questions to ask when visiting a puppy?
9097
['How old are the puppies? ... ', 'Are you able to see the puppy with its mum and dad? ... ', 'Are you able to see and handle the full litter? ... ', 'Are they weaned? ... ', 'What social experiences have the puppies had so far? ... ', 'What should I feed my puppy? ... ', 'When am I allowed to take the puppy home?']
1343391
["Do your research. You wouldn't buy a house or a car without putting careful thought into it. ... ", 'Ask questions. Speak to the seller on the phone before visiting. ... ', 'Meet the pup … and their family. ... ', 'Take your time. ... ', 'Paperwork and health. ... ', 'Have a checklist.']
771540
['From Birth-10 Weeks. Puppies at this age are like “babies.” They have boundless energy and curiosity. ... ', 'From 10 Weeks-16 Weeks. Puppies at this age may still have a lot of playful energy. ... ', 'From 4-6 Months. ... ', 'From 6-12 Months. ... ', 'From 1-2 Years.']
740988
["What's your general philosophy on childcare?", 'How many children attend the daycare? ... ', 'What do you serve for meals and snacks? ... ', 'What activities do you do with the children? ... ', 'How do you handle discipline or behavioral problems?']
75070
['How much is the deposit? ... ', 'How do I pay the rent? ... ', 'What is their policy on pets? ... ', 'What about subletting? ... ', 'What happens if I want to leave before the end of the lease? ... ', 'Is the property safe?']
558048
['Consider adoption first. ... ', 'Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises. ... ', "Don't get a puppy from a pet store. ... ", 'Don\'t believe promises that puppies are "home-raised" or "family-raised" ... ', 'Avoid the temptation to "rescue" a puppy mill dog by buying them. ... ', 'Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!']
772487
['Puppy: 6-12 Weeks.', 'Puppy: 3-4 Months.', 'Puppy: 5-7 Months.', 'Puppy: 8-12 Months.', "Less Active Adult 'Urban Explorer'", "Average Adult 'Adventurer'", 'More Active Adult.', 'Highly Active Adult.']
617366
['Celhaus German Shepherds.', 'Personality Brains Beauty. CEL HOPE. ... ', 'How long have you been involved with the breed? ... ', 'Do you work or show your dogs? ... ', 'Why did you breed these two dogs? ... ', 'Do you breed to AKC (or breed club) standards? ... ', 'How many litters do your dogs have each year? ... ', "How old are the puppy's parents?"]
882114
['Is a puppy the right choice for you? ... ', 'Consider the long-term costs. ... ', 'Deciding which type of dog to get. ... ', 'Where to get your puppy from. ... ', 'Phone before you visit and know the right questions to ask. ... ', 'Go and visit the puppy and know what to look out for. ... ', 'Check the records. ... ', 'Choose the puppy within the litter that is right for you.']
429548
['What is the breakdown of the rent? ... ', 'Are there any additional fees? ... ', 'What is the expected move in date? ... ', 'What are acceptable payment methods? ... ', 'Are inspections made regularly? ... ', 'Is the rental pet friendly? ... ', 'Is there a guest policy? ... ', 'What are the rules for decorating the property?']
113385
['Can I see the puppies with their mum? ... ', 'How old are the puppies? ... ', 'Are the puppies weaned? ... ', 'How old is mum? ... ', 'How many litters has mum had? ... ', 'Have the puppies been wormed? ... ', 'Have the puppies had any vaccinations?']
607447
['Puppy-proof your home. ... ', 'Keep an eye on your pup. ... ', 'Correct your pup\'s behavior with a simple, firm "no" whenever you notice it mouthing something it shouldn\'t. ... ', 'Follow the correction command with a distraction, such as a chew toy.']
1215324
["Avoid direct eye contact, approach your dog from the side, and crouch down to your dog's level.", 'When petting your puppy, go for under the chin rather than the top of the head.', 'Keep all greetings low key and take your dog outside to relieve itself as soon as you get home.']
1305412
['Where Did These Puppies Come From? ... ', 'How Have The Puppies Been Socialized? ... ', 'Is The Puppy Up-To-Date On Vaccinations And Has He Been Dewormed? ... ', 'What Health Guarantees And Reclaiming Policies Do You Provide In Your Contract? ... ', 'Do You Have Any References? ... ', 'Can We Contact You After Taking The Puppy Home?']
1156119
['Does Your Family Want a Dog? ... ', 'Do You have the Space? ... ', 'Do You Have the Means? ... ', 'Have You Considered the Real Cost? ... ', 'Do You Have Time for a Dog? ... ', 'Can You Care for Grooming Needs? ... ', 'Do You have Kids?']
161168
["Are the puppy's parents “certified”? ... ", "What are the individual sizes of the puppy's parents? ... ", "Can I meet the dog's parents? ... ", 'Have the puppies been socialized? ... ', 'Have vaccines been administered to the puppies? ... ', 'Have the puppies been dewormed?']
534304
['Can I visit the kennel/breeder? ... ', 'What are the kennel living conditions? ... ', 'Can I meet the breeding parents? ... ', 'How many litters per year does each dog have? ... ', 'How does the breeder interact with their dogs? ... ', 'What does the breeder provide with the puppy? ... ', 'What do I need to do for a puppy?']