I’ve never met a pug I didn’t like. Than again I’ve never met a pug I didn’t feel a whee bit sorry for. It’s no big secret that I believe most breeders to be little more then greeders with very little regard for dogs themselves. I’m not saying they’re not nice people or they don’t […]
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I remember you writing that “no one gets a dog until Mom wants a dog” and this mom thinks that it’s time we were buying a puppy. How do you feel about people purchasing dogs online from services like Kijiji? JK (London) Hi JK I was waiting for the someone to ask that question. Kijiji,
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I received a barrage of letters after last week’s column wanting to know what to look for in a good breeder so here’s a start: Finding a good breeders usually starts with referrals from experienced dog people. There are a few sources. Area veterinarians are one. You want to know if they have any of
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Hi John, I’d like to suggest you write about shunning the “breeders” of the so-called designer breeds. I see a number of these mix-breeds coming through my obedience classes and am amazed at how intelligent, well-educated people can fall for the half-truths and lies from these “breeders”. They claim they are producing hybrid vigour by
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Puppy Socialization, What It Is and How To Do It A Guide For Creating Outstanding Temperament for Puppy Owners & Ethical Breeders Whether they realize it or not, puppy socialization is not what the amateur dog trainers are actually selling when they advertise puppy socialization ‘classes’. They should be avoided. You can and should do
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Dear John, I have a 3 month old purebred Whippet. He was flown in from England with my Granny which of who is the breeder. He is very out going and loyal puppy. Loves to be around people and snuggle. My issue is every time he is in the car, he begins to foam/drool at