I always give each new puppy parent the health record provided by my vet, as well as the vet's name and phone number. Why WOULDN"T the breeder do this?! [psst: answer: they have something to hide, like there IS no vet record OR the vet is aware of bad stuff about the breeder, their dogs, or this particular pup]
I'm going to need a proof of vet, please!
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Caro
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I must say, I thought it was fairly standard to get the vet health record with a pup. After all the breeder doesnt need it anymore but your vet will. Plus I got certificate for Tully for CEA check as well.
This was not a question about Smudge's breeder. I gave up on her a long time ago. 
Right now I'm still doing research. I'd like to have all of Smudge's "first year" stuff done. The only thing he really has left is to be checked for heartworms.
I don't rule out shelters or rescue groups when I am ready though. I still feel like I have a lot to research before I take the plunge.
Right now I'm still doing research. I'd like to have all of Smudge's "first year" stuff done. The only thing he really has left is to be checked for heartworms.
I don't rule out shelters or rescue groups when I am ready though. I still feel like I have a lot to research before I take the plunge.
Justicemom
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My breeders both gave me a packet of vaccination records, copies of the parents health testing, an album of puppy pictures from birth until the went home and a video. The puppies were started on house training and crate training and Justice was started on dumbell training. All the information I wanted they supplied. Answered any question I had. I suspect any good breeder would do the same. 
If they can't or won't answer your questions. Walk away. Be prepared to be interviewed in return.
If they can't or won't answer your questions. Walk away. Be prepared to be interviewed in return.They can interview me. I'm not scared. 
Would it be unreasonable to ask if Smudge could come along? Like to see if he might like the new dog? I don't know how that might work exactly. He's terrified of other dogs. When we went to the groomer's house he sat on the couch in a scared heap until all the other dogs had sniffed him for about five minutes. Then they walked away and he still wouldn't move.
I gotta get him out more!
Would it be unreasonable to ask if Smudge could come along? Like to see if he might like the new dog? I don't know how that might work exactly. He's terrified of other dogs. When we went to the groomer's house he sat on the couch in a scared heap until all the other dogs had sniffed him for about five minutes. Then they walked away and he still wouldn't move.
I gotta get him out more!Honestly,I would not,at least for the first meeting. It would be difficult enough,to concentrate on the first meeting with the breeder,with out having to calm & reassure Smudge. If the meeting goes well,you can always bring him to a second visit.
Plus you always take the chance that what if she may have a sick dog,one that may not be fully immunized.I'm kinda freaky about this stuff. Y
ou know dogs always sniff..sniff~
In the first visit,I would certainly be paying attention to her dogs,how they react to you,and you can almost get a really good feeling to watch them interact with you as a stranger,without bringing a dog into the mix like whammo! Because it may not go well in Smudges favor. After all he would be on thier turf.
In the meantime,you could always be working more with Smudge on confidance issues,and being in public more around strange people,scents,and other dogs.
I think just knowing your dog is key really. However that being said,if I had lived closer to Janet,I would have handled our first meeting with out the interferance of Earnhardt,then maybe a meeting after the initial one,of course with Janets permission to bring Earnhardt. I would never show up with my dog without asking first. I don't even go any wheres with either of my two,unless permission is asked.
Just my thoughts~
Plus you always take the chance that what if she may have a sick dog,one that may not be fully immunized.I'm kinda freaky about this stuff. Y
ou know dogs always sniff..sniff~In the first visit,I would certainly be paying attention to her dogs,how they react to you,and you can almost get a really good feeling to watch them interact with you as a stranger,without bringing a dog into the mix like whammo! Because it may not go well in Smudges favor. After all he would be on thier turf.
In the meantime,you could always be working more with Smudge on confidance issues,and being in public more around strange people,scents,and other dogs.
I think just knowing your dog is key really. However that being said,if I had lived closer to Janet,I would have handled our first meeting with out the interferance of Earnhardt,then maybe a meeting after the initial one,of course with Janets permission to bring Earnhardt. I would never show up with my dog without asking first. I don't even go any wheres with either of my two,unless permission is asked.
Just my thoughts~
Toffee's Mom
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ohmyword
looking fer another dog
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looking fer another dog
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SheepOfBlue
Premium Member
As a breeder I would find a polite way to say no. I would be aware of my dogs but would not want one I don't know brought into the pack for health reasons of the puppy.They can interview me. I'm not scared.
Would it be unreasonable to ask if Smudge could come along? Like to see if he might like the new dog? I don't know how that might work exactly. He's terrified of other dogs. When we went to the groomer's house he sat on the couch in a scared heap until all the other dogs had sniffed him for about five minutes. Then they walked away and he still wouldn't move.
You might check out "The Art Of Raising a Puppy". It was recommended to me and I have found it interesting. The Monks that wrote the book had German Shepherds but most info appears generic. It is not only the how but some why also. Not only does it have exercises you could do but some of the background info might be helpful in recognizing a good breeders environment.
danisgoat
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For an older rescue....that would be fine.
For a puppy, absolutely not. A good breeder would not want to bring other dogs onto her property when the pups are young. Goodness...at my mom's when she has puppies, shoes go off before you enter the house....hands get washed....feet get washed....clothes must be clean...before we can even touch them, lol. A strange dog, NO WAY
