Have you ever dreamt of getting in the ring at a dog show?

This week on "What The Bark", we put on our best dog show attire to discuss Junior Handlers, with RightPaw breeder Rachael Holloway from Zuleika Finnish Lapphunds!

A topic close to Rachael's heart - starting as a junior handler herself - we discuss the importance of junior handlers, how other countries run their dog shows, and how we can encourage more young people to enter the dog world.

You can reach Rachael via her RightPaw profile below:

https://rightpaw.com.au/l/zuleika-finnish-lapphunds/5edf7ce8-58da-4a55-93be-ae51ca138fbb

Did you know a Papillon is one of the world's most intelligent breeds?

This week on "What The Bark", we held another of our "Breed Spotlights", this time on the adorable Papillon!

We were joined by RightPaw breeder EmilyKate of Emmoge Papillons, and learned all about the the origins of the breed, how the breed got its name, the difference between a Papillon and a Phalene,  and how to determine if this is the right breed for you!

You can learn more, and contact EmilyKate, on the Emmoge Papillons RightPaw Profile below:

https://rightpaw.com.au/l/emmoge-papillons/a4803d32-7fa6-4860-8945-9da6f6865e05

Genetic George is back! And we have a cracking episode to welcome him back.

This week, we sat down with RightPaw cavoodle breeder Sarah, from Waterhill Cavoodles, as we walk through a puppy's transformation in its first eight weeks of life.

Sarah talks us through the preparation and training that goes into that eight weeks (and even beforehand!) to produce a perfect, well-socialised family pet. It's a great listen, and super educational!

You can visit Sarah's RightPaw profile in the link below:

https://rightpaw.com.au/l/waterhill-cavoodles-theodores-sunshine-coast/6094ca45-f1d5-4a6b-a33c-fca60d0e80fc

What The Bark is back! After a little 'pawse', we're excited to be back on the air!

This week we were without Genetic George (don't worry, he's back next episode!), so we brought back one of our favourite guests - Dr. Imogen Tomlin-Game - to talk all things puppy preparation.

Imogen has developed RightPaw's Puppy Prep Program, and discusses the importance of puppy preparation, as well as key topics such as puppy-proofing your home, settling your puppy in, toilet training, crate training, socialisation, and much more!

You can learn more about preparation through RightPaw in the link below:

https://pages.rightpaw.com.au/puppy-parent-club

With more breeders being found online, social media is becoming an important way for breeders to share their breeding program with the world.

We sat down with RightPaw breeder Teghan from Spencer's Dachshunds, to learn the tips and tricks of running social media as a breeder. We discuss the different social media platforms, what content works best, and strategies to boost your following.

You can learn more about Spencer's Dachshunds on their RightPaw profile, or follow their Instagram and Facebook.

Did you know a German Spitz, Pomeranian, and Keeshond are all in the same family?

Well, this week, we held another of our "Breed Spotlights", this week on the feisty German Spitz!

We were joined by RightPaw breeders Di and Niki of Fyreburst Spitz, and learned all about the German Spitz, the origins of the breed, the different personalities of the Spitz family, and how to determine if this is the right breed for you!

You can learn more on the Fyreburst Spitz RightPaw Breeder page.

If you missed our recent Facebook Live "Ask Me Anything", with Genetic George, you can now listen to the official recording!

This episode was all about the listeners, who messaged in with their genetic, health, and DNA questions live on the show - and we answered them in real time! Featuring our special guest moderator Andrew, from the RightPaw team.

Thanks to all of our fantastic fans for sending in their questions, and tuning in to the episode!

Everyone wants to take great photos of their dogs! But how do you get them just right?

This week, we sat down with dog show photographer Ffiona Erskine of Ffire Photography, to understand what makes a great pooch pic! Ffiona shares her tricks of the trade - including positioning, angles, lighting, and how to get their attention - as well as some amazing stories of where dog photography has taken her around the world.

And you might just hear a little blooper from George along the way!

You can reach out to Ffiona at the Ffire photography website: https://ffirephotography.net/

Join us on Tuesday May 17th at 6pm (AEST) for a special live podcast recording on Facebook! We'll be recording live on Facebook, with a special 'Ask Me Anything' episode with Genetic George. You'll be able to message in with all your genetic and health questions, and we'll answer them live on the air!

Click here to RSVP to the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926380704231676

Or like the RightPaw Facebook page and you'll be notified when we go live: https://www.facebook.com/rightpawpets

What The Bark will be back from our Easter break with more episodes soon.

Prepare to have your mind blown, as we delve into the amazing world of assistance dogs.

We are joined by renowned service and assistance dog breeder Pauline Gill, who has spent decades breeding her labradors to be "dogs with jobs".

We learn about what is required to become a service dog, the different accreditations, the 18-month training program involved, and some of the amazing feats that these service dogs can do (including diabetes detection!).

You can learn more about Pauline via her Tapua Labrador Retrievers RightPaw profile.