Dogs with Jobs
Meet the frontline workers of the canine world
Shine Radio celebrates the key workers of the canine world, and admires the intelligence and skill of working dogs.
Join presenter Kate Fairweather and some of the most talented working dogs you could wish to meet, ready to handle everything their jobs throw at them.
Top 5, UK’s Best Pet Podcasts, Feedspot 2023.
Podcast of the Year, Community Radio Awards 2022.
Do you know a hard-working dog? Let us know at team@shineradio.uk or reach us on Petersfield (01730) 555 500 via the dog and bone.
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latest episodes
Diva at the English National Sheepdog Trails 2023
Meet Diva, a wonderfully named sheepdog who has won multiple sheepdog trials. She’s one of 150 dogs competing over three days at the English National Sheepdog Trials 2023. Dogs with Jobs has a front row seat in the stand on a windy hillside in August.
Accompany Louis the hospital volunteer to a military veterans’ support session
Louis the yellow Labrador volunteers at Q.A. Hospital in Portsmouth. In this episode of Dogs with Jobs, we accompany Louis to a monthly session for military veterans.
Meet the Sealyham terrier rat pack
Meet a working pack of Sealyham terriers, a venerable Welsh breed that is teetering on the edge of extinction in this episode of Dogs with Jobs. Breed advocate and enthusiast Harry Parsons has spent the last 30 years breeding these highly sociable and intelligent terriers for his working pack.
Meet Champ, the engagement dog working as part of a child protection team
Meet Champ, a six year old Labrador retriever working in the world of child protection. He’s a full time engagement dog working in a police setting, in which officer wellbeing is at the top of the agenda.
Who’s winning at the South of England Hound Show?
As country show season begins, we’re meeting some of the South’s top working beagles. It’s a timeless scene – bowler hatted show judges observe customs that have changed little in centuries.
Trainee medical alert assistance dogs learn through play
What does a typical day look like for a trainee medical alert assistance dog? And how do you spot talent in a tiny puppy? Hear from the experts at the charity, Medical Detection Dogs.
Plum, the E-coli detection dog
In this episode of Dogs with Jobs, we go to work with black Labrador retriever Plum. Her job is to detect E-coli samples at the Medical Detection Dogs charity’s training centre.
Florin, Iggy and Asher the bio detection dogs and owner, Dr. Claire Guest OBE
Meet Florin the cancer detection dog, Iggy the trainee and Asher, who was shortlisted for Hero Dog of the Year at Crufts 2023. Dr. Claire Guest, CEO and founder of Medical Detection Dogs explains how the training works in harmony with the dogs’ individual talents, preferences and instincts to ensure they stay highly motivated in their work.
Canine Partners’ CEO explains why Petersfield volunteers remain vital for the charity’s future
Canine Partners’ CEO, Alex Lochrane, talks candidly about the financial pressures on the charity of running two sites and the decision to consolidate its headquarters in the Midlands, which has disappointed local volunteers.
Alex explains why Petersfield’s many puppy parents, fundraisers and other volunteers are more important than ever to the charity’s future plans and success.
Meet Caboose, explosives detection dog
Meet Caboose, a yellow Labrador, part of the security team at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Working with at least two other canine colleagues at any one time, he makes sure that any luggage, panniers or backpacks passing through this important transport hub are clear of explosive before their owners get on the ferry.
