Seann hits the big 4-0! We celebrate with Mildred’s great escape, rainy day dog moods, and Jack pondering why he can't just say Happy Birthday. Then Simon, our dog expert, joins us to answer your questions about growling older dogs and new puppies, barking at the postman, changing dog names, crate training, and more. Plus updates on Strudel’s training and some fascinating dog facts. It's wall-to-wall birthday fun and expert advice!

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00:00 Intro

00:10 Seann turns 40 - born in Hampstead, 1985

00:51 Why Jack just can’t say Happy Birthday

03:02 Seann’s keyring birthday gift

04:28 Mildred’s great escape under the fence

06:20 Where Mildred ended up

07:45 The Morners herself on the bed

08:30 How Juniper feels about the rain

09:15 How Dolly feels about the rain

10:00 Mildred’s different walks when it’s raining

10:30 Sara leaves to get Juniper - Jack & Seann don’t know what to do

11:40 Dog facts: Jack’s dog food insight

14:10 Dog facts: Sara’s smallest dog in the world

16:29 Seann asks AI for a last-minute dog fact (with disappointing results)

17:35 How Mildred reacts to Wylda’s meltdowns

18:30 Welcoming Simon, our dog expert

19:00 Strudel update; jabs done

20:13 Training sessions with Strudel

21:25 Jack asks Simon: German Shepherd vs Alsatian

24:01 Listener question: how to stop an older dog growling at a new puppy

24:45 Simon suggests vet check-up first

26:15 Listener question: how to stop dog barking at postman

26:52 The importance of thanking your dog for doing their job

27:41 Mildred’s reaction to new dog walker’s air blower and hi-vis people

31:30 Listener question: can you change a dog’s name at 6 years old?

33:56 Jack’s registrar fact

34:57 Listener question: can you give a dog Calpol? (spoiler: don’t!)

36:02 Listener question: can dogs be trained to be alone for over 7 hours?

37:08 Simon discusses breeds, having two dogs, and crate training

40:00 The merits of crates - Juniper and Strudel sleep in theirs

42:18 Leia and Dolly don’t like crates

44:00 Saying goodbye to Simon

44:50 Wrap-up and see you Friday for The Bark Back!

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