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616 – Mary Dukes: An Evolution from Owner to Professional to Rep to Judge

Mary Dukes: An Evolution from Owner to Professional to Rep to Judge Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mary Dukes, legendary Whippet breeder, professional handler, AKC Executive Field Representative and now judge. Dukes has spent a lifetime involved in working with animals. From showing horses to training elephants to showing dogs. Her work with the…

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615 – BernerGarde Leads the Way in Open Sharing of Health Information

BernerGarde Leads the Way in Open Sharing of Health Information Host Laura Reeves is joined by Lori Jodar, president of the BernerGarde Foundation, to discuss this legendary program. BernerGarde has been collecting health and pedigree data on the Bernese Mountain Dog for nearly 30 years. The founder of this concept began in the 1960s gathering…

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614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia

614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia Dr. Marty Greer DVM joins host Laura Reeves to talk about the four H’s that constitute critical care of neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia. “The four H’s are hypoxia which is oxygen,” Greer said. “Hypothermia which is temperature, hypoglycemia which is glucose and hydration which of course is…

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613 – Junior Handler Wins NOHS Finals in Orlando

Junior Handler Wins NOHS Finals in Orlando The 2023 AKC National Owner Handled Series Finals was won by 14-year-old Adam Kucera and his two year old Irish Setter, Stryker. Adam and Stryker’s breeder, Patty Fanelli, join host Laura Reeves to share their story. “At (Adam’s) first show, he beat me for Winner’s Dog,” Fanelli said….

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612 – Clubistry: Websites Designed for Dog Clubs

Clubistry: Websites Designed for Dog Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Jennifer Johnson and Brent Wiethoff from Dialogs who have created and are building a service called Clubistry. The service designs websites specifically for dog clubs. “Younger generations are not as keen to join clubs,” Johnson said. “They don’t always really know that there…

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611 – Foundations for Success at the Dog Show: Shoes and Shapewear

Foundations for Success at the Dog Show: Shoes and Shapewear Veronica Wolfe, owner of Best in Show Clothes, joins host Laura Reeves with professional advice on shoes, shapewear and other foundations for success at the dog show. “I’ve become passionate about good shoes,” Wofe said. “And I’ve been known, a couple handlers can attest to…

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610 – Canine Influenza Outbreak and How to Manage It with Dr. Marty Greer

Canine Influenza Outbreak and How to Manage It with Dr. Marty Greer Dr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves to discuss the current Canine Influenza outbreak, how to manage it and how it became an overnight sensation in the public. “Well, partially it’s media, partially it’s misinformation, courtesy of the media,” Greer said. “And…

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609 – Critiques, Communication and Common Sense in Dog Shows

Critiques, Communication and Common Sense in Dog Shows Canadian Kennel Club judge Steve Dainard is back with host Laura Reeves for part two of a probing and thoughtful conversation about critiques, communication and common sense in dog shows. “So we know that every rule and regulation that came in probably had a foundation in someone…

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608 – Dog Judging Process and Ethics with CKC Judge Steve Dainard

Dog Judging Process and Ethics with CKC Judge Steve Dainard Host Laura Reeves is joined by Canadian Kennel Club all-breeds judge Steve Dainard for part one of their conversation about the judging approval process, judging ethics and other hot button topics as we progress through “meat and potatoes” November! “So how do we help judges…

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607 – Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century

Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century Brigette Bryson, second generation breeder of Foxhounds at Foxhunt Kennels in Australia, joins host Laura Reeves in a wide ranging conversation about English Foxhounds, preserving the history they represent and how she hopes to keep the breed alive into the 21st century. There are three breeders of English…

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