There are a lot of myths out there about breeding with DNA disease carriers, so we asked the expert!

This week, Genetic George talks us through the safest way to breed with DNA carriers in your breeding program.

The great news - having a DNA carrier does not stop a dog from being part of a successful breeding program!

Also, we apologise for some of the audio in this episode - Nathan had some microphone issues, but we should be back to normal next week!

Did you know Staffies are nicknamed "the nanny dog", for their reputation for being great with kids?

We're spotlighting Staffies this week, with renowned breeder Kim Reeder of Gamester Staffords.

We dive into the history of the breed, their origins in dog fighting, how the breed changed during the world wars, and how they are the ideal family dog!

Kim is also part of her own podcast, The Dog Show Show.

This week on What The Bark, we get our crystal balls out to predict some dog trends for 2024!

Nathan and George give their Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down to trends such as pet holidays, doggy cooking, breed bans, and more.

Did you know the Monopoly 'dog' is modelled off the Scottish Terrier?

This week on What The Bark, we talk all things Scotties with Jason Rhodes, from Dumbarton Scottish Terriers.

We dive into the breed history, why Scotties have a special relationship with US Presidents, and how Jason has built a near 20k following of Scottie lovers around the world.

You can learn more about Jason via his Linktree profile here.

What The Bark is back for 2024!

And so is Genetic George - back from his visit to The National Dog Show, in Philadelphia USA!

He shares his observations into the US dog scene, how it differs from Australia, and some minor celebrities he met along the way!

Would you, or should you, clone your pet?

This week, Nathan visits George at the Orivet office to discuss the new practice of pet cloning - and the moral and ethical questions it raises. It's a growing trend, but it will cost you!

It's time for another of our "mythbusting" educational episodes, as What The Bark dives into DNA Parentage.

Genetic George from Orivet explains what parentage testing is, why breeders do it, parentage vs. ancestry, and the different methods of testing.

On What The Bark this week, listeners have been asking for an intro to dog training theory - so here we are!

And here are links to the APDT and to the Delta Institute, both mentioned on the podcast.

Do you know how many Aussies have uploaded a picture of their dog to social media?

In this episode, Nathan and Genetic George pull out the most fascinating stats from Orivet's 2022 survey of dog ownership in today's world.

From dog selfies, to breed choices, to home-cooked meals for dogs, you'll be amazed at the lengths we go to for our furry friends.

We're super excited to have veterinarian, author, and RightPaw breeder Dr. Claire Stevens join What The Bark this week!

Dr. Claire joined us to unpack some of the most common new puppy owner questions that she encounters at the vet clinic.

We cover questions around feeding, biting, socialisation, and much more!

To learn more about Dr. Claire, you can visit her website: https://drclairestevens.com/ or follow her Instagram @drclairestevens