The Good Dog Pod

Breeders hold the blueprint of their dogs' future in their hands. Understanding the hereditary links and the role of selective breeding is vital to reducing cancer prevalence. Being proactive, rather than reactive, is important. Every decision a breeder makes shapes the next generation of dogs. Hear from Victor Stora DVM, DACT to learn what you can do to improve your breeding outcomes.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

RuthAnn Lobos DVM, CCRT, CVAT joins us from Purina to host an in depth discussion about proper life stage nutrition.Watch the video recording of this presentation here.

We're joined this week by Dr. Micah Halpern, the founder and principal scientist at GenSol Diagnostics, to discuss how genetic health testing works and how it can lead to better breeding decisions. Learn about the basics of genetic health testing, the pros and cons for different testing options, and how to make breeding decisions based on genetic test results.

Dr. Julie Cecere, DVM MS DACT, joins us from Purina to discuss common prescription drugs and whether they are suitable for breeding dogs and neonates.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT joins us from Purina to explain how a dog's anatomy can cause patellar luxation, or a “slipped stifle.” Learn about the prevalence of this painful genetic condition and how it is diagnosed and treated.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Martha G Cline, DVM DACVIM (Nutrition) joins us from Purina to discuss the impact of probiotics on a dog's health at all life stages.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Dr. Carla Barstow explains the clinical signs and best practices for dealing with common emergency conditions in females including pyometra, dystocia and post-partum complications. Dr. Barstow also addresses common emergencies in males.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Dr. Laurie J. Larson, DVM, a veterinary immunology expert, explains how canine core viral vaccines work and what nomograph analysis can do to help improve our puppies' chances of reaching full immunity.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Dr. Fran Smith, DVM, President of the OFA, teaches our community how canine health testing can benefit your breeding program. She also shares insights into the history of OFA, its mission, and process for selecting health tests.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Drs. Kate Aicher and Lea Poellmann discuss the emerging parasite (heterobilharzia americana) that causes canine liver flukes, also known as canine schistosomiasis. This presentation covers the life cycle of the parasite, how dogs become infected, as well as symptoms of, testing for, and treatment of infection.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Dr. Andrea Hesser, a veterinarian specialized in theriogenology, provides a comprehensive overview of what you need in your whelping toolkit. The presentation covers essential and emerging approaches to pregnancy management, whelping equipment and support, and early puppy care. This review is not only for people with free-whelping breeds, but also for those who are planning elective C-sections.Watch the video version of the presentation here. We'll be back in January for more educational podcast episodes!

Dr. Cheryl Lopate continues our discussion about providing optimal care of a brood female throughout pregnancy and lactation. We review whelping box considerations to help you set up a dam, so she can provide excellent care for her neonates.Watch the video recording of the presentation here.

Dr. Cheryl Lopate discusses the best age to breed a female, why health clearances are important, and how genetic testing can help evaluate potential mates.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Dr. Carla Barstow joins us for part two of her discussion about the tips & tricks you need to know for the best possible breeding outcomes. We close this year's symposium with an invaluable discussion on the myths and facts surrounding breeding.Watch the video recording of this presentation here. You can also catch part 1 here.

Dr. Carla Barstow joins us to share tips and tricks to have the best possible breeding outcomes. She'll also review what diagnostic tests and supplements are needed and what can be skipped.This is the first session of Good Dog's 4th Annual Health Symposium. Watch the video recording here.

Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT continues the conversation on raising a stellar stud dog. This part focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog, including mitigating fertility issues, using reproductive supplements, and more.Starting at middle age around 5 years old, stud dogs may begin to have health concerns that can impact their breeding soundness. Physical health also can affect a stud dog's libido. This episode focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog. A review of changes in semen quality, its impact on fertility and how frequently semen should be evaluated will be discussed. Ways to mitigate fertility issues and the use of reproductive supplements also will be reviewed.Watch the video version of this presentation here.

Hear from certified theriogenologist, Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT, in this reproductive health podcast episode! Optimal performance in a stud dog requires proper nutrition, exercise, parasite control and vaccinations. A stud dog should pass the breed's health clearances and genetic testing as well as a breeding soundness examination. Effectively managing a stud dog requires understanding his semen evaluation and methods to maximize and best preserve his future genetic potential. Part I of this series focuses on weaning through age 4.Watch the video version of this episode here.

Dr. Julie Cecere reviews some common causes of infertility in brood females and discusses the importance of checking both the male and female prior to breeding, in addition to guidance on nutrition and fitness.Watch the video version of this webinar here.

Growth is a challenging life stage. Understanding how key nutrients can support healthy growth and lifelong health helps to ensure puppies get off to a good start in life. It is essential to provide puppies with specific nutrients for healthy immunity, brain development and gastrointestinal health during development. Listen to Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) explain everything you need to know.The website that Dr. Lenox references is: www.purinainstitute.com/centresquareWatch the video version of this presentation here.

Expecting a litter of puppies? Now what? When does pregnancy care start? Should you have lab testing, radiographs and ultrasounds to help monitor the pregnancy? Learn from Dr. Fran Smith, DVM what you need to know about guiding your female through a safe pregnancy and delivery of healthy puppies. This review of the basics of pregnancy care will help put your mind at ease.Watch the video recording of this presentation here.

When it comes to raising an outstanding pet dog, one of the most important tools in a breeder's arsenal is socialization. Dr. Annie Valuska discusses what socialization means and why it's important and provides step-by-step instructions for how to establish a strong behavioral foundation for your dogs.Watch the video version of this webinar here.

This is an audio version of a recent Facebook Live we hosted where Nicole, Lauren, Cat, and Josh discuss the recent decision to bring back the application on Good Dog. To watch the video version of this presentation, click here.

Dr. Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT discusses how nutrition for the pregnant & postpartum dam can impact the growth and development of her puppies. Learn about all aspects of a litter's first year of life, from birth to adolescence, and the required nutrition to ensure a litter's rapid growth is supported through every stage.This episode is an audio version of a recent webinar we did with Purina. To watch the video version, click here.

Dr. Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT, teaches us about the latest research and innovations in canine reproduction techniques to maximize successful breedings.This is an audio version of a webinar we recently held with Purina. To see the video version, click here.

Dr. Kristina Belton gives an overview of the whelping process with an emphasis on ways responsible breeders can provide support, as well as techniques to identify when intervention is needed.This episode is an audio version of a webinar. To watch the video version, click here.

Dr. Jason Gagné, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at Purina, speaks about the mechanisms and impact of pre and probiotics on gut health, the immune system, and the microbiome. Watch the webinar version of this podcast here.

Tony Johnson, DVM, from the Veterinary Information Network hosts a great discussion about first aid basics for dogs, including first aid kit essentials, basic triage, when to see the vet, and more.This episode is taken from a webinar - to see the accompanying video, click here.

Dr. Fran Smith dives into the everyday medications that can be potentially harmful to a canine pregnancy, and help breeders learn how to provide the best treatment for a pregnant dam that has the lowest risk for her fetuses.This episode is an audio version of a webinar. Click here to view the video presentation.

Learn about why dog breeders should consider insuring their programs and how business insurance can protect you and your breeding program.This episode is an audio version of a webinar Good Dog hosted about business insurance. To see the video recording, click here.

Dr. Julia Zuercher, a veterinarian with a focus on reproductive medicine, joins us to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions she receives from her clients. Tune in and learn about progesterone, neonatal care, vaccines, and more!Are you a dog breeder? Get access to committed applicants, sample contracts, exclusive discounts, and more when you join Good Dog. Join now: gooddog.com/join

For this week's episode we dive into part 2 of legal basics for dog breeders. Learn about co-ownerships, showing rights, stud dogs, registration rights, and health guarantees!

At Good Dog, we want to make sure that your breeding programs are always protected, which is why today's episode is all about legal basics for dog breeders. This will be a 2-part episode, and today we'll be focusing on contract basics, lemon laws, breeding rights, and estate planning.

We're joined by Dr. Steve Shaw, a veterinarian and advisor for Oncotect, a company that provides non-invasive cancer screening for dogs. Learn about Dr. Shaw's background in canine oncology, how prevalent cancer is in dogs, why cancer prevalence is increasing, and what makes a dog more likely to develop cancer.

Nicole chats with Jeremias, a Certified Public Accountant from Withum, to talk all about tax best practices, how to approach common tax situations, and more. This episode is the audio version of a webinar. View the video version here.

We're joined by Dr. Rebecca Foran, who currently leads research & development at Wisdom Panel. Learn about how canine health research is conducted, and how breeders play a crucial part in this process. Dr. Foran also discusses the details of some genetic disorders including CDDY and IVDD in addition to the results of recent genetic research.

Nicole takes us through all the updates and milestones Good Dog accomplished through 2023. From better health testing recognition, to insurance, to a buyer mobile app, 2023 was an eventful year! We can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2024.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

We interview Rachel Goldammer from the International Working Dog Association (IWDA) to learn more about their mission. Tune in to discover what the IWDA does to support the breeding, rearing, and training of working dogs in addition to how they work with breed clubs through education, collaboration, and discovery.Is maintaining your breeding program's website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design support from our professional graphic designers and 24/7 technical support from our team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers.Make your program's costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join

Today's special episode brings you behind the scenes of Mission K9 Rescue, an award-winning Working Dog Rescue which has saved more than 1200 dogs that have served humanity in some capacity, such as Military Working Dogs (MWD) and Contract Working Dogs (CWD). Bob Bryant, the co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue, talks about Mission K9's Five-Point Mission to Rescue, Reunite, Re-home, Rehabilitate, and Repair these brave dogs who have done so much for humans.Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you're shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Download for iOS or Android.

We're joined by George Sofronidis, the Co- Founder & Managing Director of Orivet. Drawing from his years of experience in the world of genetics, George discusses some trends he's seen as well as how people can go about getting the right genetic tests for their dogs.Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog. We offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more. If you aren't yet a member of our community and would like free access to all of this educational content and more, we invite you to apply to join at gooddog.com/join

This week we are joined by Good Breeder Mary Ann of Mary Ann Whipple's Rat Terriers to discuss her journey of placing her puppies through Good Dog. Plus, hear about some of the latest updates we've added to Good Dog to improve your experience even more. As always, we are listening to your feedback and trying to make Good Dog as good as it can be!Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you're shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Download for iOS or Android.

We're joined by Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, a veterinary geneticist with Embark Veterinary, to discuss what goes into selecting the right breeding stock for your program. Learn about health testing, genetic diversity, temperament, & more!Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

In this episode we talk about an important part of what Good Dog offers, that many breeders may not be familiar with: our buyer support team AKA Good Dog's Care Team! Melissa, the manager of Good Dog's incredible Care Team, shares more about the ways that our Care Team helps support buyers on your behalf, and shares some insider tips on what buyers coming to Good Dog are looking for as they begin their puppy journey.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Dr. Nate Ritter interviews Dr. Lauren Stump, a veterinarian with Nestle Purina PetCare, about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common, chronic neurological disease and a risk to health and welfare in dogs. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a common, age-related disease caused by gradual and degenerative changes in the brain. Dr. Stump discusses these conditions and possibilities for nutritional management.Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog, and we're always finding new ways to provide the latest and greatest in canine health and research to our community of Good Breeders. We're excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more.

Nicole is joined by Kaelin, Good Dog's Social Lead and social media guru to discuss how Facebook's latest crackdown on animal sales will impact responsible dog breeders. Learn what you need to know about the changing landscape of using social media to sell dogs, and why Good Dog is here to help you.Is maintaining your breeding program's website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design support from our professional graphic designers and 24/7 technical support from our team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers.Make your program's costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join

Heartworm disease is something that impacts not only dog breeders, but all dog owners. Dr. Nate Ritter, Good Dog's veterinarian, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about keeping your dog protected from this condition. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren't yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Nicole & Adam talk all things deposits! Setting expectations and communicating clearly with your buyers are instrumental in ensuring a smooth transaction. Learn how to talk to your buyers about deposits, make sure they have a full understanding of what they are and why they're so important, and what “non-refundable” really means.

This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page. To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here.Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet into a successful treatment plan.

This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page. To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here.Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet into a successful treatment plan.

We're excited to be joined today by Roger Allen, a member of our Good Breeder Community, to talk about emergency evacuation for dog owners, as well as summer safety tips to keep your dogs protected all summer long. Learn about putting together a grab and go bag for emergencies, as well as some common summer hazards you should be aware of!Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, and fraud, all while providing a seamless and easy payment experience from start to finish, with protected payments, easy invoicing, payment verification and centralized records.Get started today by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join

Dr. Greg Burns, DVM joins us to discuss multiple-sired litters, from what causes it to why breeders might want to use it to their advantage! Dr. Greg Burns is a board-certified theriogenologist (reproductive specialist) and is currently an assistant professor at Colorado State University. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you're shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Not a member of Good Dog yet? Join today.

Nicole highlights Good Dog's new Preferred Breeder Program, and is joined by Good Breeder Meli who shares her thoughts on being a Preferred Breeder. You can learn more about the Preferred Breeder Program here.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!We're excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more. If you aren't yet a member of our community and would like free access to all of this educational content and more, we invite you to apply to join at gooddog.com/join