#139 - Where Adopt-Don't-Shop Has it Wrong
About this episode
Julie Swan discusses the misconceptions of the adopt-don't-shop movement and the importance of ethical breeding.
I recently sparked some heated social media "discussions" by pointing out a hard, inconvenient truth: if honest breeders stop breeding, the demand for puppies doesn't magically disappear. It just gets funneled directly to puppy mills and irresponsible backyard breeders. In this episode I explain the biggest misunderstanding the adopt-don't-shop movement projects and share the data on where these dogs are actually coming from. We dive deep into why ethical breeding is a professional, skilled service—and why we have to stop shaming the most responsible breeders into undercharging, overgiving, and burning themselves into the ground. If you're tired of being villainized online for doing things the right way, this honest, unfiltered episode is the exact reality check the dog world needs right now. Check out Elevated Breeder: https://honestdogbreeder.com/elevatedbreeder
People in this episode
Host: Julie Swan
Topics covered
- ethical breeding
- puppy mills
- adopt-don't-shop
- responsible breeders
- dog breeding
- breeder ethics
Keywords
- ethical breeding
- puppy mills
- adopt-don't-shop
- responsible breeders
- dog breeding
- breeder ethics
- puppy demand
- backyard breeders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Elevated Breeder, puppy mills, backyard breeders, adopt-don't-shop movement
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