January LIVE@5! Lightning Round w/ Laura
2023-01-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!

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.

October LIVE@5! Should Pro Handlers be Allowed in Puppy 4-6 mo?
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | 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!

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.

November LIVE@5! Technology Has Gone To The Dogs!
2023-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
DOGG!T is cutting-edge technology that matches human attributes and lifestyle with the right dog breed, connects users with responsible and verified preservation breeders, and offers a multitude of training and support options to nurture a furrever happy companionship. Join the convo to meet the founders, ask questions, and learn more!

December LIVE@5! Technology Has Gone To The Dogs!
2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
What do you get the dog person who has everything?
We have some ideas for you! Come LIVE to see recommended dog-related vendors and creators with the perfect gift for your hard-to-gift dog person on your list!
Bonus Alert! Enter to WIN a BrilliantPad for your pups (or give it as a super generous gift)!! Do you have a dog product or line? Come LIVE to drop your links and possibly get invited to the live stream with Laura to highlight your goods! Message the team for more info.

January LIVE@5! New Year Goals with Pure Dog Talk
2024-01-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
Are you ready to make 2024 YOUR year with your dog(s)? Join Laura at 5 PM Pacific on January 2nd to explore her month-by-month plan to help you get more involved in the sport of dogs. Make an impact, learn something new, and support newcomers to your breed. See you then!

AKC Breeder Symposium 2024
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-20 | Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg,, IL, 60173, United States
Schaumburg Convention CenterSchaumburg, IllinoisJanuary 19th & 20th
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. Special pricing offers only available until 12-19-2023.
$199 – Do-It-All – $450 value. 2-day, all-access seminar and event pass. $199 price effective 12-20-2023 for this package.
$99 – 1-Day Pass Friday or Saturday – $200 value. 1-day, all access and event pass for either Friday or Saturday.
$59 – Repro Deep Dive Friday or Saturday.
$29 – Individual Short Course.
Free Courses and individual course options are available.
Classes during the day of January 19th and 20th in conjunction with the International Kennel Club of Chicago Dog Shows
Two rooms running simultaneously.
Speakers include:
Dr. Marty Greer – Infertility Issues in Reproduction
Dr. Carmen Battaglia – Breeder Spotlight
Dr. Adam King – Ophthalmology
Laura Reeves – Form and Function
Matt Stelter – Marketing
Kathy Rust – Breeding 101, Pedigree Theories, Male Line
Dr. Heidi Kellihan – Cardiology
Sheila Kessler – General Principals of Contracts
Marcus Bach – Inspections 101
Allison Alexander – Interpreting Breed Standards
SCHEDULE
Classes will be held during the day on January 19th and 20th. Located on the first floor of the Schaumburg Convention Center, you will be just steps away from the International Kennel Club of Chicago Dog Shows.
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 Infertility in the Male and Female, Breeding 101, Pedigree Theories, Developing a Male Line, 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 renowned canine reproduction specialist Dr. Marty Greer, Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Dr. Adam King, Mrs. Kathy Rust, 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

February LIVE@5! Ask The Experts: How To Choose Pet Insurance
2024-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Facebook LIVE
What do you consider when choosing pet insurance? Ask these questions:
What are the waiting periods?
What is covered and what are the exclusions?
Are there breed or hereditary restrictions?
What are pre-existing conditions?
What is the deductible?
What is the payout percentage?
Does the company have “birthday pricing”?
Our experts will answer all these questions and more.

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!”
