We recently visited expert dog trainer, shepherd, artist, illustrator and retired vicar Graeme Sims. (www.graemesims.com ) His latest book is The Dog Whisperer How to Train Your Dog Using its Own Language, which allows readers to access Graeme’s gentle but effective dog training methods.

Counsellor who can help with dog problems and the loss of a much loved pet which can be devastating to us.

Julie of DogCast Radio with a huge inflatable of Gromit.

Gromit and Julie Click photo for larger image and details

Crufts was the usual spectacular celebration of all things dog. There was a strong message of rescue this year, with actor Neil Morrissey talking movingly about his own rescue dog, and why he's supporting the Pedigree Adoption Drive (see DogCast Radio episode 62). Also in Episode 62 you can hear from It's Me or the Dog presenter and dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on what she was doing at Crufts.

If you ever do a Welsh page, this is one (I think!) He is a rescue dog: very fun-loving personality, kind of a doofus. I dogsat a lot for him this year. (Sarah again)

Owner: Jaci Sorkness

Coca weighs 165lbs and is a sled dog on my team.

Owner: Gina
This is Cas my rescue border collie who is working Grade 6 Agility and Advanced Canine Freestyle in the UK having competed at Crufts in 2008.