Empowered Puppy
Welcome to theEmpower Your Puppy Podcast hosted by Jeanette Forrey of 4E Kennels! Join Jeanette as she educates owners on how to continue empowering their puppies to ensure they become balanced and fulfilled dogs. Honoring puppies in their placement and respecting the client’s needs makes for a magical match and keeps dogs in their home for the entirety of their life. Unfortunately, humans don't always communicate with dogs correctly which causes a very unhappy relationship and dogs that are very misunderstood. Jeanette is also on a mission to train breeders and educate the public on how and where to buy so that puppy mills and backyard breeders are defunded. Our dogs deserve more.
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode 44: The 12 Temperament Traits Explained
Before selecting your puppy, are you able to know these temperament traits? Having a good idea of the puppy's needs prior to selecting can be very beneficial to ensure you can meet their needs AND get what you want and need. &nbs...
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Episode 44
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46:07
EP 43: The only thing you should do when your dog has something in their mouth!
Puppy Training Tips: Controlling Behavior Through Trust and RespectIn this insightful podcast episode, Jeanette reveals the crucial steps you should take when your puppy grabs something they shouldn't. Discover the key to maintain...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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8:03
EP 42: Raising the Empowered Puppy Guide
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 42
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12:17
EP41: 6 Things to Agree About Before Taking Home a Puppy!
Jeanette talks about six family house rules that need to be agreed upon before taking home a puppy.Are you considering bringing a new puppy into your home? Before you dive headfirst into puppy cuddles and playtime, make sure you'r...
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Episode 41
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23:17
EP 40: 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 40
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41:18
EP 39: 8 Benefits to Raising a Child with a puppy
Jeanette goes over 8 important benefits to raising your child with a puppy. 1. Companionship and Unconditional Love 2. Responsibility 3. Physical Activity and Health4. Social Skills and Communication5. Em...
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Episode 39
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11:08
EP 38: How to Manage Overexcitement in Puppies
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 38
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30:36
EP:37 10 Considerations Before Getting A Puppy
Before getting a dog, there are several important considerations you should keep in mind. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to ensure that you're ready to provide the necessary care, time, and resources to meet their need...
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Episode 37
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26:08
EP 36: What is the AKC CGC Test and why you may want to get your dog titled?
"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 36
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28:02
EP 35: Want to have a dog a work with you! You must listen to this!
There is so much to consider before adding a facilty dog to your place of employment. Here are just a few things to consider, but above all make sure you choose a breed that would excel at such work, a breeder that knows how to evaluate their p...
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Episode 35
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29:03
EP 34: How can you help your dog that Submissively Urinates?
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 behavior. Jeanette will walk you through a few easy steps that will have a big impact on honorin...
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Episode 34
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19:39
EP 33: Making the car a safe and fun place for your new puppy!
Jeanette talks about ways to ensure your puppy loves the car. It is a lifelong "love" they will need to have to be balanced and happy companions so setting your puppy up for success is important and fun!
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Episode 33
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22:25
EP 32: Anxious Owners Can Create Anxious Dogs
If you have anxiety and own a dog, this is a must watch to ensure you do not unknowingly create an anxious dog.
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Episode 32
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22:25
EP 31: 5 Mistakes That are made when exposing puppies to new people
We have been told to expose our puppy to as many people as possible; however, we have not been taught the necessary things to ensure your exposure to new people is actually not causing more harm than good. So many people are confused why their ...
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Episode 31
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30:08
EP 30: Prevent Resource Guarding By Teaching This Exercise
Resource guarding and gulping is very problematic but something that can be very manageable, if ever even a potential issue. By ensuring that you never make your puppy feel like that have to guard or gulp if the first most empoweri...
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Episode 30
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26:19
EP 29: Help! My puppy growled at my kids!
There is nothing my disheartening then when your new puppy growls at your kids! No need to fear Jeanette is here! In this episode she will break it down to what lead up to the point of a puppy feeling like they have to growl to pro...
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Episode 29
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41:13
EP 28: How we Handle Fear Matters
Join Jeanette as she addresses how we handle fear in our dogs is causing lifelong negative effects. Learn how to manage fear correctly the first time, ensuring that you are empowering your dog to believe in themselves and just as i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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41:50
EP 27: PTSD Service dogs for Veterans and Active Military
How can a service dog help a veteran or active duty military personnel that has been diagnosed with PTSD?*What are symptoms of PTSD?*What are trained tasks a dog can perform if trained to help a person with PTSD?*What temperamen...
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Episode 27
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16:30
EP 26: Do Not Reward the Crazy in Your Dog or Puppy!
We inadvertently created over excited impolite dogs by rewarding the excitement (crazy). Make these changes to ensure you raise a balanced dog that lives in a calmer and happier state of mind.
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Episode 26
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35:55
EP 25: Your Puppy's Name is Not "No"
If you are always saying "no" to your puppy, that can damage your relationship with them. Do you always want to be scolded?Jeanette and daughter Jenna talk about how this can be avoided to ensure you have a healthy and happy relationshi...
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Episode 25
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30:20
EP 24: The biggest mistake made when potty training a new puppy!
Jeanette gives you the biggest trick to aid in potty training and prevention of other naughty habits that can form with your new puppy!
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Episode 24
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18:44
Ep 23: What is your dog thinking when they stare at you?
Join Jeanette as she talks about a few important things involving dog psychology and how to understand and respect your beloved canine. *Why do some dogs give eye contact and others do not*Common stress signals in dogs and how ...
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Episode 23
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28:26
EP 22 How can you help a "rescue" dog when adopted?
Jeanette talks about what you can do to truly help a disadvantaged dog adjust to your new home. *How do you interact with your new dog?*How do you meet their needs in order?*What are they really thinking?*Why continuing...
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Episode 22
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38:16