The Dog Show Show

In Part 2 of this 2 part series we talk to 3 world renowned Staffordshire Bull Terrier experts in our first ever live podcast recording. We talk to John Ryder (Kannechor) from the UK, Dean Burwell (Pawgate) from the US and our very own Kim Reeder (Gamester Staffords). We look at a wide range of topics concerning the dog world, including where the breed is going, how we can get new people into show...

In Part 1 of this 2 part series we talk to 3 world renowned Staffordshire Bull Terrier experts in our first ever live podcast recording. We talk to John Ryder (Kannechor) from the UK, Dean Burwell (Pawgate) from the US and our very own Kim Reeder (Gamester Staffords). We look at a wide range of topics concerning the dog world, including where the breed is going, how we can get new people into show...

Welcome to the latest episode we talk to our favourite Staffordshire expert, Kim Reeder, about her family and their legacy. We look at how the family got into the dog world, how they applied their knowledge of horse breeding to dog's, some of the best dogs they have had and of course we pay tribute to Kim's Mum, Yvonne and Kim's twin sister, Kerrie and look at the mark they both left on the dog wo...

This is a special episode. In this episode we talk to a Staffordshire legend from the USA, Bill Daniels. Bill's wife, Judi Daniels was the first ever female president of the American Kennel Club and Judi along with Bill was responsible for getting the Staffordshire breed recognised in the United States. In this very entertaining chat we hear about how Bill and Judi met, their battles to get the br...

In this episode Barb and Adam reflect on their time in the Dog Show world and everything we have learned about dogs and dog shows. We share some stories about how we started doing this with Kim and some of our upcoming shows and appearances. Take a listen and hopefully we get to catch up with you at a Dog Show in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this episode we talk to Dean Burwell (Prefix - Pawgate) from the USA. Dean is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Handler, Breeder and Judge who will be visiting us at the end of August to judge the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW Inc. 109th Championship Show. But before he does this we get to have a chat with him about travelling across America in an RV with his dogs, his...

In this episode we look at getting your dog to and from a show including What is the best way to transport your Dogs by road? Should they be in a crate,etc? Are there rules around the length of time you can travel with your Dogs without a break? What’s the best way to prepare your vehicle and your Dog for travelling long distances? What do you need to pack in the car with you and your Dog to keep...

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this episode we talk about the upcoming dog shows that we will be going to including the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW's 108th "Kerrie Reeder Memorial" Championship Show, 109th Championship Show and 10th Open Show on 31 August 2023 and next weekends Dogs NSW Championship Show and Open Day. Also we hear what may be the Dog Show Shows first ever dog based Dad joke c...

In this episode we talk to Tenterfield Terrier expert, Maureen Schutt. The Tenterfield Terrier is an amazing Australian dog and are a lot of dog in such a small package. Well known for their role in keeping farms free of mice and rats, Tenterfields are also a fantastic family pet. We look at the history of this dog including its connection to Peter Allens world famous "Tenterfield Saddler" and we...

SPECIAL EPISODE! In this special edition of The Dog Show Show, we look at a recent announcement of changes to the Challenge Certificate System in the UK by The Kennel Club. Kim helps us understand how this works and we discuss what this means for Australian Dog Shows and as always, Adam finds a way to compare Dog Shows to Rugby League. If you would like to contribute to the conversation about this...

Recently we found ourselves talking to people at the Royal Easter Show about their dogs and one of the things we kept hearing was about dogs with behavioural issues. In this episode of 'The Dog Show Show' we talk to Kim about Positive Reinforcement Training and how it can help you to have a better behaved dog. We look at a couple of other training methods, what is the best incentive to use and we...

In this episode we take and in depth look at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. With The Show just about to wrap up for another year we talk to Kim about whether the Sydney Royal is like the Grand Final of Dog Shows and what are her earliest and proudest memories of showing at the Royal. We also tell you how you can get to show your dog at the Royal, How different is it showing there vs other competiti...

In this episode we look at what we should look for in in a good dog breeder including some of the qualities of a reputable breeder, the different types of breeders, what type of dog we might be looking for and we share our journey with purchasing our beloved dog, Daisy. This is a must listen for everyone whether or not you;re looking for a dog to show or as a pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this episode it was our absolute honour and privilege to welcome our first ever international guest, Staffordshire expert from the UK, John Ryder. John is a breeder, handler and judge who has bred and shown a number of champion Staffords under his Kannechor prefix. John shares over 30 years of dog world experience with us, including what to look for in a good puppy, the best way to be successfu...

In this episode we look at feeding, grooming and the benefits of crateing your show dog. We talk about the importance of bones in managing dental hygiene and give you Kims best grooming tips including why a good set of nails is so important in a dog show. Don't miss the very end where we get too much of an insight into the sleeping arrangements of Adam and Barb! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In this episode of The Dog Show Show we welcome our very first guest, Afghan Hound and Whippet expert Wendye Slatyer. Wendye has an enormous amount of experience breeding and showing these amazing dogs including winning 3 Best in Show's at the prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Show. We were very lucky to be able to have a chat with Wendye about these incredible dogs, including a little bit of her hi...

In previous episodes you may have heard us talk about things like "Breed Standards" and "Fit for purpose". Every dog has a standard they must meet to be considered a show dog and in this episode we look at what those standards are for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We talk about size, colouring, temprament and of course, what fit for purpose actually is. I promise you that you will hear something...

In this episode we welcome back Kim to the Mic and we talk to her about what it takes to be a good dog handler. We look at what does a Dog Handler do? What are your tips for becoming a good Handler? Can Handlers show other people’s dogs, or do they have to handle their own dog? and some of the equipment you need to be a good handler. Don't forget you can listen to the podcast by tapping or clickin...

Just before Christmas, Adam and Barb went to their first ever Dog Show, The All Breed Christmas Championship Show. In this episode we talk about our experience at the show, including our favourite dogs and our favourite moments. We also look at one of the coolest Santa entrances we have ever seen and talk about some of the things we learned about being a part of a Dog Show. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode of the podcast we look at the day in the life of a dog at a dog show. What does their day look like, how should we prepare our dogs and more so, how should we prepare ourselves. We look at the need for routines for getting the dogs prepared, all of the tips and tricks for the best results and the importance of a good pot of tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

In this episode we answer some of the most buring questions we get about how we should treat our Show Dogs, such as: Can I treat my Show Dog as a pet? Can a Pet Dog become a Show Dog? If we have an older dog, can we choose to show the dog later in their life, or do they need to be Show Dogs from puppies? If I have more than one dog at home, should I keep my Show Dog separate from my non-Show Dogs?...

In this episode of the podcast we talk about what the judges actually look for when we show a dog. This includes Dog Breed Standards and how the dog needs to be fit for purpose. We look at what fit for purpose means and the concept of best practice judging.  We also look at what happens if a dog doesn't meet every criteria and how judges focus on the dog’s positives and on how many of the dog...

In another informative and educational episode we sit down with Kim and answer all of your burning questions about getting into dog shows. Listen as we talk about the following:        If I wanted to get into Dog Shows, what’s the best way to do that? Is it not what you know, but who you know? Are there experienced people to help me at my first shows? We also exp...

In this episode we are introduced to the world of Dog Shows. We also meet Kim Reeder and learn about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW We hear about Kim’s experience and expertise and her family's over 50 years of experience with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW which was established in 1965 We also talk about why do we need the Dog Show Show? Including a brief introductio...