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The Good Dog Pod

Good Dog
Canine Health
Dog Breeding
Canine Reproduction
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Care
Nutrition
Neonatal Care
Good Dog
Whelping
Breeding Practices
Colostrum
Nutrition For Breeding Dogs
Heterobolharzia Americana
Infertility In Stud Dogs
Dog Health
Artificial Insemination
Puppies
Reproductive Health
Dog Breeding Practices
Pregnancy Care In Dogs

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 pract... more

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Stora teaches us about the principles of maintaining healthy, sustainable breeding lines over multiple generations. Genetic hygiene, including inherited disease risk, genetic diversity, coefficient of inbreeding, selection pressure and long-term ... more

Dr. Peggy Root explains how a breeding soundness examination and semen evaluation are important in determining fertility in male dogs. This webinar also delves into less commonly used tests that aid fertility understanding, such as testicular ultraso... more

Carla Barstow, DVM, MS, DACT explains how to use puppy APGAR scoring to recognize distress in neonates. Designed to capture puppy vitality, the puppy APGAR scoring system rates neonatal performance in five areas that are key to survival.

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Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, DVM, CCRT, CVAT teaches us about important nutrients for puppies, offer practical advice to support their immune system and provide useful guidance to help set them up for lifelong health and success.

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Recent Guests

Victor J. Stora
Veterinary geneticist and breeder; specialist in canine genetic counseling and reproduction genetics
House of Story (Shetland Sheepdogs breeder)
Episode: Genetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Peggy Root
Veterinary expert in therogenology; guest speaker
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: Understanding Tests Used to Assess Stud Dog Fertility
Carla Barstow
Diplomat of the American College of Theriogenology; reproductive specialist
Private practice in Lakeland, FL; Greater Tampa area
Episode: Rating Neonates with the Puppy APGAR Scoring System
Adam Boyko
Associate professor, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine; canine genomics researcher; co-founder of Embark Veterinary
Cornell University; Embark Veterinary
Episode: Genetic Diversity and Population Health
Dr. Andrea Hesser
Board certified reproductive veterinarian
Self-employed; practices in Dallas–Fort Worth area
Episode: Breeder Mythbusters: Top 10 Myths in Canine Reproduction
Dr. Ruthanne Lobos
Veterinary nutritionist and Purina Pro Plan expert
Purina
Episode: Pro Plan AdvantEDGE: Learn About Life-Changing Nutrition
Dr. Peggy Root
Recently retired professor of small animal reproduction
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: Best Practices for the Welfare of Breeding Animals
Dr. Joshua Trumble
Theriogenology resident at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: TCI Retrospective Study Reveals Breeding Insights
Dr. Julie Ciceri
Clinical associate professor of theriogenology at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: Newborns: When Puppies Crash and Burn!

Hosts

Nicole
Host associated with the Good Dog Pod; community lead and overall host for breeder-focused webinars.
Carla Barstow
Reproductive specialist guest; hands-on whelping guidance and breeder best practices.
RuthAnn Lobos
Veterinary nutritionist; expert on puppy nutrition and development; often discusses nutrition in breeding contexts.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    They do a great job of providing a variety of topics that can be a great resource for dog owners, breeders, and dog lovers and more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alicia Sweezer
    United States2 years ago
  • My last straw

    This is my last straw. Mongrel breeders are not breeders. They are profit making puppy makers being enabled by things like this. It is an insult to the dedication of preservation breeders. I am over your inane interviews. In addition, the woman who is the moderator is really poor at her job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Briard girl
    United States3 years ago
  • My last straw

    This is my last straw. Mongrel breeders are not breeders. They are profit making puppy makers being enabled by things like this. It is an insult to the dedication of preservation breeders. I am over your inane interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Briard girl
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the dogs

    I love the Good Dog podcast. I got my rescue pit bull from a Good Dog shelter, and I love that they provide continuing education through this podcast too. Positive experience from adoption through life of my dog! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hellokathleenj
    United States4 years ago
  • The podcast has become an infomercial

    Although I was excited about Good Dog and it’s promise in the beginning, I feel like the podcast has become like an infomercial for a product. The decline of the podcast as well as not following through with their set out standards to rate breeders… which is certifying irresponsible breeders as Good breeders, has turned me off of Good Dog. It seems the business side of things and quest for mass appeal and customers has become more important than actually following through with promoting only goo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tuli_p007
    Canada5 years ago

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High regard for actionable, science-backed guidance from experts.
Varied topics with strong veterinary education value for breeders.

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Genetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Q: What should breeders do now that will pay off in two to three generations?
Diversify lines by maintaining multiple, semi-independent families and avoid over-reliance on a single sire; build a broader genomic diversity to cushion future health and fertility risks.
Genetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Q: With many DNA panels available, how do you prioritize which tests actually matter for a breed?
Prioritize tests for diseases that cause significant morbidity and mortality in the breed; ignore rare or unrelated findings from broad panels unless there is corroborating evidence from the breed or other kennels.
Genetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Q: What are the earliest warning signs that a line or breed is losing diversity before health problems appear?
A reduction in litter sizes and fertility signals potential diversity loss; reproductive metrics are sensitive indicators of underlying genetic drift affecting the population.
Genetic Hygiene & Long-Term Maintenance of Lines
Q: In a small population, how many generations back are needed to differentiate inbreeding from out crossing?
Three generations of unrelated ancestry can help, but it's not a hard rule; breeders should also rely on genetic variance data from arrays to guide decisions and look for new genes entering the population.
Understanding the Nutritional Needs of Puppies
Q: When is the critical window for colostrum intake in newborn puppies?
The critical window is within the first 48 hours after birth, with a risk window extending up to about 72 hours.

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What is The Good Dog Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on canine health, breeding ethics, and practical breeding guidance, featuring veterinarians, theriogenology experts, nutritionists, and canine genetics researchers. Episodes cover fertility testing, neonatal care, nutrition, genetic diversity, screening tests, and breeding technology like artificial insemination and trans-cervical insemination, often tied to breeder resources and sponsor partnerships. A notable thread is translating veterinary science into actionable guidance for breeders and dog owners, with an ongoing emphasis on welfare, health testing, and responsible breeding practices. The format frequently combines expert demonstrations, step-by-step procedures, and Q&A, making it valuable for breeders seeking eviden... more

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1. Victor J. Stora
2. Peggy Root
3. Carla Barstow
4. Adam Boyko
5. Dr. Andrea Hesser
6. Dr. Ruthanne Lobos
7. Dr. Peggy Root
8. Dr. Joshua Trumble

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