From Experts to Everyday Owners: Laura Builds Bridges on The Creative Impostor Podcast | Pure Dog Talk

If you love dogs, pets, or learning from experts with real experience, you need to check out Laura Reeves on The Creative Impostor podcast. Laura, the voice behind Pure Dog Talk and The Marty and Laura Show, joins the special series When Your Art Becomes Your Job to share her journey from childhood dog enthusiast to professional handler, breeder, and podcaster.

Many Lives, One Passion: How Dogs Became Laura’s Career

Laura grew up in Oregon in a hunting family surrounded by dogs, horses, and a love of the outdoors. Her journey into the dog world began in fourth grade with Dog Care 4, which helped her build confidence and people skills. From there, her father promised her any purebred dog she wanted if she gave up her horses. That decision launched a lifelong passion for dog shows and competitive field events.

Her first dog, an English Setter named Edel, came with its own quirky challenges, but it set the stage for Laura’s deep connection with dogs and the start of a lifetime in the dog world.

From Hobby to Profession: Becoming a Dog Handler

Laura’s passion for dogs never wavered, and over time her hobby turned into a profession. She trained and showed dogs professionally for 25 years, helping owners make their dogs famous in the show ring. Handling dogs professionally involved intense physical labor, grooming, conditioning, and running in left-handed circles in challenging conditions. The reward was making people’s dreams come true and working closely with extraordinary animals.

Even as she faced health challenges, Laura planned her retirement thoughtfully, always seeking ways to continue her work with dogs in meaningful ways.

Launching Pure Dog Talk and The Marty and Laura Show

In 2016, Laura discovered the power of podcasting as a way to educate dog owners and reach a broader audience. Pure Dog Talk was born and quickly grew to millions of downloads and hundreds of thousands of listeners. The podcast focuses on factual experience based advice about dog care, breeding, and training.

Building on that success, Laura partnered with veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer to create The Marty and Laura Show. The goal is to bring accurate and accessible veterinary knowledge to pet owners beyond the purebred dog community. They aim to bridge the gap between specialists and general pet owners, helping everyday people give their pets longer and healthier lives.

Bridging the Gap Between Purebred and Everyday Pet Owners

Laura and Marty recognized a divide between purebred dog enthusiasts and general pet owners. Their show seeks to provide accurate practical information to both groups, tackling issues from diet and exercise to vaccine education and pet safety. Their advice is backed by decades of combined hands on experience, making it a trusted resource for anyone who loves animals.

The Rewards and Challenges of Turning Passion into a Career

For Laura, the biggest upside of her work is the chosen family she has built within the dog community and the ability to positively impact countless pets and owners. The challenges include long hours, physical labor, and managing large numbers of animals, but the joy of connecting with dogs and helping owners makes it all worthwhile.

Podcasting provides a new kind of connection. Instead of working directly in the show ring, Laura reaches thousands of pet owners, helping them make better decisions for their animals and saving lives along the way.

Why You Should Listen

Whether you are a dog lover, a breeder, or just a curious pet owner, Laura Reeves offers insights you will not find anywhere else. With Pure Dog Talk and The Marty and Laura Show, she combines decades of experience with humor, honesty, and a deep love for animals. You will learn about dog care, training, and breeding, while also getting a behind the scenes look at the unique world of professional dog handling.

Watch the full episode on The Creative Impostor or tune in to Pure Dog Talk and The Marty and Laura Show. They are available on all major podcast platforms.