Leading the Pack: The SHOW-SAFE Podcast explores the people and values shaping a
safer, more ethical future in the sport of dogs.
Through conversations with different members of our community, we promote integrity, respect, safety, advocacy, and collaboration—
ensuring fairness and protection for all participants.
February 10th, 2026
Season 2 Episode 1: From the Past to the Future
What does quiet passion, a teacher’s heart, and determination sound like? It sounds very much like the current Vice President of Sports Services, Mari-Beth O’Neill. Listen as she shares her history, her love of dogs, her leadership initiatives, and her vision for the sport of dogs and how we all can make it even better.
December 10th, 2025
S1 E4: Three Junior Champions, One Journey (Part 2)
Three Westminster Best Junior winners—Lydia Frey, Octavia Stensen & Angela Lloyd—sit down for a powerful, can’t-miss conversation.
December 9th, 2025
S1 E3: Three Junior Champions, One Journey (Part 1)
Three Westminster Best Junior winners—Lydia Frey, Octavia Stensen & Angela Lloyd—sit down for a powerful, can’t-miss conversation.
September 29th, 2025
S1 E2 Creating Your Own Community with Anna Gracie
Leading The Pack – the podcast by SHOW-SAFE talks to Bearded Collie breeder, dog fancier, and Manager of Sponsorships at the Westminster Kennel Club – Anna Gracie! On today’s podcast, we talk about growing up in the sport, finding your community, and the importance of supporting others. Hosted by Lydia Frey and Octavia Stensen.
September 17th, 2025
S1 E1 Raised by the Sport of Dogs
In the first episode of Leading the Pack, our host, Michael Hill, sits down with founding SHOW-SAFE members. Together, they reflect on their early days in the sport of dogs—sharing how impactful moments at dog shows shaped not just their careers, but their values, work ethic, and lives beyond the ring.
Other related podcast episodes to check out!
December 9, 2024
Board members of the SHOW-SAFE organization join host Laura Reeves to discuss the grassroots development of an organization that supports a safe dog event environment.
April 8, 2024
Laura Reeves talks to Mary Dukes, Lindsay Fetters, and Carissa Shimpeno about SHOW-SAFE on the Pure Dog Talk Podcast
April 1, 2024
Pam Bruce, retired Toronto PD Sex Crimes investigator for 32 years, joins Laura for a conversation about HOW we can protect our most vulnerable, what WE can do and what AKC has in the works.
