The Good Dog Pod
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About
Good Dog is on a mission to build a better world for our dogs and the people who love them by educating the public and advocating for dog breeders. The Good Dog Pod will help us achieve our mission by providing dog breeders and the public with the latest updates in canine health and veterinary care, animal legislation and legal advocacy, canine training and behavior science, and dog breeding practices.
Episodes
- Using Screening Health Tests
Fran Smith, DVM, PhD, DACT discusses how to select breeding stock to help improve breeding outcomes.
- The Spin on AI
Julie Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT discusses current research related to types of artificial insemination and semen processing for better breeding outcomes. She also discusses how differences in the route of insemination, types of semen, and hand…
- The Power of Genotype & Phenotype in Dog Breeding
This episode discusses the use of genotype and phenotype in dog breeding. It covers how both genetic evaluation and phenotypic diagnostics can be used to impact bloodlines.
- Tips on Hands-On Whelping & Raising Puppies
This episode provides practical knowledge on safely managing the whelping process and supporting puppies through their earliest weeks. It covers preparation, hands-on techniques, early health monitoring, and best practices for a healthy st…
- Breeder Mythbusters: Top 10 Myths in Canine Reproduction
Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT discusses common myths in canine reproduction. The episode explores facts and fiction surrounding breeding practices.
- Pro Plan AdvantEDGE: Learn About Life-Changing Nutrition
This episode of The Good Dog Pod discusses Pro Plan AdvantEDGE pet food. It covers specialized nutrition options for digestive support and healthy aging in adult dogs, including formulations for different dog sizes.
- Best Practices for the Welfare of Breeding Animals
Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz discusses best practices for the welfare of breeding animals. She reviews common practices and recommendations from reproduction veterinarians.
- TCI Retrospective Study Reveals Breeding Insights
This episode discusses a retrospective study on transcervical insemination (TCI). Dr. Joshua Trumble shares insights from the study regarding factors affecting pregnancy rates and litter sizes.
- CHIC and the Ins & Outs of the OFA
This episode features Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT, president of the OFA, discussing the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) and the use of breed health tests in dog breeding programs. It covers the validation of these tests by specialty g…
- A Backstage Pass to Freezing Semen + Postmortem Sperm Rescue
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Andrea Hesser, DVM DACT, discussing the procedures for freezing semen and postmortem sperm rescue in dogs. She provides a step-by-step guide to frozen semen appointments and explores methods for sa…
- Breeders' Roundtable Q&A
In this episode, Drs. Smith, Barstow, and Cecere answer listener questions about dog breeding. Topics covered include progesterone and artificial insemination.
- Newborns: When Puppies Crash and Burn!
This episode discusses the critical first few weeks of a newborn puppy's life, covering optimal husbandry, emergent conditions, and when to seek veterinary involvement. It highlights the differences between neonate and adult dogs.
- Pre-Breeding Genetic Counseling
This episode discusses pre-breeding genetic counseling for dogs. Dr. Carla Barstow explains how to make informed breeding decisions and minimize the risk of passing on inherited diseases to offspring.
- The Most Common Breeding Problems
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT, who discusses common breeding problems. Topics include reproductive failure, normal cycling behavior, cycle intervals, and progesterone testing.
- Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements: Achieving Optimal Health
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features RuthAnn Lobos DVM, who addresses claims made about supplements. She explains the quality, safety, and efficacy of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements.
- Infertility in Stud Dogs
Dr. Victor Stora reviews the art and science of keeping stud dogs fertile. He covers libido fluctuations, semen collection tips, nutritional support, infection prevention, and aging strategies.
- Managing the "Oops" Pregnancy
Dr. Andrea Hesser, DVM DACT, from Purina, discusses how to handle an unplanned canine pregnancy. She covers the medical options available for terminating an "oops" pregnancy.
- Getting a Jump Start on Good Oral Health in Puppies
This episode discusses puppy oral health, including normal anatomy, common abnormalities, and when to seek veterinary care. It features Christopher Smithson, DVM, DAVCD, and Emily Duca, DVM.
- How to Read & Understand Your DNA Test Results
Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT, from Purina, discusses current DNA technology in dogs. She covers single versus panel tests and how to understand risk assessment from a single gene disease test.
- Understanding Pet Food Regulations & Labels
Dr. Martha G. Cline from Purina explains how to interpret pet food labels. This episode helps pet owners make informed dietary decisions for their dogs.
- Tackling Canine Infertility in Females
Dr. Andrea Hesser from Purina discusses canine infertility in females. She covers common ailments in breeding programs that affect conception and pregnancy, including diagnosis and treatment.
- Canine Cancer from a Breeder's Perspective
This episode discusses canine cancer from a breeder's perspective, focusing on the importance of understanding hereditary links and selective breeding to reduce cancer prevalence. It features insights from Victor Stora DVM, DACT, on improv…
- Optimizing Canine Health Through Proper Life Stage Nutrition
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features RuthAnn Lobos DVM from Purina, who discusses optimizing canine health through proper life stage nutrition.
- Genetic Health Testing 101: Tools Every Breeder Should Know
Dr. Micah Halpern, founder of GenSol Diagnostics, explains genetic health testing for dogs. This episode covers how genetic testing works, testing options, and how to apply results to breeding decisions.
- If a Little Is Good, More Must Be Better
This episode features Dr. Julie Cecere from Purina, who discusses common prescription drugs. She covers their suitability for breeding dogs and neonates.
- Understanding Patellar Luxation
This episode features Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT from Purina, who discusses patellar luxation in dogs. She explains the causes, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of this genetic condition.
- Probiotics: Gut Health Toolbox
On The Good Dog Pod, Dr. Martha G. Cline from Purina discusses the impact of probiotics on a dog's health. The discussion covers probiotics for all life stages of a dog.
- Tackling Common Reproductive Emergencies
Dr. Carla Barstow explains the clinical signs and best practices for dealing with common reproductive emergency conditions in female dogs, including pyometra, dystocia, and post-partum complications. She also addresses common emergencies i…
- How Nomographs Can Improve Puppy Immunization Outcomes
Dr. Laurie J. Larson, DVM, discusses the function of canine core viral vaccines. She explains how nomograph analysis can help improve puppy immunization outcomes and their chances of reaching full immunity.
- The Ins and Outs of the OFA
Dr. Fran Smith, President of the OFA, explains canine health testing and its benefits for breeding programs. She also shares insights into the OFA's history, mission, and process for selecting health tests.
- All About Canine Liver Flukes
Drs. Kate Aicher and Lea Poellmann discuss canine liver flukes, also known as canine schistosomiasis. They cover the parasite's life cycle, infection methods, symptoms, testing, and treatment.
- Must-Have Whelping Supplies for a Breeding Kennel
Dr. Andrea Hesser discusses essential and emerging approaches to pregnancy management, whelping equipment and support, and early puppy care. This episode is for those with free-whelping breeds and those planning elective C-sections.
- Manage Your Brood Female: Throughout Pregnancy to Repeat Breeding
This episode of The Good Dog Pod discusses the optimal care of a brood female throughout pregnancy and lactation. Topics include whelping box considerations and supporting the dam in caring for her neonates.
- Manage Your Brood Female: From Birth to Retirement
Dr. Cheryl Lopate provides information on managing brood females. She covers topics such as breeding age, health clearances, and genetic testing for breeding pairs.
- Breeding Healthy Dogs, Part II
Dr. Carla Barstow discusses breeding healthy dogs in part two of her appearance on The Good Dog Pod. She shares tips, tricks, myths, and facts for achieving the best possible breeding outcomes.
- Breeding Healthy Dogs, Part I
Dr. Carla Barstow shares tips for healthy breeding outcomes, covers necessary diagnostic tests and supplements, and identifies what can be skipped. This is the first session of Good Dog's 4th Annual Health Symposium.
- Managing a Stellar Stud Dog: Middle Age Through Senior Years
Dr. Cheryl Lopate continues her discussion on raising a stud dog, focusing on managing the breeding of aging stud dogs from middle age through their senior years. The episode covers mitigating fertility issues, using reproductive supplemen…
- Managing a Stellar Stud Dog: Weaning Through Age 4
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Dr. Cheryl Lopate, who discusses managing a stud dog from weaning through age 4, covering nutrition, health clearances, and genetic potential. The discussion also includes semen evaluation and meth…
- Let's Put Fertile Back in Infertility
Dr. Julie Cecere reviews common causes of infertility in female dogs. She discusses the importance of checking both the male and female prior to breeding, as well as guidance on nutrition and fitness.
- Nutrition for Healthy Growth
This episode of The Good Dog Pod discusses the importance of key nutrients for healthy growth in puppies. Dr. Catherine Lenox explains how specific nutrients support immunity, brain development, and gastrointestinal health during a puppy's…
- A Primer on Canine Pregnancy
This episode of The Good Dog Pod provides a primer on canine pregnancy. Dr. Fran Smith, DVM, discusses essential aspects of pregnancy care, including monitoring and ensuring a safe delivery for puppies.
- The Science of Dog Socialization
Dr. Annie Valuska, an expert in dog behavior, shares insights on dog socialization. She explains its importance and provides step-by-step instructions to build a strong behavioral foundation for dogs.
- The Return of the Application
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Nicole, Lauren, Cat, and Josh discussing the decision to reinstate the application process on Good Dog. It is an audio version of a previous Facebook Live event.
- Nutrition for Puppies Starting at Day One of Pregnancy
This episode of The Good Dog Pod discusses puppy nutrition. It covers the impact of maternal nutrition on puppy development and the nutritional needs of puppies from birth to adolescence, based on a webinar with Purina.
- Shipping Semen for a Podium Performance
This episode features Dr. Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT, discussing the latest research and innovations in canine reproduction techniques. The information is presented to help maximize successful breedings.
- Helping with Whelping
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Dr. Kristina Belton, who provides an overview of the whelping process for responsible breeders and techniques for identifying when intervention is needed. This episode is an audio version of a webi…
- Nutrition, Gut Health, and the Microbiome
Dr. Jason Gagné, a veterinary nutritionist, discusses nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome. He covers the impact of pre- and probiotics on gut health and the immune system.
- First Aid Basics for Dogs
This episode of The Good Dog Pod features Tony Johnson, DVM, discussing first aid basics for dogs. Topics include first aid kit essentials, basic triage, and advice on when to seek veterinary care.
- Toxicity Watchouts During Canine Pregnancy
Dr. Fran Smith discusses medications that can be harmful during canine pregnancy. The episode helps breeders learn to provide treatment with the lowest risk to fetuses.
- Business Insurance for Dog Breeders
This episode of The Good Dog Pod discusses business insurance for dog breeders. It covers why breeders should consider insurance and how it can protect their breeding programs.