Episodes

  • Hey, what's your name?

    Hey, what's your name?
    Oct 12 2026

    Welcome to a brand new episode. This week- Does Your Dog Actually Know Its Own Name?

    Not as simple as it sounds. Does a dog understand its name as "that's me" — or does it simply associate a particular sound with attention?

    Can you change a dog's name? Do dogs recognise nicknames? How many words can a dog actually remember?

    Also this week, The Secret Life of Your Dog's Paws. We talk constantly about noses, ears and teeth, but paws are fascinating.

    Why do dogs sweat through their paws? Why do some dogs lick their feet obsessively? Why do nails grow differently? What's actually happening to a dog's paws on hot pavement?

    And Can Dogs Tell When We're Lying? Dogs are extraordinarily good at reading humans — but can they detect deception? Do they trust someone less if that person repeatedly gives them misleading signals? And finally, Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? Not just eye contact, which you've already touched on.

    Why does a dog sometimes sit across the room and simply stare?

    Plus the usual Dr Rob banter.

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    30 mins
  • A drive to the beach

    A drive to the beach
    Sep 28 2026
    Yes, We're back in the car for one last time, heading to the beach to let the dogs go crazy! Dr Rob talks about just how important a trip to the beach can be. He also designs the perfect doggy-mobile, what would it have? Plus some other vet ramblings.

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    19 mins
  • A doggy road trip

    A doggy road trip
    Sep 15 2026
    This week is a very unusual episode as we record whilst Dr Rob is on his way to urgent vet call from someone with a cow problem! So we've decided to record a doggy trip. We give Dr Rob some hypothetical emergency medical scenarios for things like- when your dog eats chocolate, gets bitten by a snake or spider, has been vomiting....and many other common issues. What if dogs could drive??? He also tells us what breeds would be best at speeding, road-rage, worst driver and best breed for driving...find out all of that and more on this special travelling episode of THE DOGGY POD.

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    22 mins
  • Zooming along

    Zooming along
    Sep 6 2026
    This week Dr Rob talks 'zoomies' and why your dog goes crazy sometimes. And something a bit special, we talk about what your dog wishes you knew. How different would life be if your dog could call the shots. Plus much much more.

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    26 mins
  • Dogs and your body language?

    Dogs and your body language?
    Aug 24 2026
    Welcome to a brand new episode. In this showDr Rob talks about your body language and what signs you're sending your dog. Smell, fear, instinct...what had Rob learned after 40 years in in the clinic. You'll be surprised. We also discuss your dogs- loyalty, forgiveness, living in the moment and resilience...plus much more

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    34 mins
  • Why we 'humanise' our dogs

    Why we 'humanise' our dogs
    Aug 10 2026
    Hi everyone. Dogs have become mirrors for us in the world of medical science. You'll be surprised by the diseases we all share, we can learn so much from them, find out this week on The Doggy Pod. Also, do we 'humanise' our dogs too much and what's the downside? Are there 'dog people' and 'cat people' and can you be both? Plus much more.

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    33 mins
  • Why do dogs retrieve?

    Why do dogs retrieve?
    Jul 27 2026

    The Gut-Brain Connection in Dogs

    • Microbiome science
    • Behavioural changes linked to diet
    • Could anxiety or aggression be gut-driven?

    The Future Dog

    • What will dogs look like in 50 years?
    • Are we breeding ourselves into ethical problems?
    • Designer dogs vs functional dogs: have we gone too far?

    Plus much more banter with Dr Rob

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    31 mins
  • Dr Rob is back!!

    Dr Rob is back!!
    Jul 13 2026
    Yes, we're back. It's been a challenging time for everyone from The Doggy Pod and DR Rob is now back in the studio for more episodes. This week he gives us an update on his health and we also talk about dog health and how they communicate to each other and to us. Dr Rob also lays down the law on smoking and vaping around your dog...plus much more. Welcome back

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    25 mins