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"Hi crew! I'm your host, Laura Reeves…"
Laura is an AKC Breeder of Merit, an AKC judge, and the host of the Pure Dog Talk podcast. A retired member of the Professional Handlers Association, she is also a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers under the Scotia Kennel banner.
In addition to her work on Pure Dog Talk, Laura co-hosts The Marty and Laura Show, a spin-off podcast where they explore a wide range of topics about all animals—dogs, cats, birds, and beyond!
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In her professional handling career, spanning 25 years, Laura consistently maintained a high-quality, low-number client list. She has finished hundreds of dogs, with group winners from each of the seven variety groups. Specializing in rare breeds and challenging dogs, she has piloted dogs to Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Group wins, #1 rankings, and more.
Her kennel, Scotia dogs, has earned well over 100 titles — in the show ring, in hunt tests, field trials, and NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association), in agility, tracking, obedience and rally. Her dedication to breeding dual-purpose dogs reflects a stated goal of preserving the all-weather, rugged, sound-minded versatile gun dog the breed’s founders envisioned.
"Mom enrolled me in dog care 4-H when I was in 4th grade because I was 'shy, retiring and lacked people skills...' I was possibly the only 3rd grader in the world who knew the Dewey Decimal system by heart and whose best friend was the school Librarian," Reeves observed wryly.
She spent her childhood training in field trial Labs to improve their blind retrieves, teaching Clumber Spaniels how to swim, and German Wirehaired Pointers to retrieve to hand.
"Dad was very serious about my schoolwork, so he paid me a minimum wage of the day (I think it was like $1.50/hr) to work with the dogs rather than have an after-school job." Reeves noted. Her photos are showcased in the book "Hup" by James Spencer, working with the family's Clumber Spaniels.
Laura has served the GWPCA as an AKC Gazette columnist, as a Judges Education Committee member and chair, as the Vice President, President, and National Events Coordinator, and more. Her background as a competitive high school debater, newspaper reporter, marketing rep, and researcher/writer for audio driving tours has served her well in her side projects.
Laura's weekly column "As The Wheels Turn" ran continuously for three years at Best in Show Daily. Her adventures as host of the PureDogTalk podcast since 2016 lend her particular combination of skills to a popular exhibitor education platform. Laura Reeves is the author of "How to Stack Your Dog... and Other Important "Talks" and researcher and writer for "Exploring Lewis and Clark Along the Columbia"
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“I was involved in agility with my Border Collies for a few years before I started listening to Pure Dog Talk. Listening to Pure Dog Talk inspired me to step out of my comfort zone, try a new breed, and explore a new sport. In 2024, I brought home my first Icelandic Sheepdog puppy and participated in my first conformation show, with many more of both in my future! Without the encouragement from PDT, I don’t know if I would have taken the leap into a rare breed, but I can say for sure that my life has changed for the better because of it!"
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Heartfelt Appreciation for Laura's Podcast: Knowledge and Connection
“Firstly, let me express how much enrichment I gain from your podcast. Every time I start listening and hear your opening, it definitely elicits a Pavlovian response. I know I will be receiving thoughtful knowledge and hearing stories of the ups and downs that we all share with our dogs."
Jody Scharping
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“If your dog eats something that might be sharp or pokey in their intestines, feeding them a lot of spinach can help push it through. While it doesn’t work every time, it does improve the chances of a positive outcome. Carl approves of this solution! I learned it from Dr. Marty Greer, a veterinarian, on the Pure Dog Talk podcast. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to use this trick.”
Tiffany Loretta
Hooked on Your Podcast and Loving It!
"Your passion is our purpose." There, I fixed it for you! 😂 I literally have this memorized from listening to the podcast over and over, revisiting old episodes whenever I need a refresher, and binging on the road to another dog show or trail! Thanks for spreading education in the sport and advocating for the world of purebred dogs."
Lisa Phillips
Huge appreciation!
"I just want to say I massively appreciate your podcast! I’ve been binging dog podcasts for the past few months—I'm a dog professional—and yours is by far the most informative, well-researched, and in-depth."
Luce Marshall
I love Pure Dog Talk!
"Hey Laura, I just wanted to let you know how much I love Pure Dog Talk! I’ve been involved in purebred dogs for over 30 years, and I learn something new every time I listen. And yes, like many others, it’s my go-to when I'm driving anywhere. I’ve even saved some of your themed podcasts for an upcoming overseas trip for in-flight listening. Again, thanks for this amazing resource! All the very best!"
Lyndall (Australia)
Top Bull Terrier in Canada!
"Your podcast supported me showing my bull terrier bitch Freyja and with the wackiness of 2020 she became the top Bull Terrier in Canada. Then as I binge listened time-out breeding podcasts with Dr Greer and with Avidog, I planned her breeding with frozen semen imported from Poland to an amazingly successful litter of 11 who are now 3 weeks old."
Christina Rozema
Thank You!
"Laura, I just wanted to send you a message today to say thank you. I have listened to your podcasts for a couple of years now, and you have not only helped me so much with showing, grooming, training, and loving my purebred dogs, but you have also supported me in all parts of life. You give great advice and are full of positivity. So, thank you, and I hope you are having a great day! 😊"
Marie Bouchar
Otterhound Puppies
“About two years ago, I was considering breeding my first litter of Otterhound puppies. I was really unsure of myself and didn’t think I had the knowledge or background to succeed. Then I discovered the Pure Dog Talk podcast and the Patrons group community. These podcasts are filled with amazing people and valuable information. They really gave me the encouragement and reassurance I needed to move forward. I'm happy to report that we have had nine Otterhound puppies so far, and I'm looking toward the future.”
*(Editor’s Note: More rare than giant pandas, there are fewer than 800 Otterhounds worldwide, according to the Otterhound Club of America. Preserving this ancient hound is the life’s work of dedicated breeders, primarily in the US and the UK.)*
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