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Latest Episodes
Nutrition for Healthy Growth
Growth is a challenging life stage. Understanding how key nutrients can support healthy growth and lifelong health helps to ensure puppies get off to a good start in life. It is essential to provide puppies with specific nutrients for healthy immunity, br
A Primer on Canine Pregnancy
Expecting a litter of puppies? Now what? When does pregnancy care start? Should you have lab testing, radiographs and ultrasounds to help monitor the pregnancy? Learn from Dr. Fran Smith, DVM what you need to know about guiding your female through a safe
The Science of Dog Socialization
When it comes to raising an outstanding pet dog, one of the most important tools in a breeders arsenal is socialization. Dr. Annie Valuska discusses what socialization means and why its important and provides step-by-step instructions for how to establi
The Return of the Application
This is an audio version of a recent Facebook Live we hosted where Nicole, Lauren, Cat, and Josh discuss the recent decision to bring back the application on Good Dog. To watch the video version of this presentation, click here.
Nutrition for Puppies Starting at Day One of Pregnancy
Dr. Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT discusses how nutrition for the pregnant & postpartum dam can impact the growth and development of her puppies. Learn about all aspects of a litter's first year of life, from birth to adolescence, and the required nutritio
Shipping Semen for a Podium Performance
Dr. Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT, teaches us about the latest research and innovations in canine reproduction techniques to maximize successful breedings.This is an audio version of a webinar we recently held with Purina. To see the video version, click
Helping with Whelping
Dr. Kristina Belton gives an overview of the whelping process with an emphasis on ways responsible breeders can provide support, as well as techniques to identify when intervention is needed.This episode is an audio version of a webinar. To watch the vide
Nutrition, Gut Health, and the Microbiome
Dr. Jason Gagn, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at Purina, speaks about the mechanisms and impact of pre and probiotics on gut health, the immune system, and the microbiome. Watch the webinar version of this podcast here.
First Aid Basics for Dogs
Tony Johnson, DVM, from the Veterinary Information Network hosts a great discussion about first aid basics for dogs, including first aid kit essentials, basic triage, when to see the vet, and more.This episode is taken from a webinar - to see the accompan
Toxicity Watchouts During Canine Pregnancy
Dr. Fran Smith dives into the everyday medications that can be potentially harmful to a canine pregnancy, and help breeders learn how to provide the best treatment for a pregnant dam that has the lowest risk for her fetuses.This episode is an audio versio