I texted the breeder that we will not be taking the puppy and that he can keep the deposit. I had asked to meet her one more time before pickup in a place where she is comfortable and without her littermates around, and he said no. That was his choice. The reality is I practically had to force him to let me meet her at all. Why?
The breeder has texted me three replies in the last minute:
Text 1: "She is not fearful!!! You guys are making a big mistake with her! She is an amazing puppy that is super confident in her safe zone."
Text 2: "You guys came like 8 people and sometimes it's overwhelming for them... She was happy to be held by you and the others didn't want you to pick them up."
Note: I am the only one who approached her and she ran for her life. She did NOT want to be picked up, but I picked her up anyway to see how she would respond. She submitted to it - that is not the same as wanting it.
Note 2: Wrong! Two other pups did want to be picked up and I did pick them up. They licked me and were happy, but after a minute or so wiggled to let me know they want to continue exploring. That kind of pup, with training, will give more and more of its attention to me as it grows up. I'm not an expert, but that's what I think. Click the clicker and reward when she looks at me - no?
Text 3: "You guys are wrong."
By the way, I offered to pay a Behavioral Vet to com and evaluate her, and she said there's no need - she can already see that the pup is a problem and not to get her. She warned me to resist the breeder's pressure. It's hard, because already I do feel a little guilty. But I know what I'm looking for and this is not it.
Thanks again so much to everyone on this forum for your help and guidance. Choosing the right pup is the most important step.
The breeder has texted me three replies in the last minute:
Text 1: "She is not fearful!!! You guys are making a big mistake with her! She is an amazing puppy that is super confident in her safe zone."
Text 2: "You guys came like 8 people and sometimes it's overwhelming for them... She was happy to be held by you and the others didn't want you to pick them up."
Note: I am the only one who approached her and she ran for her life. She did NOT want to be picked up, but I picked her up anyway to see how she would respond. She submitted to it - that is not the same as wanting it.
Note 2: Wrong! Two other pups did want to be picked up and I did pick them up. They licked me and were happy, but after a minute or so wiggled to let me know they want to continue exploring. That kind of pup, with training, will give more and more of its attention to me as it grows up. I'm not an expert, but that's what I think. Click the clicker and reward when she looks at me - no?
Text 3: "You guys are wrong."
By the way, I offered to pay a Behavioral Vet to com and evaluate her, and she said there's no need - she can already see that the pup is a problem and not to get her. She warned me to resist the breeder's pressure. It's hard, because already I do feel a little guilty. But I know what I'm looking for and this is not it.
Thanks again so much to everyone on this forum for your help and guidance. Choosing the right pup is the most important step.