Return the dog

[Prajeena]

Hello, here’s the situation: My husband bought a dog who’s very cute but has been extremely scared of sounds and everything else since we got her two months ago. My husband reached out to the seller to ask if she was like that before, but there was a disagreement. The seller insisted on taking her back, and since my husband couldn’t deal with it due to his work schedule, he ended up returning the dog. They refunded the payment, but I got so attached to her—she felt like my child—and I miss her terribly. I tried contacting the seller, but they won’t sell her back to us. Is there any way for us to get her back, since legally they have no obligation to return her? Thank you.

[Little Gifts]

Look at it from  the  seller's   perspective. If they sold you a puppy without issue and you wanted to return it because it has become fearful in your household, why would you sell it back to the same people? Something or someone in your household potentially made the puppy fearful so there would be no point going back to that same environment. I don't know the breed or your background as dog/puppy owners but fears can become entrenched at certain ages. The breeder is trying to act in the puppies best interests now (which is what a good breeder does).

 

If you do get another puppy down the track at least you now have a better idea of their needs. They really do depend on humans and they do need a safe place to settle into a new home after a big change like leaving their mum and learn and be guided by what is expected of them. Patience is also required while they learn. Another good option is a puppy school where they can socialise and you can learn about their needs and how to have a good life together.

 

Chalk this up to a learning experience. And next time be honest with a breeder about your past pet owning experience too because it may just be that you require a pup that is a  little more bomb proof than you thought. The aim is to match you with the right pup so it is successful for  everybody.

 

Good luck!

[Mairead]

Remember you are taking on a living being not a handbag. 

You should not be expecting to apply consumer laws that are meant for handbags or toasters.

[Loving my Oldies]

“….there was a disagreement.”  I can just see it - denial and anger on both sides. And sad for both sides, or three sides really because the puppy suffers too and, depending on where she goes, could be damaged for life.  
 

I think @Prajeena you have to let this go, despite how sad you are, and I do feel your pain and loss.  
 

Are you new to having dogs in your lives?  If so, perhaps do some reading on various breeds to get some sort of an idea as to the breed you favour and which best suits your lifestyle.  If you definitely want a puppy, read up on “when you bring your puppy home” books and other sources.  
 

 

Edited Monday at 02:20 AM by Loving my Oldies

[Loving my Oldies]

1 hour ago, Mairead said:

Remember you are taking on a living being not a handbag. 

You should not be expecting to apply consumer laws that are meant for handbags or toasters.

That’s a bit rude.  

[Dogsfevr]

If there a decent breeder they will likely have your number blocked .
No way will you be getting this puppy back .
I can guarantee if the money was refunded that quickly they felt red flags & addressed it quickly & smartly & did all the rights things for the pup.
Simply put your relationship with this breeder is well & truly ended with no comeback