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.
Episodes
52 episodes
EP: 53 - Safe Labor Protocols, Kids in the family business and Clients who are last pick
In this episode of the Empowered Badass Breeder, Jeanette covers three key topics. First, she will discuss labor safety protocols. Next, the pros and cons of having kids involved in the family business and finally, she will discuss how to handl...
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Episode 53
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15:06
EP 52: Hand shyness and eye contact in dogs, leaving a puppy home alone all day and Littermate Syndrome
In this Breeder Shotgun podcast, I bring you 3 topics in easy bite-size format I cover:1. Inheritable Traits: I discuss hand shyness and eye contact, explaining their significance and genetic influences.2. Leaving Puppies Alone:...
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Episode 52
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13:31
EP 51: 3 Red Flags in Parent Dogs, Build Trust and Respect First, Guardian home Pros and Cons
Join Jeanette on this week's Badass Breeder Podcast where she delivers three topics in bite-size sound bites! First, we’ll discuss 3 three red flags for evaluating breeding stock—essential tips to help you make smarter choices....
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Episode 51
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15:32
EP 50: Self-Soothing in puppies, finding the joy in the journey and CAUTION - female in heat that live together
This week Jeanette covers the importance of teaching a fussy puppy to self-soothe before they go home, to remember to find the joy in the journey and not wait until you accomplish the next goal or item on your very long to-do list, and lastly a...
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Episode 50
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12:31
EP 49: Should breeders make money? Dealing with hate from social media and how to manage an exuberant mom during delivery!
During the shotgun mini-series this week, Jeanette covers the hot topic of whether breeders should make money or not? The difficulties of dealing with judgment and hate from social media trolls and lastly, how can we manage exuberant moms so th...
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Episode 49
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11:42
EP 48: Heroic Efforts, Grief in dogs when they lose a puppy and Guardian home pros and cons
Jeanette gives you a down-and-dirty about these 3 important topics that breeders face.The first is heroic efforts and how long do we try to keep a newborn puppy when they are not thriving?Secondly, how breeders inadvertently cre...
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Episode 48
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13:31
EP 47: Entitled Buyers, Working Dogs Defined, and are Puppy Evals Accurate?
Welcome back to the Badass Breeder podcast! In today's video, we're diving into these 3 topics1. Entitled Buyers:We’re exploring the phenomenon of entitled buyers in the puppy market. What does it mean to be an entitled buyer,...
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Episode 47
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15:56
EP 46: Should you train a leftover puppy? Why humanizing dogs is ruining them and what are drive by moms and when should we worry?
In this week's podcast, Jeanette covers:1. What are the pros and cons of training a "leftover" puppy that did not sell with his/her littermates? 2. How humanizing our dogs is ruining them and how you can help your clients e...
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Episode 46
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12:23
EP 45: Curriculum length and time, should you vaccinate your own puppies and do you refund when a puppy us returned?
Jeanette covers the importance of a puppy curriculum, how long and how often it should be done, why it may be wise to have a veterinarian vaccinate your puppies, and the considerations involved when a puppy is returned.
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Episode 45
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13:35
EP 44: The Importance of Chlorhexidine, how to treat coccidia and ways to confirm pregnancy
Today, we're focusing on three topics that are vital to us! Firstly, let's discuss the importance of chlorhexidine in the fight against Giardia. As breeders, we know how devastating Giardia can be, especially in puppies. We'll explo...
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Episode 44
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12:53
EP 42: C-Section tips, Overuse of Calcium and teaching puppies to self soothe
In this episode, Jeanette tackles three crucial aspects of dog care: C-Section tips for expecting dog owners, the risks of overusing calcium supplements, and effective methods for teaching puppies to self-soothe.First, we explore the int...
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Episode 42
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13:15
EP: 41 Allergies, You Can Begin Again and the Importance of Body Blocking
Join Jeanette in this engaging podcast as she tackles three crucial topics that every dog enthusiast and breeder should know:Handling Dog Allergies: Discover effective strategies and insights on how to navigate the challenge ...
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Episode 41
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12:24
EP 40: Add an admin on socials, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't work and be careful with AI generated content
Jeanette covers why having an admin member on your social media accounts is so important, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't make sense, and cautions you not to use or overuse AI content! Grad your bite-size content in thi...
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Episode 40
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11:07
EP 39: Meds to keep on hand and how to stop diarrhea in puppies before it is too late!
Jeanette talks about 3 topics - bite size content! What medications do they keep on hand and what is her protocol to stop newborn diarrhea before it is too late?
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Episode 39
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13:44
EP 38: Client Green Flags, Customer Service and Marketing Tips!
Jeanette tackles three topics and puts them into bite-size clips! Today, she addresses 3 green flags from clients, 3 tips for customer service, and 2 marketing tips. Unfortunately, breeders do have to focus on customer...
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Episode 38
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11:51
EP 37: 2 Words Not to Use When Describing a Puppy, Considerations when Raising a Singleton and Runts!
Jeanette talks about 2 words not to be used to describe a young puppy, 2 considerations when raising a singleton to ensure their proper development, and some tips and tricks to raise a runt that does not stay in survival mode their whole life! ...
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Episode 37
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10:50
Episode 36: The 12 temperament traits explained
In this episode, Jeanette breaks down the 12 temperament traits that are evaluated during a Badass Breeder puppy evaluation. This gives your puppies a voice in their placement and allows your clients to choose a puppy that is best suited for th...
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Episode 36
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46:07
EP 35: The only thing you or a client should do when a puppy has something in their mouth!
Puppy Training Tips: Controlling Behavior Through Trust and RespectIn 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 t...
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Episode 35
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8:03
EP 34: Raising the Empowered Puppy Guide for your clients!
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 P...
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Episode 34
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12:17
EP 33: Protect Our Ethical Breeders
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.
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Episode 33
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41:18
EP 32: How to Help Clients Manage Overexcitement in Their Puppy!
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:HyperactivityJumpingExcessive barking...
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Episode 32
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30:36
Ep 31: 10 Considerations for Clients Before Getting a Puppy
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 thei...
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Episode 31
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26:08
EP 30: What is the AKC CGC Test and do you want your parent dogs and puppies tested?
"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."<...
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Episode 30
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28:02
EP 29: Facility Dogs 101
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.
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Episode 29
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29:03
EP 28: How can I help my dog or a client's puppy that submissively urinates
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 be...
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