Podcast 74 - A Virtual Cuppa with Emma Rutherford
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
Release Date: 04/04/2020
Impact of diet on behaviour with Nikki
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with with our guest Nikki, the founder of Positive Steps Dog Training. Nikki, a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, shares her expertise on how diet influences behaviour and the remarkable transformations she's witnessed in her clients' dogs, especially after transitioning to raw diets. From her background in canine behaviour to overcoming fussiness in dogs during training and feeding, Nikki provides invaluable insights into nurturing the bond between dogs and their owners.
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Pinks Crufts journey #poweredbybellaandduke
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting to Nerys who will be attending Crufts this year with her dog Pink. Listen to this episode as Nerys shares her knowledge and experience with dogs and chats about Pink's journey to the worlds greatest dog show.
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Pet relationships with Emma
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with Emma, who is currently undertaking a Bachelor's degree in Animal Welfare and Behaviour and has a degree in Feline Behaviour. Listen to the latest episode to find out how Emma shows her 19 cats she loves them and how their diet can play a part in their relationship.
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Life with a senior dog with Elizabeth Wass
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with Elizabeth, pet-parent to Belle, the 11 year old yellow Labrador. With elbow dysplasia, arthritis and an underactive thyroid to contend with, it's fair to say Belle has experienced her challenges, but she's not letting any of that slow her down! Listen to the latest episode to find out exactly what Belle's secret is to a long, happy life. Read our other customer stories here https://www.bellaandduke.com/customer-stories/
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Rescuing Dexter with Kim Lengling
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
Kim is passionate about rescuing. And she's on a mission to showcase the love and joy that pets can bring to our lives. In this episode, she shares the story of her rescue dog, Dexter, and discusses the challenges and misconceptions around rescuing too.
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Can your pets have Christmas dinner? With Jude McCoy
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
The festive season can be a dangerous time for pets, with an abundance of food around the house that may pose a threat. Jude McCoy - our Canine Nutritional Advisor - shares her top tips on how you can safely enjoy the festive season with your furry friend.
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Is Raw pet food safe? RawSAFE with Dr Brendan Clarke
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
Dr Brendan Clarke joins the podcast this week to discuss all things RawSAFE accreditation and what it means for our pets.
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Health & Happiness 2023
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
We have run our annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen since switching to a raw diet for their pets. Check out with episode with James and our CEO, Mark Scott, to find out more on the results.
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Fueling like an athlete with Johanna Konta
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
In this episode we are joined by former British no. 1 tennis player - Johanna Konta. Johanna is a long time customer of Bella & Duke for her pups Bono, Sidney & Gimzo. She joins James for a chat on all things nutrition, pet ownership and fuelling your body like an athlete and how that can also apply to our pups!
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The power of online communities: Jude on The Pack
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
Jude is our in-house community manager and all round superstar. She has been working at Bella & Duke for years and has recently become qualified as a canine nutritionist. Jude and her group of moderators run our online Facebook group ‘The Pack’ , an extremely engaged online community with nearly 30k members. They help and advise pet owners with any issues they may have - customers or not.
info_outlineMark, our CEO, sits down with Emma Rutherford, a Functional Canine Dietary Consultant with a particular focus on promoting raw food for a dog’s integrative health. They touch on a variety of topics, relating them all to the ever-evolving Coronavirus situation.
“If you can get the food right from the start,” says Mark, “it gives your body a much better chance to deal with stress, whether emotional or physical.”
Emma adds that it is best to approach food in a holistic manner. She suggests moderation and cycling what you feed your pet, particularly if you are still getting them used to a raw diet.
Also discussed is the health of pet owners themselves. It is obviously key for humans to focus on their health as much as they do their dogs’. Beyond physical health, people should also address often overlooked factors such as recovery, mental health, and the power of association.