Asking for a video of dog for sale - Page 1

Why won't some people just put a couple short but effective videos on their websiters when they have a dog for a sale. If I am going to spend $3700 for a year old pup, what is the problem with putting up a video showing what the dog can do at it's age in obedience and protection? A seller emailed me back asking if I was still interested. I said I needed to see some video. That was the end of that.

Thanks,

D'man

Great point. Always ask for video for pup or dog. I know people from states who buy puppies sight unseen only from photo. You should see dog on apport track all phases of exam. You can see dog or pups drive too. I say no video no buy. Also many dogs and pups different in photo than in person. You are a smart man. Best regards.

Absolutely. I have a low end digital camera that retails for around $160 and it can still shoot and upload a few minutes of video. No reason not to, unless they have something to hide.

Well, folks... don`t be so naive, really! 

I know a dog that works as a fearless crocodile with the helper she knows well  and avoids a new helper if she feels he is not afraid of her. Would you like to have a look at her video? Are you going to believe it?

Always try to see the real work of the dog you intend to buy:

1) IN NEW SURROUNDINGS! 

2) WITH THE HELPER CHOSEN BY YOU , NOT BY THE OWNER!

A friend of mine brought a GSD from Europe (he watched this dog`s protection work at the kennel there). But when he came back to Russia he discovered that the dog WAS AFRAID OF STRANGES IN THE STREET!

Good luck,

Olga

Ooops!..

Strangers, of course, not "stranges".

Though... if those "stranges" did exist, this poor doggie would be afraid of them either...

I agree with rus.

Other point could be that you will get to see a video of another dog.

You either go in person and check the dog or send someone you can trust to do it for you.

When people are cheaters they will find the way .

I post video clips on my site once in awhile, but usually send short clips directly to the prospective owner, or burn a DVD and mail it when requested. Video clips take a lot of web space on one's site, server space often limited.

IME the Europeans are very lax about taking the trouble to shoot and send videos. I ahve NEVER gotten one in all these years!  It IS a pain in the butt, especially for someone like me who lives in the sticks and doesn't have a regular helper on-site, let alone a thrid person to handle the camera, but its an invaluable marketing tool for selling dogs to remote owners.

The internet is making this SO much easier than it was in the old days when I had to make VHS tapes, copy them, and mail them. Now if I could just find and learn the software I need to compact my huge video files

SS

As Hodie knows, I'm big on video

Asking for video is still always a good idea. Like the OP did, not getting a response pretty much lets you know, go somewhere else. Use your tools, as many as you can. Yes seeing a dog in person is best but if you can't, ask for as much info as you can get. The more video the better. If plunking down thousands, don't be affraid to ask for a new video with special requests like distractions, different helper or something like that to help verify the video was made for you recently and is probably the correct dog, not something out of an archive. This will also help if you keep the video and receive a different dog. Compare all you have video, pics and whatever else  and if something doesn't look right or add up, don't send your money. Sellers should be willing to go the extra mile to place a dog, if not, they don't deserve your business. The biggest  mistake people make, is getting too excited or stuck on one dog. There are tons of good dogs and breeders out there, some with similar lines if that's what turns you on about the dog. Don't settle for a dog if the breeder is an ass or won't work with you, someone else will. Listen to your gut feeling too. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.

doggman,

I'm a newbie in dog training, but I think you were correct in being cautious.  When in doubt, doubt! 

There is a plethora of information on how to select a puppy or young dog and most sources emphasize that, if possible, one should visit the kennel and not only see the pup but also the parents.  Aside from that, I would not buy the dog--not even if I saw videos.  The only exception would be if the dog were to be recommended by certain two people from my SchH club.

Good luck.