Empowered Puppy

Before selecting your puppy, are you able to know these temperament traits?  Having a good idea of the puppy's needs prior to selecting can be very beneficial to ensure you can meet their needs AND get what you want and need.     Want to get our NEW puppy guide to help you raise an empowered puppy that feels honored, respected, and safe? Grab your copy here: www.4ekennels.com   Links Mentione...

 Puppy Training Tips: Controlling Behavior Through Trust and Respect In this insightful podcast episode, Jeanette reveals the crucial steps you should take when your puppy grabs something they shouldn't. Discover the key to maintaining a well-behaved and responsive puppy, as Jeanette explains how our reactions influence our companions. Learn why it's essential to establish trust and resp...

While potty training and kennel training tips are important, there are other important work that needs to be done with you and your dog, whether you have a new puppy or a 5-year-old dog.  And my new book, "Raising the Empowered Puppy" covers these important and necessary foundational concepts.  Let's work on trust, respect and proper communication!  Don't worry! I have you cove...

Jeanette talks about six family house rules that need to be agreed upon before taking home a puppy. Are you considering bringing a new puppy into your home?  Before you dive headfirst into puppy cuddles and playtime, make sure you're all on the same page with our latest podcast of  "Raising the Empowered Puppy". Jeanette as she shares the **6 Essential Family House Rules Before Brin...

It is time to break the silence and have the uncomfortable conversation about the current market. No one wants to talk about it (I don't necessarily want to either) but our ethical breeders are at risk, causing a dire situation for our dogs. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

Jeanette goes over 8 important benefits to raising your child with a puppy.  1. Companionship and Unconditional Love  2. Responsibility   3. Physical Activity and Health 4. Social Skills and Communication 5. Emotional Well-being 6. Confidence and Self-Esteem 7. Cognitive Development 8. Learning about Empathy and Boundaries What amazing lifelong skills children get to learn from a puppy! Links Ment...

When puppies get too excited, it can lead to various behaviors that may be challenging to manage. Here are some common things that can happen when puppies become overly excited: Hyperactivity Jumping Excessive barking Mouthiness and nipping Lack of impulse control Difficulty settling down Jeanette will go over what is normal and what is not and how to help guide your puppy to a happy calm state of...

Before getting a dog, there are several important considerations you should keep in mind. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to ensure that you're ready to provide the necessary care, time, and resources to meet their needs. Here are some key considerations: 1. Time and commitment 2. Financial responsibilities 3. Space and living arrangements 4. Breed and temperamen...

"The CGC Program is a two-part program that is designed to: 1) teach responsible dog ownership to owners, and 2) certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well- behaved members of their families and communities." Jeanette goes over what the test items are and test specifics!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Faceb...

There is so much to consider before adding a facilty dog to your place of employment. Here are just a few things to consider, but above all make sure you choose a breed that would excel at such work, a breeder that knows how to evaluate their puppies and then a trainer that understands how to train a facility dog. It is not the same as a service dog.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette F...

Having a dog that submissively urinates can be difficult; however, there are things you can do to help your puppy work through this anxious excited behavior. Jeanette will walk you through a few easy steps that will have a big impact on honoring and empowering your puppy!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

Jeanette talks about ways to ensure your puppy loves the car. It is a lifelong "love" they will need to have to be balanced and happy companions so setting your puppy up for success is important and fun! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

If you have anxiety and own a dog, this is a must watch to ensure you do not unknowingly create an anxious dog.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

We have been told to expose our puppy to as many people as possible; however, we have not been taught the necessary things to ensure your exposure to new people is actually not causing more harm than good. So many people are confused why their dog becomes fearful of new people even though they met so many of them when they were a puppy. Well, I can tell you a few reasons why... Links Mentioned in...

Resource guarding and gulping is very problematic but something that can be very manageable, if ever even a potential issue.  By ensuring that you never make your puppy feel like that have to guard or gulp if the first most empowering thing you can do.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

There is nothing my disheartening then when your new puppy growls at your kids! No need to fear Jeanette is here!  In this episode she will break it down to what lead up to the point of a puppy feeling like they have to growl to protect themselves and how you can build a pack that is healthy, safe and respectful. Having a childhood with dogs is unmatched, but let's ensure are kids are being t...

Join Jeanette as she addresses how we handle fear in our dogs is causing lifelong negative effects.  Learn how to manage fear correctly the first time, ensuring that you are empowering your dog to believe in themselves and just as importantly trust you.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

How can a service dog help a veteran or active duty military personnel that has been diagnosed with PTSD? *What are symptoms of PTSD? *What are trained tasks a dog can perform if trained to help a person with PTSD? *What temperament traits are needed for a PTSD service dog? *What is the difference between a service dog and ESA (emotional support animal)? Jeanette walk you through the benefits and...

We inadvertently created over excited impolite dogs by rewarding the excitement (crazy). Make these changes to ensure you raise a balanced dog that lives in a calmer and happier state of mind.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

If you are always saying "no" to your puppy, that can damage your relationship with them. Do you always want to be scolded? Jeanette and daughter Jenna talk about how this can be avoided to ensure you have a healthy and happy relationship with you puppy and how setting them up for success is vital.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E...

Jeanette gives you the biggest trick to aid in potty training and prevention of other naughty habits that can form with your new puppy!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

Join Jeanette as she talks about a few important things involving dog psychology and how to understand and respect your beloved canine.  *Why do some dogs give eye contact and others do not *Common stress signals in dogs and how we miss so many of them *Remembering the number 9 when switching your dogs food and coming  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Fa...

Jeanette talks about what you can do to truly help a disadvantaged dog adjust to your new home.  *How do you interact with your new dog? *How do you meet their needs in order? *What are they really thinking? *Why continuing to treat them as a "rescue" dog does more harm than good *How the Power 3 Training Series is life changing for your new dog Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanet...

Every dog owner should have a grooming/care bag. Jeanette talks about what should be in that grooming bag! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram

The how, when and why we do puppy curriculum matters. It is meaningful, purposeful and has a lifelong positive effect on your puppy. Jeanette walks you through what that looks like and why it is so important.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeanette Forrey 4E Kennels 4E Kennels on Facebook 4E Kennels on Instagram