Choosing the Best Homes for Your Puppies By Mary Shaughney
As a breeder, it may feel like you are extending your family with each puppy that moves on to a new owner. Finding the perfect home, however, can be tricky. Knowing the right questions to ask and picking up on warning signs can ensure a happy life for every puppy in your litter.
from their veterinarian. Social media can be helpful in gathering background information that buyers might try to hide. Are there any unsavory news stories that come up when you search their name on the Internet? You may also want to ask other breeders if they’ve come across this buyer before.
own? 4. Do you live with small children? What ages? Do the children know how to treat a puppy? 5. What will the puppy’s new routine look like? 6. Have you thought about training classes? 7. What will you do about
medical care? Do you have a veterinarian and have you considered pet insurance?
Interviews: Asking the Important Questions
Questions for potential puppy buyers:
Educated About the Breed
While you don’t want to grill potential owners with interrogation- style questions and scare them away, they should be open to answering some important ones. Don’t be afraid to screen buyers with interviews or request references
1. Do you rent an apartment or own your home? 2. Do you have a fenced-in yard? If not, what is your plan for exercising and house-training a puppy? 3. How many other pets do you
It’s important that buyers have researched your breed. While it’s great if they grew up with a dog, was it the same breed that they’re currently interested in? Are they
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