Barking Blondes: Yuletide doggy treats, pet advent calendars and Christmas hazards
Our dogs were sent reindeer antlers in the post this week. As you will see in the picture, Molly (the miniature bull terrier) loves them. She adores to dress up. However, Matilda (the bulldog) doesn’t. She ate hers.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook | Sunday, 9 December 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking blondes: a tribute to Doris Day
We spent an entertaining Tuesday evening at The Crazy Coques in Londons’ West End watching a tribute show to Doris Day.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook | Monday, 3 December 2012 at 10:30 am
Barking blondes: Supporting your dog like Fiona Apple does
This week the international singing star, Fiona Apple hit the headlines by cancelling the whole of her South American tour to be with her dying dog.
She posted on Facebook:
“If I go away I’m afraid she will die and I won’t have the honour of singing her to sleep or escorting her out. Sometimes it takes [...]
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook | Sunday, 25 November 2012 at 10:00 am
Barking Blondes: Macy Gray, rock ‘n’ roll dogs and rescuing Adam Ant
Macy Gray was a guest on our show this week to enthuse over her two young bull breeds Trigga and Weezy, both of which were left behind in America.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 18 November 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Discover Dogs, chased by owners and doggy wheelchairs
This weekend is Discover Dogs at London’s Earl’s Court and we have been asked to judge. What sounds like a great gig is in fact one of the most stressful challenges in our diary.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 11 November 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Barking, fireworks and Simon Callow
There is a dog in our block that barks incessantly and has done so since we moved in four years ago.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 4 November 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Dog whisperers, Alan Titchmarsh and Hallowen charity dog walks
Cesar Milan, “The Dog Whisperer”, was back on our show this week. Not without some controversy. In fact, we were surprised he didn’t opt to leave the BBC building under a blanket!
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 28 October 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Doggy ice cream, pawfiteroles and pooch gadgets
“Absolutely ridiculous,” said Duncan Bannatyne on this week’s Dragons’ Den, when entrepreneur, Marie Sawle pitched her Doggy ice cream and ice treat products. Retailing at around £2.99 a tub (more than many human brands) she was looking for an investment of £60,000.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 21 October 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Animal rescue charities, red tape and dog walking on Hampstead Heath
We spent a harrowing Friday judging the nominations for The Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards. It’s difficult to write about animal rescue charities without sounding saccharine and sentimental.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 14 October 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Dog Photographer of the Year, pet portraits and pooch pics on smartphones
The Kennel Club have just announced the winner of their Dog Photographer of the Year. It’s worth taking a look at the finalists. From 5,000 entries with categories such as Dogs at Play or Dogs at Work, they are proof that man’s best friend is always camera friendly.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 7 October 2012 at 4:00 am
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