
37┃ Don’t Wait for It to Break
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Day 10 of the 12 Days series, Sara and Isobel challenge one of the most dangerous mindsets in dog ownership and breeding, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.”
Through real-life stories of breakdowns, missed warnings, tech failures, and whelping plans gone sideways, they explore why waiting for problems removes choice, increases cost, and forces rushed decisions. From flat tyres and emergency recoveries to labour plans, breeding equipment, and stud decisions, this episode reframes preparation as protection rather than pessimism.
A practical, honest conversation about foresight, lost opportunities, and why the quiet signs you ignore today are often the crises you face tomorrow.
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