#129 - What Actually Makes a Good Dog Breeder
About this episode
Julie Swan discusses the challenges of being a good dog breeder and emphasizes the importance of intentional decision-making over checklists and health-testing markers.
Why does "doing it right" feel so exhausting? If you've ever felt judged for your feeding choices, overwhelmed by puppy curriculums, or drained by 24/7 buyer messages, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the "Proxy Problem"—the trap of using checklists and health-testing markers as an ethical standard instead of a pathway—and why being a truly good dog breeder is about intentional decision-making, not mindless dogma. We're shifting the focus from constant effort to sustainable results. If you're ready to trade burnout for a clear, sustainable path forward, visit https://honestdogbreeder.com/129 to register for my upcoming workshop: Why Breeding Feels Overwhelming—and What to Do Instead .
More episodes of The Honest Dog Breeder Podcast
- #132 - Purposeful Chaos in Your Breeding Program
- #131 - Why Dog Breeding Feels So Overwhelming - and what to do about it
- #130 - The Breeder You Need to Stop Being
- #128 - Q&A - All About Puppy Deposits
- #127 - Setting Up Your Year for Success
- #126 - Is Your Breeding Program the Bringing of Good Things?
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