Best Akc Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 8: Puppy Vaccines 54:03

4h ago54:03

54:03

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the TACBox podcast, Tyson Wald and Dale discuss the importance of vaccinations for dogs, particularly puppies. They cover various vaccination protocols, the significance of maternal immunity, and the risks associated with exposure to diseases. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about vacc…

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Oh Behave - Episode 548 Bring Out the Healthy Best in Your Pet with Dr. Andrew Torchia 28:28

37m ago28:28

28:28

Dr. Andrew Torchia, medical director at Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group in New York City, shares some savvy tips on how to keep your cat and dog at healthy weights, engage in meaningful play and much more. Dr. Torchia shares his home with a pair of playful felines named Mango and Lady MacBeth. Tune in me-NOW! EPISODE NOTES: Bring Out the Healthy …

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Facts & Hope for Modern Caregivers 14:53

6h ago14:53

14:53

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) 30% of American homes (40M total) provide some level of free care to loved ones. This % + # is much higher if we count caregivers who are over 50yoa. Most caregivers donate 26 hours/week. 25% are sandwiched between caring for their own children under 18yoa at same time caring for their aging parent. Men now accou…

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686 – How to Battle Anti Breeder Legislation Around the US 37:37

23h ago37:37

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How to Battle Anti Breeder Legislation Around the US [caption id="attachment_14021" align="alignleft" width="446"] Jennifer Clark joins fanciers at an event in Washington DC.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Jennifer Clark, AKC director of legislative outreach, to talk about legislation in Oregon and what's happening elsewhere in the countr…

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Training Decoys For Police K9 &Dog Sports 24:24

1d ago24:24

24:24

Joaquim Devot is a passionate and experienced dog trainer known for his calm demeanor, clear communication, and deep understanding of canine behavior. With a background in positive reinforcement and balanced training methods, Joaquim helps dogs build confidence while teaching their owners how to create structure and trust. Whether he's working with…

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No Pouting on Pisgah. Getting (Un)Lost as Caregiver. Deuteronomy 3:24-28. Sunday Musings 22:05

2d ago22:05

22:05

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Don’t pout on Pisgah; Get Perspective 14,600 days the children of God walked in circles, when they should have walked 11 days straight into the promised land. All now felt lost--Moses as the greatest caregiver of all time told he cant go in; his protoges/children in faith & work (Joshua and Caleb) who must go it …

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Whelping 101 1:12:36

6d ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Tack Box Podcast, hosts Tyson Wald and Dale discuss the intricacies of whelping, covering everything from preparation and the breeding process to the essential tools and techniques needed for successful puppy delivery. They emphasize the importance of being well-prepared, understanding the veterinary as…

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Using Touch Pads In Everyday Life. 6:01

6d ago6:01

6:01

By Ed Frawley

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Podcast Update Praise & Prayer Request 11:22

7d ago11:22

11:22

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) PRAISE: This Helping.Mom podcast is already in Top 1% of podcasts in Eldercare category, and Top-3% in all categories--with 55 Episodes created/posted in 2-months, with 800+/- episode Downloads, from listeners in 11 countries + 97 cities. I have a website www.helping.mom with tabs of What I Do, and Podcast Topics…

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Our Dogs Only Fight In Our Presence 6:02

7d ago6:02

6:02

By Ed Frawley

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685 – Mastitis is not Metritis is not Pyometra 42:47

8d ago42:47

42:47

Mastitis is not Metritis is not Pyometra Dr. Marty Greer joins host Laura Reeves to walk through the differentials in diagnosing possible infections in the breeding bitch, including mastitis, metritis and pyometra. “There's a lot of reasons that postpartum bitches can run a fever. So I think it's a really good topic because when you go to the vet o…

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Quality of Life. How to Enhance QL as Caregiver 10:06

9d ago10:06

10:06

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Quality of Life is the mental and physical health of our care receiver. Improving QL is the basis of our $3T health care system. Everything we do as caregivers either adds to or diminishes from QL for our parent. QL is made of mixture of peace, harmony, purpose, relationships, happiness, and growth. As caregivers…

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My 5-Month-Old German Shepherd Ears Won't Stand 4:11

8d ago4:11

4:11

By Ed Frawley

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Faith at Harvard. Sunday Musings, Hebrews 11:1 10:15

9d ago10:15

10:15

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Today we discuss the 3 universal beliefs held by every attendee at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Faith & Leadership Program, and what these beliefs have in common with caregivers. Stay tuned!By Terry, Army Vet & Caregiver

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Should I Train My Narcotics Dog to Bark When It Finds Fentanyl? 5:19

13d ago5:19

5:19

By Ed Frawley

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My Adult Male Dog Has Started Peeing in the House 5:50

11d ago5:50

5:50

By Ed Frawley

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Slaying Hydras, How-to Solve Problems as Caregiver 13:55

12d ago13:55

13:55

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) As Senior Level Project Manager for US Army & Federal Govt I was responsible for $2BN projects in many states, & overseas. The same skills then help me now caregive for mom, including: defining overarching goal, thinking strategically + deciding tactically, developing meta-awareness about decisions made, communic…

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Oh Behave - Episode 547 Meet Veterinarian/Storyteller Dr. Rick LeCouteur 24:56

12d ago24:56

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Dr. Rick LeCouteur grew up in Australian, became a highly successful veterinary neurologist and is now striving to reach our youngest generation through his children's books that feature a playful but factual look into wildlife. In this lively Oh Behave show episode with host Arden Moore, Dr. Rick spotlights the challenges facing an Australian whit…

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What CARING for MOM is TEACHING Me about WOMEN 7:44

12d ago7:44

7:44

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Oh, Dear! This is going to get me in trouble...Come laugh with me as I share KEY lessons learned about women, by caring for my sweet, dear mama: HOW can you talk for hours about a problem, instead of solving it in minutes? Why marry a man, when you seem so much happier without him? How can women be so pretty with…

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367: The Success Cycle 17:00

13d ago17:00

17:00

In this episode (16:59) Struggling to make progress in agility—even though you’re putting in the work? In this episode, Esteban and Sarah break down the Success Cycle, a powerful 5-stage framework that shows you how to level up your agility game. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, this blueprint will help you move forward with clar…

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Episode 6: Record Keeping 1:04:06

14d ago1:04:06

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Tack Box podcast, Tyson Wald and Dale Martinson discuss the critical importance of record keeping in dog breeding. They cover various aspects of record keeping, including microchipping, breeder records, show records, financial management, and online resources. The conversation emphasizes the need for th…

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How to Manage Your Dogs After a Fight 4:18

14d ago4:18

4:18

By Ed Frawley

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Written Caregiver Agreement. What it does, How to write 7:37

16d ago7:37

7:37

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) It is critical to create a signed written Caregiver Agreement to set forth who is doing what to care for mom, in exchange for what compensation or reimbursement. This will save you $200K/yr, AND improve care for your mom vs hiring an "angels" service. Today we set forth what is a Caregiver Agreement, and what pro…

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Our Dogs Jump on Everyone We Greet 7:05

15d ago7:05

7:05

By Ed Frawley

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684 – Purina Events Center Reopens 28:56

15d ago28:56

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Purina Events Center Reopens Host Laura Reeves is joined by Angie Minges, Director of partnership marketing and events for Purina to discuss the rapid response that reopened the Purina Event Center in time for PCA. [caption id="attachment_13976" align="alignleft" width="563"] Tornado damage at Purina Farms has closed the Visitor Center, but the Eve…

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Carolyn's Story, of 2X Cancer 7:13

16d ago7:13

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Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Today we are blessed with Carolyn's Story of 2-X cancer, first her's, then her husband's, and what she learned through this valley of death's shadow. If you wish to share your caregiving story, please email me at [email protected] Terry, Army Vet & Caregiver

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WHY We're Here. Sunday Musings 9:44

16d ago9:44

9:44

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Daughter Vivian helps us today answer the age-old Q: why we are here, what we are supposed to be doing, and why. These are critical to know, as caregivers. Come let us study together.By Terry, Army Vet & Caregiver

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Cell Phone Minimalism. Decluttering Mom's Phone 15:31

18d ago15:31

15:31

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) I think term "parental control" applies more to regulating your aging parent's cell phone, than your childrens'. Decluttering your mom's phone is like swatting mosquitos in Summer in Indiana--you gotta stay at it. It never stops. With her phone, you must delete apps, eliminate notifiers, and remove access to bank…

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Self-Pity, How to climb out 13:43

19d ago13:43

13:43

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Self-pity is the self-dug grave of caregivers. Why Me, Woe is Me. I dont deserve this, I didnt ask for this. Why dont they, When will they... SP is worsened by our culture of selfishness, our online/on-phone isolation, and breakdown in family structures. SP focuses on what we are losing rather than gaining. But t…

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Training Recalls Using Touch Pads 8:17

21d ago8:17

8:17

By Ed Frawley

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366: What Separates the Top 10% from Everyone Else 20:39

20d ago20:39

20:39

In this episode (20:38) What really sets the top agility teams apart? In this episode, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer each choose one key factor they believe gives elite teams an edge—and it’s not what you might think. Talent, speed, age, or breed? Nope. We’re talking about habits and strategies that any team can develop, starting today. Whether you’…

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Episode 5: How to Judge a Japanese Chin 1:36:23

21d ago1:36:23

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Tack Box Podcast, hosts Tyson Wald and Dale Martinson discuss their experiences at the Japanese Chin National in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conversation delves into the intricacies of judging Japanese Chins, including the importance of first impressions, temperament, and the role of cleanliness and…

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Wasted Words. Right use of Tongue in Caregiving 13:53

20d ago13:53

13:53

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Nothing is more untrue than, "Sticks & Stones may break bones, BUT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT US." Every pain I have suffered in life, and most I have inflicted on others, has been the result of words--hateful words, mean words, destructive words. Words that tear down, vs build. Today on helping.mom we talk about a dif…

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Mental Minimalism. What Caregivers must NOT think about 12:57

21d ago12:57

12:57

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) What not to think about is the epitome of positive self-discipline. Think of the squirrel who loses half by thinking of all. The weight of wrong thinking submerges the caregiver, more than the doing of required tasks; our battles are more within than without. Mental minimalism is knowing what NOT to think about, …

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683 – Own Your Digital Property with an Optimized Website 47:48

24d ago47:48

47:48

Own Your Digital Property with an Optimized Website [caption id="attachment_13813" align="alignleft" width="431"] Matt Stelter from Better Breeder Institute with one of his collie puppies.[/caption] Matt Stelter from Better Breeder Institute joins host Laura Reeves for a LIVE@5 live podcast about SEO and how to optimize your website. “Somewhere alo…

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HOW to LOVE DAD. What’s his Love Language? 13:44

22d ago13:44

13:44

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) At helping.mom we also love dads! In fact, my hero is the man who does the hard, silent work of being dad, who daily stands by the stuff, with no appreciation. So, how do we love him? Who is he? How does he love us--in his own way? HOW can we better develop our own relationship with him? Gary Chapman offers insig…

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Sunday Musings. Meet the New Boss. Mom reads, The WHO sings 5:57

24d ago5:57

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Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) "Meet the New Boss," Pete Townsend wrote, in classic 1971 song "Wont Get Fooled Again." Not sure which is greater--Roger Daltry's scream there, or my mom reading Jesus Christ here in Matthew 9:16-17. Jesus is the New Boss, and he is not like the Old Boss. He does not come to patch holes, or fill gaps. He is the c…

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Unlocking DAD 9:21

26d ago9:21

9:21

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Who is this man you are caring for, are married to, or are yourself? Do you know this man who sits quiet at kitchen table, alone, looking far outside? Do you know this man whom you call "sir?" Have you thought today what he is thinking about. Do you know what he has seen--in his own father, in this world, and wha…

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Oh Behave - Episode 546 On the Air with Holistic Veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan 46:17

26d ago46:17

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This week on Oh Behave, Arden Moore chats with one of the world's top holistic veterinarians -- Dr. Judy Morgan. Dr. Judy, who have thousands and thousands of loyal followers, shares how she got into incorporating Chinese medicine and a holistic approach to her practice, her farm filled with rescued animals in North Carolina and gems from her lates…

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365: Why You Need a Coach (Even If You Don’t Think You Do) 29:08

26d ago29:08

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In this episode (29:07) Coaches and instructors play a crucial role in our growth as agility handlers. In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban reflect on the many different types of coaching available to competitors, both inside and outside the agility world, and how they can help shape your skills, mindset, and confidence. You don’t have to …

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Episode 4: Listener Questions 1:01:18

28d ago1:01:18

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Tack Box podcast, hosts Tyson Wald and Dale Martinson discuss various listener questions related to dog breeding, particularly focusing on the Japanese Chin breed. They explore the responsibilities of aging breeders, the importance of planning for the future of their dogs, and how to navigate the show r…

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SHOULD I DATE a WIDOW? your advice, please,... 12:30

28d ago12:30

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Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) Widows are like homeless--we define them by what they DONT have. Forever they are labeled in sadness & want. We never hear a Cyndi Lauper song, "Widows, just want to have fun--un!" Teen boys scarce scan their father's mags for a widow centerfold. So, should I date a widow? Can I compete with a dead man? Am I marr…

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682 – Akitas: Guardian Dogs of the Samurai 35:24

30d ago35:24

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Akitas: Guardian Dogs of the Samurai [caption id="attachment_13805" align="alignleft" width="441"] Colleen Sullivan and one of her Sondaisa Akitas.[/caption] Colleen Sullivan joins host Laura Reeves for a Love the Breeds episodes on Akitas. The breed, one of six national monuments in Japan, was introduced to the US by Hellen Keller in 1937. Origina…

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Widowhood in America. Widow Facts 2025 9:45

30d ago9:45

9:45

Contact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam) HOW do we know being a man married to a wife is MUCH harder than being a wife married to a man? Listen today, as Terry shares facts about widowhood in America. There are 14M widows in USA, and 3.5M widowers (man whose wife has died), with 50,000 new widows added each month. Avg age of widow is much younger than y…