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737 — Syringomyelia in Cavaliers and Beyond: What Every Breeder Needs to Know
Syringomyelia in Cavaliers and Beyond: What Every Breeder Needs to Know Dr. Marty Greer joins Laura Reeves to answer a listener question and break down one of the most serious and underdiagnosed neurological conditions affecting small breed dogs. If you’ve never heard of syringomyelia, you’re not alone — but if you breed Cavalier King Charles…
736 — Navigating Dog Show Economics and Governance with Pam Mandeville
Navigating Dog Show Economics and Governance with Pam Mandeville Host Laura Reeves is joined by corporate expert Pam Mandeville to discuss dog show economics, AKC reforms and why getting involved in kennel club governance is just as crucial as US politics for the future of purebred dogs. Pam Mandeville brings a deeply unique perspective to…
735 — Secure Your Dog’s Future: The Lifesaving Benefits of Pet Trusts and Estate Planning
Secure Your Dog’s Future: The Lifesaving Benefits of Pet Trusts and Estate Planning Laura is joined by estate planning attorney and author Cecilia Amo to discuss how to secure the future of your purebred dogs and avoid the expensive, time-consuming default government plan known as probate. Why You Need More Than Just a Will Many…
734 — Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & Frozen
Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & Frozen Dr. Marty Greer returns to break down semen viability, the six parameters of semen analysis, practical “semen math,” and strategies for maximizing success with fresh-chilled and frozen semen. Marty joins Laura to demystify semen viability and the practical realities of breeding with fresh,…
733 — Dog Breeders Under Fire: the National Legislative Push Against Responsible Breeders
Dog Breeders Under Fire: the National Legislative Push Against Responsible Breeders A sweeping mandatory sterilization bill in Hawaii refuses to die. It’s part of a coordinated national campaign targeting responsible breeders and dog sports. Responsible dog owners and breeders across the country are facing a coordinated legislative push that threatens the future of purebred dogs,…
732 — AKC Purebred Preservation Bank: Saving Dog Breeds from Extinction
AKC Purebred Preservation Bank: Saving Dog Breeds from Extinction More than half of AKC-recognized breeds are now considered low-entry, and the number of breeds registering 10 or fewer litters per year doubled between 2022 and 2024. Host Laura Reeves sits down with Dr. Charlie Garvin—AKC Board of Directors member and chairman of the AKC Purebred…
731 — Buddy the Beagle, Children’s Books and Dog Show Life with Will Alexander
Buddy the Beagle, Children’s Books and Dog Show Life with Will Alexander Will Alexander joins host Laura Reeves to talk about his charming new children’s book series starring Buddy the Beagle, plus judging, podcasting and the timeless chaos of navigating dog shows without GPS. Longtime dog show handler and judge Will Alexander returns to Pure…
730 — Hypnosis for Dog Handlers: Calm Your Mind, Free Your Dog
Hypnosis for Dog Handlers: Calm Your Mind, Free Your Dog In this fascinating episode, host Laura Reeves welcomes Radek Blažo, a dog show enthusiast and certified hypnotherapist from Slovakia, whose two passions — purebred dogs and cognitive behavioral hypnotherapy — have collided in a surprisingly powerful way. Radek’s dog journey began at age 15 in…
729 — Assembling the “Engine” in Canine Structure
Assembling the “Engine” in Canine Structure Veteran breeder and judge Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath joins host Laura Reeves to break down the dog’s “engine” — rear construction from croup anatomy and tail set to hock length and bend of stifle — helping breeders and judges understand how structure drives movement and longevity. The entire rear assembly…
728 — Fenbendazole Side Effects in Dogs: What Breeders Need to Know About Rare Reactions
Fenbendazole Side Effects in Dogs: What Breeders Need to Know About Rare Reactions Fenbendazole (Panacur) has been a go-to dewormer for veterinarians and breeders for over 40 years — but a rare, life-threatening blood disorder in a 10-month-old French Bulldog is prompting a closer look. Dr. Marty Greer joins host Laura Reeves to share what…
