51 episodes
What The Bark - The RightPaw Podcast RightPaw
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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The dog world. Done differently. Join Nathan Olivieri of RightPaw and George Sofronidis of Orivet as they discuss the latest news, topics, and content that matters to dog breeders and owners.
RightPaw is on a mission to help every dog and owner start off on the right paw. This podcast will see us provide dog breeders and owners with the latest education on health, behaviour, socialisation, the latest advocacy news, and much more! We'll also have special guests - both animal and human - coming along for the ride!
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49. "Adopt, Don't Shop" - An ethical discussion
We've all heard people say "Adopt, Don't Shop" for a dog, but is it really as simple as that?
Nathan and George dive into this controversial topic - discussing the ethics of buying vs. adopting, why adopting is not for everyone, and how buying from a responsible breeder can help reduce the burden on shelters. -
48. Pomeranian Breed Spotlight, with Robyn Dodds (Pomfire Pomeranians)
We're joined by Robyn from Pomfire Pomeranians, in a special spotlight on this fiery little breed!
We discuss the breed's origins, how Poms were once much larger than what we know today, and how this is our first case of sibling guests on the podcast! -
47. "Mythbusting" Breeding with DNA Carriers
There are a lot of myths out there about breeding with DNA disease carriers, so we asked the expert!
This week, Genetic George talks us through the safest way to breed with DNA carriers in your breeding program.
The great news - having a DNA carrier does not stop a dog from being part of a successful breeding program!
Also, we apologise for some of the audio in this episode - Nathan had some microphone issues, but we should be back to normal next week! -
46. Staffy Breed Spotlight, with Kim Reeder (Gamester Staffords)
Did you know Staffies are nicknamed "the nanny dog", for their reputation for being great with kids?
We're spotlighting Staffies this week, with renowned breeder Kim Reeder of Gamester Staffords.
We dive into the history of the breed, their origins in dog fighting, how the breed changed during the world wars, and how they are the ideal family dog!
Kim is also part of her own podcast, The Dog Show Show. -
45. Doggy Trends of 2024
This week on What The Bark, we get our crystal balls out to predict some dog trends for 2024!
Nathan and George give their Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down to trends such as pet holidays, doggy cooking, breed bans, and more. -
44. Scottish Terriers, with Jason Rhodes (Dumbarton)
Did you know the Monopoly 'dog' is modelled off the Scottish Terrier?
This week on What The Bark, we talk all things Scotties with Jason Rhodes, from Dumbarton Scottish Terriers.
We dive into the breed history, why Scotties have a special relationship with US Presidents, and how Jason has built a near 20k following of Scottie lovers around the world.
You can learn more about Jason via his Linktree profile here.
Customer Reviews
Dogs, fun and banter
Great information about all things dogs
Great podcast
As a breeder of 47 years and and also a judge of 35+ years, how refreshing it is to have a Podcast that is about our great hobby/sport/entertainment.
The topic of Dogs, their functions, behaviours, and construction is so fascinating. Keep up the good work.
I am an Australian, who for the last 3 years, have been living, showing and judging in Europe. Loving seeing all the different breeds we do not have in Australia, and experiencing the different attitudes to dogs here, love being able to hav me dog in the hotels and restaurants when travelling for shows.
Learning all the different rules and regulations of showing, breeding and making up champions has been interesting.
However, some things leave me shaking my head, such as in the country I live (Austria), it is illegal under Cruelty Act, to cut the whiskers of a dog, and in fact, Exhibitors have been fined for doing so, after the Veterinary Association had inspectors at a show checking dogs. At the same show, also checking and ruling out several Brachy dogs from competition.
What the Bark
Interesting histories of the background behind two organisations that support the health of dogs, and help dog breeders and owners, as told by their founders/cofounders. Orivet - genetic testing, and RightPaw. Touches on some of the changes in the world of dog ownership and breeding, which will hopefully be further explored in future podcasts. A great introductory session worth listening to, and leaves you wanting to hear much more of many of the topics touched on.