You ever meet those breeders and they tell you they "just know" which puppy a family should have? Super helpful, right? It's frustrating, I hear you. Today's episode discusses some ways to get your brain to start seeing the differences in temperaments and how to use that knowledge to make things better for your buyers.

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In this episode, I have Dr. Jody Moffett, my favorite veterinarian of all time, she’s simply the best and has put up with me for over 8 years, helping me solve problems with giardia, being patient with all my questions, and entertaining all my wild breeding musings. 

I wish there were more veterinarians like her, the ones who are able to keep their heart in the game as much as their mind. She’s a gem of this world and I’m so lucky to know her and my dogs are lucky to have her on my breeding journey. 

In today’s episode we discuss things she wished new puppy owners knew, things we can help prepare them for. She discusses some gripes with breeders and where she wishes things were better. We even talk about how the relationship the owner has with their dog often dictates the veterinarian care the dog will receive. I hope you enjoy this thought-felt conversation with Dr. Moffett and I hope you are so lucky to find a wonderful veterinarian like her on your journey. 

Without further ado, let’s dive in!

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Everything in life teaches us lessons, but, for our 50th episode (thank you for sticking with me!) I wanted to reflect on three unexpected lessons that dog breeding has taught me.

Thank you for taking me on your journey!!

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Checking coat condition is by far my favorite quick way that I assess a dog's health. In today's episode we discuss a few simple things to look out for and evaluate so you can make sure your dogs are healthy–and if they aren't, a few ideas on what might be happening.

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As the year is half over, it's a great opportunity to check in on your goals. Today's episode we discuss common pitfalls in dog breeding goal setting and how to fix it so we can get more accomplished and get our programs where we want them.

There are also a few techniques for how to make some small adjustments that will allow you to better maximize your time with the breeding program and get a bit more of your time back while getting more done.

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In this episode we have Beth Berkobien of Rehab Your Rescue in Dallas, Texas, Beth works primarily with anxiety and aggression in dogs. 

She has been a wonderful help to me in my own situation with our dog Cinch, a charming cattle dog, and I am so lucky to have met Beth. 

As breeders we are usually solving problems from the breeding side of the house, but when that doesn’t go as planned, Beth is the kind of person who gets called in. 

I hope you learn a lot in this interview, I’d love to hear your thoughts, join me on instagram @thehonestdogbreeder. 

Brands, and the trust they can build, are very helpful in building a relationship with your buyers. A good brand is essential in your long-term success. In today's episode we discuss three ways to use your brand to build a better breeding business, enjoy!

The Dog Breeder Society has a branding MasterClass launching soon for a deep dive into branding and how to design your brand in your breeding business. Learn more and have the opportunity to join at honestdogbreeder.com/yes

My brother is a master with design and in today’s interview we discuss branding. 

If you aren’t familiar, branding is the feeling customers get when they associate with your business. In order to attract the right ideal puppy buyers and build trust with them, you want your brand to make them feel how they want to feel when they get one of your dogs. If they want a dog to bring them adventure and exploration, you want your brand to make them feel adventure and excitement. If they want your dogs to bring them calm, then you want them to feel calm, peace, and simple with your brand. Additionally, you want your brand to have continuity among your platforms so, not only are you easily recognized, but people trust you because you are the same wherever they experience your business. People trust that which is predictable. 

Without further ado, here’s Drew and I’s discussion about branding, I hope you enjoy!

You hear the terms tossed around all the time: Guardian Homes and Co-Owns, but what are they and, more importantly, WHEN should you use them? This episode discusses their differences along with instances where you may want to use them. Both provide opportunities for your program and then there are instances where you might want to steer clear.

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I had no idea where my breeding program was going wrong. I was *lots* of emotions about it, none of them warm and fuzzy. It took me a while to put together the process, sort it out. It was stressful and took longer than it should've.

This episode discusses the steps you can take to start fixing your breeding program–even if you don't know where to start. 

Get the free checklist that'll help break the process down in the show notes.