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Good Dog's First Annual Health Symposium

Check out all of the recordings from Good Dog's first Health Symposium

By Good Dog Team

Preserving Dog Health Through Testing with Dr. Anita Oberbauer
Breeding Strategies to Prevent Canine Hip Dysplasia with Dr. Gail K. Smith, VMD, PhD
Exercise Induced Collapse: A Case Study for Dog Genetic Disease with Dr. Kari Ekenstedt
Screening for Healthier Hearts with Dr. Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD
Testing to Expand Your Gene Pool with Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, JD
Health Testing and Dog Breeding: An Expert Panel Weighs In

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Join for free access to watch Good Dog’s 1st Annual Health Symposium

Recorded sessions with canine experts include:

Testing to expand your gene pool with Dr. Marty Greer

Breeding strategies to prevent canine hip dysplasia with Dr. Gail K. Smith

Screening for healthier hearts with Dr. Kathryn Meurs

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Ann Ingram, WyHaven Havanese

Good Dog has provided educational support, connections between breeders and those looking for well bred dogs, and financial support for getting necessary health testing. I have never received so much support to be a good breeder!

– Ann Ingram, WyHaven Havanese