May 19, 2011
I bought a puppy from another breeder and I think I made a mistake. Can you tell me if I should return the puppy?
Full Question:
Mr. Frawley,I recently purchased a puppy from a breeder (when I say recently I mean 5 days ago). She is five months old and supposedly from excellent lines. I suspect that I inadvertently bought from a bad breeder. The dog is definitely what I would call "soft."
When we first brought her home (for the first 4 days), she was peeing and pooping in her crate (all over herself). She does seem to be improving now though. She is also a very quiet/laid back type of dog. She does "spook" easily though and mostly when we are outside.
Is there hope for this dog or do you feel with the proper socialization and training she can be "saved"?
If not, I fully intend to do my very best to get my money back. She was $1000, if I had of been aware of your dogs at the time, I would have waited and spent a little more money for a quality dog.
I appreciate any insight.
Thank you!
Victoria
Cindy's Answer:
This is almost an impossible question from the little amount of information in this email. For me the deciding factor would be how much prey drive the dog has. If it has no prey drive then it is not worth keeping. You can have soft dogs with good prey drive – they can be trained. But soft dogs with no prey drive are PETS.
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