As a smart breeder, you shouldn’t be solely motivated by money and how much money you can get out of every potential buyer that comes along. There are lots of other factors you must take into account when trying to identify the best possible homes for your puppies and dogs.
You’ll need to ask every interested person a range of specific questions to help you understand whether the person is suitable to take assessments further. Questions may be asked over the phone, via email or face-to-face, but should be asked early on in the process.
If the customer gets annoyed by your questions, he doesn’t deserve the opportunity to become a loving pet owner. He should appreciate that you, as a responsible breeder, want to find the ideal home for all your little bundles of joy. You’re the expert in this scenario but you’re both evaluating each other. The World Wide Web has plenty of good tips on how to evaluate a breeder, there’s not much information on how a breeder assesses a potential customer.
Responsible breeders will put possible customers through a very intense screening process that will include: interviews, home visits, background checks, and lists of the pros and cons of the specific breed. It’s critical that you do your homework and take all the time you need.
A genuine buyer will appreciate your thoroughness, whereas a bad one won’t, and that may help you cross them off the list. Listen to the people as they speak and also watch body...
Holiday time is fun for the whole family. But you have to consider what you’re going to do with your puppy. Are you going somewhere that he is welcome? Do you have to leave him behind? There are lots of camping grounds and caravan parks that let you take your puppy. But never assume you can take him. Always ask when you make your booking to avoid embarrassment later.
If you take puppy with you, you’ll need a carry box to make it easy. This is especially important if you plan to fly or take a train or boat somewhere. If you’re camping and will always have puppy with you, it isn’t as important, although it may be a wise idea to place puppy in such a box so he is comfortable while travelling in the car.
You may choose to place your puppy in a boarding kennel while you’re gone. If so, check them out carefully as the standards vary enormously. Ask friends with pets for recommendations. You can also ask your vet. A good experience is better than using an unknown venue for your precious puppy. Visit the kennel before you make your final decision and ensure it’s clean and safe. Ask what they do in the case of problems.
You have another option and that’s to leave your pet at home and have a sitter come in and check on him, feed him, play with him and walk him each day. Of course, you need to find the right...
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