Former prison officer and highly experienced prison dog handler, Simon Broadis, describes the demands on prison dogs and how they have evolved over several decades in the prison service.

A rare window into the working lives of prison dogs. 

Recorded at the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2025, organised by the charity, Service Dogs UK. 

Find other dogs with interesting jobs. 

Do you work your dog or dogs? Please get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you would be interested in being on the podcast by emailing team@shineradio.uk.

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025

Former prison officer and highly experienced prison dog handler, Simon Broadis, describes the demands on prison dogs and how they have evolved over several decades in the prison service.
A rare window into the working lives of prison dogs.&nbsp;
Recorded at the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2025, organised by the charity,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicedogsuk.org/">Service Dogs UK</a>.&nbsp;
Find other&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/playlists/dogs-with-jobs">dogs with interesting jobs</a>.&nbsp;
Do you work your dog or dogs?&nbsp;Please get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you would be interested in being on the podcast by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk.</a>
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community 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  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. 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.
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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

The hidden working lives of Prison Dogs 

When we get two Full Moons in the same calendar month, as we will on the 1st and 31st this month, the second is called a Blue Moon. Discover why this happens and when you can see both moons this month, and more in May's Sky Watch.

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.

When we get two Full Moons in the same calendar month, as we will on the 1st and 31st this month, the second is called a Blue Moon. Discover why this happens and when you can see both moons this month, and more in May's Sky Watch.
Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.
Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.

Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in May 2026

With only four weeks of his mayoral term left, Councillor Chris Paige tells us what he’s looking forward to as well as what he's been up to.

Speaking to Julie Butler and Mike Waddington Chris speaks about meeting more local voluntary groups, his awe of volunteers, welcoming new businesses and a group of cyclists from our twin town Warendorf, to Petersfield.

As always he gives us an insight into what it's like for him and his family and how he is managing his diabetes.

With only four weeks of his mayoral term left, Councillor Chris Paige tells us what he&rsquo;s looking forward to as well as what he's been up to.
Speaking to Julie Butler and Mike Waddington Chris speaks about meeting more local voluntary groups, his awe of volunteers, welcoming new businesses and a group of cyclists from our twin town Warendorf, to Petersfield.
As always he gives us an insight into what it's like for him and his family and how he is managing his diabetes.

Out with a bang - a busy final month for Petersfield's Town Mayor

Megan Evans, who lives and works in Petersfield, is a fundraiser for DeafBliind UK.

They support people who have degrees of sight and hearing loss, some totally so, and they want people to understand more about it and offer help.

In an uplifting conversation, Megan speaks to Mike Waddington about their work and the15 different ways deafblind people use to communicate. 

Deafblind Awareness Week runs from 22nd to 28th of June and commemorates Helen Keller -  one of the most well-known deafblind people in history, famous for her political activism, and for being the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.

More at Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the UK  and 0800 132320 Email  info@deafblind.org.uk

Megan Evans, who lives and works in Petersfield, is a fundraiser for DeafBliind UK.
They support people who have degrees of sight and hearing loss, some totally so, and they want people to understand more about it and offer help.
In an uplifting conversation, Megan speaks to Mike Waddington about their work and the15 different ways deafblind people use to communicate.&nbsp;
Deafblind Awareness Week runs from 22nd to 28th of June and commemorates Helen Keller -&nbsp; one of the most well-known deafblind people in history, famous for her political activism, and for being the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.
More at <a href="https://deafblind.org.uk/">Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the UK</a>&nbsp; and <a href="tel:0800 132320">0800 132320</a> Email&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@deafblind.org.uk">info@deafblind.org.uk</a>

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