{"podcast":{"title":"The Honest Dog Breeder Podcast","slug":"the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695","podcast_index_feed_id":4011695,"rss_url":"https://honestdogbreeder.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.honestdogbreeder.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/9/d/6/59d661473d6a0ee188c4a68c3ddbc4f2/Add_a_heading.png","author":"Julie Swan","episode_count":172,"summary":"Welcome to the Honest Dog Breeder Podcast, with me, your host, Julie Swan, where each week we dive in to discuss all things dog breeding, so you can build a breeding business you love, producing dogs that fulfill their owner's dreams. I believe you can have an honest dog breeding program, that also pays the bills. So throw those pods in your ears while you're cleaning kennels—I'd love to join you.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695"},"episode":{"title":"#129 - What Actually Makes a Good Dog Breeder","slug":"129-what-actually-makes-a-good-dog-breeder","published_at":"2026-01-16T23:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695/129-what-actually-makes-a-good-dog-breeder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695","url":"https://honestdogbreeder.com/129","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/honestdogbreeder/129_-_What_Actually_Makes_a_Good_Breeder.mp3?dest-id=2850122","summary":"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 .","meta_description":"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 bu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":792,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695/episodes/129-what-actually-makes-a-good-dog-breeder/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-honest-dog-breeder-podcast-4011695/129-what-actually-makes-a-good-dog-breeder.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}