Buying a Dog

[The Moose]

I'm looking at buying a dog from a chap.

The dog is 11 months old. What paperwork should I expect to see from him? And what needs to be done to officially pass ownership over?

What about the microchip?

Cheers

The Moose

[Jasandjules]

Check the contract for starters. The KC Registered papers would be handed over along with a copy of the three gen pedigree at a minimum. I would also check to make sure there are no endorsements on the dog. Why is he aiming to get shot of the dog?

ETA - IN terms of the microchip with the papers you can contact the company or he can to advise them of a new owner.

[Butter Face]

Is i a pedigree?

Are you bothered if he has KC blah blah blah stuff?

If the answer is no to either of the above, you need just the dogs vaccination records, and details for the microchip. You will need to contact the microchip people to register the dog to you.

[The Moose]

I'm not bothered either way to be honest about the KC/Pedigree. I'll make a decision based upon the dog and his health when I see him tomorrow.

The owner's getting rid of him because (and I quote) he tries to dry hump any dog that comes within reach!

10 month old lab. Not neutered. My thoughts are neuter him and get a shock collar and job should be a good 'un.

[akita1]

Get a shock collar? Are you serious cos if you are you should not have dog,sorry mate.

[Jasandjules]

I thought shock collars were illegal in the UK. If not they should be.

[DoubleSix]

Shock collar?!? WTF??

[Brother D]

DoubleSix said:

Shock collar?!? WTF??

Relax... He's winding you up...


Right??

[The Moose]

Nothing wrong with them at all. Configured correctly, it doesn't hurt - just uncomfortable. Efficient way to train dog. Once trained thing doesn't get shocked. And yes, I've shocked myself to ensure I'm happy it's not going to harm the dog.

Banned in Wales. Madness.

[Morningside]

.***shakes head ***

I really hope you are joking. You do NOT need anything like that to train a dog.

[The Moose]

Why would I joke?!

Used correctly there's nothing wrong with it!

[Morningside]

Why train a dog by making it feel uncomfortable (as you put it)? Pleasure and rewarding is the way to train.

The trouble with shock collars or static(!) as they seem to be marketed now, is that they can be overused.

[The Moose]

If the dog is good. Treat. If the dog is bad. Punish.

Like you say, can be overused/misused which is why I said if used correctly.

I guess you all feel that a rolled up newspaper tapped on the nose/behind of a dog is also bad as it can be overused?

[Morningside]

Maybe its me, but I have never had the need to hit a dog. A good sharp word works wonders. ie NO!

[The Moose]

Morningside said:

Maybe its me, but I have never had the need to hit a dog. A good sharp word works wonders. ie NO!

There are many ways to skin a cat!

Also, I imagine he's more disobedient than the owner is making out and a sharp word preceded by his name won't work initially.

[Jasandjules]

Have you as yet made sure that the breeder does not require the dog back?

[The Moose]

Jasandjules said:

Have you as yet made sure that the breeder does not require the dog back?

Meaning?!

Chap's not a breeder

[Jasandjules]

The Moose said:

Meaning?!

Chap's not a breeder

No but the person who bred the dog could be a responsible breeder which might mean there is a clause in the contract (as there is in my contracts) that the breeder must be informed if the dog is to be rehomed for any reason and can then take back the dog at their choice.

[Karyn]

Meaning the person who this "chap" got the dog from in the first place should accept the dog back if it's not "worked" out.

If either of them have got anything about them at all.



Poor dog.

[rottie102]

Jasandjules said:

No but the person who bred the dog could be a responsible breeder which might mean there is a clause in the contract (as there is in my contracts) that the breeder must be informed if the dog is to be rehomed for any reason and can then take back the dog at their choice.

Seriously??? WTF? And you signed that?