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Rockdiamond said:
Hi Fur baby lovers!!
Cole is growing like a weed. He’s brought so much love into the house:)
Question- now that I understand the entire process better, I realize that we bought Cole from a puppy mill.
The Google reviews are all good…..
What do y’all think about leaving an honest ( harsh) review of the place?
I never got Cole’s paperwork. We don’t know who sired him.
I’m torn because I don’t like leaving a negative review- but alerting the next person seems like the right thing to do.
Thoughts???
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Oh, if you never got the papers, and were told that you would, I'd definitely leave a review assuming you followed up with the breeder and they still didn't respond. I think that is important information. Maybe instead of just negative info, also mention the positives, such as his great disposition, and anything else. I would probably leave out the itching only because you aren't sure of the cause and the vet didn't find any issue with that and it could have been the food. So kind of a pros and cons review that you feel is fair.
 
I never do negative reviews but would in this case. Not saying anything is allowing them to continue as they have, tacit approval if you will.
 
I agree that a pros/cons review is fair, and gives potential clients an opportunity to do their due diligence.
 
It's a real toughie to me.
We adore our dog. Thankfully, by now, he seems "normal" ( aside from the times he's bouncing off the walls like a puppy does)
We had a genetic DNA test, and he's negative for a common Aussie gene that has some negative implications.
Having said all that- if I was doing it again- more likely when we get another pup...
I would find someone who is a caring breeder.
Maybe I'm dreaming, but someone with one pair of dogs....
Or maybe we can adopt now that we have real world doggie experience.
But I can't think of anything positive to say about this guy other than he refunded $1k. It's really not a positive.
Anything we adore about Cole...it's not attributable to this guy......
Thinking of what we went through the first weeks....

PS_ heartfelt thank you guys for giving me sound well-thought-out out advice.
 
Ooooh, that sounds like well-deserved negative-review territory... :oops2:

So glad things are working out so well with the lovely wee Cole!
 
SparklieBug said:
So glad things are working out so well with the lovely wee Cole!
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19.4 pounds ain't so "wee" anymore ( wish I could say the same about "wee" in general...'nother story)
He was at the vet yesterday and had another round of shots ....he's still tender where they jabbed him ( I had to leave the room) Poor baby.....
 
Weird weird.....
I was in Central Park last weekend.
Gazillions of folks out enjoying the day.
Now, of course every time I see an Aussie, I have to meet the dog and person.....
So, there's a very cute puppy. About a month older than Cole.
Start talking.....guess where she got her pup???
Yup.
SAME PLACE!!!
She was happy as a lark.
 
Yes leave a pros/cons review. I wouldn't support a puppy mill willingly. When we were in the dog show business we could get show quality dogs of any kind. Nowadays we can't at all. But puppy mills are unethical. Cole is beautiful of course, no matter what. And you're doing a great job taking him to the vet and getting testing done on your own. For us, one of the major problems in our breed can't even be tested for until 1 year old. Do what you can when you can for Cole.
 
Rockdiamond said:
Having said all that- if I was doing it again- more likely when we get another pup...
I would find someone who is a caring breeder.
Maybe I'm dreaming, but someone with one pair of dogs....
Or maybe we can adopt now that we have real world doggie experience.
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If you decide to get another dog, you can usually find a list of "responsible breeders" on the club for the breed. They may also have a list of breed rescues if you are wedded to a particular breed. If you or your family are on Facebook, often there are pages for the breed rescues as well as rescues that are not breed specific. Sounds like you have become a dog family and I totally understand=)2
 
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