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.
“What an intelligent and considered interview by the host. Could listen to this type of interview all day over. Proper Dog Folk Chat.”
Top 10 UK Pet Podcast, FeedSpot 2022-2026
#6 Top Working Dogs Podcast (Global ranking), FeedSpot 2026
Podcast of the Year, National 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.
2022 GOLD WINNER
latest episodes
Meet the Flyball Buccaneers – a team of canine athletes
Meet the Flyball Buccaneers, a Flyball team that the Dogs with Jobs team met at Dogs Day Out 2026 in May this year. A great introduction to an exciting team sport.
Peggy Sue, the veteran agility dog and how to get involved with your dog
Nine year old collie, Peggy Sue has a haul of trophies from agility competitions all over the UK. Owner Rachel Williams explains why it’s such a great and sociable sport for dog owners – all breeds are welcome.
Tweed, the UK’s first digital asset detection dog
Recorded at Crufts, where Tweed was shortlisted for Hero Dog of 2026. Police dog handler Martin King tells the origin story of Tweed’s work sniffing out electronic items, and why dogs like her are so vital for evidence in the digital age.
Training rescue dogs to support veterans with PTSD
If you’ve ever noticed a dog with smart red training jacket in Petersfield on a Saturday morning, it’s likely you’ve seen a PTSD assistance dog in training with Service Dogs UK. Founder, Garry Botterill, describes the various training models, and how his own experience of service life underpins the training model used by Service Dogs UK.
Rey, the one-eyed PTSD assistance dog
Former policeman Jack says that of all the therapies and help he has had for his PTSD, his PTSD assistance dog, Rey, has been by far the most effective. He shares some of the nuances of the partnership.
Celebrating International Guide Dog Day
Four very different human/guide dog partnerships from the UK, Belgium, U.S.A. and Australia explore the impact of their partnerships on their lives. Thanks to the International Guide Dog Federation for sharing.
River, the signal crayfish detection dog
River, a little black spaniel in a bright orange vest is searching the river bank in the nature reserve behind Petersfield Rugby Club. But what is she looking for?
Ratting with the West Sussex Warreners
Spirits are high as 18 dogs and their owners brave the freezing cold rain to clear rats from a farm shoot outside Petersfield on Dogs with Jobs.
Police Dog Albert, the cadaver dog
Police Dog Albert is a clever young working cocker showing plenty of talent at his grisly, yet very important job.
Dogs with Jobs Christmas Special 2025
In this Christmas special programme, creators Kate Fairweather and John Welsman pick some of their favourite episodes to celebrate five years of fun making podcasts together.
