Heal and Heel

Laney speaks with Lauren, beauceron breeder, du Vaillant Feu. Lauren shares her story, from leaving the army to raising Jamais as her service dog, to establishing her own breeding program. Now hailed as one of the leading beauceron breeders in America, Lauren is a woman with an exceptionally bright future in an intriguing breed of dogs. Episode includes discussion of breeding practices, particularly what it means to truly be a responsible and intentional breeder.

In the final episode of the Doodle series, Laney interviews Tori @shouldice2 about her upcoming research paper on canine behavioral genetics- specifically, her findings on the genetics of goldendoodles and labradoodles. Tori answers many questions that have come up in the series and leaves us with an alarming conclusion that could have grave consequences. Thanks to @copper.and.lily for episode photo.

Laney, joined by cohost Meg @twodoodletails, reviews five owner testimonies. First, the girls discuss Meg’s life with her two Australian Labradoodles- and the particular mix itself. They then hear from four other doodle owners about what it’s like to own, live with, work with, love on doodles. For better or worse. Special thanks to-

@twodoodletails (also episode photo credit)

@copper.and.lily

@dubonduty

@sandythegoldendoodle_

@milotherapy.on.the.way

Laney wasn’t clear in DOODLES: Origin Story. Let’s make it clear. ... Kristine, @austenthegsd, comes on to cohost as Laney lays out the difference between a reputable breeder, non reputable, BYB (Backyard Breeder) and puppy mills. Laney and Kristine essentially walk you through how to buy a puppy (purebred or otherwise sold).

The first episode in the three part DOODLES series in which Laney dives deep into the designer dog craze. In this episode, receive an introduction to the doodle world, and learn all about where the doodle came from. This is DOODLES, Origin Story.

Rory of @dobiesisters turns the tables on Laney and interviews her. The girls talk about how Laney grew up, what led her to Lorelei, and what her life looks like now. They talk about call out culture, influencers, and dating- and so much more.

Join Laney as she speaks with Katie of @melissakate8, who rose into the public eye of dog Instagram when she discovered she had rescued “the Dog with No Hips”. Nymeria is a low content wolfdog with EPI and severe bilateral hip dysplasia with secondary osteoarthritis. Katie speaks about her dogs, wrestling with Nymeria’s diagnosis, fundraising and striving towards total hip replacement surgery. She is a shining example of honoring the commitment you make when you take a dog into your life. The girls discuss mental health & the wolfdog community as a whole.

Laney invites her best friend on the podcast, Cici. Cici speaks to her whole life- growing up in the South, being raised by southern parents & what shaped her. She talks about her life spent being boy crazy but also trying to be independent and honor who she is. She shares hilarious stories from high school and college, and exposes Laney a good bit! She meditates on what it means to be a woman today in so many ways.

Laney interviews Amber, of @archers.adventure, a licensed and practicing veterinarian. Amber currently works at a small animal / pet clinic and has also begun her own practice in acupuncture and chiropractic medicine. She talks about her personal dog, cats and horse, and shares her journey through vet school with us. Amber then dives into a variety of listener requested topics such as spay/neuter, veterinary finances, and vaccinations. Amber is an incredible girl with a lifelong love of animals and the experiences to back it up.

Laney sits down with Mary of @caesarthebicolorgsd to do a deep dive on her life. Mary is an ex-law enforcement dog trainer and overall badass. She has two working German Shepherds and a menagerie of dogs, cats, snakes, horses and even a mouse. She talks about her involvement in bite sports and other dog sports, her work as a professional dog trainer, and her massively popular account on dog Instagram. Mary talks about her wonderful boyfriend, mental health, and so much more. Get ready to laugh, be inspired, and fall in love with Mary.