Matching the correct puppy with the right owner is essential for a healthy and happy dog in the long term, which is a difficult task for breeders. How do breeders ensure the best match? This is where the BAB program comes in. Designed by Jeanette Forrey, a pioneer of the program and respected figure amongst dog breeders, it aims to educate and help breeders to find the best matches while ensuring that the puppy's needs are met. In today’s show, we talk about evaluations and protocols designed by Jeanette that will help breeders get the full potential out of both puppy and owner. In our conversation, we learn about how Jeanette first established the BAB program, why she thinks it works, some feedback from breeders about the program, the long-term benefits of applying the criteria, and some general advice for breeders. We also find out the common mistakes breeders and owners make, some of the challenges associated with matching a puppy and owner, why finding the best match is so important, some helpful resources to get started, and much more. Don't miss out on expert advice from a badass breeder and dog owner, Jeanette Forrey!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Jeanette designed the testing and evaluation protocols for puppy training.
- Reasons why she thinks the testing and evaluation protocols work.
- The long-term benefits of a structured approach to training.
- Laura shares her experience of using the protocols in her breeding program.
- Jeanette explains how she first developed the ‘tender heart’ approach.
- Why it is so important to match a puppy with a suitable owner.
- We walk through the approach when working with owners to match them with a puppy.
- The importance of follow-ups after matching an owner and puppy.
- A rundown of the process when people want to return a puppy.
- Advice for breeders to deal with owners who want to return a puppy or bad owners.
- Details about the evaluation process and highlights of the challenges associated with it.
- Some of the common mistakes that owners make with a new puppy.
- Ways to test if a dog will make for a good service dog or facility dog.
- We find out about the software that owners and breeders can use.
- An outline of helpful resources available for owners and breeders.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jeanette Forrey
Badass Breeder
Badass Breeder on Facebook
Badass Breeder on Instagram
Badass Breeder Software
The Ultimate Badass Breeder's Guide
Jeanette Forrey Email
Pocket Full of SunShine
Pocket Full of Sunshine on Instagram
Pocket Full of Sunshi
Jeanette Forrey
Badass Breeder
Badass Breeder on Facebook
Badass Breeder on Instagram
Badass Breeder Software
The Ultimate Badass Breeder's Guide
Jeanette Forrey Email