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Gundogs and Guard dogs

Lez Graham and Ross McCarthy

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

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00:48:37

S6E14 Underlying Tension

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2026/03/20

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 “force-free” approaches. Where did these labels come from, and what do they actually mean? When does training become ethical, and when does it cross into something else entirely? The nuance matters, and so do the

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00:46:29

S6E13 Your Belt and Your Whistle... a pre-crufts special

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2026/03/06

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 insights from people who’ve done it.Breed-specific temperament “improvements”—are we actually improving, or just redefining roles? (Think ratting dogs, herding dogs, gundogs, livestock guardians, and

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01:23:13

S6E12 Policing, Protection and Progress

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2026/02/20

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 time in Saudi Arabia, and later pioneering work in London’s West End.A move into dog behaviour saw him develop innovative methods and strategies to rehabilitate challenging dogs, helping to shape modern

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00:41:35

S6E11 A Pleasant Pluck!

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2026/02/06

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 listeners can probably guess which of the hosts is the city dweller, some might find this chat unpalatable, others refreshing.The conversation then turns to tomatoes and maypole dancing, with a touch of cordial

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01:05:18

S6E10 Integrative Medicine: Because Every Animal Is...

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2026/01/23

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 journey through homeopathy, acupuncture, laser therapy, and more.From “the nibs, the nabs, the mibs, the mabs” to the rise of biologics, Sue breaks down what these treatments are, why they matter, and how

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00:38:01

S6E9 2026 Happy New Year 🎉

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2026/01/09

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 Christmas…Lez got to play charades 🎭 ...Ross managed to swerve it. Turkey is done to the extreme, obviously.A weather conversation follows, (obvs!) a Billy Connolly quote and a completely pointless story, leads on to

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01:19:54

S6Reloaded - Canine Arthritis Management (Joint Rot)

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2026/01/02

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 more familiarity, but their conversation with Hannah changed everything. Her veterinary career led her to specialise in chronic pain and to create Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), a project that grew from a

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00:38:50

S6Reloaded - Boxing Day Bullsh*t

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2025/12/26

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 wonderfully weird moment in history.The team at GaGD hope you’re having a fantastic Christmas break, and we sincerely wish every one of you a happy and successful 2026. Thanks for sticking with us—please keep doing

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00:29:50

S6Reloaded - A Covid Christmas

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2025/12/22

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 deserved a reload, not just for the sheer weirdness of those days but because it was our very first episode.Take it as a reminder to be grateful for our freedom, and to love the people you’re with—even if they

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00:55:02

S6Reloaded - A Dog is for Life

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2025/12/19

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 then and now, is nothing short of devastating, and the emotional toll is clear throughout the conversation.Julie speaks with a honesty and compassion that stays with you long after the episode ends. She, and

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00:41:53

S6E8 Tiers & Fears – Christmas Special

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2025/12/12

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 Help Out” to “Get back inside immediately!”, they relive the madness… including the era of masked smiles, with Lez accidentally terrifying local children while trying to smile and Ross not bothering to

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01:10:12

S6E7 Do Gundogs need Guard Dogs?

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2025/11/28

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 business, from Exchange and Mart to Koehler dog training books to wrapping newspaper around your arm, this is how we grow. Are some of the old books still the best, or are we forever trying to reinvent the

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00:46:57

S6E6 Blown Out

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2025/11/14

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 suffer! Cobwebs and severed heads! The cheer continues with swerving trick and treat and now the Scottish element has an abundance of Malteasers to get rid of! The drivel continues and for anyone still awake,

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01:08:47

S6E5 - LIBRELLA ... need we say more?

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2025/10/31

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 folks... ---- oOo ----Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years

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00:53:40

S6E4 Do you have a qualification, or are you qualified?

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2025/10/17

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 speeds up as you age (spoiler: the Londoner calls BS). From there, it’s a nostalgic detour into school days: teachers lighting up, sneaky cigarette passes, and Ross getting a ruler wrapped round his head

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00:54:52

S6E3 A Round Peg in a Round Hole: Dogs4Wildlife with...

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2025/10/03

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 incredible world of anti-poaching dogs in Africa — all of which began with just one Belgian Malinois puppy.🐾 From early neurological stimulation to ensure pups are fit for protection and detection work, to the

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00:57:08

S6E2 A house without a dog is just a house

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2025/09/19

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 Zealand or Hong Kong. From Borzoi to Landseers doing competitive obedience - we question whether watching Border Collies in dog sport is more exciting than watching paint dry. The jury’s out.We get serious with a

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00:50:27

S6E1 The Mic Martin Takeover

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2025/09/05

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 punches.Laughter, dog hair, and brutal honesty — Mic Martin storms the mic to tackle training myths, canine chaos, and why pink jumpers might be a problem.---- oOo ----Lez and Ross have both been in the industry

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00:54:17

S5E15 It’s a latte, darling…

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2025/07/25

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 terrible idea.A “sensible” chat (sort of) about dog safety, just to remind you to keep your wits about you – UK dog law is still dreadful, and honestly, just give kids a wide berth.We ask the big questions:Who’s to

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01:19:54

S5E14 Joint Rot - What's in a name, right?

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2025/07/11

Joint Rot - What’s in a name? Disappointing Conversations…Is human behavioural change even possible. Ball thrower BollocksYou 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 veterinary career – a path that led her to specialise in chronic pain management for our companion animals and to the subsequent development of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM).Her solo journey, alongside

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