Avoiding Puppy Scams On The Internet
So you’ve decided to buy a puppy. You have thought it out well and feel you can look after one and have the space and lifestyle to look after a dog. A good start is to explore the puppy classifieds online and search for puppies available that suit your requirements.
No doubt, the Internet is a great way to find puppy breeders. Its easier, faster with quality breeders usually having a presence on the web.
The trouble is the web also has pitfalls for puppy buyers. Every mouse click while looking for a puppy is never far away from a potential scammer who wants you to part with your hard earned cash. There are a few different scams but they are relatively easy to avoid. Don’t look for a bargain, especially for quality breeds. If a puppy is low priced or free than its likely to be a hook from a scammmer .
You must see the puppy and seller before ever sending any money. Its surprising how many people send a deposit for a puppy in their eagerness to buy without ever seeing it. Its a real no-no and very silly.
When viewing any puppies think like a detective. You must read between the lines and discover the truth of how the puppies have been raised. Look for evidence of mistreatment and try and ascertain the characters of the seller. Puppies must be brought up like children with kind parents otherwise they never fully trust humans.
If the puppies seem to be well cared for its essential to check all documents. Insurance, vet bills and any breed register information is really important. All reputable puppy breeders should have information like this ready for you to view.
Fourth rule is to check the puppy itself. Does it look healthy with bright eyes, wet nose and playfuness. Is it full of energy or lethargic. Does the pup have a friendly inquesitive nature or is it nervous. All common sense but highly important to make the correct decision in whether to buy or not.
“Caveat emptor” or buyer beware. Pause for thought before leaving any deposits. Its a very simple scam to take deposits from multiple buyers then moving towns leaving everyone out of pocket. Make sure everything adds up before you hand over a penny.
The above list is a basic guide to avoid the common pitfalls that should keep you on the path to buying a beautiful, healthy well natured puppy.
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Filed under Pets by on Dec 19th, 2009. 