Dog Owner Chat V. 5

[.Middy.]

I also have a very cute deer hanging around. 😂 His nickname for the past few weeks has been Lanky Deer Boy so when I had the chance I had to take this pic lol

[Faybell]

So cute, .Middy I love all the pictures you take of your dogs. Heh I forgot your puppies name... which is funny because I remember it being a easy name ha. He’s growing up fast though. I still remember the first few pictures you posted of him. XD

Imzadi: Thank you. :3

[shadow~wolf]

so cute middy!! love seeing bones progression

[Blue_Aussie]

My friends dog ran into the road this morning and was hit by a car, she passed away...
I understand that things happen and it was an accident but, the car didn't even stop after hitting her! Just drove off.
Some people disgust me...

[Cardinal]

hey guys, what are your thoughts on puppy spot? is it safe/reliable?
if not, what are some other websites that breeders tend to go to show the puppies they have for sale?

Nearly all puppy listing sites are full of brokers and puppy mill dogs.

What breed are you interested in? Start with the breed club to find good breeders, also go to shows and meet dogs. Do you know what to look for in a breeder?

[Blue_Aussie]

hey guys, what are your thoughts on puppy spot? is it safe/reliable?
if not, what are some other websites that breeders tend to go to show the puppies they have for sale?

Nearly all puppy listing sites are full of brokers and puppy mill dogs.

What breed are you interested in? Start with the breed club to find good breeders, also go to shows and meet dogs. Do you know what to look for in a breeder?

labrador. if you could, give me any knowledge you have on finding the right breeder. i'd really appreciate it!

I can give some help there if you like?
I got my pup 6 months ago so I just did all of this c:

Some tips after finding a breeder:
*Make sure the breeder lets you come meet the puppy as many times as you'd like
*Meet both of the pup's parents
*Check puppies over carefully for a lot of different signs of health issues and such (there are lots of lists of things you should watch for on the internet and in almost every dog book.
*The house should be clean and dogs whelping box/pen should be clean (clean for having a litter of pups in it anyways!)
*The puppies should be kept in the house so they can get enough attention and get used to lots of daily sounds (kids, pans, vacuum, etc.)
*The breeder should genuinely care about your ability to care for the pup that you choose (after meeting them) such as what living arrangements you are in, how much time will you have for the pup, and much more.
*If the puppies are in any sort of shed, barn, or garage, they are likely not as socialized as pups raised indoors. I wouldn't recommend purchasing a pup that is raised outside the house.
*The breeder should not allow you to take the pup any earlier than 7 weeks of age. This can cause so many problems because the pups are still learning a LOT from their mother and their littermates.


Those are a few tips to help find the right breeder, I hope this helped a little c;
Make sure you do as much research as possible before choosing a breeder and puppy. You can get a lot of help here but not as much as you need c:

Edit: Also, some breeders start potty training, crate training and/or desensitizing the pups before they go to their forever homes. I would ask the breeder if they do any of this when you first go to meet the pups c:

If you've had a Labrador before, you know how active they are, if not, be prepared for a puppy that will chew everything and anything for the first few months until you have corrected the behavior. Labs have tons of energy and can be a handful!

[eleutheromania]

@Sodapop::

- Genetic Testing (can only be done by a lab, not your average vet), OFA hips, etc.
- Titles, worked or shown
- Structure and Temperament. ( Not breeding for just color ). Asked for stacked photos.
- Pups are raised and probably socialized, ENS, puppy culture are a few.
- Pups are not released to new homes no earlier than 8 weeks. Better if 12 weeks.
- Contact previous clients ( ask breeder for references )
- Pups are wormed and vet checked prior to leaving breeder care. taken to a vet, no self shots.
- Discuss purpose of that breedings and what type of temperaments pups have, low to high drive etc.
- Always ask as many questions as you may have.
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Also a note; not all breeders are going to allow you to come play with puppies, especially with the risk of parvovirus etc until all shots are given

Going to a dog show or like cardinal said, contacting your breed club can put you into network with a good breeder. internet has a lot of scams so be careful with that too.

[Crossflare]

Interestingly enough my roommate got her poodle Tucker through a breeder who breeds service dog candidates. So Tucker was temperament tested and health tested as the breeder is apparently one of the best in the area for poodles. They potty train the puppies before they go to homes which is why my roommate got Tucker at 3ish months he's now around 4 months and doing great with his training.

The actual dog trainer that is training Tucker was the one who recommended the breeder as She's trained dogs of clients who got puppies through that breeder.

[gamorasass]

Best recommended undercoat brushes? And go!!!

[Blue_Aussie]

Best recommended undercoat brushes? And go!!!

Depending on the breed, I would highly recommend the Furminator Brushes.