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Advocacy Webinars | Behavior | Breeder Advocacy | Breeding Webinars | Coat Color Policies | Dermatology | Dog Legislation | Eye Disease | Finance and Operations | Fitness Webinars | Genetics | Genetics Webinars | Getting Started | Good Breeder Spotlight Column | Good Dog Courses | Good Dog Policies | Good Dog Recommended | Guide to Puppyhood | Health Dashboard | Health Testing and Screening | Health Testing, Other | Health and Wellness Webinars | Heart Disease | Immunology and Infectious Disease | Internal Med | Legal Webinars | Legal Resources and FAQ's | Marketing and Sales | Neurology | Nutrition | Orthopedics | Parasite Prevention | Periodontal Care | Placing Your Pups Through Good Dog | Podcasts | Puppy Buyer Education | Puppy Health | Puppy Owners | Puppy Prep | Puppy Training | Recommended Reading | Sample Contracts | Security and Protection | Straight From the Center of the Ring | Reproduction | Why is the source of your dog so important | Downloadable Infographics to Share

Advocacy Webinars

• Business Insurance for Dog Breeders
• SEO 101 for Good Breeders
• Tax 101 for Dog Breeders
• How to Protect Yourself Against Scammers
• All About Rare Breeds

Downloadable Infographics to Share

• Food Puzzles
• Noise Phobias
• Ocular Diseases and Injuries
• Parvovirus
• Understanding CBC and Chemistry Panels
• Canine Obesity
• How to Read a Dog Food Label
• Intestinal Parasite Prevention
• Periodontal Disease
• Good Breeder Profile Checklist 
• Completing payments on Good Dog: Info for buyers
• Figo Pet Insurance: Info for buyers
• Holiday Safety Tips for Puppies
• Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Good Dog Courses

• Course FAQs
• Your Litter A to Z
• Breeding Foundations
• All About Poop
• Savvy Socialization
• Puppy Training Program
• Breeder Resources
• Your Litter A to Z Audio Files
• The First 3 Weeks After Whelping
• Setting Up the Whelping Box

Behavior

• Enrichment and playtime for a happier dog
• Training your dog: What you need to know
• Muzzle Training: It’s a good thing
• Understanding service, guide and emotional support dogs
• Canine auditory awareness: Noise phobias
• Fear Free with America’s Vet, Dr. Marty Becker, DVM
• The Human-Dog Bond with Dr. James Serpell, BSc, PhD
• Coprophagia: Why your dog eats poop
• Helping Anxious Dogs with Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM
• Canine Signs of Stress and Interventions with Dr. Leanne Lilly, DVM
• Collars, harnesses & leashes

Breeder Advocacy

• Position Statement: Good Dog Believes in the Fundamental Right to Breed
• Reasons anti-breeder legislation is harmful and dangerous
• Why supporting responsible breeders helps reduce abandonment
• Good Dog's responsible breeder bill of rights

Breeding Webinars

• A Backstage Pass to Freezing Semen + Postmortem Sperm Rescue
• Breeders' Roundtable Q&A
• Newborns: When Puppies Crash and Burn!
• The Most Common Breeding Problems
• Infertility in Stud Dogs
• Managing the "Oops" Pregnancy
• Tackling Canine Infertility in Females
• Breeding Masterclass with Dr. Hesser
• Tackling Common Reproductive Emergencies
• Must-Have Whelping Supplies for a Breeding Kennel
• Manage Your Brood Female: Throughout Pregnancy to Repeat Breeding
• Manage Your Brood Female: From Birth to Retirement
• Breeding Healthy Dogs, Part II
• Pediatric Puppy Health: 6 to 12 Weeks
• Neonatal & Infant Health: Birth to 6 Weeks
• Breeding Healthy Dogs, Part I
• The Role of Progesterone Testing in Canine Pregnancy: Part 2
• The Role of Progesterone Testing in Canine Pregnancy: Part 1
• Let's Put Fertile Back in Infertility
• A Primer on Pregnancy: Care for Dams
• Managing a Stellar Stud Dog: Middle Age Through Senior Years
• Managing a Stellar Stud Dog: Weaning Through Age 4
• Tips & Tricks on Artificial Dog Breeding
• Shipping Semen for a Podium Performance
• Toxicity Watch Outs During Canine Pregnancy
• PennHIP and Hip Dysplasia Q&A
• Neonatal Resuscitation and Care
• Myths and Misconceptions in Canine Reproduction
• Using Serial Progesterone Measurements in Breeding Management
• Q&A Webinar with Dr. Robert Hutchison, DVM
• The Breeding Female and Neonate Care with Dr. Greg Burns
• Helping with Whelping with Dr. Kristina Belton
• The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America presents: A Seminar with Patricia Trotter
• The Stages of Labor in Dogs with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• The Human-Dog Bond with Dr. James Serpell, BSc, PhD
• Rethinking Spay/Neuter
• How to Get Your Bitch Pregnant with Dr. Marty Greer, DVM JD
• Early Life Experiences & Puppy Behavior
• Dog Reproduction Q&A with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• Dr. James Serpell & Dr. Chris Zink talk C-BARQ and Early Spay/Neuter of Dogs
• Good Dog’s Webinar Series and Partnership with Leader Dogs for the Blind
• Ask Our Advisors
• Stud Dog Management with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• Timing Your Bitches with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• Common Whelping Problems with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• Neonate Puppy Care with Myra Savant-Harris
• Q&A with Dr. Hutch, DVM

Coat Color Policies

• Good Dog’s Policy on Merles
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Labrador Retriever & Dilute Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the French Bulldog Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Pug Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Miniature Schnauzer Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Bulldog Policy

Dermatology

• Dog allergies with dermatologist Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, DVM
• Ichthyosis and your dog

Dog Legislation

• What you need to know about the Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020
• California Bill 702: What You Need to Know
• The Puppy Protection Act Explained

Eye Disease

• Eye certification for your dog through OFA
• Good Dog's A to Z guide to common eye diseases
• All about ocular diseases and injuries
• Canine Ocular Diseases with Dr. Casey Carl, DVM
• Watch: Canine eye disease with Dr. Anne Metzler, DVM, MS
• Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in dogs
• Primary lens luxation (PLL)

Finance and Operations

• Business Insurance for Dog Breeders
• Tax 101 for Dog Breeders
• Selecting a Business Structure for Your Breeding Program
• What To Do if You Experience a Breach of Contract
• Good Dog’s Guide to Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution
• USDA Licensing: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• How to register with the USDA
• Good transporters to help you safely transport your pups!
• What are the licensing and registration requirements for transporting a dog?

Fitness Webinars

• Dr. Gayle Watkins & Dr. Chris Zink - Get Your Dog Fit to Breed
• Canine Health and Fitness with Dr. Chris Zink, DVM PhD

Genetics

• Breeders: Contributing to canine health through testing
• Good Dog Genetics Glossary
• Genetic testing your dogs: What you need to know
• Modes of inheritance and your dog breeding program
• Multidrug resistance and the MDR1 mutation in dogs
• Canine von Willebrand disease (vWD)
• Understanding canine coat color genetics
• What can a DNA test tell you about your dog’s breed status?

Genetics Webinars

• Pre-Breeding Genetic Counseling
• How to Read & Understand Your DNA Test Results
• Genetic Health Testing with Dr. Fran Smith
• Merle Genetics with Dr. Robert Westra, DVM
• Canine Genetic Blood Disorders
• Genetic Neurologic Disorders in Dogs with Dr. Casey Carl, DVM
• Genetics of Dog Coat Color and Traits with Dr. Casey Carl, DVM
• A Conversation with Lisa Shaffer, Founder & CEO of Paw Print Genetics
• A Conversation on Canine Genetics with Embark
• Canine Genetic Health Testing 101 with Embark Vet

Getting Started

• 10 Tips on How to Select Your Puppy from a Pro
• 7 ways your life will change when you get a dog
• Questions to ask yourself before getting a dog
• What to expect financially when getting a new dog
• 5 things to think about before giving a puppy as a gift
• Your guide to getting a dog during COVID-19
• What you need to know about parvovirus in dogs
• The definitive guide to naming your dog

Good Breeder Spotlight Column

• The Good Breeder Spotlight Column: Dianne
• The Good Breeder Spotlight Column: Raina
• The Good Breeder Spotlight Column: Michele
• The Good Breeder Spotlight Column: Eddie

Good Dog Policies

• Good Dog’s On-Platform Payment Policy
• What is Good Dog’s policy on posting litters to your Good Dog Profile?
• What is Good Dog’s Refund and Invoice Policy?
• What is Good Dog's Policy on Good Dog Profile Pages?
• What is Good Dog’s policy on snoozing applications from puppy buyers?
• Good Dog’s policy on hip and elbow screening
• Good Dog’s Dog Size Policy
• Why does Good Dog have a Community Concerns Policy?
• Good Dog’s Clear by Parentage (CBP) policy
• Good Dog's Policy on Merles
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the French Bulldog Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Pug Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Bulldog Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Labrador Retriever & Dilute Policy
• Good Dog’s Coat Color in the Miniature Schnauzer Policy

Good Dog Recommended

• Good Dog Breeder Discounts
• How to Place your Puppies on Good Dog
• The Good Breeder 2022 Calendar of Events
• Guide to E-Contracts on Good Dog
• Good Breeder Gazette Archive
• Customize your profile with Breeding Dog Badges
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Breeder Mobile App
• Verified Owner Stories on Good Dog are here!
• Exclusive Good Breeder Benefit Spotlight: Free Profile Design and Tech Support 24/7
• How does Good Dog make money?
• Good transporters to help you safely transport your pups!
• Good Lawyers
• Good Vets
• How to Use Zoom in 4 Easy Steps!
• Good Dog's Club Grant Program
• Good Dog Grant Recipients
• How to register with the USDA
• What are the licensing and registration requirements for transporting a dog?

Guide to Puppyhood

• Choosing The Right Veterinarian for You and Your Dog
• How to Choose the Right Food For Your Puppy
• Enrichment and playtime for a happier dog
• Potty training your puppy
• Crate training: What is it and does your pup need it?

Health Dashboard

• Good Dog's guide to clinical trials

Health Testing and Screening

• OFA examination and registration of hip dysplasia
• PennHIP examination and registration of hip dysplasia
• Canine Hip Dysplasia - Get the Most Out of Health Testing
• OFA examination and registration of elbow dysplasia
• Examination and registration with the OFA Spine Database
• OFA examination and registration of osteochondrosis
• Examination and OFA registration of patellar luxation
• Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP): OFA examination and registration

Health Testing Other

• Autoimmune thyroiditis in dogs: OFA testing and registration
• Serum bile acid testing for dogs and registration with OFA
• Registering your dog in the OFA Dentition Database
• Registration with the OFA Sebaceous Adenitis Database
• Testing and registering your dog for tracheal hypoplasia

Health and Wellness Webinars

• CHIC and the Ins & Outs of the OFA
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements: Achieving Optimal Health
• Getting a Jump Start on Good Oral Health in Puppies
• Understanding Pet Food Regulations & Labels
• Canine Cancer from a Breeder's Perspective
• (Hu)Man's Best Friend: The Science Behind Building a Better Bond
• Optimizing Canine Health Through Proper Life Stage Nutrition
• If a Little Is Good, More Must Be Better
• Understanding Patellar Luxation
• Probiotics: Gut Health Toolbox
• How Nomographs Can Improve Puppy Immunization Outcomes
• The Ins and Outs of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
• All About Canine Liver Flukes
• Set Up for Success: The Science of Dog Socialization
• Puppy Nutrition: Key Nutrients That Support Development
• Nutrition for Puppies Starting at Day One of Pregnancy
• Canine Epilepsy and Cognitive Dysfunction
• Food: Friend or Foe? Using Diet to Your Advantage
• Exploring Environmental Impacts with Dr. Julie Wetherell
• Understanding and Helping Itchy Dogs
• First Aid Basics for Dogs with Tony Johnson, DVM
• Canine Reproductive Nutrition & Pediatrics
• Giardia and Coccidia Infections in Dogs with Dr. Trisha Rettig, PhD
• IVDD & CDDY: Disc Disease in Dogs with Dr. Casey Carl, DVM
• Grooming Tools & Techniques
• Testing to Expand Your Gene Pool with Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, JD
• Exercise Induced Collapse: A Case Study for Dog Genetic Disease with Dr. Kari Ekenstedt, DVM, PhD
• Screening for Healthier Hearts with Dr. Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD
• Breeding Strategies to Prevent Canine Hip Dysplasia with Dr. Gail K. Smith, VMD, PhD
• Preserving Dog Health Through Testing with Dr. Anita Oberbauer
• Health Testing and Dog Breeding: An Expert Panel Weighs In
• How to Prevent Obesity in Your Puppies with Dr. Alex German
• Helping Anxious Dogs with Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM
• Fear Free with America’s Vet, Dr. Marty Becker, DVM
• Protecting your Dogs from Tick-Borne Diseases
• Ask Dr. Nate | Protecting your Puppies from Parvo
• Canine Ocular Diseases with Dr. Casey Carl, DVM
• Vaccine-Preventable Infections & Your Vaccine Plan
• Dog Immunology Basics with Dr. Trisha Rettig, PhD
• Canine Anatomy, Soundness, and Healthy Companions with Laura Reeves
• Canine Hip Dysplasia - Get the Most Out of Health Testing
• Periodontal Disease in Dogs - with Dr. Judi Stella
• Keeping Dogs Fit with Dr. Carri Westgarth
• Canine Signs of Stress and Interventions with Dr. Leanne Lilly, DVM
• Canine Longevity: Live Long & Prosper
• Nutrition, Gut Health, and the Microbiome

Heart Disease

• Canine cardiac evaluation and registration with OFA
• Canine heart health
• Electrocardiogram for your dog by Holter monitor
• Common canine cardiac conditions and breeds affected
• Heart murmurs in puppies

Immunology and Infectious Disease

• All About Vaccines
• Adenovirus
• Rabies
• Canine Distemper
• Lifestyle vaccines
• What you need to know about parvovirus in dogs
• Dog Immunology Basics with Dr. Trisha Rettig, PhD
• Vaccine-Preventable Infections & Your Vaccine Plan
• Webinar & Infographic: All About Vaccines for Dogs
• Brucellosis: A highly contagious bacteria that can affect dogs

Internal Med

• Canine bloat and Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)
• Canine Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
• Portosystemic shunts (liver shunts)
• Canine hypothyroidism
• Understanding CBC and Chemistry Panels
• Canine epilepsy
• When your dog has allergies

Legal Webinars

• Watch: Contract Basics
• Watch: Registration Rights
• Watch: Health Guarantees
• Watch: Deposits
• Watch: Lemon Laws
• Watch: Advanced Lemon Laws & Contracts
• Watch: Estate Planning
• Watch: Stud Dogs
• Watch: Showing Rights
• Watch: Co-Ownerships
• Watch: Breeding Rights

Legal Resources and FAQ

• Guide to E-Contracts on Good Dog
• Contract Questions
• Website & Internet Questions
• Breeding Program Questions
• Deposit Questions
• Buyer-Related Questions
• Tax Questions
• Estate Planning Questions
• Good Lawyers

Marketing and Sales

• SEO 101 for Good Breeders
• Episode 11: How to take great photos of your dogs
• SEO 101 for Dog Breeders: How to improve your ranking on Google
• Exclusive Good Breeder Benefit Spotlight: Free Profile Design and Tech Support 24/7

Neurology

• Exercise induced collapse
• Testing dogs for syringomyelia (SM)
• BAER testing your dog and registration through OFA
• Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM)
• Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs

Nutrition

• Recommended reading about dog nutrition
• Preventing and combatting canine obesity
• Obesity and your dog's health
• Keeping Dogs Fit with Dr. Carri Westgarth
• How to Prevent Obesity in Your Puppies with Dr. Alex German
• How to read a dog food label
• Nutritional Supplements: What are they and does your dog need them?
• Feeding in the multi-dog household

Orthopedics

• Canine Joint Pain
• What is canine hip dysplasia?
• What is canine elbow dysplasia?

Parasite Prevention

• Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sanitizing
• Heartworm disease in dogs
• Intestinal parasite prevention
• Deworming your puppy
• Giardia infection (Giardiasis) in dogs
• Canine coccidiosis: What you need to know

Periodontal Care

• Periodontal Disease in Dogs - with Dr. Judi Stella
• All about periodontal disease in dogs

Placing Your Pups Through Good Dog

• How to write the perfect puppy description
• Good Dog's Preferred Breeder Program
• Everything you need to know about payments on Good Dog
• Commonly asked questions about our recent changes
• Need help placing puppies? Good Dog is here to help
• How to take great puppy photos
• Six Ways to Build Stronger Relationships with Your Puppy Buyers
• Payments Through Good Dog: Exclusive Benefits and Protection
• Exclusive Good Breeder Benefit Spotlight: Free Profile Design and Tech Support 24/7
• Payment on Good Dog: What Do Buyers Need to Know?
• What to Look for When Selecting a CitizenShipper Transporter
• Getting to Know Your Puppy Buyers

Podcasts

Puppy Buyer Education

• The fundamental difference between purebred dogs and well-bred dogs
• Popular dog breeding myths, debunked
• It’s time to talk about the dangers of impulse puppy buying
• 27 things the public should know about dog breeders
• 5 Reasons Why Owning a Rare Breed Dog is Life Changing
• What actually goes into the cost of a puppy from a reputable breeder?
• What You Need to Know About Non-Refundable Deposits
• Understanding the Difference Between Purebred and Crossbred Dogs
• Preservation breeding defined

Puppy Health

• Your puppy's first days - are they doing ok?
• Deworming your puppy
• Umbilical hernias in puppies
• Maternal immunity
• Cryptorchidism in dogs
• Microchipping
• Heart murmurs in puppies
• All about dewclaws
• Choosing The Right Veterinarian for You and Your Dog
• Puppy proofing your home
• Mouthy Behavior in Puppies
• Potty training your puppy
• Crate training: What is it and does your pup need it?
• Managing your puppy's chewing
• Dog Registration FAQs
• Getting to know your breeder: What to ask
• Dealing with your allergies to dogs
• Making transportation even safer for your new puppy
• What can a DNA test tell you about your dog’s breed status?

Puppy Owners

• Meet The Puppies Who Found Their Forever Homes In August
• What Puppy Owners Should Know About Emotional Support Animals
• Good Dog's Puppy Training Program Is Live!

Puppy Prep

• How To Prepare Your Home for a New Puppy
• Eight things to do when you bring your new dog home
• Your puppy’s first month at home

Puppy Training

• Potty training your puppy
• Crate training: What is it and does your pup need it?
• Puppy proofing your home
• Mouthy Behavior in Puppies
• Managing your puppy's chewing

Recommended Reading

• A few of our favorite dog blogs
• AVSAB Position Statements on dog care and behavior
• Dog training philosophy
• Books about dog training
• Puppy socialization resources
• Housetraining your dog
• Science-heavy books about dogs
• Dog care books for a general audience
• Handouts on environmental enrichment for dogs
• Books about enrichment for dogs
• Choosing a veterinarian for your dog
• Good Dog's Guide to COI (Coefficient of Inbreeding) Resources

Sample Contracts

• Sample Contract: Limited Registration Puppy Sale
• Sample Contract: Full Registration Puppy Sale
• Sample Contract: Non-Refundable Puppy Deposit
• Sample Contract: Guardian Home
• Sample Power of Attorney
• Sample Contract: Stud Dog
• Sample Cease & Desist Letter
• Sample Contract: Co-Ownerships
• Sample Refund Letter

Security and Protection

• Good Breeder Guide to Scam Prevention
• Guide to Trademarks
• How to Watermark and Protect Sensitive Information in Documents & Photos
• How to Safely Invite Puppy Buyers Into Your Home
• How to Protect Yourself Against Scammers
• Have you ever had your pictures or website content stolen?
• Payments Through Good Dog: Exclusive Benefits and Protection
• 2020 Campaign to End Online Puppy Scams

Straight From the Center of the Ring

• Straight From the Center of the Ring - Introduction to the Dog Show
• Straight From the Center of the Ring: Counting Championship Points
• Straight From the Center of the Ring: Finding a Show Puppy
• Watch: Straight from the Center of the Ring: Introduction to the Dog Show
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: Growing Up a Show Dog
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: How to Stack Your Dog
• Watch: Straight from the Center of the Ring: All About Puppy Stacking
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: How to Move with Your Dog
• Watch: Straight from the Center of the Ring: Moving with Your Dog
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: Problem Solving in the Show Ring
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: Mastering the Dog Show Ring
• Straight from the Center of the Ring: Problem Solving in the Show Ring

Reproduction

• Your Frequently Asked Questions...about Dog Breeding
• Happy moms, Happy pups
• Canine Cesarean Sections
• Q&A with Dr. Hutch, DVM
• The Stages of Labor in Dogs with Dr. Hutchison, DVM
• Reconsidering early spay/neuter
• Good Dog’s Quick Guide to AI (Artificial Insemination)
• Minimizing neonatal puppy loss
• Understanding crossbreed generations
• Why can't my dog get pregnant?
• Is medication safe during your dog’s pregnancy?
• Narrowing down your dog’s whelping date
• Canine mastitis
• Hypoleutoidism

Why is the source of your dog so important

• Why working with a responsible breeder is so critical
• What does a responsible breeder look like?
• How to identify breeders with irresponsible practices
• The ethics behind breeding and buying “teacup” dogs
• The Fundamental Difference Between Purebred Dogs and Well-Bred Dogs
• Why supporting responsible breeders helps reduce abandonment