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What a responsibility.
My terriers had their 2nd litter 8 weeks ago tonight.
So this weekend people have been coming to pick their pups up.
I've grilled them to the point of interrogation but I still worry. Two hopeful families have been turned away.
And I still worry.
Oh I hope they are all ok and looked after.
BTW the 'Aggressive Terrier' thread is about the dad.
My terriers had their 2nd litter 8 weeks ago tonight.
So this weekend people have been coming to pick their pups up.
I've grilled them to the point of interrogation but I still worry. Two hopeful families have been turned away.
And I still worry.
Oh I hope they are all ok and looked after.
BTW the 'Aggressive Terrier' thread is about the dad.
We were faced with a potential doggy pregnancy a couple of weeks ago and vowed to interrogate and do home visits before rehoming any of the pups. It's also a good idea to form a contract with the new owners in the same way a rehoming centre would i.e. that if for whatever reason they are unable to keep the dog then it is returned to you.
It sounds like you have been responsible, turning away people isn't the easiest thing to do so well done. You've done your part now, so just try to enjoy the last bit of time with them.
It sounds like you have been responsible, turning away people isn't the easiest thing to do so well done. You've done your part now, so just try to enjoy the last bit of time with them.
JohnnyJones said:
What a responsibility.
My terriers had their 2nd litter 8 weeks ago tonight.
So this weekend people have been coming to pick their pups up.
I've grilled them to the point of interrogation but I still worry. Two hopeful families have been turned away.
And I still worry.
Oh I hope they are all ok and looked after.
BTW the 'Aggressive Terrier' thread is about the dad.
For what reason were they turned away?My terriers had their 2nd litter 8 weeks ago tonight.
So this weekend people have been coming to pick their pups up.
I've grilled them to the point of interrogation but I still worry. Two hopeful families have been turned away.
And I still worry.
Oh I hope they are all ok and looked after.
BTW the 'Aggressive Terrier' thread is about the dad.
JohnnyJones said:
First couple were too old and infirm to give an energetic terrier the excercise it needs.
Second lot both worked full time, it would have been home alone from 6 am to at least 6 pm.
Then you did the right thing.Second lot both worked full time, it would have been home alone from 6 am to at least 6 pm.
Are you issuing a contract with the dog? If not, you can always do so (ensuring the prospective buyers are aware of course) and that contract requires that you have the right to take the dog back if there are any welfare issues and that in the event it requires rehoming that it is brought to you.
JohnnyJones said:
I wish I'd known I could make a contract, never even thought about it.
Yep, it's quite a good idea. Plus if they are required to return the dog to you if there are any problems then that prevents dogs going to rescue centres etc.. which was a clause in our contract for the Newfie.Charlie's breeder encouraged potential buyers to come out and see the litters as often as possible before being 'allocated' a pup (he matched the dog to the buyers), which gave us loads of nice time with the litter and the parents, and getting to know him, and him time to sound us out, know that we were genuine, etc.
Any prospective buyer who doesn't like this probably has other issues. Personally, I'm glad he was so picky
Any prospective buyer who doesn't like this probably has other issues. Personally, I'm glad he was so picky
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