Kate Fairweather introduces Drake, a talented black labrador retriever, who was England’s top scoring gun dog two years in a row at the “Gun dog Olympics” - a.k.a. the Anglesey International. Hear Drake hunting for a dummy bird on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, helped by whistle commands from his owner, Jason Mayhew. 

Gundog trainer Jason tells the story behind Drake’s competition success in field trials - which simulate the conditions of a large scale pheasant shoot. 

Drake and retrievers like him must stay 100% focused on their handlers over significant distances and against a VERY noisy backdrop. How do they do it? Find out in this month’s Dogs with Jobs.

See more pictures and find out more about Dogs with Jobs at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs, follow us on Instagram or find us on FB.

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Kate Fairweather introduces Drake, a talented black labrador retriever, who was England&rsquo;s top scoring gun dog two years in a row at the &ldquo;Gun dog Olympics&rdquo; - a.k.a. the Anglesey International. Hear Drake hunting for a dummy bird on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, helped by whistle commands from his owner, Jason Mayhew.&nbsp;
Gundog trainer Jason tells the story behind Drake&rsquo;s competition success in field trials - which simulate the conditions of a large scale pheasant shoot.&nbsp;
Drake and retrievers like him must stay 100% focused on their handlers over significant distances and against a VERY noisy backdrop. How do they do it? Find out in this month&rsquo;s Dogs with Jobs.
See more pictures and find out more about Dogs with Jobs at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs, follow us on Instagram or find us on FB.
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather 2021

The voices and stories of Petersfield people.

We cover local news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your podcast app.

You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project.

Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

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The voices and stories of Petersfield people.
We cover local news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your podcast app.
You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project.
Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

Petersfield's Shine Radio

Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.

Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.

Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.

Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.

Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500.

Celebrate the frontline workers of the canine world.
Kate Fairweather comes face to face with a diverse cast of working dogs, perfectly equipped with the instincts, intelligence and training to handle everything their jobs throw at them.
Humans and dogs have worked together for centuries - and still do today in our communities.
Some work with handlers, drawing on their natural hunting, herding, or guarding instincts, or an exceptional sense of smell. Others perform caring roles, providing companionship and support to humans.
Podcast of the Year at the Community Radio Awards 2022.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio. Contact Kate at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500.

Meet the frontline workers of the canine world.

Dogs with Jobs

Drake, the gun dog champion

Six year Ninja is probably the best known proponent of "barkour" (parkour for dogs) in the world. Owner and handler Dominik Arend used to teach parkour to children in his native Germany, but Ninja and he now work professionally together.

Parkour, also known as free-running or l'art du déplacement (art of movement) originated in France and is a discipline, which demands both athleticism and artistic expression. The urban environment is viewed as an obstacle course to be engaged with in one’s own individual, often gymnastic style.

Dominik is eloquent and fascinating on the activity that has turned into a career for them both and how their relationship has developed over their shared working life, which clearly suits them. 

Barkour's popularity is such, that Ninja and Dominik have almost half a million followers on Instagram and recently found themselves performing at Goodwoof, on the Goodwood Estate in Sussex. Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather caught up with them both backstage.

Thanks to Dominik for taking time to chat (@parkour.ninja on Instagram).

Thanks to Noni Needs (@nonineedsmedia on Instagram) for the photo.

Find out more about Goodwoof.

Do you work your dog or dogs?  

If you know a dog with an interesting job, Kate would love to hear from you!  Email team@shineradio.uk or katefairweather5@gmail.com.

Six year Ninja is probably the best known proponent of "barkour" (parkour for dogs) in the world. Owner and handler Dominik Arend used to teach parkour to children in his native Germany, but Ninja and he now work professionally together.
Parkour, also known as free-running or l'art du déplacement (art of movement) originated in France and is a discipline, which demands both athleticism and artistic expression. The urban environment is viewed as an obstacle course to be engaged with in one’s own individual, often gymnastic style.
Dominik is eloquent and fascinating on the activity that has turned into a career for them both and how their relationship has developed over their shared working life, which clearly suits them. 
Barkour's popularity is such, that Ninja and Dominik have almost half a million followers on Instagram and recently found themselves performing at Goodwoof, on the Goodwood Estate in Sussex. Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather caught up with them both backstage.
Thanks to Dominik for taking time to chat (@parkour.ninja on Instagram).
Thanks to Noni Needs (@nonineedsmedia on Instagram) for the photo.
Find out more about <a href="https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/explore/">Goodwoof.</a> 
Do you work your dog or dogs?  
If you know a dog with an interesting job, Kate would love to hear from you!  Email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or katefairweather5@gmail.com.

Ninja, the barkour dog

Astronomical twilight overlaps in the Petersphere this time of year so there's no true night and with the Summer Solstice taking place on June 20th we will bask in more than sixteen and a half hours of daylight!

We find out about the 13th sign of zodiac in this month's Sky Watch and how to view noctilucent clouds too.

With the sun currently nearing the height of its 11-year activity cycle we're far enough north to get the auroras when the solar activity is high.  This year we could be getting noctilucent clouds and auroras at once!

Astronomical twilight overlaps in the Petersphere this time of year so there's no true night and with the Summer Solstice taking place on June 20th we will bask in more than sixteen and a half hours of daylight!
We find out about the 13th sign of zodiac in this month's Sky Watch and how to view noctilucent clouds too.
With the sun currently nearing the height of its 11-year activity cycle we're far enough north to get the auroras when the solar activity is high.  This year we could be getting noctilucent clouds and auroras at once!

Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in June 2024

 The 3 most famous facts about Ukraine



What did you know about Ukraine before the war started?



It is a pity that only with the beginning of the war, most of the countries of the world began to learn about Ukraine the facts that reveal this wonderful country. In this new programme of the Ukrainian podcast "Cold Coffee", Iva Repnytska invited guests who told about interesting facts about Ukraine.



Where was the world's largest plane (AN-225) born? Is there a queen in Ukraine? Why are some Ukrainians so afraid of running out of bread and what painful stories do families in Ukraine keep?



Did you know that? See the English translation and write a comment if this was new information for you, or you already knew it a long time ago.

The 3 most famous facts about Ukraine 
What did you know about Ukraine before the war started?
 
It is a pity that only with the beginning of the war, most of the countries of the world began to learn about Ukraine the facts that reveal this wonderful country. In this new programme of the Ukrainian podcast "Cold Coffee", Iva Repnytska invited guests who told about interesting facts about Ukraine.
 
Where was the world's largest plane (AN-225) born? Is there a queen in Ukraine? Why are some Ukrainians so afraid of running out of bread and what painful stories do families in Ukraine keep?
 
Did you know that? See the English translation and write a comment if this was new information for you, or you already knew it a long time ago.

Drake, the gun dog champion

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