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Badass Breeder

Jeanette Forrey

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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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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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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 influence our companions…
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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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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 trust, respect and prope…
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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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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breeder Softwar…
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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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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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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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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 2. Financial responsibi…
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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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"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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"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 Badass Breeder Badass Breed…
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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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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breeder Software The Ultimate Badass Breeder's Guide Jeane…
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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 impact on honoring and empowe…
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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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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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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breeder Software The Ultimate Badass Breed…
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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breed…
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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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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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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 Badass Breeder Badass Bre…
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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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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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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 them build a pack that is …
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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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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 empowering way. We want our pupp…
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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breeder Software The Ultimate Badass Breeder…
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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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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 if for a few minutes. J…
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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 Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Badass Breeder Software The Ultimate Badas…
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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 Epis…
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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 Lin…
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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…
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“What is the best way to approach a service dog?” “Is it okay to pet a working dog?” These are some of the common questions people have about service/working dogs. Service dogs are amazing animals and provide essential services for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. People often want to pet or approach a service dog in public but ar…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Badass Puppy Owner! Today, we will be learning about recognizing and managing stress in your dog or puppy. Building a trusting and respectful relationship with your dog is essential to their happiness while also helping them cope better with the world around them. The signs that your dog is stressed are not al…
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Welcome to another episode of Badass Puppy Owner, where Jeanette teaches us how to empower our puppies and give them a happy and fulfilling life! Does your puppy whine when you leave the room? Are you worried about how your puppy will cope with being alone? Then today’s episode is for you! There will be times when you have to leave your beloved pup…
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You have chosen your new puppy from an ethical breeder and are bringing them home. A new home will consist of many new sights and smells for your puppy, an exciting time for both owner and pet. However, people often expose their puppy to new environments and people too soon, leading to digestive problems and sullying the experience for both owner a…
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While there is no such thing as a perfect match, it is possible to choose a puppy with a personality that fits well with yours to ensure that your relationship will be easy and loving. Today on Badass Puppy Owner we focus on the third and most important thing to consider when choosing a puppy – temperament. Jeanette outlines the two different types…
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As dog owners, we all want the same thing: to raise happy, healthy dogs who are neutral in all different situations. Today, we are talking about how you handle fear in your dog, whether it’s a puppy or a fully grown dog, and why that is so important. Tune in today to hear why the first sixteen weeks of a puppy’s life are so crucial to managing a do…
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