by Julie Swan | Feb 12, 2022 | Dog & Puppy Management
Jump to Show Notes A buyer once emailed me about her new puppy who had a bladder infection. She had completed one course of antibiotics, yet the very next day she again tested positive for an infection. Her vet told her that the dog would probably always have these...
by Julie Swan | Feb 4, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management
Jump to Show Notes The first goats I ever bought were a tiny little female doeling and a Nanny goat who was bred. I drove four hours to get these goats and thought I would put them in the back of my mid-size SUV. I had a water resistant liner in the back and thought...
by Julie Swan | Jan 27, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management
Jump to Show Notes If I had to start breeding all over again, I would change some things. Looking back, I’m not so sure I would’ve chosen German Shorthairs as my breed. But that’s all history now. It’s my main breed, and I will have them so long as I breed. If I sound...
by Julie Swan | Jan 20, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management
Jump to Show Notes Dogs are a lot like vehicles: they say something about you. If a guy buys a Rottweiler he’s showing he’s tough, strong, and not to be messed with, but Poodles…well…the stereotypical impression of Poodles is that they are high maintenance, have the...
by Julie Swan | Jan 13, 2022 | Business Management, People Management
Jump to Show Notes Your reputation is built on your breeding decisions, good or bad. We obviously want a good reputation, but, ironically, I’ve seen a fair amount of breeders care about their reputation, but then make decisions that directly contradict it. For...