Legal Basics, Pt. 2
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!
Mar 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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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.
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Legal Basics, Pt. 1
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.
Feb 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Canine Cancer
We're joined by Dr. Steve Shaw, a veterinarian and advisor for Oncotect, a company that provides non-invasive cancer screening for dogs. Learn about Dr. Shaw's background in canine oncology, how prevalent cancer is in dogs, why cancer prevalence is increasing, and what makes a dog more likely to develop cancer.
Feb 07, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 157
How to Navigate Taxes as a Dog Breeder
Nicole chats with Jeremias, a Certified Public Accountant from Withum, to talk all about tax best practices, how to approach common tax situations, and more. This episode is the audio version of a webinar. View the video version here .
Jan 24, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Canine Genetic Research with Dr. Rebecca Foran
We're joined by Dr. Rebecca Foran, who currently leads research & development at Wisdom Panel. Learn about how canine health research is conducted, and how breeders play a crucial part in this process. Dr. Foran also discusses the details of some genetic disorders including CDDY and IVDD in addition to the results of recent genetic research.
Jan 10, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Good Dog's Year in Review: 2023
Nicole takes us through all the updates and milestones Good Dog accomplished through 2023. From better health testing recognition, to insurance, to a buyer mobile app, 2023 was an eventful year! We can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2024. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form !
Dec 13, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 154
The International Working Dog Association
We interview Rachel Goldammer from the International Working Dog Association (IWDA) to learn more about their mission. Tune in to discover what the IWDA does to support the breeding, rearing, and training of working dogs in addition to how they work with breed clubs through education, collaboration, and discovery. Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, pr...
Nov 29, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 153
A New Start for Our Nation’s Military K9 Heroes
Today's special episode brings you behind the scenes of Mission K9 Rescue, an award-winning Working Dog Rescue which has saved more than 1200 dogs that have served humanity in some capacity, such as Military Working Dogs (MWD) and Contract Working Dogs (CWD). Bob Bryant, the co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue, talks about Mission K9’s Five-Point Mission to Rescue, Reunite, Re-home, Rehabilitate, and Repair these brave dogs who have done so much for humans. Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm o...
Nov 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 152
The State of Canine Genetics
We're joined by George Sofronidis, the Co- Founder & Managing Director of Orivet. Drawing from his years of experience in the world of genetics, George discusses some trends he's seen as well as how people can go about getting the right genetic tests for their dogs. Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog. We offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding ...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Good Breeder Spotlight: Successful Puppy Placements
This week we are joined by Good Breeder Mary Ann of Mary Ann Whipple's Rat Terriers to discuss her journey of placing her puppies through Good Dog. Plus, hear about some of the latest updates we've added to Good Dog to improve your experience even more. As always, we are listening to your feedback and trying to make Good Dog as good as it can be! Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily m...
Oct 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Selecting the Right Breeding Stock
We're joined by Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, a veterinary geneticist with Embark Veterinary, to discuss what goes into selecting the right breeding stock for your program. Learn about health testing, genetic diversity, temperament, & more! Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form !
Oct 04, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Meet Good Dog’s Care Team: How We Support Your Buyers
In this episode we talk about an important part of what Good Dog offers, that many breeders may not be familiar with: our buyer support team AKA Good Dog’s Care Team! Melissa, the manager of Good Dog’s incredible Care Team, shares more about the ways that our Care Team helps support buyers on your behalf, and shares some insider tips on what buyers coming to Good Dog are looking for as they begin their puppy journey. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through t...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Canine Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction
Dr. Nate Ritter interviews Dr. Lauren Stump, a veterinarian with Nestle Purina PetCare, about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common, chronic neurological disease and a risk to health and welfare in dogs. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a common, age-related disease caused by gradual and degenerative changes in the brain. Dr. Stump discusses these conditions and possibilities for nutritional management. Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog, and we’re always finding new ways ...
Sep 06, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Facebook's Crackdown on Animal Sales
Nicole is joined by Kaelin, Good Dog's Social Lead and social media guru to discuss how Facebook’s latest crackdown on animal sales will impact responsible dog breeders. Learn what you need to know about the changing landscape of using social media to sell dogs, and why Good Dog is here to help you. Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally de...
Aug 23, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is something that impacts not only dog breeders, but all dog owners. Dr. Nate Ritter, Good Dog’s veterinarian, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about keeping your dog protected from this condition. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a questi...
Aug 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 145
How to talk to your buyers about non-refundable deposits
Nicole & Adam talk all things deposits! Setting expectations and communicating clearly with your buyers are instrumental in ensuring a smooth transaction. Learn how to talk to your buyers about deposits, make sure they have a full understanding of what they are and why they’re so important, and what “non-refundable” really means.
Jul 26, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Food Allergies with Purina, Part 2
This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page . To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here . Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet i...
Jul 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Food Allergies with Purina, Part 1
This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page . To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here . Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet i...
Jun 28, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Emergency Evacuations for Dog Owners
We're excited to be joined today by Roger Allen, a member of our Good Breeder Community, to talk about emergency evacuation for dog owners, as well as summer safety tips to keep your dogs protected all summer long. Learn about putting together a grab and go bag for emergencies, as well as some common summer hazards you should be aware of! Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form ! Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, ...
Jun 14, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Multiple-Sired Litters
Dr. Greg Burns, DVM joins us to discuss multiple-sired litters, from what causes it to why breeders might want to use it to their advantage! Dr. Greg Burns is a board-certified theriogenologist (reproductive specialist) and is currently an assistant professor at Colorado State University. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form ! Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile...
May 31, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Introducing…Good Dog’s Preferred Breeder Program
Nicole highlights Good Dog’s new Preferred Breeder Program, and is joined by Good Breeder Meli who shares her thoughts on being a Preferred Breeder. You can learn more about the Preferred Breeder Program here . Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form ! We’re excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and mor...
May 17, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 139
All About Giardia
Good Dog's Veterinary Health Lead Dr. Nate Ritter joins us this episode to discuss Giardia. Learn about what this intestinal parasite is, how dogs get infected, what their symptoms look like, and what you can do to prevent it. Make your program’s costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form !...
May 03, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Good Dog's Payment Ops Team
Jackson, the Head of Operations at Good Dog, describes what goes on behind the scenes to ensure breeders' payments are secure. Learn about the Payment Ops Team, what we do to prevent scammers, and what you can do to protect yourself. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a que...
Apr 19, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Canine Communication: How Dogs Respond to Wolf Howls
Dr. Fanni Lehoczki joins us all the way from Budapest, Hungary to discuss her research that explores dogs' sensitivities to vocalizations from other dogs, as well as other animals, including wolves and humans. She also has looked into the breed differences when it comes to howling behavior in dogs. Learn about what howls are, why they are used in nature, and why dogs do it. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form ! Good Dog guarantees your payment ...
Apr 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 136
SEO 101 for Good Breeders
This episode was adapted from a recent webinar we hosted on Facebook about SEO for Good Breeders. To see the video recording of this presentation, visit this link . Learn how Good Dog works to bring you quality applicants, and what steps you can take to make your Good Breeder profile stand out to potential applicants. Have a question you want us to answer on the air? Fill out our Good Dog Pod Mailbag. Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Br...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Dog Cognition & Social Learning
Dr. Angie Johnston joins us today to talk about how dogs learn (and how that compares to human learning). Dr. Johnston is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Boston College where she is the director of the Canine Cognition Center and Social Learning Laboratory. Learn about the similarities & differences between human and canine cognition, what dingoes can teach us about the domestication of dogs, and more! Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog, and we’re always finding...
Mar 08, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Pseudopregnancy
Dr. Cristina Gobello, a reproductive veterinarian and researcher of pseudocyesis joins us today to talk about pseudopregnancy. Learn more about this perplexing condition that leads dogs to behave as if they are pregnant! Read more about Dr. Gobello's research here . Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design ...
Feb 22, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 133
How to Protect Yourself from Pet Scams
Nicole discusses the current prevalence of online pet scams, how to identify them, and what you can do to protect yourself. Also, learn what Good Dog is actively doing to change the system to fight against scammers. E-Contracts on Good Dog are a convenient, free, and secure way to collect legally binding electronic signatures or “eSignatures” from buyers. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you c...
Feb 08, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 132
How to Train Your Puppy
Abbey Johnson joins us today to speak about some effective training techniques and the importance of training dogs while they're young. Abbey is a certified dog trainer (CPDTKA) and is Good Dog's official puppy coach. Check out Good Dog's Puppy Training Program . Payment on Good Dog is the secure payment platform that breeders and buyers deserve. Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, and fraud, all while providing a seamless and easy payment experience from start t...
Jan 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 131
The Dog Aging Project
We are joined by Dr. Matt Kaeberlin, a Co-Director of the Dog Aging Project . The Dog Aging Project is a large-scale canine health study that follows tens of thousands of companion dogs throughout their lives in order to identify the factors that lead to a long life. Learn about the biology of aging, how the Dog Aging Project is innovating in this scientific field, and what factors can affect a dog's rate of aging. Your Litter A to Z is the leading, science-based course for dog breeders. It incl...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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