How Much Is That Puppy In The Window???

Furballs for sale

By Chaitanya

That cute dog you see in the window of the pet store has a pretty gruesome story to tell you. Most pet stores take the puppies away from their mothers when the puppy is around 3 weeks old. This is because the puppies look irresistible when the puppy is all fluffy with fur. Unfortunately these puppies not only have a lot of medical complications but also behavioural issues.

Canines are pack animals. They learn a lot from their mothers. The mother is their first pack leader. The mother teaches the puppies how to fit into a pack. She licks the puppies clean, grooms them and feeds them thus taking care of the emotional and physical needs. On the other hand she also disciplines them. If a puppy comes too close to her while she is eating, the mother growls. She eats first and only then does the puppy get to feed. The puppies have to wait for their mother to return from hunting.

All of this learning takes place between the fourth and the eighth week for the puppy. Coming back to that puppy you are staring at in the window of the pet shop, do you realise that the puppy has had no such training? The medical complications are quite obvious and most vets can treat them. Medical care could cost you a lot of money. It is the behavioural problems that will haunt you. There is a very good reason that reputable breeders sell their puppies only after the puppies reach eight weeks of age.

So please, before getting a pet (buying or adopting) think about the consequences of your decision. Be a responsible owner not just someone who loves dogs. It is quite tempting to buy one of those cute little ones in the glass enclosure, but give it a lot of thought before dipping into your pockets.Share