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354 – Veterinary Legislation is Slippery Slope for Pet Owners

Veterinary Legislation is Slippery Slope for Pet Owners Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance) board member, puts on her legislative hat and talks with host Laura Reeves about proposed legislation in New York and around the US regarding crop, dock, declaw, bark softening and more. “As soon as they start dictating to us…

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353 – Scott Sommer 2: Money in Dog Shows and Setting Goals

Scott Sommer part 2: Money in Dog Shows and Setting Goals Scott Sommer, one of only a handful of people to show multiple dogs to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club, joins host Laura Reeves in part two of this conversation for a deep dive on a tricky topic — money. How to get…

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352 – Scott Sommer: Work Hard and Never Stop Trying

Scott Sommer: Work Hard and Never Stop Trying Scott Sommer, one of only a handful of people to show multiple dogs to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club, offers his best advice for success. Both JR, the Bichon Frise and Stump, the Sussex Spaniel were surprise, dark horse winners at the Garden in their…

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351 – Attitude of Gratitude at the Holidays

Attitude of Gratitude at the Holidays Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, blessed holy days, praise the universe for Winter Solstice and a joyous new year to one and all. As we celebrate the fourth Pure Dog Talk Christmas, I am focused on an Attitude of gratitude. Number one Gratitude to my listeners who encourage me, share…

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350 — Guy Hull: Australian Cattle Dogs and the History of Australia

Australian Cattle Dogs and the History of Australia Author, researcher and purebred dog enthusiast Guy Hull shares the fascinating history of the development of Australian Cattle Dogs and how they helped build a fledgling nation. Today’s episode is brought to you in cooperation with Canine Construction and Conformation Facebook group. Hull is the author of…

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349 – Azawakh: The Camp Guardians of the Tuareg People

Azawakh: The Camp Guardians of the Tuareg People “Nothing Fragile About This Breed at All” The Azawakh is one of AKC’s newest recognized breeds. The long-legged, aloof hounds have been in the US since 1988, but were only approved for the hound group in January 2019. With only an estimated 150 dogs in the States…

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348 — Juan Miranda: Survivor, Judge, Influencer

Juan Miranda: Survivor, Judge, Influencer Juan Miranda, FCI’s youngest all-breeds judge, survived a car-jacking attack and returned to purebred dogs. Miranda was just leaving his office in Mexico City five years ago, on his way to Westminster Kennel Club, when an armed assailant entered his new truck. Miranda struggled with the attacker, who shot him…

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347 — Tracy Szaras: “Pretty Good, but it’s Not Perfect Yet”

Tracy Szaras: “It Looks Pretty Good, but it’s Not Perfect Yet” Professional handler Tracy Szaras, whose Hungarian heritage leads her mother to describe her as a “real Gypsy,” says the pursuit of perfect is her secret to success. Szaras showed her first dogs in grade school, because her mom showed dogs. Her mom was a…

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346 – Safely Incorporating Our Dogs in Holiday Festivities

Safely Incorporating Our Dogs in Holiday Festivities Dr. Marty Greer, DVM and Host Laura Reeves riff on safely incorporating our pets in the holiday festivities, from electricity to plants to food to weather. Greer’s recommendations include: Electric cord safety – wrap thin cords with metal safety coil Jingle bells on low branches for warning that…

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345 – Ideas to Grow Our Sport: Amateur CH, Critiques, Welcome

Ideas to Grow Our Sport: Amateur Champion, Critiques, Welcome Join a conversation between judges and exhibitors brainstorming ideas to grow the sport of purebred dogs. Lesley Hiltz, Karen Ericson and Sid Marx join  moderator Laura Reeves along with exhibitors at the Whidbey Island Kennel Club. This is part two of the Pure Dog Talk Saturday…

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