The Good Dog Pod

Dr. Julia Zuercher, a veterinarian with a focus on reproductive medicine, joins us to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions she receives from her clients. Tune in and learn about progesterone, neonatal care, vaccines, and more!Are you a dog breeder? Get access to committed applicants, sample contracts, exclusive discounts, and more when you join Good Dog. Join now: gooddog.com/join

For this week’s episode we dive into part 2 of legal basics for dog breeders. Learn about co-ownerships, showing rights, stud dogs, registration rights, and health guarantees!

At Good Dog, we want to make sure that your breeding programs are always protected, which is why today’s episode is all about legal basics for dog breeders. This will be a 2-part episode, and today we’ll be focusing on contract basics, lemon laws, breeding rights, and estate planning.

We're joined by Dr. Steve Shaw, a veterinarian and advisor for Oncotect, a company that provides non-invasive cancer screening for dogs. Learn about Dr. Shaw's background in canine oncology, how prevalent cancer is in dogs, why cancer prevalence is increasing, and what makes a dog more likely to develop cancer.

Nicole chats with Jeremias, a Certified Public Accountant from Withum, to talk all about tax best practices, how to approach common tax situations, and more. This episode is the audio version of a webinar. View the video version here.

We're joined by Dr. Rebecca Foran, who currently leads research & development at Wisdom Panel. Learn about how canine health research is conducted, and how breeders play a crucial part in this process. Dr. Foran also discusses the details of some genetic disorders including CDDY and IVDD in addition to the results of recent genetic research.

Nicole takes us through all the updates and milestones Good Dog accomplished through 2023. From better health testing recognition, to insurance, to a buyer mobile app, 2023 was an eventful year! We can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2024.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

We interview Rachel Goldammer from the International Working Dog Association (IWDA) to learn more about their mission. Tune in to discover what the IWDA does to support the breeding, rearing, and training of working dogs in addition to how they work with breed clubs through education, collaboration, and discovery.Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design support from our professional graphic designers and 24/7 technical support from our team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers.Make your program’s costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join 

Today's special episode brings you behind the scenes of Mission K9 Rescue, an award-winning Working Dog Rescue which has saved more than 1200 dogs that have served humanity in some capacity, such as Military Working Dogs (MWD) and Contract Working Dogs (CWD). Bob Bryant, the co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue, talks about Mission K9’s Five-Point Mission to Rescue, Reunite, Re-home, Rehabilitate, and Repair these brave dogs who have done so much for humans.Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you’re shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Download for iOS or Android.

We're joined by George Sofronidis, the Co- Founder & Managing Director of Orivet. Drawing from his years of experience in the world of genetics, George discusses some trends he's seen as well as how people can go about getting the right genetic tests for their dogs.Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog. We offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more. If you aren’t yet a member of our community and would like free access to all of this educational content and more, we invite you to apply to join at gooddog.com/join

This week we are joined by Good Breeder Mary Ann of Mary Ann Whipple's Rat Terriers to discuss her journey of placing her puppies through Good Dog. Plus, hear about some of the latest updates we've added to Good Dog to improve your experience even more. As always, we are listening to your feedback and trying to make Good Dog as good as it can be!Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you’re shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Download for iOS or Android.

We're joined by Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, a veterinary geneticist with Embark Veterinary, to discuss what goes into selecting the right breeding stock for your program. Learn about health testing, genetic diversity, temperament, & more!Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

In this episode we talk about an important part of what Good Dog offers, that many breeders may not be familiar with: our buyer support team AKA Good Dog’s Care Team! Melissa, the manager of Good Dog’s incredible Care Team, shares more about the ways that our Care Team helps support buyers on your behalf, and shares some insider tips on what buyers coming to Good Dog are looking for as they begin their puppy journey.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Dr. Nate Ritter interviews Dr. Lauren Stump, a veterinarian with Nestle Purina PetCare, about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common, chronic neurological disease and a risk to health and welfare in dogs. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a common, age-related disease caused by gradual and degenerative changes in the brain. Dr. Stump discusses these conditions and possibilities for nutritional management.Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog, and we’re always finding new ways to provide the latest and greatest in canine health and research to our community of Good Breeders. We’re excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more.

Nicole is joined by Kaelin, Good Dog's Social Lead and social media guru to discuss how Facebook’s latest crackdown on animal sales will impact responsible dog breeders. Learn what you need to know about the changing landscape of using social media to sell dogs, and why Good Dog is here to help you.Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design support from our professional graphic designers and 24/7 technical support from our team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers.Make your program’s costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join 

Heartworm disease is something that impacts not only dog breeders, but all dog owners. Dr. Nate Ritter, Good Dog’s veterinarian, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about keeping your dog protected from this condition. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Nicole & Adam talk all things deposits! Setting expectations and communicating clearly with your buyers are instrumental in ensuring a smooth transaction. Learn how to talk to your buyers about deposits, make sure they have a full understanding of what they are and why they’re so important, and what “non-refundable” really means.

This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page. To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here.Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet into a successful treatment plan.

This is an audio version of a webinar we hosted on our Facebook page. To see the accompanying slides, view the recording here.Food allergies can be frustrating for pet owners and veterinarians alike. They often share clinical signs with environmental allergies and can be difficult to differentiate. This podcast discusses the prevalence and diagnostic approach to food allergy, focusing primarily on the elimination diet and the supporting evidence to integrate and maximize the benefit of diet into a successful treatment plan.

We're excited to be joined today by Roger Allen, a member of our Good Breeder Community, to talk about emergency evacuation for dog owners, as well as summer safety tips to keep your dogs protected all summer long. Learn about putting together a grab and go bag for emergencies, as well as some common summer hazards you should be aware of!Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, and fraud, all while providing a seamless and easy payment experience from start to finish, with protected payments, easy invoicing, payment verification and centralized records.Get started today by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join

Dr. Greg Burns, DVM joins us to discuss multiple-sired litters, from what causes it to why breeders might want to use it to their advantage! Dr. Greg Burns is a board-certified theriogenologist (reproductive specialist) and is currently an assistant professor at Colorado State University. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you’re shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Not a member of Good Dog yet? Join today.

Nicole highlights Good Dog’s new Preferred Breeder Program, and is joined by Good Breeder Meli who shares her thoughts on being a Preferred Breeder. You can learn more about the Preferred Breeder Program here.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!We’re excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more. If you aren’t yet a member of our community and would like free access to all of this educational content and more, we invite you to apply to join at gooddog.com/join

Good Dog's Veterinary Health Lead Dr. Nate Ritter joins us this episode to discuss Giardia. Learn about what this intestinal parasite is, how dogs get infected, what their symptoms look like, and what you can do to prevent it.Make your program’s costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/joinHave a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Jackson, the Head of Operations at Good Dog, describes what goes on behind the scenes to ensure breeders' payments are secure. Learn about the Payment Ops Team, what we do to prevent scammers, and what you can do to protect yourself.Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!

Dr. Fanni Lehoczki joins us all the way from Budapest, Hungary to discuss her research that explores dogs' sensitivities to vocalizations from other dogs, as well as other animals, including wolves and humans. She also has looked into the breed differences when it comes to howling behavior in dogs. Learn about what howls are, why they are used in nature, and why dogs do it.Have a question you'd like us to answer on the air? Submit a question through this form!Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, and fraud, all while providing a seamless and easy payment experience from start to finish, with protected payments, easy invoicing, payment verification and centralized records.Get started today by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join 

This episode was adapted from a recent webinar we hosted on Facebook about SEO for Good Breeders. To see the video recording of this presentation, visit this link.Learn how Good Dog works to bring you quality applicants, and what steps you can take to make your Good Breeder profile stand out to potential applicants.Have a question you want us to answer on the air? Fill out our Good Dog Pod Mailbag.Enjoy the best of Good Dog from the palm of your hand with the Good Breeder Mobile App! Good Breeders can use the mobile app to seamlessly and easily manage their programs on the go, whether you’re shuttling puppies to vet appointments, or coordinating airport pickups, you never have to worry about missing a second of managing your program. Download for iOS or Android.

Dr. Angie Johnston joins us today to talk about how dogs learn (and how that compares to human learning). Dr. Johnston is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Boston College where she is the director of the Canine Cognition Center and Social Learning Laboratory.Learn about the similarities & differences between human and canine cognition, what dingoes can teach us about the domestication of dogs, and more!Education is at the core of our mission here at Good Dog, and we’re always finding new ways to provide the latest and greatest in canine health and research to our community of Good Breeders. We’re excited to offer members of our community free and exclusive access to Good Dog Courses, a series of online educational courses that include in-depth videos, checklists, breeding tools, and more. This is completely free for members of our community, and you can access them by visiting here.If you aren’t yet a member of our community and would like free access to all of this educational content and more, we invite you to apply to join at gooddog.com/join

Dr. Cristina Gobello, a reproductive veterinarian and researcher of pseudocyesis joins us today to talk about pseudopregnancy. Learn more about this perplexing condition that leads dogs to behave as if they are pregnant! Read more about Dr. Gobello's research here.Is maintaining your breeding program’s website becoming costly and difficult to manage? Good Dog has the solution. Good Dog provides members of our Good Breeder community with free, professionally designed Profiles powered by design support from our professional graphic designers and 24/7 technical support from our team of cybersecurity experts and software engineers.Make your program’s costly and difficult to maintain website a thing of the past by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join 

Nicole discusses the current prevalence of online pet scams, how to identify them, and what you can do to protect yourself. Also, learn what Good Dog is actively doing to change the system to fight against scammers.E-Contracts on Good Dog are a convenient, free, and secure way to collect legally binding electronic signatures or “eSignatures” from buyers. Good Dog provides E-Contracts completely for free to members of our community. If you aren’t yet a member of our Good Breeder community, you can sign up to join today to access E-contracts on Good Dog.

Abbey Johnson joins us today to speak about some effective training techniques and the importance of training dogs while they're young. Abbey is a certified dog trainer (CPDTKA) and is Good Dog's official puppy coach. Check out Good Dog's Puppy Training Program.Payment on Good Dog is the secure payment platform that breeders and buyers deserve. Good Dog guarantees your payment against chargebacks, cancellations, and fraud, all while providing a seamless and easy payment experience from start to finish, with protected payments, easy invoicing, payment verification and centralized records.Get started today by applying to join our Good Breeder community at gooddog.com/join 

We are joined by Dr. Matt Kaeberlin, a Co-Director of the Dog Aging Project. The Dog Aging Project is a large-scale canine health study that follows tens of thousands of companion dogs throughout their lives in order to identify the factors that lead to a long life.Learn about the biology of aging, how the Dog Aging Project is innovating in this scientific field, and what factors can affect a dog's rate of aging.Your Litter A to Z is the leading, science-based course for dog breeders. It includes expertly designed 18 modules, checklists, and reports that cover before breeding, getting your bitch pregnant, whelping your litter and raising your pups. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access the course here! And if you're not a member, you can join our community here.

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!

This is a replay of an episode that originally aired on November 11th, 2020.About Dr. Hutchison: Dr. Hutchison, DVM is a Reproduction and Genetics consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and is co-director of the Animal Clinic Northview in North Ridgeville, Ohio. He is also the president of the International Canine Semen Bank of Ohio, and advisor for College of Veterinary Medicine students interested in small animal theriogenology from OSU, Virginia Tech, Purdue, Tufts, and Michigan State. Dr. Hutchison is the author of many articles on canine reproduction in leading breed journals and magazines.We’re so excited to share the recording of the first part of the webinar series with everyone! If you aren't yet a Good Breeder, we encourage you to complete our short 30-second registration form to view parts two and three. If you have signed up already, you can check out the remaining parts here!

Nicole & Dr. Mikel Delgado interview buyers who recently found their new best friend on Good Dog. Learn about their experience working with a Good Dog breeder and hear them talk about the joys (and silly moments) that come with raising a new puppy.Happy Holidays and we will be back on January 11th!

Cat and Monica go over their favorite things that happened this year: from launching the Good Breeder app, to Good Dog courses, to scam protection, and more! Let's take a look back at the highlights from 2022 as well as some sneak peaks into our plans for 2023!We're offering a special 20% off discount code to the Good Dog merch store. Use code HOLIDAY20 at checkout to get 20% off for the month of December! You can find the store at shop.gooddog.com.

Fred Helfers joins us again to discuss the sport and fun of nosework. Fred is a retired police detective who got his start with detection dog training over 40 years ago. He is a certified canine nosework instructor and offers training resources on scent detection, which you can find out more about on his website, fredhelfers.com.Fred talks about the ins and outs of canine nosework: from talking about his time working with detection dogs in US Customs to explaining how a dog's sense of smell helps them understand the world. Most importantly, learn how you can get involved in the wonderful world of nosework!Your Litter A to Z is the leading, science-based course for dog breeders. It includes expertly designed 18 modules, checklists, and reports that cover before breeding, getting your bitch pregnant, whelping your litter and raising your pups. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access the course here! And if you're not a member, you can join our community here.

We are joined by Clara Wilson, a final year PhD researcher at Queen's University Belfast who studies odor cues associated with human physiological states and health conditions using applied canine olfaction.Learn about how dogs can use their sense of smell to detect stress (among other things) in humans! Clara talks about how to measure a dog's ability to detect stress, and the importance of training dogs to accomplish this task.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!

In this episode, we pull some clips from a recent webinar we did with Dr. Robert Hutchision, where he answered some of your frequently asked questions! Learn about line breeding, size discrepancies, radiographs, and more!To view the full webinar, where Dr. Hutch also talks about artificial insemination, low progesterone, and more, follow this link.Good Dog’s Breeding Foundations course provides expert advice on pedigrees, genetics, contracts, and everything else you need to set your breeding program up for success. This course usually costs $245, but you can access it for free when you join Good Dog today! If you're already a member, you can access the course here.

Caroline Spangenberg joins us from the University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine to discuss her research in canine cryptorchidism, answering all the questions you may have about the topic, but were too afraid to ask.To start, Caroline explains what cryptorchidism is, how it differs from normal testicular development in dogs, and how you can know whether your puppy may be cryptorchid. She also dives into whether the condition is heritable, and what problems cryptorchidism can lead to.Good Dog provides breeders in our community with free and exclusive access to puppy contract templates and legal resources created by our team of lawyers, specifically for dog breeders. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access these resources here. And if you're not a member, but would like to join, you can sign up here!

We’re joined by Doylene Roberts, member and Health Chair of the Saint Bernard Club of America, to talk about the incredible work the SBCA is doing to further the health of the breed, and the recent success of their National Health Day, which was proudly supported by 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!

We are joined by Maria Marano, a Registered Veterinary Technician, to discuss her work in helping puppies have positive experiences at the vet. Learn about Maria's experience as a technician, what a fear free vet entails for puppies, and what "happy vet visits" are. There are also ways owners can prepare for vet visits to make the experience as low-stress for their puppy (and themselves) as possible. Listen to learn more!Your Litter A to Z is the leading, science-based course for dog breeders. It includes expertly designed 18 modules, checklists, and reports that cover before breeding, getting your bitch pregnant, whelping your litter and raising your pups. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access the course here! And if you're not a member, you can join our community here.

We're joined by Dr. Freya Mowat, an assistant professor at both the School of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a board-certified specialist in veterinary ophthalmology, meaning she knows all about canine vision and retinal diseases! Learn about what dogs like to watch on TV, whether we can give dogs an eye test, and what sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) is.The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine’s is looking for dog owners to participate in a fun and simple study with their furry friends – watching TV! In this study, participants are asked to answer a questionnaire regarding how their dog responds to various types of media, and optionally, watch a series of videos with their dogs and rate how interesting it was for them. Participation is this study could help researchers learn more about dog behavior and how dog and human vision compares. Full participation should take 20 minutes. Take the survey now!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!

We speak with Drs. Andrea Sommese & Shany Dror about the Genius Dog Challenge at the Ethology Department at the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary.Learn about the research Drs. Sommese & Dror are conducting, from what being a "gifted" dog means to how they test this giftedness in a scientific setting.Does your dog know the names of more than 10 objects or toys? Are you interested in participating in the Genius Dog Challenge? Fill out this application form!Good Dog’s Breeding Foundations course provides expert advice on pedigrees, genetics, contracts, and everything else you need to set your breeding program up for success. This course usually costs $245, but you can access it for free when you join Good Dog today! If you're already a member, you can access the course here.

Nicole is joined by Jaimi Sun, an amazing member of our Good Breeder community (Sunnydoodle Utah), and her recent puppy buyers, Eric and Gina. They share their recent experience working together, and tell us all that goes into applying and eventually bringing a puppy home from a breeder.Get to know everything that goes into the breeder-buyer puppy connection, from both sides of the relationship: from the application to the waitlist to the matching process to the go-home process and beyond.Good Dog provides breeders in our community with free and exclusive access to puppy contract templates and legal resources created by our team of lawyers, specifically for dog breeders. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access these resources here. And if you're not a member, but would like to join, you can sign up here!

We're joined by Dr. Christine Aurich, DVM, PhD, a veterinarian and the Head of the Centre for Artificial Insemination at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria.Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Aurich about her recent research in cryopreservation of dog semen samples, which are used in the artificial insemination (AI) process.Learn about what cryopreservation is, how it works, and why a breeder may want to consider it!Good Dog hosts monthly webinars with canine health experts, including Dr. Robert Hutchison, Dr. Marty Greer, and many more. Access all of our past webinars - and stay up to date on upcoming webinars - by visiting the Good Breeder Center.

Good Dog's Health, Standards, & Research Team discuss canine virus outbreaks, and how we as dog breeders and owners can keep our dogs safe.Learn about parvovirus, including how it spreads, what symptoms typically look like, what you should do if you suspect your puppy has parvo, and how to prevent virus outbreaks. Balancing socialization while keeping your not yet fully vaccinated puppy safe can be tough - the team talks about some ideas you can use to stay safe while socializing.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!

Natalie Thurman, a wonderful member of our very own Good Breeder Community, joins us to talk about working dogs: their history, purpose, and unique characteristics! Natalie, who breeds Anatolian Shepherds, shares her own journey with breeding in addition to the history and characteristics of the Anatolian Shepherd breed.Your Litter A to Z is the leading, science-based course for dog breeders. It includes expertly designed 18 modules, checklists, and reports that cover before breeding, getting your bitch pregnant, whelping your litter and raising your pups. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access the course here! And if you're not a member, you can join our community here.

We're joined by Rachel Caddiell, who is currently pursuing her PhD at North Carolina State University. Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Rachel about her current research, all about whether there are any breed differences in sensitivity to pain, as well as the perception and education related to pain reception in veterinary medicine.Research has shown that both the general public and veterinarians have perceptions of pain sensitivity that are based on breed. Rachel's research is focusing in on determining whether there really are breed differences in pain sensitivity in addition to exploring when and how veterinary students adopt these perceptions of pain sensitivity. For more information on NC State's research (and participation opportunities) visit this website.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!

We're joined by Flori Bliss, a licensed veterinary technician and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. Flori currently works at the veterinarian teaching school at Virginia Tech.Flori discusses why dogs end up coming to her clinic for physical therapy, what that therapy entails, and how to tell if your dog might need this rehab.Good Dog provides breeders in our community with free and exclusive access to puppy contract templates and legal resources created by our team of lawyers, specifically for dog breeders. If you're already a member of Good Dog, you can access these resources here. And if you're not a member, but would like to join, you can sign up here!

Dr. Mikel Delgado interviews Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel, who has done research on the difficulties that dog owners face when their dog has skin disease. Learn about what caregiver burden is, how it can affect pet owners, and what you can do to reduce this burden.Good Dog’s Breeding Foundations course provides expert advice on pedigrees, genetics, contracts, and everything else you need to set your breeding program up for success. This course usually costs $245, but you can access it for free when you join Good Dog today! If you're already a member, you can access the course here.