Have you ever wondered what happens after the puppies are weaned?

Most people spend all their time talking about raising the puppies—but very few talk about helping the mama dog recover. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, we’re discussing the weaning process from both sides: preparing the puppies for independence while safely helping the female transition out of nursing.

We’ll cover:
• Preparing a female before breeding
• Deworming before, during, and after pregnancy
• When to begin the weaning process
• My step-by-step approach to gradually separating mom and puppies
• Helping reduce the risk of mastitis and other health concerns
• Preparing puppies to confidently eat on their own
• Why recovery for the female is just as important as raising the litter

Whether you’re raising your first litter or your fifteenth, this episode is full of practical experience and a few things that are easy to overlook.

Something to think about… breeding doesn’t end when the puppies are born. A successful litter also means making sure the female has the opportunity to recover the right way.

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If everyone wants a good rabbit dog... why don't we all want the same kind of rabbit dog?

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I answer several listener-submitted questions about rabbit dogs and the different preferences hunters have. We discuss the kind of rabbit dog I personally enjoy running, why different styles of dogs fit different people, how I decide how many dogs to run at one time, and how I choose the people and dogs I hunt with.

One thing I've learned over the years is that there isn't one perfect rabbit dog for everyone. The best dog for you depends on your goals, your hunting style, your terrain, and what you enjoy most about being in the woods.

Whether you're just getting started or you've been hunting for years, I hope this episode gives you something to think about as you continue developing both your dogs and your own hunting style.

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Where does the ALCBA stand today, and how can owners begin registering their American Leopard Curs moving forward?

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I share an update on the American Leopard Cur Breeders Association and the new registration process launching August 1. We discuss how registration was handled in the past, how the new online system will work, and the different registration pathways available for current ALCBA dogs, litters, historical bloodlines, rebuild situations, and single registration.

I also talk about what to do if your dogs trace back to ALCBA stock but there is a break somewhere in the registration history. If that's your situation, don't assume it's too late. Every dog and pedigree is different, and we'd be happy to help determine the best registration pathway.

Beyond registration, I share the larger vision for the association: preserving the American Leopard Cur, improving recordkeeping, reconnecting owners and breeders, encouraging youth involvement, and eventually organizing hunts and gatherings that bring people together to enjoy the breed and the friendships that come with it.

Registration opens August 1st

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The goal is simple: preserve the American Leopard Cur, document its history, and build a strong community for current and future generations of Leopard Cur owners.

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