The Good Dog Pod
Supporting dog breeders and responsible dog ownership.
Good Dog
Show overview
The Good Dog Pod has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 209 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 50 episodes published. Published by Good Dog.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 209 episodesGenetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Understanding Tests Used to Assess Stud Dog Fertility
Rating Neonates with the Puppy APGAR Scoring System
Understanding the Nutritional Needs of Puppies
Genetic Diversity and Population Health
Coefficient of Inbreeding
Using Screening Health Tests
The Spin on AI
The Power of Genotype & Phenotype in Dog Breeding
S1 Ep 207Tips on Hands-On Whelping & Raising Puppies
Gain practical knowledge about the essentials of safely managing the whelping process and supporting puppies through their earliest, most critical weeks. Learn about preparation, hands-on techniques, early health monitoring and best practices for setting puppies up for a strong, healthy start.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 206Breeder Mythbusters: Top 10 Myths in Canine Reproduction
Andrea Hesser, DVM, DACT explore facts and fiction regarding some of the most common myths in canine reproduction.Watch the video version of the presentation here.
S1 Ep 205Pro Plan AdvantEDGE: Learn About Life-Changing Nutrition
Capture the science behind the next generation of specialized Pro Plan nutrition. Pro Plan AdvantEDGE Digestive Support Plus Salmon & Oat Meal and Pro Plan Advantage Senior Support Plus Chicken & Rice are powerful, triple-action formulas backed by years of research to deliver life-changing support for digestive health or healthy aging. These breakthrough formulations target the nutritional needs of adult dogs and include formulas for small-breed and large-breed adult dogs.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 204Best Practices for the Welfare of Breeding Animals
What is the earliest age at which you should breed a female? How should you house brood females and stud dogs? What routine testing or veterinary care should be provided over a female or stud dog’s breeding life? Peggy Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT reviews common practices and recommendations from reproduction veterinarians to help you make informed decisions in your breeding program.Watch the video version of the presentation here.
S1 Ep 203TCI Retrospective Study Reveals Breeding Insights
Transcervical insemination has evolved to become an efficient breeding tool since its beginning in the 1970s. Joshua Trumble, DVM discusses a study conducted by theriogenologists at Ohio State University which looked at using semen and sedation types to predict pregnancy rate and litter size.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 202CHIC and the Ins & Outs of the OFA
Learn from the president of the OFA, Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT, about the history of the Canine Health Information Center and how breed health tests can be used in your breeding program to produce healthy dogs. Find out who the specialty groups are who validate the tests and how they can help you learn to use these tests to benefit your dogs.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 201A Backstage Pass to Freezing Semen + Postmortem Sperm Rescue
Andrea Hesser, DVM DACT gives a step-by-step walkthrough of a frozen semen appointment to help you understand what to expect. In addition, learn what can be done to save sperm postmortem or in crisis situations.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 200Breeders' Roundtable Q&A
Dr. Smith, Dr. Barstow, and Dr. Cecere joined us for a Roundtable Q&A where they answered your questions about breeding. Learn about everything from progesterone to artificial insemination in this session.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 199Newborns: When Puppies Crash and Burn!
Discover the differences between neonates and adult dogs and why the first few weeks of life are critical. Learn about optimal husbandry, emergent conditions, support of the neonate and when to involve your veterinarian.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 198Pre-Breeding Genetic Counseling
Assessing a dog’s health and genetic background prior to breeding are key to minimizing the risk of passing on inherited diseases to offspring. Dr. Carla Barstow explains what’s involved in making informed breeding decisions.Watch the video version of this presentation here.
S1 Ep 197The Most Common Breeding Problems
Fran Smith, DVM PhD DACT discusses how to avoid common problems with breeding. The number one cause of reproductive failure is improper timing. Learn about normal cycling behavior, cycle intervals and progesterone testing to help you determine the ideal time to breed your female. Learn about breeding options from natural service to side-by-side AI to chilled and frozen semen.Watch the video version of the presentation here.