37┃ Don’t Wait for It to Break

About this episode

Sara and Isobel discuss the dangers of the mindset 'if it’s not broken, don’t fix it' in dog ownership and breeding.

Day 10 of the 12 Days series, Sara and Isobel challenge one of the most dangerous mindsets in dog ownership and breeding, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Through real-life stories of breakdowns, missed warnings, tech failures, and whelping plans gone sideways, they explore why waiting for problems removes choice, increases cost, and forces rushed decisions. From flat tyres and emergency recoveries to labour plans, breeding equipment, and stud decisions, this episode reframes prepara...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sara, Isobel

Topics covered

• dog ownership
• breeding mindset
• problem prevention
• real-life stories
• decision making

Keywords

• dog breeding
• mindset
• whelping plans
• tech failures
• cost management

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