.This week I chat about how Roxy's recall tracker lead training is going and why my back is totally fecked from that, we also chat about our recent hikes and how she loves getting out and about and smelling all the wonderful aromas of the Lands of Limerick.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. The Big Bark is back again this week - and today we're chatting all about back to school time, good places to take your dogs in Ireland for scenic walks and dogs singing to Mozart.We welcome Samantha Rawson back to the show this week to chat about going back to school and how to prepare your dog for the absense of people in the home in addition to how to help children and dogs to behave around each other.We touch on the best places to take your dog for scenic walks throughout Ireland and we also chat about an orchestra in Denmark that is featuring dogs singing along with songs by Mozart.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. The Big Bark is back again this week - and today we're chatting all about bold little Roxy and what she has done including the chewing of seatbelts and the stealing of Naan bread.We welcome Samantha Rawson back to the show this week to chat all about my very bold puppy Roxy, Samantha offers me some helpful tips on dealing with Roxy's behaviourWith Bruno having recently being diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and arthritis, I chatted this week with Dr. Ashleigh Bugler on the health hub to find out what causes these conditions and how to help your dog as well as treatments for these conditions.We have no mental health segment this week but we will have this back again real soonAll this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. The Big Bark is back again this week - and today we're chatting all about the Dog days of Summer, the preparations needed when going on your holidays as well as the hazards of Summer.We welcome Samantha Rawson back to the show this week to chat about holiday preparations, what you need to remember if you're taking your dog abroad and in particular what you need to do if travelling to the UK - something which has changed a lot since Brexit. With the very high growth of grass this summer due to the constant downpours, we chat with Dr. Ashleigh Bugler of Treaty Vets about the parasites dogs can pick up outdoors such as your pesky mites, fleas and ticks and internal parasites like worms, how to prevent them and how to treat them.We have no mental health segment this week but we will have this back again next week.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://muttmittsireland.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer for The Big Bark podcastThe Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back again this week - a bit later today than usual due to some editing that was needed in post production. This week we chat about the progress of Roxy's hole digging to Australia and we share a story of how Milly pawsomely helped my dad after a bad fall this past week.Today we welcome back longtime supporter - dog trainer and behaviourist Samantha Rawson from The Canine College to chat all about the dynamics of a multi dog household, how to integrate your new pup with older dogs, respecting each dogs individuality and some training tips to help you through those first weeks and months of adding a new dog to your home.Following on from Alanna's story last week We're continuing our mental health segment this week and have Mark Kelly of Dudes & Dogs on to tell us his story and how dogs have helped him through hard times.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Bark podcast - bringing all the canine stories to you.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.holistichound.ie/https://www.instagram.com/holistichoundireland/https://www.instagram.com/dudes_anddogs/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 4 of The Big Bark Canine PodcastThe Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.It's a brand new season and We've been away for quite a while so this week Darragh explains what is to come on this season. First up, I introduce the rogue known as Roxy and give you just a brief insight into the crazy things she has got up to since she arrived, how she has brought life back to our home and how she is just absolutely crazy and full of life. I chat about the impact she has had on Bruno and Milly and I tell how Grey my hair has gone since she arrived.Focusing on mental wellbeing and the benefits that our dogs have for our mental health, this season will see a much more academic and research based format. While still focusing on all the happy dog stories, we will be diving into how dogs help us, how we help them and how they help each other. This season, we will be chatting to more dog owners, more dog business owners, trainers, vets, nutritionists and other canine professionals. We not only want to know about what makes these people love dogs so much, we want to know how dogs help their wellbeing.The best place to start by telling how dogs help our mental health and wellbeing is by telling you my own story. I chat about why it's taken so long for The Big Bark to come back on the air and talk about how my dogs were there for me during the most devastating time that I have ever gone through, how they helped me and my partner to get through tough times and how equally we helped them when they were coping with their own heartache and loss. The first time i've spoken publicly about the personal bond that I experience with my dogs and how they helped me with the loss of my brother.With much more content coming straight from the hearts of owners and dogs alike, get ready for a season that may pull a few heartstrings but will help us all to connect with our canine partners on a much deeper level.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week is spooky season and we have some scary stories to fill you in on. We have one story thats gonna give you a yawn (because its not scary at all) but then one story that might give you the absolute chills too.We have Samantha Rawson of The Canine College on this week to tell us how to prep your dog for Halloween and we have Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary clinic who tells us all the tips to care for your dog in spooky season from a health perspective.We also fill you in on how you can get your hands on our Christmas cards and Calendars in the weeks ahead.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieI believe in Santa Paws 2022https://santapaws.thebigbark.ieThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexperthttps://thecaninecollege.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. after a mid-season break we return with a brand new episode this week. Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. This week, We're delighted to give you an amazing update on the Save Kim campaign who has been saved after a triumphant day in court for Donal RodgersWe also welcome back Samantha Rawson from The Canine College on Clever Canines who chats to us about the importance of playing with your pup and how that can build an amazing bond and build a wonderful trust between you and your dog.We also tell you about our Halloween competition and how you can enter your pup in our fancy dress contestLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexperthttps://thecaninecollege.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. after a mid-season break we return with a brand new episode this week. Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Coming up on this weeks show we chat on our health hub with Dr. Siobhan O Neill from Treaty Vets about toxic substances and what to do if your dog swallows or enhales toxic substances, the different types of substances that are toxic for dogs and when to seek emergency care.We also welcome back Samantha Rawson from The Canine College on Clever Canines who chats to us about her recent trip to Pups in the Park and how her own dog had a nervous and frightening experience, and the importance of taking your time, letting your dog stop and sniff and making sure not to ruin your dog. Samantha also chats about the importance of building a bond with your dog.We also tell you about Milly's farts and how changing her food to a much higher quality food has helped to improve the smell that comes from Millys rear end. All this and more on this weeks episode.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest LinksTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexperthttps://thecaninecollege.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Once again, back for a brand new episode and Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals. So, yes! We are actually talking about Christmas this week. But its all good because we're talking about Christmas in terms of our 2022 Christmas charity fundraiser - I Believe in Santa Paws. This year we will be launching a charity Calendar, Charity Christmas cards and hosting a bumper raffle all to raise funds for 2 amazing animal charities - Limerick Animal Welfare & DSPCA. So tune in for all details on that.Also coming up later today, we chat to Dr Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty vets about the free Dental checks on offer at the Limerick and Shannon clinics and we also chat Dr. Siobhan O Neill from the Treaty Vet team about Lumps and Bumps. Bruno recently had a lump removed by the team at Treaty Vets so we thought it would be a great idea to have the Treaty Vet team tell us about lumps and bumps and what to watch out for.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest LinksTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. after a mid-season break we return with a brand new episode this week. Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Coming up later today, we chat to Dr. Siobhan O Neill from @treatyvets about how returning to school/workplace has an effect on our 4 legged friends, we chat about separation anxiety, we have the latest canine news along with this weeks canine condundrum and we announce the winners of our @pupsinthepark_ giveaway as well as tell you whats in store at this weekends Pups in the park in Marley Park.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest LinksTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week we're chatting about the importance of getting your dog vaccinated and why its so vital that you keep up to date with your doggys annual boosters. We also tell you how Milly's gotcha day went and how spoiled she got and we give you an update on Dona Rogers l & Kims ongoing court battle with the dog hater who wants to have Kim put to sleep.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links:#SaveKim Campaignhttps://gript.ie/kims-last-hope-rejected-woman-in-dog-bite-saga-shows-no-mercy/https://www.change.org/p/save-kimTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back with a brand new episode today. Episode #54 - This week if you've been following our social pages, you'll be fairly familiar with the #SaveKim campaign - this week we give you an update on the current status of the campaign. Samantha Rawson joins us for our Clever Canines segment brought to you by the Canine College, where this week we chat about the importance of recognising canine body language and giving dogs sufficient space.Its the 15th birthday of Petmania this year and we paid a trip to Petmania in Ballysimon Limerick to chat with Andrea (Asst Manager) and Natalia (store manager) about the celebrations going on in all of their stores.We also chat with Petmania Groomer Michelle Walsh from the Santry store about how much Grooming has changed over the past 15 years as well as the various treatments offered by PetmaniaLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links:#SaveKim Campaignhttps://gript.ie/kims-last-hope-rejected-woman-in-dog-bite-saga-shows-no-mercy/https://www.change.org/p/save-kimTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertPetmania:https://petmania.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back with a brand new episode today. Episode #53 - This week if you've been following our social pages, you'll be fairly familiar with the #SaveKim campaign - this week we chat all about the current status of the case, we chat to Fatima Gunning from Gript Media who originally broke the story and has been instrumental in getting support behind this. Samantha Rawson chats about the Control of Dogs act and how its used for the judicial process in this country. Samantha later joins us again for our Clever Canines segment brought to you by the Canine College, where this week we chat about the importance of getting your puppy out and about, socialising with people and dogs and getting them used to sounds, sights, smells and the hustles and bustles of daily life and more importantly how to do this properly without overwhelming your puppy.We welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler to the health hub this week brought to you by Treaty Vets and this week we're chatting about Canine Cough, and importance of vaccination, recognising the symptoms and discussing the treatments for canine cough.And of course we tell you our secret breed to give you a chance to win a 3 month supply of Brandy Dog food in association with Brandy Dog Foods 50th birthdayLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links:#SaveKim Campaignhttps://gript.ie/kims-last-hope-rejected-woman-in-dog-bite-saga-shows-no-mercy/https://www.change.org/p/save-kimTreaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertBrandy Competitionhttps://brandydogfood.com Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.The Big Bark is back with a brand new episode today. Episode #52 - This week we bring you our first Canine Conundrum. We're looking for your advice for our listener - what should they do about their doggy who seems to be depressed? We welcome back @samantha.rawson from the Canine College on our Clever Canines segment and this week Samantha is chatting about a very important topic - leash training your puppy and the proper way to do it as well as all the bad habits to avoid straight away. On the Health Hub brought to you by @treatyvets, we welcome back @siobhan_the_vet who chats about a very interesting topic this week - A career as a veterinary nurse. We also give you a chance to win a 3 month supply of Brandy Dog food with our Secret Breed. Be sure to get your entries in.And of course we tell you our secret breed to give you a chance to win a 3 month supply of Brandy Dog food in association with Brandy Dog Foods 50th birthdayLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links::Treaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertBrandy Competitionhttps://brandydogfood.com Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week we take a look at a magnificent study by The Family dog project which shows how dogs pay attention to different features in their toys and later use their senses to identify the toys.Listen in to hear @samantha.rawson chat about house training and the importance of routine when training your puppy.And of course we tell you our secret breed to give you a chance to win a 3 month supply of Brandy Dog food in association with Brandy Dog Foods 50th birthdayLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links::Treaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertBrandy Competitionhttps://brandydogfood.com Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Our 50th Episode is here: This week, I tell you all a beautiful little story about the most amazing week ever and how I got Bruno & Milly involved in the biggest question iv ever asked - This week as you all know, I asked the love of my life Jen to Marry me and I tell all about how Bruno & Milly helped me to do that.Listen in to hear @samantha.rawson chat about important things to remember when you bring home your new puppy, how soon to train them and all the great tips on puppy care in the early days. Ashleigh Bugler joins us again this week from @treatyvets for the health hub and Ashleigh chats about obesity this week and importance of a balanced diet.We announce the winner of our agony aunt segment competition and we give you our secret breed for your chance to win 3 months supply of Brandy Dog food who are celebrating their 50th birthday this year. Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links::Treaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertBrandy Competitionhttps://brandydogfood.com Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we have a bumper packed show and we're delighted to debut our brand new format:On Clever Canines brought to you by @thecaninecollege , this week, we chat with champion dog trainer @samantha.rawson about the important things to watch out for, when buying a new puppy, specifically the red flags to keep an eye on when you visit the breeders premises.The Health hub with @treatyvets sees Vet @ashleighbugler return to The Big Bark to chat about Dental health and the importance of looking after your dogs oral hygiene.@krazykatladyandrews from @petmania_ireland drops in to chat to us about the importance of Grooming particularly ensuring that you look after your dogs coat during the summer months, Katie gives some great tips on keeping your dogs coat healthy.We tell you our secret breed during the show and announce the full details of our competition to celebrate Brandy's 50th year in business, we've teamed up with Brandy Dog Food to give you a chance to win a 3 month supply of Brandy Dog food.All this and of course our letter from a listener, and we ask for your advice on this.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Links::Treaty Veterinary Clinic:https://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/TreatyvetsThe Canine College - Samantha Rawsonhttps://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/https://www.facebook.com/dogtrainingexpertBrandy Competitionhttps://brandydogfood.comPetmania Irelandhttps://petmania.ie/https://www.instagram.com/dogitudefestivalhttps://www.instagram.com/petmania_ireland/https://www.facebook.com/PetmaniaWestporthttps://www.facebook.com/petmaniaireland Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. With new episodes each week, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno & Milly bring you the latest news from the canine world with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we're back with a brand new episode of The Big Bark - We take a break from our Summer series this week and we chat with Catherine Hughes of The Woofdrobe, a new online dog business based in Limerick with a focus on providing high quality products while supporting local businesses. Catherine's story is quite inspiring as she chats this week about the challenges that she overcame when first setting up the Woofdrobe and how she bounced back from these challenges to launch her business. She demonstrates an important lesson to all business owners regarding the understanding of copyright law.Catherine also takes part in our trivia quiz and we chat Wellness with Your woofer too this week. We also have our first agony aunt letter (name pending) and we have a big announcement about a huge competition coming your way next week. Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.