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Latest Episodes
Research Focus: Deafness in Rhodesian Ridgebacks
We're joined by Dr. Adam Boyko, an associate professor in Biomedical Sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the co-founder of Embark. In this episode, we discuss one of Dr. Boyko's recent studies with Embark where he looks a
The Canine Olfactory System
Today we are joined by Mallory DeChant, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate at Texas Tech University! Dr. DeChant goes over her research looking at the complex world of the canine olfactory system, AKA how dogs smell! Her research focuses on exploring
Celebrating Episode 100!
In this special episode, Good Dog Pod hosts Nicole and Dr. Mikel Delgado take a look back at our past 100 episodes as we remember some of our favorite moments. So join us as we take a trip down memory lane in celebration of two years of podcasting!
Finding the Right Breeding Stock
Nicole is joined by Good Breeder Shonnie Layland, who breeds Leonbergers under the program name Sinnsro Leonbergers. This episode is all about the critical process of carefully selecting foundation stock when beginning your breeding program. It takes a lo
Dr. Marty Becker: Helping Animals in Ukraine
We are joined again by America's Vet, Dr. Marty Becker! Dr. Becker founded the Fear Free Movement and made it his mission to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Today we discuss D
K9 Scent Detection
We are joined by Fred Helfers, a retired police detective who got his start with detection dog training over 40 years ago. Fred is a certified canine nosework instructor and offers training resources on scent detection, which you can find out more about o
Detection Dogs & Species Conservation
This week we are joined by Dr. Karen DeMatteo, a research scientist from Washington University in St. Louis, who is focused on studying the interactions that occur at the species and community level. Among the many techniques she uses in her research, Dr.
Agility with Your Dog!
Today we are joined by Megan Foster, owner of https://synergydogsports.com/ (Synergy Dog Sports), long-time judge for the United States Dog Agility Association, and expert agility coach! We are also joined by two of Good Dog's own, Regan Abromitis and Rac
Research Focus: Stress Hormones and Neonatal Puppies
Today we are joined by https://www.ospedaleveterinario.unimi.it/staff/jasmine-fusi-riproduzione-ginecologia-e-andrologia/ (Dr. Jasmine Fusi) from the University of Milan. Dr. Fusi studies everything relating to canine (and feline) reproduction, including
Clinical Disorders in Neonatal Puppies
Today we are joined by Dr. Kristina, who is a veterinarian and blogger at https://wellbredvet.com/ (wellbredvet.com). She serves on the board of directors for the Society of Theriogenology and is an owner and practitioner at Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital