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513 – Owner Handled Journey to Success
Owner Handled Journey to Success Will Bratcher, Jann Butler and Terri Ebert make up the team behind 2021’s top winning Saint Bernard. Their story, and their journey, is an inspiration for everyone. Will, an Olympic level swimmer, his wife Jann and their friend Terri have forged an impressive team in a very short time. Jann,…
512 – No Best in Show? Looking Back with Bo Bengtson
No Best in Show? Looking Back with Bo Bengtson Author, historian, editor and Sighthound specialist Bo Bengtson joins host Laura Reeves again for a fascinating look back at dog shows *before* Best in Show. “You gotta go several thousand years back basically,” Bengtson said of people appreciating the beauty of dogs. “Even in the Odyssey,…
505 – Front and Center with Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath
Front and Center with Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath and host Laura Reeves are back, chasing squirrels and discussing the single most important part of canine structure and anatomy: the front assembly. “If you have a bitch and her front assembly is not what you really want,” Hedgepath said, “what you gotta do is…
“The Rest of the Story” — From Craigslist to Number One Field Spaniel
“The Rest of the Story” — From Craigslist to Number One Field Spaniel Mikala Seymour and her Field Spaniel, Riley, are an impressive team. Riley, GCHB CH Bruce’s Living the Life @ Upland, is currently the number one field spaniel all-systems and a national specialty winner, entirely owner-handled. This is a significant accomplishment for anyone….
487 — Cavanaugh on Collaboration, Change and Carrots
Cavanaugh on Collaboration, Change and Carrots Wayne Cavanaugh joins host Laura Reeves for part two of their conversation. Today they are talking about collaboration versus competition, changes for better and worse in purebred dogs over time and how carrots work better than sticks in implementing initiatives. Cavanaugh shares stories from his time at the United…
486 — Wayne Cavanaugh: the “Total Dog” Man
Wayne Cavanaugh: the “Total Dog” Man Wayne Cavanaugh is literally the “total dog” man. In every conceivable way. He is a third-generation dog breeder and fancier. He worked for the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, Wall Street and Animal Planet. He created the Total Dog program for UKC, was a charter board member…
478 — Bryan Martin: Read Your Standard and Dream BIS Line up
Bryan Martin: Read Your Standard and Dream BIS Line up Bryan Martin, retired professional handler, former AKC executive field representative and newly minted Hound group judge joins host Laura Reeves for part two of his amazing stories and advice for exhibitors. “My family would have dinner (and) during dessert, the book of standards came on…
477 — Bryan Martin: “Basset Boy,” the Early Years
Bryan Martin: “Basset Boy,” the Early Years Bryan Martin, retired professional handler, former AKC executive field representative and new judge of the hound group joins host Laura Reeves for part one of a wide ranging, fascinating conversation. World famous for his work with Basset Hounds, Martin shares his early history growing up in the sport…
469 – Curating Living History Through Purebred Dogs
Curating Living History Through Purebred Dogs “Purebred dogs are the only living museum of mankind’s journey on Earth.” Dr. Richard Meen Amanda Kelly, Fwaggle Toy Manchester Terriers in Canada, and host Laura Reeves take a deep dive on the history of purebred dogs. From the Victorian era, through the Industrial Revolution to today, we discuss…
446 – Mentoring How Tos: How to Give and How to Receive
Mentoring How Tos: How to Give and How to Receive Amanda Kelly, Fwaggle Toy Manchester Terriers, is back for Part 2 of Stud Dog Shopping with host Laura Reeves, discussing how to give and receive mentoring. “Part of a mentorship relationship is being a good student,” Kelly said. “So when you have the opportunity to…