Dog Breeders Professional Secrets: Ethical Breeding Practices

Description

Dog Breeders Professional Secrets: Ethical Breeding Practices

by Sylvia Smart

ISBN: 9781929242597

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Publication Year: 2009

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 188

From the back cover:

“Becoming a dog breeder is a significant undertaking. There is so much more you need to know than just how to whelp and raise puppies. Dog Breeders Professional Secrets tells you what it takes to be a successful and ethical dog breeder. Author Sylvia Smart shares her real-life experiences – both good and bad – and explores dozens of issues that a prospective breeder must consider to build a high quality dog breeding business. This is a practical, educational book with a focus on doing things professionally and with planning and forethought. You’ll learn how to be financially successful, knowing that you have done it ‘the right way.’

Learn how to:

• Get started, including selecting your breeding stock for good health and behavior.
• How to build an effective budget and accounting system.
• Network with other breeders and find mentors to help you learn the ropes.
• Draw up contracts you will need in your breeding business.
• Develop an effective web site and  marketing program.
• Involve your family in your breeding operation.”