The Good Dog Pod

The Good Dog Pod


Latest Episodes

The Puppy Training Program
November 10, 2021

Nicole is joined by Sarah Hartwig, the person behind the Puppy Training Program! The Puppy Training Program is a free benefit for buyers (and breeders) who use Good Dog's payment system. Raising a puppy is the equivalent of homeschooling a child, except

Dr. James Serpell & Dr. Chris Zink Talk Early Spay/Neuter (Part 2)
November 03, 2021

This is part 2 of a webinar we did with Dr. James Serpell, world-renowned leading canine behaviorist and co-creator of C-BARQ, and veterinary specialist, Vet of the Year, Dr. Chris Zink, DVM. Listen to the experts discuss how breeders can use C-BARQ to br

Dr. James Serpell & Dr. Chris Zink Talk Early Spay/Neuter
October 27, 2021

In this special episode, we adapted a webinar we did with Dr. James Serpell, world-renowned leading canine behaviorist and co-creator of C-BARQ, and veterinary specialist, Vet of the Year, Dr. Chris Zink, DVM. Listen to the experts discuss how breeders ca

Replay | Dr. Marty Greer DVM, JD: How to Get Your Bitch Pregnant
October 20, 2021

This is a rebroadcasting of an episode that originally aired July 22nd, 2020. The two most common problems with fertility are timing (with respect to the female) and having good quality semen that’s delivered into the uterus. Another problem that’s becom

Breeder to Breeder: Resuscitating and Saving Puppies
October 13, 2021

In this installment of the Breeder to Breeder series, Laura, Susan, and Gayle talk about what breeders can do to resuscitate puppies that seem to be fading. The first thing you need to know is how to identify when a recently-born puppy may be in trouble.

Retrieving with your Retrievers
September 15, 2021

This episode features two familiar guests: Dr. Gayle Watkins and Susan Patterson! As breeders of Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers respectively, today’s episode is all about retrieving games you can play with your dogs. How do you get a dog starte

Truffle Hunting with Your Dog
September 08, 2021

Laura is joined by Kristin Rosenbach, a dog trainer and truffle hunting expert. Kristin has been truffle hunting for 10 years with her own dogs, as well as offering training on how you can teach your dog to hunt for truffles. In the Pacific Northwest, whe

Back to School: Staying Engaged with your Dogs
September 01, 2021

In this episode, Laura Reeves talks about things you can do to keep your dogs active and engaged. She starts off by talking to the founder of the Barn Hunt Association, Robin Nuttall. Barn Hunt is a quickly-growing sport that both AKC and non-AKC dogs can

Straight from the Whelping Box with Susan Patterson
August 25, 2021

Susan Patterson joins Laura today to talk about her revamped column on Good Dog, Straight from the Whelping Box! As many of you know, Susan is a renowned Labrador Retriever breeder with years of experience in showing, breeding, and whelping. Susan has spe

“Your Litter A to Z” with Dr. Gayle Watkins
August 18, 2021

In this episode of the Good Dog Pod, Good Dog has an exciting announcement! Good Dog Breeders now get free access to Avidog’s “Your Litter A to Z” course. Host Laura Reeves is joined by Good Dog’s Head of Education and Avidog founder Dr. Gayle Watkins to