Badass Breeder

Welcome to Part 3 of our Power Series where we discuss how you can have a calm, happy dog, wherever you go together. Today’s topic is the Power of Tether Training; what it is, why you should do it, and how to do it. Hear about the different types of tether training, and listen to a step-by-step guide on how it works. Hear why at the start, tether training requires your full focus, and find out why...

Everybody wants a well-balanced dog that does not get easily aroused, can be taken out in public and knows how to self-soothe. Welcome to the second session of our three-part series on the three things every dog owner should do with their dog, regardless of its age. In today’s show we are going to be running through the practice of ‘sitting on your dog’ and the major benefits it has for teaching s...

Welcome to the first episode of our three-part power series on the three things everybody should do with their dogs. Today's show was recorded on a Friday and that means we have the cocktails out so expect an episode that is as filled with fun and doggy antics as it is with valuable information! The first of the three things every dog owner should be doing is of course hand-feeding and today...

In part two of our fifth and final class, we finalize the discussions had in the mentorship so far by answering questions about customer service, curriculum, branding, puppy evaluation, medication, and more. One of the points that we stress several times today is that this program is not about training puppies, but rather about empowering them to handle any situation they may encounter when they l...

As we move into our fifth class of the mentorship, we will be covering the curriculum that breeders should be following with their puppies from week five onwards. A major point we make early on is that it is extremely important to keep in sync with the program. Being behind or ahead of time by even a day or two can make a big difference to a puppy whose development occurs so rapidly during this pe...

Join us today for the second part of episode five of Badass Breeder, where we continue the discussion around building your brand as a breeder and launch into the curriculum of training puppies. We hear what Colleen and Stefanie are doing right (and not so right) on their social media pages and websites, and why providing free advice is a great way to build your brand and network. We touch on why t...

Being a Badass breeder takes so much more than simply breeding dogs! Tune in today for class four of the series, focused on marketing your brand as a breeder. Hear how Jeanette came up with her brand and all of the work she has to do to maintain it. We dive into the importance of having a brand, and why it's better to be true to yourself and offend a few people than to be liked by everyone bu...

Life as a breeder is not easy and the joys and satisfaction of the profession come with many challenges and setbacks. That's why you need to get clear on why you want to be in this field and what you want to offer to your dogs and clients. These are important tenets that you will need to hold onto in the face of tough times when judgment and disappointment threaten to derail your commitment....

Hi everybody and welcome to another episode of our ongoing course for badass breeders! Today we will be tackling the subject of delivery wellbeing, looking at the different stages associated with delivery, and the steps to take to make this process as smooth and safe as possible. This episode is jam-packed with useful tips and tricks, so make sure you have a paper and pen handy to take some notes!...

For this episode, we are continuing our exploration of health testing and pregnancy, with a focus on the trimesters, numbers of litters for bitches, and turnaround times between these. There are so many important factors that go into healthy breeding, for the sake of the mother as well as the puppies, and you can expect to learn about many of the most important aspects today. We get into questions...

As we enter our second class, we use this episode to broach the subject of health testing. You can expect to learn all about what testing is and what to do when it comes to testing your parents and puppies, in order to create better standards for us all. An important note to always keep in mind when it comes to this area of breeding is that there are no foolproof answers from tests, and the recomm...

Welcome back to part two of the first class in our Badass Breeder Mentorship!  In this segment of the course, we will be covering everything you need to know when it comes to choosing breeding stock. One of the main takeaways from this session is that when choosing breeding stock, it is important to use a holistic approach based on the goals you have in your specific program. What this means is th...

Welcome to the first class of the Badass Breeder Mentorship! Being a breeder is filled with unique challenges, from isolation to judgment and feelings of inadequacy. This is why it is so important to get a strong sense of your Why and the approach you use at your breeding practice, which is exactly what this mentorship is designed to help you achieve! Today we start our training by covering Jeanet...

Jeanette Forrey is the Badass Breeder. She has quickly been recognized as one of the industry-leading dog breeders, trainers, and educators. Through her highly successful breeding program, 4E Kennels, Jeanette has raised and placed over two hundred service, facility, and therapy dogs, as well as numerous loving, reliable family companions. Recently, she launched a renowned non-profit organization,...