Getting a Puppy from a Pet Store
Purchasing a new puppy is just as exciting or even more exciting to some of us as purchasing a new flat screen T.V. or a shiny new car. The childhood giddiness and butterflies start to flourish and the excitement is impossible to hide. As you make your way to the pet store, and are ready to purchase that brand new cute cuddly puppy, have you really considered all your options, have you done any background research on the pet shop or even the way they treat their pets? Sometimes our excitement over comes us and we forget to look into the details of the puppy and furthermore the pet shop that has them. To many people it may be of a surprise that pet stores are not always the best way or even option to purchase a newborn puppy. Unfortunately, buying from a pet store can be risky, and pose some possible threats in the near or even distant future when attempting to build a healthy relationship with your puppy. Often times the pet stores have some characteristics that should be avoided, as they can make purchasing a puppy expensive, provide a puppy that is malnourished, have serious health problems, and even sometimes raise a puppy that can be aggressive.
Pet stores that are usually in the local area and are owned by a family can either be a hit or miss.
As sometimes these stores provide only the best candidates when considering a puppy as they clean them often, provide shots, and love and take care of them. However, sometimes these small time local shops can be just the opposite, as they do not have enough resources or even do not care enough to provide love, or mandatory shots. Therefore, it is important as an owner to come back to the pet shop often, and see if the staff on duty keeps an eye on the puppies and how they handle them. At that point you as a potential client have a better understanding and grasp of what you are working with. Purchasing from stores that are chain stores can also have potential problems, as they sometimes have so many puppies to handle that they do not provide the proper amount of attention a puppy needs at such a young and crucial stage in their early development. Whichever store you may choose, it is important to know that purchasing a puppy does not always have to be expensive, and often times many pet stores mark up their prices for puppies well and way above their cost. If cost is an issue, don't let that stand in your way, as there are plenty of other options that can be significantly cheaper such as adopting from the local shelter, where not only are the animals 1/10th the cost, but also have supervision from trained professionals.
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