What would you do? - Page 2

Oh I forgot---Give them their money back, and be done with them. Good luck--I hope the dog fairs well after this.

My last litter...I sold a middle-aged couple a female puppy which they picked out themselves...After 2 weeks they called me back and said that the puppy bit their grand-son...Well I think if this really happened then it was out of play not being mean to anyone...The puppy never did anything like this when I had her...as a matter of fact this was a very good female with very nice drives...and was a very active girl...They came back over and I had 1 female puppy left (she was a very calm female)...so they asked if they could trade the pup...I said they could and everything has worked out for the best...These pups are now 4 years old...

LMH - good post. I also think that no matter what you need to just get the dog back. Spending all the time with them the day of the sale, costs that may be associated with getting her back, are all costs of doing business. And I don't know if you are a breeder or this was a personal breeding but either way money did change hands. I have had two litters, not being a breeder it is not easy for me to sell them. So when the, what I think, right home comes along I am very happy to sell them. Money always helps to offset costs. And for the most part I really do not need any more dogs here but no matter how inconvenient it is, and because of all the reasons that have already been stated, the pups will be back here! You are dealing with an animal! It's wellfare should be the first thing on your mind! Unfortunatly you fell victim to a bad decision on the families part. And as far as your breedersfriend is concerned that made the Wal-Mart comment - I hope I will never buy from someone with that attitude. I would really question of that person really cares about the animal or a bit more about the money!

I'm sorry, I'm missing something here.. what would be the reason for the quarantine?? Surely, if she was old enough she left with a current Rabies certificate and if she went from Barbara's place to these people's place and within a matter of days, this occured.. well, then what would be the point? I don't see the reason for a quarantine..

Dkiah, the reason for the quarantine is that one does not know what to what this dog has been exposed while it was off-premises. Even considering that all of its vaccinatons are current, it could easily bring something nasty home and expose other puppies to it. If it never left the home, it is probably not an issue. But if it had been taken to "dog parks" or similar venues it may well be an issue. Bob-O

To answer then question they came yesterday at 11 am and they return the dog today at 1045am I did take the dog back and was ready to pay the full return But I felt it was not the dog nor my fault And I did feel that I deserved to be paid something for my time on these reasons 1 I did spend 2+ hours of my time (I am a graphic designer and could of been working) 2. I did go over everything and did my part. 3 I did offer a puppy from the next litter and explained that they needed a puppy with his wife's soft temperament. He declined and said they were going to get a lab. 4. He went on and on how she is a great do and how they played ball all last night. Even told me I should personally train her to sell her to the police dept We did come to an agreement and I was paid for my time. I do plan on adding a clause in my contract for this reason Thank you all for your replies. DKiah do I know you?

We all agree the dog is NOT right for the family--- seems probable to me by comments of seller this was suspect up front? Now it is appropriate that many come forth and make excuses for the dogs behavior and point out all possibilities that everything was caused by human error--- Undoubtably true---- Any discussion about which human? This "ain't no Walmart"? Quarantine? Restock Fee? OR "It should be about the DOG, STUPID!!!!!!!!" Oh, AND should the buyer be reported to the better business bureau for NOT being the dog person the breeder is??? WORK IT OUT----------------------- PJDogs

I agree with takeing the dog back, i would definetly quarantine it as I at one time had a dog bring geardia(spelling) to my kennel and cost me a pretty penny to treat and vacinate every dog. As far as the money goes, depends what your contract states but the most important thing would be to get the dog back. If it has been only been a couple of days doubt they could have screwed the dog up. I would much rather take a dog back then to talk someone into keeping it. Mike

Do the quarantine at their cost. Give full refund at completion of quarantine. If it was me and they are that uninformed I wouldn't want to risk something happening to the dog. I wonder what their definition of "snapped" is. If the dog pops her teeth when she wants to play, it could be all it was. We have two bitches that give "toothy kisses" and pops their teeth to us. They are not snapping but somebody that didn't know them could think so. Good luck to you and the dog.

How old was this pup?