Pure Dog Talk

November LIVE@5! Meet Breeding Ground!
2025-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Facebook LIVE
Friend of the Pod, Erin Myers, has a new offering just for breeders!
Breeding Ground is an online community built by breeders, for breeders. Laura and Erin will chat about how this is different from other resources, and how you can get involved! Join us at 5 PM Pacific on November 4th to chime in!
Talk on, Pure Dog Talk Peeps!

Join Us! 2025 DKC Seminar!
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Durham Kennel Club, 7318 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
Join Laura Reeves and Friends at the Durham Kennel Club for an unforgettable hands-on weekend designed to ELEVATE YOUR GAME!
We’ll dive into the structure and anatomy of dogs, helping you identify major structural landmarks—and then challenge yourself to do it blindfolded.
This workshop isn’t just about mastering technique; it’s about developing the showmanship that separates the technically proficient from the truly outstanding. It’s mindset, muscle memory, and presence all rolled into one.

Saturday:9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Structure & Anatomy (Hands-On);12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch (on your own);2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Polished Performance;6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: After Dark: Building Community.
Sunday:9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Individual Dog Critiques;12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (on your own);1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Dog Saw Dog Show.

Learn More: https://puredogtalk.com/2025-dkc-seminar/

Join Us! 2025 Dairyland Classic Seminar – “Pedigrees to Pups”
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Veterinary Village, N11591 Columbia Drive, Lomira, WI, 53048, United States
Join Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves for an in-depth conversation on the essentials of dog breeding. We’re bringing together the ART and the SCIENCE of dog breeding in ONE place!
Breeders! Aspiring, new, experienced and accomplished will all come away with new information, ideas and protocols. Join Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves as they take you from acquiring your foundation bitch through sending your new puppies home.
BONUS: Dr. Greer will offer guided in-clinic practical observations as procedures allow.

Learn More: https://puredogtalk.com/2025-wisconsin-breeding-seminar/

Join Us! 2025 Island Time Seminar – “Pedigrees to Pups”
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Blanche Pope Elementary School, 41-133 Huli Street, Waimānalo, HI, 96795, United States
Join Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves for an in-depth conversation on the essentials of dog breeding. We’re bringing together the ART and the SCIENCE of dog breeding in ONE place!
Breeders! Aspiring, new, experienced and accomplished will all come away with new information, ideas and protocols. Join Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves as they take you from acquiring your foundation bitch through sending your new puppies home.
BONUS: Laura will offer a handling course as well! Learn tips, tricks and foundations from a successful professional.
Learn More: https://puredogtalk.com/2025-hawaii-seminar/

September LIVE@5! Decoding and Verifying Health Testing Results!
2025-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Whether you’re reading a litter announcement and wondering what “clear” means, or you just want to verify results posted on a breeder’s website, Laura will walk you through navigating the complex world of canine health testing Live @ 5!
We will cover…

What is CHIC?
How do I know which health tests my breed needs?
Where can I see a specific dog’s testing results?
What if a dog’s results don’t match the ad or website?
Phenotypic vs. genotypic testing—what do they actually tell us?
Verifying public and private results.

Have more? Ask your questions early in the comments to make sure we cover them!

August LIVE@5! Summer Break (Back in September)
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
We are taking a break for August’s Live @5, but we will catch you in September!

DOGmanship with Laura Reeves: Free Junior Clinic!
2025-07-19 | Tacoma Kennel Club, 21800 Meridian E, Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Calling all Juniors! We’re back at Tacoma KC
RSVP ASAP as space is limited.

July LIVE@5! Let's Talk About the OTHER AI... Artificial Intelligence for Dogs!
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Enjoy the 4th of July! We’ll see you on July 8th for the hot topic of the OTHER AI! Join Laura Live at 5 PM Pacific, on Facebook. It’s going to be a fun and informative discussion you won’t want to miss.
As AI gains popularity, many people are starting to use it with their dogs. Have you tried using AI with your own dogs? Join Laura to share your experiences and opinions, and to learn why AI can’t accurately evaluate the conformation of your dog!

Dog Breeding for the 21st Century Webinar Sponsored by Trupanion
2025-07-08 | Webinars
Join Laura for her on-demand webinar, Dog Breeding for the 21st Century, where she explores how to elevate your breeding program by blending time-tested techniques with today’s latest strategies and technologies.
Presented by PDT and proudly sponsored by Trupanion, this webinar covers key topics including:
· Best practices for health testing· Understanding and evaluating pedigrees· Using frozen semen effectively· The importance of early puppy socialization
👉 Register now to submit your questions to Laura!
This webinar will be available to view on demand beginning Tuesday, July 8.

Join Us! Let's Talk Pedigrees to Pups!
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 SE 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Join Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves for an in-depth conversation on the essentials of dog breeding. We’re bringing together the ART and the SCIENCE of dog breeding in ONE place! Light refreshments included. Topics Covered:

Selecting your foundation bitch/sire
Reading pedigrees/ Breeding theory
Mating & whelping

Call Out: Foundational Knowledge for All Breeders

Learn More: https://puredogtalk.com/2025-pedigrees-to-pups-event/

June LIVE@5! Feeling the Heat at the Show
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Summer temps, outdoor shows, all the challenges of the season are just around the corner. Join Laura for pro tips on keeping you and your dog safe, discuss ethical considerations of if/when to stay home and more.

May LIVE@5! Ask Your AKC Judge!
2025-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Have you considered joining the sport of conformation dog shows, but you have a few questions first? Or maybe you’re a seasoned exhibitor looking for the inside scoop?
No matter your level of experience with dogs, conformation, or judging, Auntie Laura is here to answer your questions LIVE!!
Please submit your name and question(s) to Team@PureDogTalk.com by May 4th to have it featured on the show!
Laura will answer questions submitted in the comment section as time allows, so send your name and question in early! Come join us Live @ 5 to get all the answers!

April LIVE@5! Boosting Your Web Presence
2025-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura with Matt Stelter of the Better Breeder Institute to discuss how you can boost your web presence as a breeder!
Bring your website questions and learn more about search engine optimization.

March LIVE@5! How to Get Your Dog Club Funding!
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura live at 5 on March 4th to learn about how you can secure funding for your AKC approved national breed parent club at no extra cost to you! $10/100 in points you redeem from your Purina food purchases are donated to your breed! Learn more about this program and how it can help your breed in this live discussion!

February LIVE@5! In the Club: Can't We All Just Get Along?
2025-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Pure Dog Talk Live @ 5 PST February 4, 2025! Have you thought about joining a dog club, but the people scared you away? Or have you been a longtime member of your dog breed club, and you’re wondering how to increase your membership?
Join Laura as she discusses the current landscape of many dog breed clubs, what you can do to help, and how to best contribute to the solution! We start at 5 PM sharp on Tuesday February 4th! Join us and bring your experience and questions to the conversation.

January LIVE@5! Westminster Run-Down!
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Dr. Donald Sturz, president of WKC, joins Laura for a round up of all the things to know about the show back at MSG and the Javitz Center, benching and more!

December LIVE@5! Holiday Extravaganza!
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Laura & Friends are hosting the BEST holiday bash in town! Special guests Bill McFadden, Christian Rutten and more! It’s Giving Tuesday, so come prepared to GIVE to some fantastic charities for the holidays.

October LIVE@5! Home Alone!? New Safety App!
2024-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join host Laura Reeves and Pangel™ App co-founders Erin and Dagmara Chasse to learn about their new at-home pet safety app! We talk a lot about emergency preparedness on the podcast. Erin & Dagmara have created an exciting way to ease your fears about the dogs at home should something happen to you on the road.

2024 German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America (GWPCA) National Specialty Conformation, Obedience, Rally Events
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-14 | Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M37 Hwy., Hastings, MI, 49058, United States
Breeder Symposium I Panel Discussion – Generation To Generation: The Young Guns in a National Breed Club
National breed club members are essential to preserving their breed’s health and future. They are responsible for public education, networking, and planning yearly celebrations and showcases of their breed on a national scale. Within a parent club membership there are typically members with varying levels of experience with their breed and in specific sports and activities. This spectrum of knowledge, experience and perspective is valuable and allows for collaboration and development of professional relationships to benefit the breed.
The experienced members of a breed club can lead the younger and newer members, setting examples and expectations for the conduct and productivity of the club, However, eventually it is time to pass the torch, for fresh hands to do the heavy lifting and step up for the sake of the breed, its club and the members. These “young guns,” are still learning, growing and developing within the breed and their community but are the future of the club. As they begin to take on roles for their breed club, they will bring fresh perspective to the questions they are called to answer and the projects they are asked to undertake, from generation to generation, opportunity continues to arise for improvement and positive change.
In this breeder symposium panel discussion, we bring on some of the “next generation” members of the GWPCA who are setting in and preparing to receive the torch passed on from the previous generations. The discussion is led and moderated by Laura Reeves, long-time breeder, AKC judge and GWPCA national breed club member. Laura brings additional viewpoints and expertise to the discussion thanks to her extensive experience.
We will hear from all members of the discussion group about their perspectives and experiences, plans and aspirations, and discuss the ups and downs that may potentially come with “the young guns” beginning to take on more responsibilities at a national breed club level.
Thursday October 10th – GWPCA National Rally, Obedience, AOH Sweepstakes, GWPCA National Specialty Show Futurity & Maturity, 4-6 month beginner puppy. Welcome Night and Breeder Symposium
Friday October 11th – GWPCA National Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, GWPCA National Specialty Show BOB & NOHS. Dinner and Annual Meeting
Saturday October 12th – GWPCA Regional Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Regional Specialty Show, All-Star Invitational. Dinner and Annual Awards
Sunday October 13th – Ft. Detroit GWP Club Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
Beginning Monday October 14th – Field events begin in Ionia, MI. Purina Dinner

September LIVE@5! A Brilliant $olution for Breeders!
2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura Reeves from Pure Dog Talk and Alan Cook, inventor of the BrilliantPad to discuss how this revolutionary pad can vastly improve the indoor hygiene for your litters and potentially make you some income as a breeder.
Laura has personally tested this product with multiple litters and knows it works! Join us live to ask questions, on September 17th at 5 PM PT!

Special Date!! August LIVE@5! Westminster Kennel Club Returning to Madison Square Garden!
2024-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura Reeves and Doctor Donald Sturz to revisit the Westminster Kennel Club venue details as promised in our last Pure Dog Talk Live @ 5 with Don!

Bring your questions, comments, and remember to keep it kind.
See you August 27th at 5 PM Pacific!

August LIVE@5! Why DOGG!T Series - Q&A with Carley and Cameron Simpson!
2024-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Tune in on Club Doggit and Pure Dog Talk Facebook pages. Ask Doggit founders Carley and Cameron Simpson all of your questions! Please submit any questions prior so we can also put them on our agenda!

July LIVE@5! Be Like Kaz!
2024-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
The sudden and tragic passing of famed handler and Poodle breeder Kaz Hosaka, on the heels of his triumphant win at Westminster Kennel Club, has led to a surge in “Be Like Kaz” commentary. Let’s break down what that means IRL
The most all-encompassing quote I found is from Jeff Hanlin, “Being in the presence of Kaz Hosaka is like taking a master class in perseverance, patience, kindness, humor, devotion, intuition, trust, sportsmanship, respect, friendship, and humility.”
How do we model these virtues? How do we use them to turn back the “mean” spirit that sometimes pops up in competition? How can we incorporate these values into battling the epidemic of the “grims” that has been sweeping through our community?
Join host Laura Reeves for insights, ideas, commentary, and Q&A … Meanwhile, “Be Like Kaz!”

Live Webinar sponsored by BrilliantPad! "What Are Your Puppies' Poops Telling You?"
2024-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Live Webinars
Explore the importance of your puppies’ gut health in our webinar, “What Are Your Puppies’ Poops Telling You?” featuring Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, a renowned authority in Canine Reproduction and Pediatrics, and Laura Reeves, Breeder, Handler, and Host of Pure Dog Talk. In this informative session, you’ll learn what to watch for, preventative measures, and the best way to address issues. They will share their expertise on monitoring your litter’s “output” to guarantee optimum health. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts.
When you register for our webinar, we’ll send you the details to participate in our live Zoom meeting. After the event, you will receive a free resource and gain access to the replay.

June LIVE@5! Celebrating Stud Dogs!
2024-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Host Laura Reeves as she celebrates Father’s Day with a nod to the stud dogs in our lives. How we choose them to incorporate into our pedigrees, how we breed them wisely, how we preserve their genetics for the future, and more.

WKC Dog Show: Laura Reeves Live Meet & Greet!
2024-05-11 - 2024-05-14 | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows - Corona Park, Flushing,, NY, 1368, United States
Join host Laura Reeves at the Purina Pro Plan booth for LIVE meet and greet during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show May 13-14. She’ll be available every morning from 8- noon for Pep Talks before your ring time and High Fives afterward. The booth in the open-air fountain area between the indoor rings and the WKC merchandise store.

FIVE lucky exhibitors who volunteer to share their Pure Dog Talk and Pro Plan stories will receive a PDT Wine Tumbler! Come visit, say hi, and tell YOUR story!

May LIVE@5! Mother's Day Goes to the Dogs!
2024-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura Reeves and special guest Dale Martenson of Touche Japanese Chin to discuss our doggy moms. How do we keep them happy and healthy before, during, and after motherhood? Our Foundation Dams are OUR gifts, so how can we best honor them? Bring your questions for the experts and celebrate our Doggy Moms!

Better Breeder Business Basics!
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-18 | Online Course
In this course, business expert & lifetime breeder Matt Stelter shares efficient communication channels, processes, recordkeeping tools, legal principles, and contracts and provides the frameworks and resources to enable breeders to run their breeding programs using proven business best practices. This class breaks down these mountains into molehills by educating breeders on what has taken others a lifetime to learn.
ENROLLMENT CLOSES APRIL 18th

April LIVE@5! Westminster 101
2024-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Get ready for Westminster 2024 with Laura! Get the insider’s tips on what to bring, where to go, and how to make the most of your trip! Bring your questions and share your experience as well. We are looking forward to seeing you at 5 PM PDT April 2nd, 2024.

Live Webinar: Steak on the Plate – Why Structure Matters with Laura Reeves
2024-03-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Live Webinars
Understanding structure and why it matters is probably one of the most challenging and difficult things to understand when it comes to evaluating dogs. Terms like, “layback”, “balance”, “type”, “angulation” and many more are thrown around often and frequently misunderstood. Beyond the anatomy of the dog, breeders and dog show enthusiasts as well as judges and exhibitors must understand WHY the dog is constructed the way it is and why this construction is necessary for the dog to fulfill the job he is intended to do.
AKC judge, past professional handler, and second-generation breeder Laura Reeves of the wildly popular Pure Dog Talk podcast will help you understand not only the what, but the whys of proper structure so that form can indeed follow function. This is a webinar you don’t want to miss!

Register at www.showdogprepschool.com/workshops
