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Badass Breeder
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, Jeanette has also started her own therapy dog team, bringing the healing comfort of a dog to those who need it most. Jeanette has been featured on many local and national media outlets, including Good Morning America. Along with her rich history in dog rearing, Jeanette is also an experienced educator. Having successfully taught regular and at-risk students in the Las Vegas public school system, she combined these diverse worlds to develop the Badass Breeder Mentorship Program. Again, showing her pedigree as an industry disruptor, she has been sharing her secrets related to breeding, puppy curriculum and evaluation techniques, combined with her business ethics. She is relentlessly focused on promoting ethical and dog-centered breeding practices and educating the public to buy smarter to defund puppy mills and ill-intentioned backyard breeders. Jeanette is not only successful but is truly elevating the way the breeding business is done by not only changing breeding from bad to badass but healing hearts and changing lives through the power of a dog. She is taking hundreds of breeders on this mission and journey with her.
Badass Breeder
EP 7: Delivery Wellbeing Part 2
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. We want you to lean into what you bring to the table and share the love that almost definitely inspired you to start work in this field! In this segment of our course, you will get the chance to hear all about dealing with newborn puppies after delivery: how to give them the best start to their lives and the best shot at a healthy future. This is all about finding your recipe, what works for you, and locking in those practices as you grow as a breeder. We talk about whelping boxes, hygiene, temperature control, avoiding dehydration, and so much more that you are not going to want to miss. We also cover important self-care tips for breeders around dealing with fatigue and finding the energy to see things through. Make sure to join us for this informative and important discussion!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How to handle newborn puppies as they delivered.
- Tackling the controversial subject of swinging; when and why to do it.
- When is a mom done delivering? The best protocol for clarification.
- Dealing with fatigue during and after delivery.
- The first two weeks after delivery; the most sensitive and fragile time for a puppy.
- Cleanliness and hygiene when dealing with puppies and moms post-delivery.
- Getting to grips with mastitis and the best ways to safeguard against it.
- Temperature control for puppies; helping puppies before they are able.
- How to go about setting up the best whelping box for your puppies.
- When to get worried about dehydration and a lack of weight gain.
- Providing the best service to clients and redirecting myths about breeding scams.
- Turning pain into power and helping others!
- Delivering for your dogs, your clients, and yourself.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Ultimate Badass Breeder's Guide
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Jeanette Forrey
Webinars (classes and training)
The Ultimate Badass Breeder's Guide
Raising the Empowered Puppy Guide for Clients
YouTube Playlist