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112 – A New Perspective on Westminster Kennel Club: Gail Miller Bisher – Director of Communications
A new public perspective and perhaps public outreach opportunity is offered by Gail Miller Bisher, the Director of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club, in this episode of Pure Dog Talk.
Winning Westminster Dog Show, or affectionately known as, the Garden, has been the dream of many breeders and exhibitors. Any change to the perceived purity of the “Garden” may be met with resistance from the sport. But as we listen to Gail Bisher, consider this… Westminster has the public’s eyes and ears. Who better than Westminster to be the positive voice, to bring heartwarming stories of the love and dedication of our purebred dogs and fanciers. While the Garden will always be… the Garden, maybe the show of shows has a greater role to play.
111- Gretchen Schultz: The “Queen of Slobber” – PHA Hall of Fame Inductee
Gretchen Schultz grew up with 50 German Shorthaired Pointers, but started her junior showmanship career with an English Cocker Spaniel, because the German Shorthairs were too big for her. She credits her mother with teaching her about breeding dogs and her dedication to her parents’ memories is obvious. Despite an attempt to break away from the allure of the dog show world, traveling the world and some wild adventures, Gretchen couldn’t stay gone for long. Her passion for the sport runs deep and wide.
110 – Cherrie Spring: How To Talk To the Animals – English Springer Spaniels and Animal Communicator
Cherrie Spring – From English Springer Spaniels to Talking with the Animals. Handing her English Springer Spaniel to professional handler Gary Zayac at the National, vaulted Cherrie Spring into the world of dog shows. Balance in dogs, and balance with and through her skills as an animal communicator was not always easy. But just as show dogs learn to use themselves well, Cherrie has honed her communication skills to answer questions between owners and animals. In addition to her work as an animal communicator, Cherrie Spring has a long, diverse history involved with purebred dogs. She agreed to share some of her most powerful lessons with our PureDogTalk listeners. Enjoy this wonderful tribute to her mentors! Laura Reeves
109 – Social Media Sportsmanship: Dog Show Forum and The Dog Judges Report Card with Jacqueline Zwirn
Jacqueline Zwirn, administrator of Dog Show Forum and The Dog Show Judge’s Report Card, is 3rd generation dog shows… literally “whelped” into dogs. A successful junior handler of her mom’s Great Danes, Jacqueline continues today to show Miniature Pinschers under the Sidel Miniature Pinschers prefix. Junior Showmanship taught… SPORTSMANSHIP Sportsmanship is ethics, etiquette, manners, losing and winning with dignity and the strive and drive to improve.
108 – Bill Ellis and Junior Showmanship: How Junior Showmanship Prepares You For Life Outside the Ring
Bill Ellis and Junior Showmanship: How Junior Showmanship Prepares You For Life Outside the Ring. Bill Ellis, once a former junior showmanship competitor, is currently Communications Coordinator for the American Kennel Club he talks with Pure Dog Talk’s Laura Reeves of fond memories and how what he learned through Junior Showmanship prepared him for life outside the ring.
107 – How To Properly Bathe and Dry Your Dog with Laura Reeves
How to Properly Bath and Dry Your Dog with Laura Reeves gives tips and correct methods to prepare and maintain your dog’s coat.
106 – Sheila Goffe – AKC Vice President Government Relations: How to Impact
Sheila Goffe, Vice President AKC Government Relations, provides us with specific, actionable projects to impact the world around us.
105 – Where have All The Kennel Clubs Gone
Have we lost the purpose of kennel clubs? Are kennel clubs just for “putting on shows”? Should kennel clubs be or regain their position as a local service and educational organization?
104 – NAIA: Patti Strand Asks “What is YOUR Elevator Speech” for Purebred Dogs
NAIA President Patti Strand shares elevator speech strategies for talking with the public and gives PureDogTalk listeners the inside track on breaking news about upcoming legislation.
103 – Ed Thomason Tips for the Owner Handler – From a Breeder Owner Handler Turned Professional Dog Handler
Ed Thomason was a Breeder and Owner Handler before he became a Professional Dog Handler. A passionate advocate for the “bully breeds”, Ed and his wife, Karen, breed American Staffordshire Terriers under the Alpine Falls kennel name.