Dogs
Auckland dog walkers: new rules misguided
The dog walking business in Auckland has boomed, in particular pack walking that can involve groups of as many as 15 dogs being walked at once. Audio
From pup to pro Miley the Huntaway hits her stride at 1-year-ol
We catch up with Miley the young Huntaway and her trainer Chris Shaw as she celebrates her first birthday and see what this pup's been up to. You'll be blown away by how much progress she's made. Audio
From pup to pro Miley's diva days
We check back in with Miley the Huntaway pup and her trainer Chris Shaw to see what progress she's made over the last few months Audio
Our Changing World – The science behind dog welfare
We love our four-legged friends. But are we looking after all their needs? Audio
Training puppies and interpreting dog behaviour
Former animal services officer Betty Hall with great advice on understanding dogs, training puppies and getting canine harmony in the home. Audio
Increase in aggressive dogs being put down in Far North
There's been a massive jump in aggressive, unsocialised dogs being put down in the Far North and its the fault of irresponsible owners according to the Mayor, they said the code of silence protecting… Audio
From pup to pro: Following a Wairarapa working dog's journey
Meet Miley, a seven-month-old huntaway with great potential. She's the third generation bred by award-winning dog triallist Chris Shaw and we'll follow along as he trains her up. Audio
Retired Working Dogs charity sees jump in old dogs needing new homes
The cost of living crunch has seen the number of retired working dogs looking for homes explode. We talk to the charity helping rehome them about why they make such great pets Audio
Understanding dogs and coaxing canines to good behaviour
Betty Hall recently retired after more than three decades in animal welfare in Tauranga. Audio
SPCA looking for cats and dogs to appear in calendar
The SPCA is looking for cats and dogs to appear in next year's fundraising calendar, however only one can make the cover, SPCA Chief Executive Todd Westwood speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds
Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds Audio
The Week in Detail: From pandemic pets to Wellington's budget woes
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Who let the dogs out? Auckland's pooch problem
Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs. Audio
One-eyed conservation dog takes out top spot at canine awards
He's a heading dog that actually heads the pack. Crowned Top Dog with a job in this year competition for canines, Wink, who hails from Invercargill, only has one eye and works as a conservation dog… Video, Audio
Decoding our homegrown canine
The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy. Now, close to $2 million is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed -… Audio
Group heading to Tonga to desex dogs!
Students at the Unitec vet school are heading to Tonga to de-sex hundreds of dogs and provide care to the animal population on the island. Laura Harvey, Head of Environmental and Animal Sciences at… Audio
Dingoes and their link to dogs
New genetic analysis reveals dingo populations have less dog ancestry than previously thought. Although considered to be an Australian native - dingoes are thought to be descendants of South Asian… Audio
Jazz For Dogs
Sit! Listen. This week: jazz tunes dedicated to, and inspired by, dogs. Audio
Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio
Auckland's first kauri dieback sniffer dogs ready for work
They're cute and cuddly with a powerful nose - and dogs are the lastest tool Auckland council is using in its fight against kauri dieback disease.
After three years of training Pip, Mawhai and Marty… Video, Audio