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Our shelter offers behavioral help where anyone can come in to ask questions (it’s by appointment now). It’s not really a formal program admittedly; it’s mostly long term volunteers and a local trainer who dips in occasionally. Most of the time, putting aside specifics, it’s suggestions on management techniques because most people in my area can’t afford multiple sessions with a trainer. Yesterday, a family came with their Papillon, who was little reactive. When asking about the background of the dog, they said it was an adult show breeder rehome ($500 price tag). They found the breeder, met the breeder, and ended up convincing the breeder to make monthly payments on the dog. They could have payed full price up front, but that would have set them back more than what they were comfortable with at the time. The breeder agreed to the arrangement, but it seems like it took a lot of convincing. By the time they came to us for advice, the dog had already been paid off.
Have you heard of breeders allowing to make payments on a dog? I’ve heard about it, but I haven’t actually met a buyer or breeder in or open to that arrangement. All the German Boxer breeders I met required payment upfront. I’d love to hear other people’s insight on this.
Have you heard of breeders allowing to make payments on a dog? I’ve heard about it, but I haven’t actually met a buyer or breeder in or open to that arrangement. All the German Boxer breeders I met required payment upfront. I’d love to hear other people’s insight on this.