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Puppy scams in Australia are four times as high as a year ago.
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We do stupid things when we re in love.
That includes when we ve fallen hard for a puppy or even just the idea of having one.
Scammers and dodgy breeders are sitting there waiting to take advantage of that and the pandemic-prompted demand for dogs hasn t helped.
Here s how to avoid adding to that figure and make sure you re purchasing your pup from a breeder who is doing the right thing.
Take the emotion out of the decision
This seems impossible but that is the advice Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) border collie breeder and exhibitor Madeleine Nixon gives to people looking to become pet parents.