Unethical dog breeding can lead to unhealthy dogs being sold.Dog breeding and puppy mill laws vary by country, so what is ethical and unethical may not be the same.If you want to report unethical dog breeding, learn how to recognize the signs and then reach out to animal control or animal advocate organizations.
Step 1: Get in touch with your local animal control.
You might want to contact the animal control in your community.You can tell them why you think the breeder is unethical when you contact them.They may try to gather facts by asking you specific questions.The job of animal control is to investigate any claims of abuse.You may be referred to someone else by animal control.Unless they have a warrant, animal control can't enter a home without the owner's consent.If this doesn't produce results, then move on to animal organizations.
Step 2: Call the Humane Society.
The Humane Society's website can be used to report unethical breeding.They have a form on their website where you can report a puppy mill by giving the basic information for the breeder, including their name, address, website, email, or phone number.You can find it here.You have to give them basic information about yourself.Key signs of unethical breeding will be looked at by the Humane Society.The first thing they will do is register and talk to the breeders.The knowledge of the ethical breeders will be evaluated.If the breeder will allow them to see the dogs, they will assess where the breeders are breeding and keeping them.The ethics of the breeder will be shown by these things.
Step 3: Try other animal organizations.
If animal control or the Humane Society doesn't help, you may want to try other animal advocate organizations.Many of these organizations have hotlines where you can report unethical activity or ask for advice.The American Kennel Club is a good place to start.They may be able to start their own investigations.You can contact the AKC to see if the breeder is a member, though unethical breeders can still be members without the knowledge of their practices.They may be able to figure out if something unethical is happening.People can be sent out to investigate by these organizations.
Step 4: You can report them to a website.
You can complain to websites about unethical breeding.You can share your story about why they are unethical breeders on these sites.There are websites that allow you to post reviews on specific breeders, or make posts about the specific breeder under headings like "dog breeders" or "pet breeders." When you write a complaint post, you should provide specific information.Give the name of the breeder and the location, followed by a description of why you think they are unethical.They should include their business practices, the state of the kennel, and the health of their puppies.There are key things that help distinguish ethical from unethical breeders.
Step 5: Knowledge of the breed is important.
Breeders who are respected will be knowledgeable about the breed.Unethical breeders will not be able to answer questions about the breed, and they may try to tell you there are no genetic defects.Ask the breeder questions about the dog and listen to the answers.If they are skirting the question or not answering, you may have an unethical breeder on your hands.There are people who breed more than two breeds.Don't be fooled by the promise of rare dogs, or colors or sizes.
Step 6: The breeder's behavior should be evaluated.
Before you buy a dog, ask a lot of questions.Ask to see where the puppies and parent dogs are spending their time.If you want to see this area, you can.Unethical breeders don't allow you to see where they keep the dogs, and often only let you see one dog at a time.Before meeting you, unethical breeders will often request that you meet somewhere else to get the puppy.Before you can take the dog, you need to meet the ethical breeders, who will want to keep the puppies there.Inquire about the health records for the puppies.All the tests, shots, and other records from a vet will be given to responsible breeders.Many unethical breeders will give a care list on their own, with no proof that they have seen a vet.
Step 7: Take a look at the puppy's health.
Responsible breeders don't try to sell sickly dogs.Dogs that look sick, are too skinny, or have a poor coat may indicate that you are dealing with an unethical breeder.irresponsible breeding can be seen in dogs that are scared.It's important to see the puppy with the whole litter.Puppies should be socialized with their parent.It's a good idea to look for dirty or unsanitary living conditions.Poor health can be a sign of this.
Step 8: Determine if the person is involved with the dog community.
Dogs are bred to improve the breed.They are active in dog shows and are proud of their dogs.Dog shows and other sports are likely to be boycotted by an unethical breeder.They are only interested in making money.
Step 9: Look at registration papers carefully.
The litters of respectful breeders will be registered by the American Kennel Club.Dogs that are not purebred can be registered for by unethical breeders.If you want to study the papers carefully, ask for them.An unethical dog seller will not have documentation of their dogs, registration certificates, or pedigrees.It's a good idea to be suspicious of registration from other organizations.These do not guarantee anything.The papers from the official clubs have authority.
Step 10: You should ask for a guarantee.
breeders put a lot of time into breeding their litters and are proud of themThis means that the dogs have been tested for genetic problems that occur within the breed and can provide documentation of this.They will give you a lifelong guarantee for the health of the dog, and if you want to give it up for any reason, they will take it.Be careful with "health guarantees."If you sign a contract with a health guarantee, make sure to read it very carefully.They are given to remove any liability from the breeder.
Step 11: Determine the age of the dogs.
Puppies should not be younger than eight weeks old.The unethical breeders may try to get you to adopt the dogs earlier.When the mother starts having litters, she should be at least two years old.Female dogs should only have had a few litters.Female dogs should not have litters every year.
Step 12: The payment should be evaluated.
It may point to an unethical breeder if they ask for a large down payment on a dog.A dog that is cheaper than other dogs may be from an unethical breeder.If you want to know the price your breeder is charging against others, you should check it.A couple of thousand is the range for purebred puppies.Some unethical breeders and puppy mills can charge as little as $500 to $900 for a dog.A large down payment is required by many unethical breeders.Sometimes they will take the down payment and never deliver the puppy.They will require you to pay hundreds of dollars before you see the puppy.
Step 13: The dogs are interacting with the breeder.
The breeder interacts with their dogs.Many unethical breeders abuse their dogs, so if the dogs seem afraid around the breeder, this is a cause for concern.If the breeder doesn't allow you to see them interact with their dogs or the litter, this is cause for concern.A good dog Breeder will love their dogs and have a good relationship with them.