One
pet store owner told me that a facility in Southern MN «wasn't a puppy mill» because it was clean.
Regardless of what
the pet store owner tells you, and regardless of the fact that the dog they're selling has AKC (American Kennel Club) papers... dogs sold from pet stores ARE from puppy mills and NOT from quality breeders.
Not exact matches
Anyway, the governor said, he sees no purpose in
telling legitimate
pet store owners that they can sell only animals that came from shelters or were rescued.
When I
told her that breeders who have more than three breeding dogs and are selling to
pet stores are required to be USDA Licensed, the
owner changed her story and stated her breeders only have two dogs.
After all, the
pet store is nearby, well lit, open after 5 pm and the
store owners will
tell him that these pups are from champion stock, that he's getting what he's paying for...
I was having problems training him and contacted the
pet store; after many conversations with the
owner and threats to get a lawyer, he finally
told me where my puppy came from.
I sometimes receive email from
pet owners telling me that their
pet store purchased dog is «perfect» medically and behaviorally.
Many
pet store owners will
tell you they get all their puppies from «licensed USDA breeders» or «local breeders.»
Your Vet can help you with health issues and give medical advice; a qualified trainer / behavior consultant can answer your behavior and training questions; and the
pet store owner / staff can
tell you how much something is and if it is popular or not — and that's it!