The Good Dog Pod

Nicole chats with Good Breeder Eve Tetzlaff from Dyberry Creek Farm & Dr. Judi Stella from Good Dog's Health, Standards & Research Team about the importance of health testing in a breeding program. They also highlight Good Dog’s new Health Toggle feature, which lets you share your dogs’ health test files and links directly on your profile.

Listen to how Eve incorporates health testing into her Entlebucher breeding program, how she got to where she is now, and what advice she has for up and coming breeders.

Dr. Stella discusses Good Dog’s approach to health testing and transparency, and what breeders can expect as members of Good Dog.

Breeders on Good Dog get $100 every year to spend on health testing and access to exclusive discounts from our partners, including Embark, Paw Print Genetics, and AKC Reunite. If you're already a member of our community, you can check out the discounts here. And if you're not a member, but would like to know more, you can join here!

This is part two of our interview with Linda Case: trainer, author and owner of The Science Dog. Linda's latest book, "Feeding Smart with The Science Dog," explores common myths and misconceptions surrounding canine nutrition and feeding practices.

In this episode, Linda explains what AAFCO feeding trials are, what the "complete and balanced" claim on dog food means, and how important processing is in creating pet food (from kibble to wet food to raw diets).

Listeners of The Good Dog Pod get 15% off the Good Dog merch store with the code GDP15. Go to shop.gooddog.com to redeem this exclusive discount!

If you are interested in entering the giveaway to win Linda's most recent book, "Feeding Smart with The Science Dog," fill out this form: goodbreedercenter.typeform.com/feedingsmart. This giveaway ends on Sunday, March 20th, 2022.

Dr. Mikel Delgado chats with Linda Case, trainer, author and owner of The Science Dog. Linda's latest book, "Feeding Smart with The Science Dog," explores common myths and misconceptions surrounding canine nutrition and feeding practices.

In this episode, Linda talks about what you can do to feed your dog right: understanding key concepts such as digestibility, how important it is to have a feeding routine, what a food being biologically appropriate means, and more.

Listeners of The Good Dog Pod get 15% off the Good Dog merch store with the code GDP15. Go to shop.gooddog.com to redeem this exclusive discount!

If you are interested in entering the giveaway to win Linda's most recent book, "Feeding Smart with The Science Dog," fill out this form: goodbreedercenter.typeform.com/feedingsmart. This giveaway ends on Sunday, March 20th, 2022.

This is a replay of episode 9 of the Good Dog Pod.

About Dr. Marty Greer: Dr. Greer is a renowned author, speaker, veterinarian, and canine reproduction specialist. In addition to being the Director of Veterinary Services at Revival Animal Health, she is on the board of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, American Veterinary Medical Law Association, and the Society for Theriogenology.

About Sheryl Bradbury: Sheryl Bradbury is the Owned Brands Manager at Revival Animal Health, where she oversees the Breeder’s Edge, Doc Roy’s, and Vet Basics brands. Sheryl grew up falling asleep in the whelping box and has bred champions from several breeds. Today she raises Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens and Lancashire Heelers. She is the president of the United States Lancashire Heeler Club and also holds board positions in various dog clubs and animal health foundations. In addition to her breeding experience, Sheryl brings 30 years of product management experience in the veterinary industry to her role at Revival.

Reproduction is a luxury for a dog’s body, and can only happen if the body is already able to take care of its vital organs. We can’t overlook the nutrients that are often missed by the main pet food companies that are important to making a dog as healthy as possible for breeding. Thus, supplements are critical for keeping breeding dogs healthy for reproduction.

Dr. Greer gives some specific examples of the nutrients required for healthy breeding dogs and what they do for the reproductive system, as well as what they do for the puppies’ health.

Dr. Greer also talks about the importance of getting the right nutrients to stud dogs for breeding, in addition to the more commonly-talked about health of the bitch.

Sheryl talks about some of the products Revival Animal Health offers, and how they support dogs’ reproductive health. She goes over the extensive research and development Revival Animal Health goes through to develop their products - making sure that they are created based on current reproductive and nutritional science and are reviewed by experts.

Dr. Greer talks about the recent research surrounding folic acid and its benefits. Check out some current research about folic acid and cleft palate in brachycephalic dogs here.

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Jan Bellows, a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, about periodontal disease! Listen to get Dr. Bellows's insight on what signs to look for in your dogs for periodontal disease, what it entails, and how to prevent it.

Pets depend on us to take care of their teeth (if only they could brush their own teeth!); so, not only do we need to be aware of the warning signs of periodontal disease, but we also have to take the initiative to brush our dogs' teeth regularly, get their teeth cleaned professionally, and stay vigilant in looking for any signs of bad breath or dental pain in our pets.

Did you know some dogs need braces? Just like humans, braces help push teeth into their correct places to prevent future teeth impacts and other maladies.

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Natalie Marks about the Fear Free Movement, specifically within preventative dental care.

Dr. Natalie Marks is a practicing veterinarian and previous practice owner of the first Fear Free Certified Hospital in Illinois. She received her degree at the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. She is the owner of MarksDVMConsulting, where she offers services related to education and project development within the field of veterinary medicine. She is also co-founder of Vet Scoop, a collaboration of veterinarians, with the goals of providing accessible real talk pet health resources and helping pet parents know when it's time to see their vet. Dr. Marks is Fear Free certified elite and was a member of the original Fear Free advisory board.

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Nate Ritter about the basics of canine dental health. Learn how to get the right habits established with your new puppy, including what types of toys and treats to give them, how often you should brush their teeth, and more.

Learn what to look for in your dog that may indicate a dental problem - from bad breath to fractured teeth. It's also important that your dogs get their teeth checked at the vet at their regular visits, so that you can keep them healthy and happy.

Listen to the full episode for Dr. Ritter's complete veterinary expertise!

Nicole invites two special guests for this episode: Nicole Barnett, Good Dog’s Education Associate, and Cindy Stocker, Good Breeder of Swiss Stock Entlebuchers.

Nicole Barnett discusses how the course Your Litter A to Z is structured, what the program includes, and what breeders can expect to get out of it. The course is free for Good Breeders and includes detailed reports, checklists, calculators, educational videos, and much, much more!

Cindy then discusses her experience with Your Litter A to Z, and how it helped her through her first litter. She reiterates how education is so important for breeders - no matter their level of experience.

Check out Your Litter A to Z now!

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Greg Burns, who is currently an Assistant Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Burns is a theriogenologist, meaning he is a is a board-certified specialist in reproduction. He specializes in advanced reproductive technologies, especially transcervical AI.

Dr. Burns gives his expert insight on artificial insemination, what advances have been made in the field, and what options breeders have in alternative methods of breeding their dogs.

Dr. Mikel Delgado from Good Dog's Health, Standards, & Research team interviews theriogenologist Dr. Bruce Christensen, DVM, MS, DACT. Dr. Christensen runs Kokopelli Assisted Reproductive Services in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Christensen graduated from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and has authored many book chapters, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and lay articles on reproduction in many species, and has edited a text on canine reproduction.

Listen to this episode to get Dr. Christensen's insight on semen quality: what the best practices are around shipping semen, what you need to know with chilled versus frozen semen, and more!