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724 — Legendary Handler Andy Linton on Quality, Conditioning and Presentation
Legendary Handler Andy Linton on Quality, Conditioning and Presentation Host Laura Reeves sits down one-on-one with legendary professional handler Andy Linton for an in-depth conversation about a lifetime in the sport. From his beginnings as a Southern California teenager more interested in surfing than dog shows, to handling some of the most iconic Best in…
723 — From Pugs to the Green Carpet: Charlotte Patterson on Judging the Toy Group at Westminster
From Pugs to the Green Carpet: Charlotte Patterson on Judging the Toy Group at Westminster In this episode of Pure Dog Talk, host Laura Reeves sits down with one of the true legends of the sport, Charlotte Patterson, longtime Pug breeder, former president of the Pug Dog Club of America, successful professional handler and Westminster…
722 — FIDO: Nancy Martin and the Power of Keeping Pets in Homes
FIDO: Nancy Martin and the Power of Keeping Pets in Homes Host Laura Reeves is joined by longtime friend and icon of the dog world, Nancy Martin—legendary breeder, professional handler and now visionary founder of FIDO: Friends Involved Dog Outreach. This episode is a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when passion meets…
717 — Showing Dogs on a Shoestring Budget
717 — Showing Dogs on a Shoestring Budget Smart Strategies for Budget-Friendly Success in the Conformation Ring By Laura Reeves • Pure Dog Talk Pure Dog Talk is the voice of purebred dogs. We bring you conversations with legends of the sport and offer practical, actionable guidance for creating an extraordinary life with your purebred…
710 – Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs
Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Ellie Ovrom, Drentsche Patrijshond enthusiast, who has helped found two brand new clubs with just five years involved in the sport. “As I got more interested in purebred dogs and in performance sports,” Ovrom said, “I got involved with existing clubs and organizations…
699 – Jake Bartells on NAVHDA, Epagneul Breton and Dog Clubs
Jake Bartells on NAVHDA, Epagneul Breton and Dog Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Jake Bartells, a member of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) and breeder of Epagneul Breton. Their wide-ranging conversation about the inherent challenges of dog clubs is applicable to any club, of any type, anywhere. About NAVHDA “NAVHDA…
692 — Pro Tips for Hot Dog Shows and When Safety Overrules Ribbons
Pro Tips for Hot Dog Shows and When Safety Overrules Ribbons Host Laura Reeves brings you Pure Dog Talk’s LIVE@5 discussion of the hot summer dog shows and when safety is more important than ribbons. “Let’s talk about what hot means. And everybody has their own understanding of it, right? So what is hot to…
688 – Dual Dogs Serve Dual Purpose
Dual Dogs Serve Dual Purpose Host Laura Reeves is joined by Bobby Brian Lewis to talk guided quail hunts in Georgia and how his dual champion Brittanies help create goodwill for purebred dogs and dog breeders generally in this very old Southern tradition. Lewis has been guiding quail hunts since he was a teenager and…
677 – Overcoming Obstacles by Giving Grace
Overcoming Obstacles by Giving Grace Rebecca Fletcher joins host Laura Reeves to talk about her journey as a service dog trainer and breeder owner handler of Dogo Argentino, while overcoming extreme obstacles after losing her leg. Fletcher, a retired Marine, started her journey by training her own Dogo Argentino as her first service dog. “Don’t…
673 – Maripi Wooldridge on How to Make Your Dog a Winner
Maripi Wooldridge on How to Make Your Dog a Winner Host Laura Reeves is joined by Maripi Wooldridge, handler of the 1995 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winning Scottish Terrier, Ch. Gaelforce Postscript. More recently, Maripi’s Lakeland Terrier MM won the group here in 2022. Maripi takes us through how she thinks about making…