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643 — Bo Bengtson on Whippets and His Newest Book
Host Laura Reeves is joined by Bo Bengtson, legendary breeder, judge and author of The Whippet: An Authoritative Look at the Breed’s Past, Present and Future. Questions for Bo: 1) This is your fourth edition of the quintessential book, “The Whippet,” first published in 1985. What made you want to update it again? What will…
639 – Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think and Love
Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think and Love Author Kerry Nichols joins host Laura Reeves for a review of her new book, “Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think and Love.” Nichols’ book is written for the dog buying public to help them understand how to find a breeder, what a responsible breeder looks…
635 – NOHS Regional Events from the Club’s Perspective
NOHS Regional Events from the Club’s Perspective Ryan Horvath and Sandra Pretari Hickson join host Laura Reeves to discuss the upcoming first ever NOHS Regional Event at their Harvest Moon Classic dog shows Oct. 17-20 this year. “Since the inception of the owner handled competition, we’ve included it in our shows every year,” Horvath said….
633 – The New Voice of Westminster Kennel Club
The New Voice of Westminster Kennel Club Host Laura Reeves is joined by Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, handler, breeder and the new color commentator at Westminster Kennel Club. “So I think one of the reasons why I’ve been brought in is because of some of the things that you mentioned, being a handler, having lived it and…
630 — Westminster Kennel Club Fashionista Advice
Westminster Kennel Club Fashionista Advice Host Laura Reeves is joined by Veronica Wolfe of Best In Show Clothes, talking about that *perfect* WKC outfit, hair, nails, makeup and more. “So, you know Westminster, it is the premier dog sport event of the year,” Wolfe noted. “It is the second oldest sporting event in the nation…
628 – Show Safe Launches for the Dog Sport Community
Show Safe Launches for the Dog Sport Community Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mary Dukes, Lindsay Fetters and Carissa Shimpeno to discuss their new grassroots launch of Show Safe. The organization encourages all exhibitors to take the Safe Sport program and offers a lapel pin to those who complete it. “I knew about Safe…
627 – Tools to Help Protect Vulnerable Victims
Tools to Help Protect Vulnerable Victims Host Laura Reeves is joined by Pam Bruce, a 32-year veteran of the Toronto Police Department where she was a sex crimes investigator. Pam was also Canada’s first acknowledged expert in this field. With recent arrests that have dramatically impacted the purebred dog world, everybody’s asking what the American…
626 – Kelly Lyn Marquis Shares Her Insights from the Masters
Kelly Lyn Marquis Shares Her Insights from the Masters Host Laura Reeves is joined by Kelly Lyn Marquis to discuss the stories in Marquis’ new book Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters. “When I started writing (the book),” Marquis said, “I was seeing some dissension, sometimes some frustration where…
625 – What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens
What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens Denise Flaim, lifelong resident of Queens, joins host Laura Reeves with a personal guided tour of what to do while at Westminster Kennel Club, slated for May 11, 13-14 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. “Queens is not like Manhattan,…
620 – WKC Inside Scoop with Don Sturz, Tell YOUR Stories
WKC Inside Scoop with Don Sturz, Tell YOUR Stories Dr. Donald Sturz joins host Laura Reeves to discuss this year’s Westminster Kennel Club dog show at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens, NY and plans for the future. This year the club will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Junior Showmanship, Sturz noted, while…