11 Preparation tips to sell your puppy
A puppy needs a home where he can grow healthy with affection and care just like your own baby. It needs a lot of care and attention to sell your puppy responsibly. A new born pup is just a baby you would not like to hand over to any stranger just for money. A series of checks and verification to find the right owner for your puppy is a serious concern for a breeder. Before you go ahead to sell your puppy to anyone, it is important to go through a checklist that will make the whole exercise hassle free and less stressful for you.
1. Know your pedigree well
It is always helpful if you know different aspects of the pup you own before getting into the business of selling the puppies. A responsible and a loving owner would always be aware of the temperament of the breed he owns, the allergies it suffers from, the various healthy issues that concern the pet, particular food that is unhealthy or not conducive to the breed. This knowledge about your puppy presents you as a caring and a responsible owner and adds confidence in the buyer while purchasing a pup from you.
2. Be aware of the state laws before selling your puppy
Every state has different laws for selling and buying puppies. It’s always important to be aware of the laws that exist in your state and the conditions before selling it to a buyer from another state. Many states follow a common practice of not separating a puppy from her mother before 8 weeks.
3. Are your contracts in place?
It’s always better to have written contracts than verbal contracts to avoid future misunderstandings. Create a written contract signed dually by you and the buyer to make it simple and easy for both parties. This prevents confusion in the long run. The terminology of the contract can be kept simple for the understanding of both parties.
4. Always de-worm your pet before selling
Most pups have worms or carry a bacterial growth on the skin. It’s always important to de-worm your pup before handing it over to a second party.
5. Immunization
Get your puppy immunize for hepatitis, distemper, parainfluenza and coronavirus. Keep all the paperwork regarding your puppy shots organized and filed. These papers should be handed over to the new owner for him to keep a track of all the vaccinations and shots that have been given to the pup and what needs to be done in the near future to prevent any illness or infection to the puppy.
6. Register your puppy and keep a record of AKC papers
Keep a record of the paperwork concerning immunization, food coupons, information on puppy care and its breed in a proper folder before you transfer it to its new owner.
7. Inform about puppy food brand
The owner should be well informed of the puppy food they are feeding. The same information regarding the food can help the new owner take care of the pup better. It would always be helpful to purchase and give the new owner a small bag of the puppy food your pup consumes.
8. The Price factor
Always be careful of what are you charging for your puppy. It is always helpful to do a thorough research and know the price at which people are selling their pups. It is a matter of reputation for a serious breeder and he can definitely charge better for being a professional and a responsible breeder.
9. Consider using PayPal
Selling through PayPal is the safest and the most convenient way if you are doing an out of state deal. Opening a PayPal account is simple and very easy to use. Local dealing can be dealt in with cash or cheque whatever is convenient for both parties.
10. Error free ad copy
It is always better to use correct spelling while posting an ad online or in a newspaper. Any serious buyer would definitely notice a casual ad that promises to sell a well breed pup from a responsible breeder.
11. Cute pictures
It is absolutely necessary to post pictures of the pup you are selling that makes it convenient and easy for the buyer to understand what he is actually buying. Avoid picture of pups in a litter, in a bath tub, in your hands or pictures with messy backgrounds. The right picture can avoid all the confusion.
