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Huge demand for puppies
GUNDOG TRAINING
Q I have been struggling to find a labrador puppy because there seems to have been a big demand for them as pets during lockdown. I have been advised to wait a while because it’s expected that a lot of young dogs will need to be rehomed in the coming months. How do I go about this in a way that may provide me with a worthwhile dog to train but also give a second chance to a puppy that may not have had the best start in life?
A Yes, there has been a ridiculous demand for pet puppies recently and it is certainly likely that there will be some genuine young dogs available from homes that were totally unsuitable.
Most of the labrador breed clubs (the Kennel Club website has details) around the UK operate rescue and rehoming schemes and there are also some independently run rescue groups if you search the internet.
I understand that most rehoming schemes take the dog into a foster home initially to assess the dog prior to finding a new owner. You will be vetted strictly as a prospective owner and it will only be fair to the dog and to you to express that you are hoping to train the dog as a gundog.
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