The Good Dog Pod

Tips 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.

Breeder 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.

Pro 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.

Best 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.

TCI 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.