Examined and Excused: The Dog Show Podcast

In episode four of Examined and Excused , things get personal as Allison and Ian break down their ultimate "icks" when it comes to the less glamorous side of taking care of dogs. They then dive into a historic moment for the canine world: the inaugural FCI Universal Dog Show in Mexico City, held in a groundbreaking partnership with the AKC. Is this collaborative international event the blueprint for the future, or just a lot of moving parts? Allison shares a hilarious, must-hear story involving literal cake at Crufts, and the duo gets vulnerable about the overwhelming emotions that lead to crying at the dog show. Finally, they tackle the big question: how can breeders, handlers, and clubs work together to bring massive, high-energy, celebratory dog shows back to North America?

In episode three of Examined and Excused , hosts Allison Alexander and Ian Lynch dive into the hit reality TV show, Going to the Dogs . The duo breaks down all the high-stakes canine drama from the debut episode of Going to the Dogs including Allison's own experiences as a contestant on the show. Then Allison and Ian get personal as they share their own hilarious, bizarre, and surprisingly emotional real-life experiences with professional animal communicators.

Where did all the exhibitors go? In the second episode of Examined and Excused , we take a hard look at why dog shows used to be massive, sprawling events and what has driven the recent decline in entries. More importantly, we talk about how to fix it.

Welcome to the very first episode of Examined and Excused: The Dog Show Podcast ! Join hosts Allison Alexander and Ian Lynch as they dive into how they got their start in the sport and how their careers evolved over the years. In this episode, Allison shares her personal journey and transition from handling to judging, while Ian keeps it real with some hilarious and highly embarrassing stories from his early days in the ring. Plus, they tackle a serious and growing challenge facing the sport today: the distinct lack of mentorship opportunities for newcomers and how it affects the future of dog shows.