Puppy mills exploit dogs and prospective owners - and the results can often be disastrous.
A dog trainer has warned prospective pet owners about the dangers of buying a furry friend from a puppy mill ahead of today's National Puppy Day.National Puppy Day has been observed by dog lovers across the U.S. since it started in 2006 and is celebrated on March 23 each year. While you'd be forgiven for thinking the day is simply to celebrate the delights of cute animals, it was actually started to raise awareness regarding puppy mills and the inhumane treatment of dogs.
Often, when a dog can no longer breed, they are abandoned or killed.Bassett said that more often than not, prospective owners are paying a 'premium price' for a dog that becomes 'a nightmare companion because they were so fearful or aggressive.'The blame for poor behavior in these pets comes down to the way they were bred, Bassett explains, particularly with smaller 'teacup' dogs.
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