Caring for your pet during hot weather
Learn the signs of heatstroke in pets and discover tips to keep them cool this summer.
Read more20 June 2017
A great breeder has the best interests of their puppies in mind, not whoever has the money. To work out who is the perfect fit for your new litter, it is important to ask the potential buyer a number of questions – either face to face, over the phone or by email.
You want somewhere for your puppies to go and feel loved and be safe, so if the potential customer is getting annoyed or dismissive when you’re asking them questions, maybe they aren’t the right fit for your pups or kittens. Petcover have compiled the 10 questions you should be asking…
You will begin to understand their intentions and hopefully find a right companion for one of your litter. Use your common sense to assess their intentions and make sure that this pet is suitable for them.
Once you have clarified their intentions and reasoning for a pet, you can begin to narrow down why they have chosen this specific breed. As you will know your breed thoroughly, you will be able to evaluate whether or not this breed will be suitable to the owners needs and lifestyle.
Some breeds will require more exercise than others. The potential customer should be told of what is expected of them when it comes to feeding, training and exercise. They also need to understand that it is not the bare minimum that is expected, they need to be socialising their new friend, making sure they enjoy feeding times, and mixing up their exercise so they continue to play and have fun.
Children and dogs can be a fantastic combination, however the customer needs to know that young children need to be aware of how gentle to be around the new puppy and what is expected of them. You should also assess how they would handle a possible situation of the pet becoming aggressive towards young children and how they would handle that situation.
The potential customer should know by now if they or anyone in the house is allergic to dogs or cats, although it is always good to mention it. If there are some allergies, always suggest other breeds that are hypoallergenic that may suit their needs.
Grooming is an essential part of any pets life as it allows the owner to not only tidy up their friend, it gives them a chance to check their pet for any new lumps or bumps or anything that may need treatment.
Whether you are selling a small apartment pet or a cattle dog, you need to assess the potential owners training plan. If you have any tips, share them; if you have warnings, warn them.
Be sure that these new owners will give your litter a loving home and the attention that they need. Most people will work through the day and that’s ok, however they will need to get their pup used to this from day 1. If they are with their owner every second of the day for the first 2 weeks and then the owner returns to normal work hours, it will leave the pup distressed and anxious. Give them tips on how to deal with this and how to make up for time they miss when they are around.
Being with your pet is completely different than playing with your pet. Walking your dog may not seem exciting to do every day, however it is a necessity. They need to be continuously stimulated regardless of the weather and your motivation levels.
Make sure your potential buyers are aware of the vet costs, dog insurance, food, and general start up items including toys, bedding and collars.
Petcover specialises in offering quality, straightforward pet insurance with a range of policy options that suit your needs. Whether your pet is big or small, furry or scaly our range of cover options are packed with added benefits. Accidents can happen at any time and the reality of veterinary costs can come a quite a shock. With our range of cover levels for dogs, cats, and horses why not get a quote today.