The Big Bark Dog podcast

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

We took The Big Bark on the road to Pet Expo Ireland 2025 — and it was a tail-wagging success! From meeting amazing pet lovers to chatting with incredible guests from across the canine world, this special episode is packed with pawsitivity, laughter, and plenty of barks. 🐶💬🎧 Tune in now on Spotify to relive the magic, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate everything that makes Ireland’s pet community so special! 💚

🐾 The Big Bark Podcast – Season 5, Episode 11 🐾The everest for second chances, The Irish Man doing the extreme all in aid of rescue dogsGet ready to unleash some tail-wagging fun on this week's episode of The Big Bark Podcast! 🎙️🐶 Your favorite pack leader Darragh Bourke is back with his trusty canine co-hosts Bruno and Roxy, ready to bark up a storm!This week, we’re sniffing out an incredible adventure as we welcome a very special guest, Dan Cooney who is hiking Carintoohill 15 times in a row for dog rescues in Ireland.Links:⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcast⁠⁠https://thebigbark.ie⁠Hosted by Big Bark Media & PressBecome a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. ⁠https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast⁠. Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information.

Summer is here, and it's time to grab the lead and hit the road for some tail-wagging adventures! In this episode of The Big Bark, we’re diving into the best ways to enjoy the sunshine with your furry friend. From beach strolls to woodland hikes, we've got your doggy day out covered!Today, we chat with the team at Follow Fox Events about their exciting upcoming event Pawmerstown at the Manor at Palmerstown Estate — a must-visit summer celebration for dogs and their humans. Get ready for fun in the sun and pawsome plans!

🐾 The Big Bark Podcast – Season 5, Episode 11 🐾Paws, Sleds & Snowy TrailsGet ready to unleash some tail-wagging fun on this week's episode of The Big Bark Podcast! 🎙️🐶 Your favorite pack leader Darragh Bourke is back with his trusty canine co-hosts Bruno, Milly, and Roxy, ready to bark up a storm!This week, we’re sniffing out an incredible adventure as we welcome a very special guest, Anna Cullen, who swapped the green fields of Tipperary for the snowy trails of Tromsø, Norway! ❄️🐕 Anna spills the kibble on her big move, life in the Arctic, and the pawsome world of dog sledding! 🛷🐾But before we dive nose-first into that, we’ve got some pup-tastic updates:🐶 Roxy’s latest escapades – Our little adventurer has been up to all sorts of mischief (and maybe a few belly rub-worthy moments too).📢 Tractive Special Offer – Keep your four-legged bestie safe with Tractive! We've got an exclusive deal running until the end of February, so don’t miss out!🎤 Crufts 2025 – Here we come! – We’re gearing up for two tail-wagging days at Crufts, joining the press team to fetch the latest in the dog world. It’s going to be paws-itively amazing! 🐕✨So, grab a cuppa, snuggle up with your pup, and tune in for a barking good time! 🎧🐾Listen now on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your paw-some podcasts! 🐶🎙️#TheBigBarkPodcast #DogLovers #Tractive #DogSledding #Crufts2025 #PawsomeAdventuresLinks:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieHosted by Big Bark Media & Press Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.🐾 Season 5 Episode 09 is finally here! 🧠🐕🎄🐾 Deck the Paws - Our Festive Special is Here! 🐾🎄It’s the most paw-some time of the year, and The Big Bark Podcast is serving up a treat-filled episode to get you and your furry friends in the festive spirit! 🎅🐶🎙️ Special Guests:✨ Killian - proud pup parent of the paw-sational Ruby Reese✨ Brendan from Cupooch - crafting Christmas cheer for doggos everywhere✨ Evelyn from Mr. Curtis Treats - bringing holiday magic to your treat jar✨ Leonard from Tonic Treats - keeping tails wagging with every bite✨ Tata from Fashund - making sure your pets are dressed to impress this Christmas🩺 Expert Advice from Dr. Ashley Kent of Treaty Vets:🎄 Essential safety tips to keep your pets merry and safe this holiday season🎁 And we also chat about why a Christmas puppy isn’t the gift you think it isThis episode is packed with holiday cheer, wag-worthy tips, and some paws-itively amazing stories from our wonderful guests. 🎧🐾🎶 So jingle those bells and tune in now for a howling good time! Available on all major platforms.🎅 Tag a dog lover who needs to hear this! 🐾#DeckThePaws #TheBigBarkPodcast #ChristmasWithDogs #PawsAndReflect #TreatYoPup #DogMomLife #FestiveDogs #HolidayTipsForPets #DogLoversUnite Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Once again, this week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week gives an overview of skin allergies, how to handle these and how to know if your dog is suffering from issues with their anal glands and how you can provide them with some relief.This week, we take a look at the case of a Cork woman who walked away with a minimal 250 euro fine after pleading guilty to 12 counts of animal cruelty. With dogs found stuffed in crates, living in their own shit and with one dog even being presented to a local vet with a broken pelvis after being forced to try mate with a larger breed dog, the ignorance of the judge in this case can only be described as astounding, proof that the justice system is a failure when it comes to the protection and welfare of animals.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast brought to you by Dogs.ie & Mutt Mitts Ireland is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats about itchy ears and ear infections and how to help your dog ditch that itch.We chat about the newly announced XL bully ban which was announced by Minister for rural and community development Heather Humpreys last Friday and we also focus in on the immediate negative effect this is having with one local authority Dun Laoighre Rathdown County council, operating outside of the boundaries of the control of dogs act 1986 and control of dogs regulations 1998 to implement instructions to prohibit the rehoming of all restricted breed dogs. DLR council civil servants had also issued instructions outlining that these breeds were to be destroyed within 5 days if unclaimed from Dublin dog pound by their owners sparking outrage from the dog owner community in Ireland. We chat about this and hear some of your thoughts on the matter.We also chat about a great day out at Dogfest in Cork yesterday where we got to chat to some wonderful business owners and try out some of the cool activities like Agility and dock diving. Hear all about our adventures down at the marina market for dogfest in cork this weekend.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.iehttps://dogs.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we welcome back Dr. Ashleigh Bugler from Treaty Veterinary Clinic to our health hub - Dr. Bugler this week chats about Heatstroke in dogs, the symptoms, and what to do if you believe your dog has heat stroke.We continue our in depth discussion into Puppies & Yoga Dublin, with some more shocking revelations into the disgraceful practices by the french business operating in more than 10 countries and how the CEO Henri Sagon continues to breach legislation in many of these countries - in Ireland, Henri Sagon's company is not only encouraging tax evasion in Ireland but also has failed to yet register as an operating entity with the Revenue commissioners or CRO for tax and revenue declaration purposes. The company is also breaching consumer rights following a sudden change in refund policy following our expose along with a systemic failure by Mr Sagons company to comply with vaccination protocols in Ireland. We also bring you the details of the case of Veterinary inspector Michael O Reilly of Cork convicted and fined for animal neglect recently and banned for 7 years from keeping any dogs.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we launched our brand new campaign around Consent and the importance of asking an owner if its ok to pet their dog. The campaign was launched in response to a new ISPCA campaign which solely puts the blame of dog bites to children on dog owners. While unprovoked attacks by dogs which are not under effective control are the responsibility of the dog owner, statistics show that most dog bites occur due to the behaviour of a child and in many cases adults also. This comes down to 3 issues. 1) Neither children or parents ask a dog owner for permission before rubbing or greeting a dog, and end up scaring that dog to the point where they are forced to retaliate and defend themselves by biting the child or adult. 2) Many people, both dog owners and non dog owners, fail to understand the body language - commonly known as calming signals that a dog displays to them, which in essence is telling said individual to back off and in the dogs words "leave me alone - I don't want you near me"3) Hugging, close contact and being too rough with a dog - Dogs generally don't like to be hugged, particularly by strangers. Many dogs don't want to be hugged outright but children in particular fail to see this and their parents often blatantly ignore this due to the fact they think "its cute that theyre hugging". The reality is that if a dog does not want to be hugged, it will make them anxious by doing so and this anxiety if ignored will escalate ultimately to growling and eventually biting.We also discuss Scoop the Poop week this week with Ciaran Sheehan from Mutt Mitts Ireland and the importance of picking up after your dog. Be sure to visit https://muttmittsireland.ie this week and get 15% off all orders with the code bigbarkLastly we also discuss how hiking and trekking to Glen of Aherlow and Knocknafierna is making a big difference to mine, Jen's and Roxy's well being and how this new challenge is getting us fit and active on a weekly basis.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.facebook.com/irishdogshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://muttmittsireland.ie Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.This week, we celebrated Roxy's birthday so today, we're chatting about birthday celebrations and how to have a safe and fun birthday. We chat about Why dog parents celebrate their dog's birthday and we also chat about good presents to buy your dogs, what Roxy's favourite pressies were and we also touch on the importance of not only giving the birthday dog some extra attention but also ensuring that, when you have a multi-dog household, all of your dogs are included in the celebrations too. We recap on Roxy's first year and in particular, the 9 months she has been with us. No special guests today, so we also tell you what's to come on the show over the next few weeks.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.facebook.com/irishdogshttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Today is another one of those shorter shows. This week we chat about canine communication - have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to say to you? Those cute sad puppy dog eyes, are they a guilt trip mechanism or is your dog trying to tell you something? How do you recognise calming signals? To answer these questions and more, Samanta Rawson of The Canine College joins us in studio.We also talk about the hazards of winter, grit, antifreeze and cold weather and how to keep your dog safe and comfortable when the weather gets chilly.Finally we give you an update on our calendars and our charity campaign.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Bark dog podcast sponsored by dogs.ie is Irelands Number 1 dog related podcast. Each episode, Darragh and his trusty sidekick pups Bruno, Milly & Roxy bringing all the canine stories to you, with the biggest interviews with pet professionals.Today is a pretty short show, we chat with you about all thats to come on our Christmas extravaganza - All I Woof for Christmas and we're joined by Samantha Rawson who chats with us about the different things to watch out for with your dog over Christmas in terms of behaviour and how to help your dog throughout the busy festive season. We also chat about why you should adopt don't shop this Christmas and why its a terrible idea to get that Christmas puppy for your children this Christmas.Finally we give you an update on our calendars and our charity campaign.Links:https://www.facebook.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/bigbarkpodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/thebigbarkpodcasthttps://thebigbark.ieGuest Linkshttps://dogs.iehttps://www.treatyveterinaryclinic.com/https://www.instagram.com/treatyvets/https://www.facebook.com/Treatyvets/https://www.samantharawson.ie/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.rawson/ Become a member of The Big Bark Podcast + By becoming a member and subscriber, you can gain access to behind the scenes videos and interviews, bloopers and see what our wonderful puppies get up to. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-big-bark-dog-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.