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by Dr Rob Zammit & Stephen Peters
The Doggy Pod is a weekly podcast with one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons Dr Rob Zammit. With producer Stephen Peters, they discuss all things dogs. ‘The doggy pod’ is a must listen for anybody with a four legged furry friend or anyone who just loves dogs. There’s vet tips, training tricks, stories from the vet frontline and unique insights into just why we love them so much.
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- 3 days ago20 min
Oh, that's gross!
Dead animals. Faeces. Rotting vegetation.Why?!Is it instinct? Scent masking? Communication? Enjoyment?And the important question: why do they then want to get into your bed?Can Your Dog Sense a Storm Before You Can? Dogs sometimes seem to know a storm is coming before humans do.Can they detect changes in atmospheric pressure? Hear distant thunder? Smell changes in the air? Sense static electricity?And why do some dogs become terrified while others couldn't care less?And does Your Dog Know When You're Coming Home?Many owners swear their dog goes to the door five minutes before they arrive. Is there actually something going on?Could dogs be responding to routine, environmental sounds, smells, light, traffic patterns — or something we haven't properly understood?Plus much more- enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago23 min
Does you dog follow you to the toilet?
Welcome to a brand new episode, this week- Can Dogs Have Nightmares?Dogs twitch, whimper, bark, paddle their legs and sometimes suddenly wake terrified.Are they dreaming? Can they have nightmares? Should you wake them? What happens in a dog's brain during sleep?Why Does My Dog Smell Different Sometimes?Not simply "why does my dog stink?"Why can a dog's smell change after rain, swimming, exercise, stress or illness? And this is a delicate one- Why Do Dogs Follow Us to the Toilet?Yes, it's funny — but there's actually a serious behavioural question underneath it. Why do some dogs follow their owners everywhere?Are they being protective? Social? Anxious? Curious? Is it breed-dependent?And when does following you everywhere become separation anxiety? Also Can Dogs Recognise Themselves?The famous mirror test is fascinating, but dogs don't necessarily experience the world visually in the same way humans do.What does self-awareness actually mean for a dog?Do they recognise their reflection? Their own smell? Their own body?Plus much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 12, 202629 min
Hey, what's your name?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 28, 202618 min
A drive to the beach
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 15, 202621 min
A doggy road trip
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 6, 202626 min
Zooming along
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 24, 202633 min
Dogs and your body language?
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 10, 202633 min
Why we 'humanise' our dogs
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit
The Doggy Pod is a weekly podcast with one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons Dr Rob Zammit. With producer Stephen Peters, they discuss all things dogs. ‘The doggy pod’ is a must listen for anybody with a four legged furry friend or anyone who just loves dogs. There’s vet tips, training tricks, stories from the vet frontline and unique insights into just why we love them so much.
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