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241 – Southern Handlers Charity League Taking Care of Our Sport
Southern Handlers Charity League: It’s All in the Family Jill Bell, former professional handler, now working as a superintendent with Onofrio, joins me to talk about the good work of the Southern Handlers Charity League. Created in 2001 by a group of handlers in response to a death in the dog show family, Southern Handlers…
240 – Human-animal bond will *literally* save your life
Human-animal bond will save your life Steve Feldman, Executive Director of HABRI, with his dog. The human-animal bond developed over the course of 30,000 years in which people and dogs co-evolved, according to Steve Feldman, executive director of HABRI. The Pet Effect Campaign, led by HABRI-founder Zoetis, is a multi-pronged campaign aimed to introduce pet owners to…
239 – New School Programs Provide Kids with Facts and Fun
Public Education school programs reach out to the future Ashley Jacot, recently promoted to Director of Education at the American Kennel Club, joins me to talk about the exciting school programs that AKC has developed in the last year. Jacot, a former school teacher, was hired in 2017 to lead the development of new programs…
220 – Take the Lead Charity Supports Dog Fancier “Family”
Take the Lead founder Tom Bradley on supporting our “family” of dog fanciers Take the Lead started with a phone call. Tom Bradley shared his memory of receiving a call for help from a young friend in need. That one conversation, and the subsequent private assistance provided to this individual, launched an enduring gift…
218 – Legendary Dog Man Peter Green Brings History to Life
Peter Green riffs on great dogs, great rivalries and great memories Join a wonderful conversation between legendary dog man Peter Green and his former apprentice Robert Paust, now an AKC judge in his own right. The two old friends reminisce about great dogs of the past, great wins, great friendships and great rivalries. Green’s Welshman…
212 – Purebred Dogs Assist Wildlife Biologist’s Research
Bird Biologist’s Wildlife Research is Aided by Purebred Dogs Bachman’s GWP CC points a Sandhill Crane colt in order to identify fledgling habitat. Dominic Bachman, wildlife biologist, uses his German Wirehaired Pointers to help him conduct research on migratory bird species and habitat management. Bachman spent his childhood with dogs at a wildlife management area…
210 – Bob & Polly Smith: Foxhounds and Dog Shows
Foxhounds, Fox Hunting and Dog Shows Dr. Robert Smith judging at Westminster Kennel Club. Two of the most revered and well-known all-breed judges in the American Kennel Club system, Dr. Bob and Polly Smith share their journey starting as breeder-owner-handlers in American Foxhounds. Polly was started by a Chow Chow breeder who tutored her for…
202 — Mentoring the Future LIVE at the Copper Classic
Mentoring people in the sport will keep it alive PureDogTalk host Laura Reeves moderated a LIVE Saturday Symposium sponsored by the Copper Classic in Prescott, Ariz. on the topic of Mentoring the Future. Judges Joyce Vanek, Cindy Vogels and John Wade headlined the panel. Become the change you want to see Anna Mysliwiec, Prescott Arizona…
201 – Exhibitor Education Courses Come Online
“Crowdsourcing” Knowledge for Exhibitor Education Vicki Ronchette, author of “From Shy to Showy,” has created a new exhibitor education resource with online college-type classes available on a wide variety of topics. New owners, exhibitors who want to improve their performance and experienced members of the fancy who want to hone their skills will all find…
199 – New Resource Launched for Dog Community
New Resource Launched for Worldwide Dog Community Cheryl Krajcar with one of her handling clients. Third generation dog breeder Cheryl Krajcar has created a fascinating new community on the information super highway, just for dog people. Her fledgling start-up has “great bones” and tremendous potential for dog people everywhere. On the chain gang “I remember,…