The Dog Show

This fascinating series of radio shows focuses on all things dog, hosted by me, WEBB Practitioner Ruth McDonagh.

Discover the benefits of therapies such as acupuncture, physio, hydro and energy work. Hear the inside story on dog behaviour; how wolf ancestry affects our pets and how scent work helps them calm. You’ll also pick up tips on training and get a vet’s view of common health issues.

I also talk to charity representatives from Cheltenham Animal Centre and the national Pets As Therapy who explain how their work helps both dogs and humans.

Ruth talks to Sami McKenzie of Mellow Mutts Dog Grooming, Cheltenham, whose holistic approach to working with pets puts their mental welfare at the heart of her work.

September 2026

The Dog Show

This fascinating series of radio shows focuses on all things dog, hosted by me, WEBB Practitioner Ruth McDonagh.

Ruth talks to Sami McKenzie of Mellow Mutts Dog Grooming, Cheltenham, whose holistic approach to working with pets puts their mental welfare at the heart of her work.

Ruth talks to Cotswold organic farmer Jacquie Walby, founder of The Conscious Way, the UK’s first pet business selling wholly organic dog products, certified by the Soil Association.

Ruth talks to the Rt. Hon Countess Bathurst, founder and chairperson of the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals, (nfrsa), a registered charity that supports dogs retired from public sector duties in the police, MOD, fire & rescue, prison, border force and other protector roles.

Ruth talks to Yorkshirewoman Emma Smith who with husband Anthony, launched the charity Street Hearts BG that neuters and rescues abused and neglected street dogs after moving to Bulgaria.

Ruth talks to Andrea Marsh about her work as a Canine and Human Shiatsu practitioner and her passion for pharmacognosy, the ancient art of plant medicine.

Ruth talks to Jo Tuck, from I’d Rather Be Canicrossing, about the benefits and enjoyiment of cross-country running with your dog.

Ruth talks to Tim Sandys, from the award-winning national charity StreetVet about his voluntary work on the streets of Gloucester, helping the dogs of people who are homeless.

Ruth talks to Gail Voyle, of Worcester Search & Scent Dogs about the joy, fun and pleasure our dogs get from putting their noses to work.

Ruth talks to Eve Herne, a Veterinary Physiotherapist from Even Stride Vet Physio

Ruth talks to Lucy Gooding, from SweetPea’s K9 Scentwork School and Doggy Deli

Ruth talks to Elena de Paris, dog behaviourist from Canine Care Behaviour

Ruth talks to Veterinary Surgeon Ian Maisey of Abbey Green Vets

Ruth talks to Gerald Seal, a volunteer co-ordinator with the charity Pets As Therapy

Ruth talks to Kerry Goring, Hydrotherapist of K9 HydroFit

Ruth talks to Nicky Merifield, Operations Manager at Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Ruth talks to Kate Doherty, of Cottage Canine Life, about Wolf and Dog Development

Ruth talks to Barby Adkin, a Veterinary Acupuncturist from Adkin Veterinary Acupuncture

Ruth talks to Jane Parry, Dog Walker and Trainer from Happy Hounds

Ruth talks to energy worker and Reiki Master Sally Layland from Reiki Flow