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, Healing Hearts, which is placing fully trained working dogs in deserving homes. Additionally, Je ...
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Welcome to theEmpower Your Puppy Podcast hosted by Jeanette Forrey of 4E Kennels! Join Jeanette as she educates owners on how to continue empowering their puppies to ensure they become balanced and fulfilled dogs. Honoring puppies in their placement and respecting the client’s needs makes for a magical match and keeps dogs in their home for the entirety of their life. Unfortunately, humans don't always communicate with dogs correctly which causes a very unhappy relationship and dogs that are ...
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EP 48: Heroic Efforts, Grief in dogs when they lose a puppy and Guardian home pros and cons
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette gives you a down-and-dirty about these 3 important topics that breeders face. The first is heroic efforts and how long do we try to keep a newborn puppy when they are not thriving? Secondly, how breeders inadvertently create "grief" in a mama dog when one of their puppies die. Lastly, let's look at a few important c…
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EP 47: Entitled Buyers, Working Dogs Defined, and are Puppy Evals Accurate?
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Badass Breeder podcast! In today's video, we're diving into these 3 topics 1. Entitled Buyers: We’re exploring the phenomenon of entitled buyers in the puppy market. What does it mean to be an entitled buyer, and how does it impact breeders and the quality of dogs available? We’ll discuss the expectations…
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EP 46: Should you train a leftover puppy? Why humanizing dogs is ruining them and what are drive by moms and when should we worry?
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's podcast, Jeanette covers: 1. What are the pros and cons of training a "leftover" puppy that did not sell with his/her littermates? 2. How humanizing our dogs is ruining them and how you can help your clients ensure this does not happen. Your reputation stands in how well-balanced and healthy your dogs are but …
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EP 45: Curriculum length and time, should you vaccinate your own puppies and do you refund when a puppy us returned?
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette covers the importance of a puppy curriculum, how long and how often it should be done, why it may be wise to have a veterinarian vaccinate your puppies, and the considerations involved when a puppy is returned. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder o…
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EP 44: The Importance of Chlorhexidine, how to treat coccidia and ways to confirm pregnancy
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we're focusing on three topics that are vital to us! Firstly, let's discuss the importance of chlorhexidine in the fight against Giardia. As breeders, we know how devastating Giardia can be, especially in puppies. We'll explore how chlorhexidine can be a game-changer in our kennels, from effective cleaning protocols t…
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EP 42: C-Section tips, Overuse of Calcium and teaching puppies to self soothe
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeanette tackles three crucial aspects of dog care: C-Section tips for expecting dog owners, the risks of overusing calcium supplements, and effective methods for teaching puppies to self-soothe. First, we explore the intricacies of C-Sections in dogs, providing valuable insights and practical advice for tho…
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EP: 41 Allergies, You Can Begin Again and the Importance of Body Blocking
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Send us a Text Message. Join Jeanette in this engaging podcast as she tackles three crucial topics that every dog enthusiast and breeder should know: Handling Dog Allergies: Discover effective strategies and insights on how to navigate the challenge when potential clients mention dog allergies. Jeanette shares practical tips to address concerns and…
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EP 40: Add an admin on socials, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't work and be careful with AI generated content
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette covers why having an admin member on your social media accounts is so important, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't make sense, and cautions you not to use or overuse AI content! Grad your bite-size content in this episode that covers three topics! Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Bree…
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EP 39: Meds to keep on hand and how to stop diarrhea in puppies before it is too late!
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette talks about 3 topics - bite size content! What medications do they keep on hand and what is her protocol to stop newborn diarrhea before it is too late? Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Empowered Breeder Software The Ultimate Badass…
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EP 38: Client Green Flags, Customer Service and Marketing Tips!
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette tackles three topics and puts them into bite-size clips! Today, she addresses 3 green flags from clients, 3 tips for customer service, and 2 marketing tips. Unfortunately, breeders do have to focus on customer service and marketing. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Fac…
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EP 37: 2 Words Not to Use When Describing a Puppy, Considerations when Raising a Singleton and Runts!
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette talks about 2 words not to be used to describe a young puppy, 2 considerations when raising a singleton to ensure their proper development, and some tips and tricks to raise a runt that does not stay in survival mode their whole life! Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on F…
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Episode 44: The 12 Temperament Traits Explained
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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 …
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Episode 36: The 12 temperament traits explained
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeanette breaks down the 12 temperament traits that are evaluated during a Badass Breeder puppy evaluation. This gives your puppies a voice in their placement and allows your clients to choose a puppy that is best suited for their needs and wants. Breeder Guide and Owner Guide, Webinars, and software: www.ba…
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EP 35: The only thing you or a client should do when a puppy has something in their mouth!
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Send us a Text Message. Puppy Training Tips: Controlling Behavior Through Trust and Respect In this insightful podcast episode, Jeanette reveals the crucial steps you and your client 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 …
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EP 43: The only thing you should do when your dog has something in their mouth!
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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'…
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EP 34: Raising the Empowered Puppy Guide for your clients!
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Send us a Text Message. 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 teach them how to work on …
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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! D…
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EP41: 6 Things to Agree About Before Taking Home a Puppy!
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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 Essenti…
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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 Instagra…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Fac…
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EP 39: 8 Benefits to Raising a Child with a puppy
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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 …
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EP 38: How to Manage Overexcitement in Puppies
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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…
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EP 32: How to Help Clients Manage Overexcitement in Their Puppy!
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Ep 31: 10 Considerations for Clients Before Getting a Puppy
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Send us a Text Message. Before getting a dog, there are several important considerations clients should keep in mind. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to ensure that they are ready to provide the necessary care, time, and resources to meet their needs. Here are some key considerations for your clients: 1. Time and commitment…
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EP:37 10 Considerations Before Getting A Puppy
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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 liv…
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EP 30: What is the AKC CGC Test and do you want your parent dogs and puppies tested?
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Send us a Text Message. "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! Jeanette Forrey Web…
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EP 36: What is the AKC CGC Test and why you may want to get your dog titled?
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"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: Jeanett…
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Send us a Text Message. There is so much to consider before helping choose a puppy for someone who wants a facility dog. Here are a few things that will help you and your potential client out when making this big decision. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Empowered…
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EP 35: Want to have a dog a work with you! You must listen to this!
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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 do…
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EP 28: How can I help my dog or a client's puppy that submissively urinates
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Send us a Text Message. Having a client contact you because their puppy is now submissively urinating can happen. And 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 impac…
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EP 34: How can you help your dog that Submissively Urinates?
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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 …
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EP 33: Making the car a safe and fun place for your new puppy!
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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…
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EP 27: Make sure clients show puppies the car is a fun and safe place to be!
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette talks about ways to ensure a puppy loves the car. It is a lifelong "love" they will need to have to be balanced and happy companions so setting your clients and puppies up for success is important and fun! Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Ins…
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EP 32: Anxious Owners Can Create Anxious Dogs
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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 InstagramBy Jeanette Forrey
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EP 26: How to educate your clients with anxiety to ensure they don't raise an anxious puppy!
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Send us a Text Message. Our clients with anxiety can unknowingly create dogs with anxiety. Help educate them to make sure they do not make their puppy feel responsible for their anxiety. Also, matching a highly anxious person with a confident, not tenderhearted puppy I best. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Bree…
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EP 31: 5 Mistakes That are made when exposing puppies to new people
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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…
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Ep 25: 5 Mistakes Made When Exposing Puppies to New People
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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EP 24: Prevent Resource Guarding and Gulping by teaching your clients this "game".
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Send us a Text Message. Resource guarding can be a huge concern for families, especially with children. Here is a exercise to teach your clients to implement with their puppy from day 1 to ensure their puppy is never given the opportunity or feels like they have to guard anything they deem valuable (food, toys, bed, a human, etc). Jeanette Forrey W…
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EP 30: Prevent Resource Guarding By Teaching This Exercise
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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 o…
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EP 29: Help! My puppy growled at my kids!
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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 unma…
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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 …
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EP 23: Help my client's new puppy is growling at their kids!
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Send us a Text Message. There is nothing my disheartening then when your client calls you that their new puppy is growling at their 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 what you can tell your clients to help th…
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EP 27: PTSD Service dogs for Veterans and Active Military
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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 an…
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EP 26: Do Not Reward the Crazy in Your Dog or Puppy!
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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…
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EP 22: How we handle fear in our dog matters
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Send us a Text Message. Join Jeanette as she shares how to manage fear correctly. As a breeder it is imperative that we educate our clients how to handle fear in their new puppies. Every puppy will experience fear, but the catalyst to ensuring they do not suffer a lifelong sentence to unrealistic fears is to make sure fear is handled in an empoweri…
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EP 21: The Biggest Mistake Owners Make with Space and a New Puppy
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Send us a Text Message. Clients calling because their new puppy is being difficult to house train? The biggest mistake is giving the puppy too much space. Listen and find out how to help these clients get their puppy on the right track. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Insta…
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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 Forre…
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EP: 20 How a flat buckle collar can kill your dog and other safety concerns with collars!
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Send us a Text Message. Jeanette shares her experience with all collar types and then shares with you a tragic way a collar can kill your dog when you are not there. The pros and cons of collars discussed: Bark collars Martingale Choke Prong Remote Harness Gentle lead The dangers of tags and flat buckle collars when your dog is left unattended even…
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EP 24: The biggest mistake made when potty training a new puppy!
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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 InstagramBy Jeanette Forrey
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Send us a Text Message. What can you do to help a potential parent you bought that is older? Sometimes they come terrified and shut down. Learn how to empower these dogs to determine if they will meet your temperament standards for your program. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder…
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