Pure Dog Talk

AKC Breeder Symposium Event
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Packages:
$139 – Early Bird Special for Do-It-All Pass (Normally $199, Save $60!) – $450 value. Do-It-All Pass for a limited time. 2-day, all-access seminar and event pass to include Saturday lunch and round table with a boxed lunch. Special pricing offer only available until 9-18-2023.
$199 – Do-It-All – $450 value. 2-day, all-access seminar and event pass to include Saturday lunch and round table with a boxed lunch. $199 price effective 9-19-2023 for this package.
$159 – 2 Day Pass –$400 value. All-access to seminar and event pass. Does not include Saturday lunch and round table.
$139 – 1-Day Pass Saturday only (with lunch) – $240 value. 1-day, all access and event pass to include Saturday lunch and round table discussion.
$99 – 1-Day Pass Friday or Saturday (without lunch) – $200 value. 1-day, all access and event pass for either Friday or Saturday. Saturday day pass does not include the boxed lunch and round table.
$59 – Repro Deep Dive Friday
$29 – Individual Short Course
Free courses and individual course options are available.
Classes during the day October 13th and 14th in conjunction with AKC Meet the Breeds
Two Rooms running simultaneously.
Speakers include:

Dr. Marty Greer – Reproduction
Kathy Rust – Breeding 101, Pedigree Theories, Male Line
Dr. Claire Wiley – DNA
Dr. Gail McRae – Progesterone
Sheila Kessler – Contracts and Legal
Marcus Bach – Inspections
Jennifer Clark – AKC Government Relations
Laura Reeves – Form and Function
Sheree Moses Combs – Breeder Spotlight
Dr. Eric Miller – Ophthalmology
Dr. Heidi Kellihan – Cardiology
Matt Stelter – Marketing

SCHEDULE
Classes will be held during the day on October 13th and 14th. Located on the first floor of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, you will be just steps away from the AKC Meet the Breeds event.
CLASSES
Currently, we have a variety of courses scheduled! Immerse yourself in the topics most important to dog breeders. Our expert speakers will cover topics like Breeding 101, Pedigree Theories, DNA, Developing a Male Line, Reproduction, Inspections, Marketing, Anatomy, Breeding Decisions and so much more.
SPEAKERS
Get up close and personal with some of the most successful breeders and veterinarians in the world. We are thrilled to feature not-to-be-missed courses with the renowned canine reproduction specialist Dr. Marty Greer, Mrs. Kathy Rust, D. Claire Wiley, Dr. Gail McRae, Sheila Kessler, and more.
COMMUNITY
All breeders are welcome and we proudly support you. Coming together has never been more important. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and network with fellow breeders on the latest in health, legislation, experiences, triumphs and tribulations.
For questions email breederdev@akc.org. Sponsored by Purina.

October LIVE@5! Should Pro Handlers be Allowed in Puppy 4-6 mo?
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Facebook LIVE
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Puppy 4-6 months is a special class offered at AKC conformation events, but the rules dictate that professional handlers are NOT allowed in that class. How does that make you feel? Come chat with Laura and some special guests on Tuesday, October 3rd, Live at 5 PST!

Handing Over the Torch to New Breeders with Laura Reeves
2023-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Show Dog Prep School Founder and Lead Instructor Vicki Ronchette talks to friend, longtime breeder, AKC judge, and former professional handler Laura Reeves of the immensely popular Pure Dog Talk podcast about nurturing new breeders and handing them the torch to continue breeding quality dogs.
Please note that this is a free event held here on our Facebook page live. Please do NOT click any outside links.

September LIVE@5! 600 Episode Celebration with Mary Albee!
2023-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
LIVE@5 tonight! Special guest Mary Albee, co-founder of Pure Dog Talk, with all the inside scoop on how and why we created the pod, behind-the-scenes laughs, and some chewing on how and where the show goes from here.
While we offer up the behind-the-scenes on how Pure Dog Talk came to *nearly 600 episodes*, drop your questions in the chat! AND share YOUR favorite episode and how it’s impacted your time in dogs. If our producer likes your story enough, you might even get invited up to join Mary and Laura on camera!!

Great American Dog Show! Meet the Experts!
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-27 | McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Honored to be working with the fabulous team at the International Kennel Club of Chicago – IKC to help organize and schedule the “Meet the Experts” event at the Great American Dog Show! Looking forward to seeing *everyone* in the Windy City!

August LIVE@5! Savvy Pet Insurance with Trupanion
2023-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
You’ve heard about pet insurance, but we are doing one better: Trupanion reps join Laura to share some pet insurance industry insider info, do some myth-busting, and answer YOUR questions LIVE! Plan to join us for this fabulous opportunity to get exclusive access to the Trupanion team.

DOGmanship FREE Juniors' Clinic with Laura Reeves x2! Presented by Trupanion
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-23 | Pierce County Fair, 21710 Meridian Ave E., Graham, WA, 98338, United States
What you can learn for your dog:
Two Opportunities! Pick Saturday or Sunday
*Structure and Anatomy
*Basic Animal Husbandry
Hands ON:
*Groom Room – proper tools and products
*Leather and Chains – correct leash and collar
*stack the Deck – hand stacking for success
*Movin’ On Out – proper speed and foot timing
Lunch will be provided.
Open ONLY to Juniors and their Dogs
Limited to 15 participants/day

PDT Invites You To Be A Badass B*TCH! Professional Self Defense Training
2023-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Pierce County Fair, 21710 Meridian Ave E., Graham, WA, 98338, United States
As dog people, especially women, we travel hundreds of thousands of miles. Often alone, driving on Mad Max highways for days, in sketchy neighborhoods and dark rest stops. Be better prepared. Learn from a trained professional how to stay safe and protect yourself.
This clinic is open to all exhibitors coming in for Tacoma Kennel Club or even if you aren’t coming for the show. There is a firm limit on the number of participants.

Send in your reservation NOW! PayPal: laura@puredogtalk.com
The cost covers the instructor’s fee and lunch. $75/per person.

About the instructor:
Julia Valencia, (Elegant Brute) a northwest native, is an accomplished, well-respected law enforcement officer and trainer. She is a premier defensive tactic and combative instructor who provides training at local police agencies, and the police academy, and even instructs security teams outside the USA. She has instructed defensive tactics to hundreds of police recruits and is an active regional police instructor in both the Defensive Tactics and Less Lethal Munitions Cadres. Julia was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016 for her instruction in tactical training and self-defense. Julia is the only female primary instructor for the nationally known defensive tactics training group ARRESTLING and a lead instructor for Next Level Training (SIRT). In 2018 she was recognized locally, earning the title of “Officer of the Year”. Julia is currently assigned as a Corporal in the ProAct Unit, a plain-clothes covert operations unit. She was the first woman motorcycle officer with her agency as well.

July LIVE@5! Global Perspective
2023-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Host Laura Reeves and special guest, Katie Campbell, Taji Basenjis & Ibizan Hounds, talk *global perspective* in purebred dogs. Katie, in addition to her skills as a Master Breeder, is an AKC judge, and delegate and was a member of the last BCOA-approved trip to Africa to import dogs from their native land to improve the health and genetic diversity of the breed. Katie has generously agreed to share her experiences traveling internationally in pursuit of perfection in purebred dogs.

June LIVE@5! Entering the Dog Show World in Summer 2023
2023-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Are you new to conformation? Feeling intimidated by the show world in general? Not sure what to wear or how to behave in the ring?

Auntie Laura is here for you! Join her Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific, LIVE on Facebook to get some insight and ask your burning questions! Laura will be inviting guests to join the video feed to get personalized help.

The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-09 | Arthur Ashe Stadium, 24-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, 11368, United States
8 – 9th May 2023, Flushing, NY – Arthur Ashe Stadium

Join us at WKC! Laura will be available May 8-9 at the Trupanion Booth! Come say hi and share YOUR Trupanion story!

March LIVE@5! Grooming Essentials w/ Laura
2023-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Are you ready to get your dog looking his best? Searching for a new favorite product, tool, or technique? Auntie Laura is here to help! Ask your questions below to get answers on this Live@5 session!

Decoding Your Canine Virtual Summit!
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-31 | Virtual Summit
Are you interested in increasing your applicable dog knowledge this month?
I’ve got just the thing to help you with that!
Ness Jones graciously invited me to join 20+ other dog experts at a Summit this March! The Decoding Your Canine Virtual Summit will feature many canine experts sharing their specialty topics, including:

With full access to their best strategies that are working right now, check out this incredible Summit now!
Talk on,
Laura Reeves

February LIVE@5! Campaign Strategies w/ Laura
2023-02-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
If you want to “campaign” your dog this year, it’s time to make some plans! Laura will walk you through how to set goals, identify competitors, create a budget, draw a road map, and reach the finish line.

NAVHDA 54th Annual Meeting 2023
2023-01-26 - 2023-01-28 | Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States
This is the 2023 annual meeting of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. Members from all over North America will be in attendance as well as the Executive team of NAVHDA. You will be able to network with the Executive Council, NAVHDA judges, fellow members, corporate sponsors, and local sponsors as well as partake in a variety of educational opportunities throughout the event. There will also be lots of raffles, an on-line auction, silent auction items, and a live auction with many chances to win a variety of excellent items!

Register Today!

AKC Breeder Symposium: Form & Function Course with Laura Reeves!
2023-01-06 - 2023-01-08 | Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg,, IL, 60173, United States
You’re Invited! AKC is excited to bring dog breeders a new opportunity!
Get front and center to a world-class line-up of breeders, veterinarians, and canine experts! Join us Friday evening for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and fun at the AKC Breeder Symposium Reception!
Educate to Elevate
Dog breeders are stronger together. As it becomes increasingly difficult to navigate through credible and trustworthy information, AKC is thrilled to host this 3-day educational event to elevate, encourage, and ignite your passion for breeding dogs. Breeders will earn a certificate for attending to show your knowledge, understanding, and dedication to breeding!
Come visit the PDT booth, enter the drawing for PDT swag & just say hey!

Saturday – Form & Function – 9:15

This course covers the importance of a breed’s function to preserve breeders. Each one of the recognized breeds is a living, breathing conduit to specific people, places, and times of history. Our role as responsible, preservation breeders is to serve as curators of the purebred dog. Preservation breeding, breeding to the standard — written to describe the dog that did its job the best — breeding to continue seeking to achieve the *ideal*, the FORM that served our breeds’ FUNCTION, is how we can best bring history to life now and into the future.
Sunday – Form & Function – 10:30
This course covers the importance of a breed’s function to preserve breeders. Each one of the recognized breeds is a living, breathing conduit to specific people, places, and times of history. Our role as responsible, preservation breeders is to serve as curators of the purebred dog. Preservation breeding, breeding to the standard — written to describe the dog that did its job the best — breeding to continue seeking to achieve the *ideal*, the FORM that served our breeds’ FUNCTION, is how we can best bring history to life now and into the future.
Space is limited! Register Today!

January LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2023-01-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Facebook LIVE
Join Laura live at 5 PM PST to discuss how we can adapt to the post-pandemic market with our litter plans for 2023.

December LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
Pure Dog Talk host Laura Reeves is LIVE to share some tips for emergency preparedness, some holiday cheer, some gift-giving ideas, and more… JOIN us for the best LIVE convo around.
Be sure to check out the many episodes archived at PureDogTalk for more tips and tools.

DOGmanship LIVE clinic with Laura Reeves in WA
2022-11-19 | The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, 98272, United States
We had so much fun with the LIVE studio audience at the Utah shows, we’re doing it again in Monroe, WA!
Come join us as we discuss invaluable resources for dog breeding in the 21st Century, as well as explore details about the best practices of yesterday and today.

November LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
Looking forward to our next Live @ 5 coming next Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific time!
Laura will address the differences and similarities between purpose-bred and purebred dogs and the people who love them. Join us to ask your burning questions, and get ready for a poll about your dogs! Be sure to check out the many episodes archived at PureDogTalk for more tips and tools.

October LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
Our topic is “Share Your Breed!” And we are asking that YOU share your breed name, favorite fact (maybe one most people don’t know?), and a link to your breed standard in the comments on FB for a chance to have your breed featured in this LIVE episode of Pure Dog Talk!
Comments need all three points to be considered!
Breed:
Fun Fact:
Breed Standard: (link)
Talk on!

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
2022-09-17
Responsible Dog Owner Day is just over a week away!! What are your plans to show your support for Responsible ownership of ALL dogs?? We’re having a puppy party here at PDT World HQ! lol Stop by the AKC for more ideas!

DOGmanship LIVE Workshop with Laura Reeves
2022-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Salt Lake County Equestrian Park, 2100 W 11400 S, South Jordan, UT, 84095, United States
DOGmanship LIVE Workshop – Adult and Junior Handlers Clinic!
Join us Saturday for a LIVE Pure Dog Talk Podcast “Applied Structure & Anatomy” sponsored by Group IV Terrier Club of Salt Lake.

Light refreshments will be available.
NOTE: Start time is approximate! The class will start after the Group judging is complete on 9/16.
A FREE Handling class taught by Pure Dog Talk’s Laura Reeves for both adults and juniors.

Join the LIVE Studio Audience!

September LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
Back from vacation and back to school! Join Laura Live @ 5PM (Pacific) on Tuesday, September 6th with your questions about studying up on purebred dogs. From the breed standard to history, purpose, and beyond! Bring your dogs and your questions to interact live through the Pure Dog Talk Facebook page. See you there!

Contest: October is LOVE the Breeds Month!
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-10
Here you go, crew! This is your chance to be the boss of me… LOL Type the name of your AKC registered, Miscellaneous, or FSS breed in the Facebook comments. Gather up your friends to vote with you! Votes will be counted up to midnight on Saturday, 9/10. The four breeds with the most comments will be featured in October!

PDT Patrons: July LIVE Q&A: Lightning Round with Laura
2022-07-25 18:00 - 19:00
What’s today???? Why it’s the last Monday of the month!! What does that mean??? Why, it means AFTER DARK!!
Let’s have some brags, some adult beverages, some conversation about the NEW mentor program, and start planning our VERY exciting retreat for August 2023 with the NEW IKC in Chicago!

July LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-07-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE
This month we tackle developing a breeding program! What are you nervous about, what are you looking forward to, what are you experiencing now and what have you experienced previously? From basics to “I’ve tried everything,” let’s figure it out. Bring your “stump the teacher” questions, your frustrations, and your successes to share. Be sure to check out the many episodes archived at PureDogTalk for more tips and tools.

2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
2022-06-18 - 2022-06-22 | Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Come say hey at the Trupanion Breeder Support Program booth

June LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2022-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Facebook LIVE

PDT PATRONS Retreat 2022! (Multi-day Event)
2022-05-30 - 2022-06-03
Join us for all or part. Pamper yourself! Downtime with dogs.
Beautiful Country Farm on 20 acres that breathes peace and tranquility surrounded by Lake County Forest Preserves. A perfect place to relax and Talk Dogs! Located minutes from the beautiful Chain O’Lakes and several forest preserves. Only a short drive to quaint little towns.

Host Property is Dog Friendly
10 beds, 6 bedrooms
Kitchen Facility
Fire Pit
Wrap Around Deck

Hosted By: Dog Savvy Lawyer, Jen Amundsen & Your Host, Laura Reeves.
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois, United States.
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Patron’s Retreat FAQ:
Is the AirBNB dog friendly?
Yes! As is the adjacent indoor facility for the workshops on Wednesday.
What should I bring for my dog?
Bring a crate for your dog(s). Bring your dog grooming and show supplies for the handling workshop. Bring your food bowls/buckets. Bring poop bags. Bring a folding chair.
What is the dress code?
CASUAL! Bring appropriate shoes for the handling workshop. No flipflops. Otherwise, we be chillin’! There’s a firepit, so probably a light jacket for evening fireside chats.
What is the food policy?
BYOB. We’ll stock up on grab n go breakfast foods, light lunchable type items, coffee, tea & water. There will be lunch with the workshops. Laura will put together simple evening meals or we’ll order in. Meals are included in the cost. Adult Beverages are on you! LOL
What’s out of bounds?
Free range dogs … or more accurately, uncontrolled dogs. We are representing the purebred dog community. Do so responsibly. It’s a 20-acre property. Plenty of room for off-leash play. Inside the house, with a mix of breeds and personalities, please treat it respectfully. Dogs on lead or crated indoors.
What can I contribute to the communal effort?
If you have and can throw in an EZup for outdoor components of the workshop, that would be super helpful. A volunteer to provide at least one exam (grooming) table for the workshop would be great. Otherwise, your smiling faces and relaxation mode are all you need.
