National PureBred Dog Day with Susi SzeremyMay 1Don't miss the fun and support your dogs by posting a photo with an I Love Purebred Dog Day sign!Listen to Susi Szeremy Tell the Story of How

630 -- Westminster Kennel Club Fashionista Advice

2 days ago 35m 6s

Westminster Kennel Club Fashionista AdviceHost Laura Reeves is joined by Veronica Wolfe of Best In Show Clothes, talking about that *perfect* WKC outfit, hair, nails, makeup and more.“So, you know Westminster, it is the premier dog sport eve

629 – Neonates Deep Dive: Caring for the Dam and Hypocalcemia

8 days ago 37m 49s

Neonates Deep Dive: Caring for the Dam and HypocalcemiaDr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves for a continuation of their ongoing conversation about neonates. The discussion today includes hypocalcemia and eclampsia, how much calcium to

628 – Show Safe Launches for the Dog Sport Community

15 days ago 37m 53s

Show Safe Launches for the Dog Sport CommunityHost Laura Reeves is joined by Mary Dukes, Lindsay Fetters and Carissa Shimpeno to discuss their new grassroots launch of Show Safe. The organization encourages all exhibitors to take the Safe Spor

627 – Tools to Help Protect Vulnerable Victims

22 days ago 42m 49s

Tools to Help Protect Vulnerable Victims[caption id="attachment_12816" align="alignleft" width="335"] Pam Bruce, judging in Orlando.[/caption]Host Laura Reeves is joined by Pam Bruce, a 32-year veteran of the Toronto Police Department where

626 – Kelly Lyn Marquis Shares Her Insights from the Masters

29 days ago 39m 34s

Kelly Lyn Marquis Shares Her Insights from the Masters[caption id="attachment_12798" align="alignleft" width="368"] Kelly Lyn Marquis in the ring.[/caption]Host Laura Reeves is joined by Kelly Lyn Marquis to discuss the stories in Marquis' n

625 – What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens

Mar 18th, 2024 31m 24s

What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens[caption id="attachment_12785" align="alignleft" width="353"] Host Laura Reeves and Denise Flaim at Crufts '24.[/caption]Denise Flaim, lifelong resident of Queens, joins host Laura Reeves with a pers

624 – At-Home Early Cancer Detection Test Hits the Market

Mar 11th, 2024 27m 11s

At-Home Early Cancer Detection Test Hits the MarketChan Namgong, founder of Oncotect, joins host Laura Reeves for a very personal discussion of the value of early cancer detection for our dogs.Namgong launched his company in 2019 in the afte

623 – Managing Your New Puppies’ Critical First 72 Hours

Mar 4th, 2024 38m 46s

Managing Your New Puppies’ Critical First 72 HoursDr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves to discuss managing the critical first 72 hours with new puppies.A recurring theme with breeders and new litters is the term “fading puppy.”“(Fa

622 – CRUFTS! Preview with breeder, exhibitor, judge Sharon Pinkerton

Feb 26th, 2024 31m 51s

CRUFTS! Preview with breeder, exhibitor, judge Sharon Pinkerton[caption id="attachment_12769" align="alignleft" width="329"] Sharon Pinkerton with one of her 66 champion GWP.[/caption]Sharon Pinkerton, Bareve GWP, joins host Laura Reeves to

621 – Gatekeeping Within Our Breeds: A Conversation with the Patrons

Feb 19th, 2024 33m 45s

Gatekeeping Within Our Breeds: A Conversation with the PatronsHost Laura Reeves is joined by members of the Pure Dog Talk Patrons group in an extended deep dive on the question of gatekeeping within our breeds. Members of this private group sh

620 – WKC Inside Scoop with Don Sturz, Tell YOUR Stories

Feb 12th, 2024 26m 3s

WKC Inside Scoop with Don Sturz, Tell YOUR Stories[caption id="attachment_12756" align="alignnone" width="2290"] Don Sturz and host Laura Reeves sit down at the Rose City Classic to discuss the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club dog show and plans f

619 – Puppy Evaluation System Developed by a Woman Ahead of Her Time

Feb 5th, 2024 39m 47s

Puppy Evaluation System Developed by a Woman Ahead of Her Time[caption id="attachment_12746" align="alignleft" width="360"] Virginia Apgar, who named the newborn evaluation system.[/caption]Dr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves for th

618 – Pro Tips on Changing the Conversation from Ian Lynch

Jan 29th, 2024 35m 59s

Pro Tips on Changing the Conversation from Ian Lynch[caption id="attachment_12739" align="alignleft" width="373"] Ian Lynch with his newest Dawin Poodle, Portia.[/caption]Canadian Kennel Club spokesperson Ian Lynch joins host Laura Reeves to

617 – Breed Type First: Mary Dukes on Judging Dogs

Jan 22nd, 2024 27m 46s

Breed Type First: Mary Dukes on Judging Dogs[caption id="attachment_12717" align="alignleft" width="409"] Mary Dukes in her handling days heyday.[/caption]Legendary handler, rep and now judge Mary Dukes continues her conversation with host L

616 – Mary Dukes: An Evolution from Owner to Professional to Rep to Judge

Jan 15th, 2024 27m 20s

Mary Dukes: An Evolution from Owner to Professional to Rep to JudgeHost Laura Reeves is joined by Mary Dukes, legendary Whippet breeder, professional handler, AKC Executive Field Representative and now judge.[caption id="attachment_12711" al

615 – BernerGarde Leads the Way in Open Sharing of Health Information

Jan 8th, 2024 33m 50s

BernerGarde Leads the Way in Open Sharing of Health InformationHost Laura Reeves is joined by Lori Jodar, president of the BernerGarde Foundation, to discuss this legendary program.BernerGarde has been collecting health and pedigree data on

614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia

Jan 1st, 2024 34m 37s

614 – Neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, HypoglycemiaDr. Marty Greer DVM joins host Laura Reeves to talk about the four H’s that constitute critical care of neonates: Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Hydration, Hypoglycemia.“The four H's are h

613 – Junior Handler Wins NOHS Finals in Orlando

Dec 25th, 2023 25m 7s

Junior Handler Wins NOHS Finals in Orlando[caption id="attachment_12679" align="alignleft" width="439"] Adam showing his dog to Best of Breed.[/caption]The 2023 AKC National Owner Handled Series Finals was won by 14-year-old Adam Kucera and

612 – Clubistry: Websites Designed for Dog Clubs

Dec 18th, 2023 34m 17s

Clubistry: Websites Designed for Dog ClubsHost Laura Reeves is joined by Jennifer Johnson and Brent Wiethoff from Dialogs who have created and are building a service called Clubistry. The service designs websites specifically for dog clubs.“

611 – Foundations for Success at the Dog Show: Shoes and Shapewear

Dec 11th, 2023 32m 52s

Foundations for Success at the Dog Show: Shoes and Shapewear[caption id="attachment_12644" align="alignleft" width="306"] Veronica Wolfe, owner at Best in Show Clothes[/caption]Veronica Wolfe, owner of Best in Show Clothes, joins host Laura

610 – Canine Influenza Outbreak and How to Manage It with Dr. Marty Greer

Dec 4th, 2023 32m 7s

Canine Influenza Outbreak and How to Manage It with Dr. Marty GreerDr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves to discuss the current Canine Influenza outbreak, how to manage it and how it became an overnight sensation in the public.“Well,

609 – Critiques, Communication and Common Sense in Dog Shows

Nov 27th, 2023 36m 55s

Critiques, Communication and Common Sense in Dog Shows[caption id="attachment_12561" align="alignleft" width="409"] Steve Dainard judging Spinoni back in the day, when Laura was still showing dogs.[/caption]Canadian Kennel Club judge Steve D

608 – Dog Judging Process and Ethics with CKC Judge Steve Dainard

Nov 20th, 2023 35m 54s

Dog Judging Process and Ethics with CKC Judge Steve DainardHost Laura Reeves is joined by Canadian Kennel Club all-breeds judge Steve Dainard for part one of their conversation about the judging approval process, judging ethics and other hot b

607 – Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century

Nov 13th, 2023 42m 55s

Keeping Foxhounds Alive Into the 21st Century[caption id="attachment_12547" align="alignleft" width="432"] Brigette Bryson with one of her Foxhounds.[/caption]Brigette Bryson, second generation breeder of Foxhounds at Foxhunt Kennels in Aust