In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, I talk with Mr. Robert Paris for a conversation about dogs, pedigrees, mentorship, and what it really takes to improve quickly as a newer dog handler.

Even though Mr. Robert has only been involved with dogs for a short amount of time, he has already developed a deep interest in bloodlines, pedigrees, and understanding why dogs are the way they are through their ancestry.

We talk about:

• how he got started with dogs
• the importance of mentorship
• studying pedigrees and bloodlines
• understanding inherited traits
• learning intentionally as a beginner
• and why growth comes from effort and curiosity

This episode is a reminder that time alone does not create knowledge — focused learning and being willing to study the craft matters too.

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Most people think growing a better kennel means adding more dogs, more crosses, more pups, and more chaos.

I don’t believe that.

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, we break down the idea from Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s book 10X Is Easier Than 2X and apply it directly to hunting dogs, kennel management, breeding programs, and producing better results.

Sometimes the biggest jump forward comes from cutting the bottom 80% and doubling down on what actually works.

We talk about:

• Why adding more dogs usually creates worse results
• The difference between 2X thinking and 10X thinking
• Why elite kennels are often smaller and more intentional
• Dogs that earn feed vs dogs taking up space
• Resetting a kennel before it crashes
• Breeding with purpose instead of emotion
• Focus, standards, and building a real program

This episode isn’t about tearing people down.

It’s about challenging dog men to think differently if they truly want exceptional results.

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In Episode 1, I talked about how I ended up owning the A.L.C.B.A.

In Episode 2, I broke down the history, the split within the breed, and why it still matters today.

Now we talk about the future.

This episode is about where the Leopard breed stands right now, what I believe is hurting it, and what can still be done to help preserve what makes these dogs special.

I talk about the importance of people working together, putting pride aside, learning from experienced Leopard people who are still here, and keeping Leopards true to what they were meant to be.

Because at the end of the day…

Leopards should be Leopards.

And if people truly care about the breed, there is still time to make a difference.

This isn’t about attacking anyone or living in the past.

It’s about asking an important question:

What are we going to do moving forward?

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