In this episode of Breeders Brew, Sara sits down with Sam Chamberlain, winner of the Canine Family Planner Top Puppy Parent Award and a finalist in the Breeder Excellence Award, to explore what it takes to rear well-rounded puppies with care, commitment and common sense.

🐾 Sam shares her evolution from breeding Labradors to focusing on Cocker Spaniels and Cockapoos—and how this transition better suits her lifestyle and space without compromising standards. Expect honest, practical insight into:

✅ The messy reality of a surprise midnight whelping
✅ Her journey into tube feeding and saving a struggling newborn
✅ Puppy training tips, crate expectations, and the reality of night-time routines
✅ Using vetting forms, WhatsApp groups, and structured updates to manage owner expectations
✅ Socialisation, separation anxiety prevention, and setting firm boundaries with new owners
✅ Why she never vaccinates before puppies leave, and how she explains this to owners

Whether you're considering switching breeds, rethinking how you handle puppy applications, or need real talk about post-whelp support, this episode is packed with gems.

🔗 Links from the episode:

👉 Visit Sam's website: Rackenford Dogs, Facebook: www.facebook.com/rackenfordcockapoos & IG: www.instagram.com/rackenfordcockapoos 

👉 Interested in applying for a future Annual Breeder Award? Find out more: www.caninefamilyplanner.com/aba
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