Episodes
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Dr. Cheryl Lopate discusses the best age to breed a female, why health clearances are important, and how genetic testing can help evaluate potential mates.
Watch the video version of this presentation here.
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Dr. Carla Barstow joins us for part two of her discussion about the tips & tricks you need to know for the best possible breeding outcomes. We close this year's symposium with an invaluable discussion on the myths and facts surrounding breeding.
Watch the video recording of this presentation here. You can also catch part 1 here.
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Dr. Carla Barstow joins us to share tips and tricks to have the best possible breeding outcomes. She'll also review what diagnostic tests and supplements are needed and what can be skipped.
This is the first session of Good Dog's 4th Annual Health Symposium. Watch the video recording here.
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Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT continues the conversation on raising a stellar stud dog. This part focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog, including mitigating fertility issues, using reproductive supplements, and more.
Starting at middle age around 5 years old, stud dogs may begin to have health concerns that can impact their breeding soundness. Physical health also can affect a stud dog’s libido. This episode focuses on how to effectively manage the breeding of an aging stud dog. A review of changes in semen quality, its impact on fertility and how frequently semen should be evaluated will be discussed. Ways to mitigate fertility issues and the use of reproductive supplements also will be reviewed.
Watch the video version of this presentation here.
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Hear from certified theriogenologist, Dr. Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, DACT, in this reproductive health podcast episode! Optimal performance in a stud dog requires proper nutrition, exercise, parasite control and vaccinations. A stud dog should pass the breed’s health clearances and genetic testing as well as a breeding soundness examination. Effectively managing a stud dog requires understanding his semen evaluation and methods to maximize and best preserve his future genetic potential. Part I of this series focuses on weaning through age 4.
Watch the video version of this episode here.
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Dr. Julie Cecere reviews some common causes of infertility in brood females and discusses the importance of checking both the male and female prior to breeding, in addition to guidance on nutrition and fitness.
Watch the video version of this webinar here.
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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, brain development and gastrointestinal health during development. Listen to Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) explain everything you need to know.
The website that Dr. Lenox references is: www.purinainstitute.com/centresquare
Watch the video version of this presentation here.
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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 pregnancy and delivery of healthy puppies. This review of the basics of pregnancy care will help put your mind at ease.
Watch the video recording of this presentation here.
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When it comes to raising an outstanding pet dog, one of the most important tools in a breeder’s arsenal is socialization. Dr. Annie Valuska discusses what socialization means and why it’s important and provides step-by-step instructions for how to establish a strong behavioral foundation for your dogs.
Watch the video version of this webinar here.
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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.
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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 nutrition to ensure a litter's rapid growth is supported through every stage.
This episode is an audio version of a recent webinar we did with Purina. To watch the video version, click here.
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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 here.
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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 video version, click here.
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Dr. Jason Gagné, 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.
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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 accompanying video, click here.
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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 version of a webinar. Click here to view the video presentation.
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Learn about why dog breeders should consider insuring their programs and how business insurance can protect you and your breeding program.
This episode is an audio version of a webinar Good Dog hosted about business insurance. To see the video recording, click here.
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Dr. Julia Zuercher, a veterinarian with a focus on reproductive medicine, joins us to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions she receives from her clients. Tune in and learn about progesterone, neonatal care, vaccines, and more!
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For this week’s episode we dive into part 2 of legal basics for dog breeders. Learn about co-ownerships, showing rights, stud dogs, registration rights, and health guarantees!
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At Good Dog, we want to make sure that your breeding programs are always protected, which is why today’s episode is all about legal basics for dog breeders. This will be a 2-part episode, and today we’ll be focusing on contract basics, lemon laws, breeding rights, and estate planning.
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