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Yesterday around 3pm my husband and I brought our 3 kids to a puppy store in Riverhead and ALL the puppies were fast asleep !!! The first thing that crossed my mind was maybe they were "drugged". Im no puppy expert but is it possible the puppies were bored and just went to sleep ? Even when we were walking around the puppies would raise their heads and looked groggy and put their heads back down. A few woke and got excited but more just went back to sleep. There were about 3 labs in a crib infront of the window, sun shining in, they wouldnt budge, even when my 4 year old knocked on the window. I left there with such a sad feeling........................guess I just wanted to see if there is a good explanation as to why (other than drugging) the puppies were so out of it.
Yesterday around 3pm my husband and I brought our 3 kids to a puppy store in Riverhead and ALL the puppies were fast asleep !!! The first thing that crossed my mind was maybe they were "drugged". Im no puppy expert but is it possible the puppies were bored and just went to sleep ? Even when we were walking around the puppies would raise their heads and looked groggy and put their heads back down. A few woke and got excited but more just went back to sleep. There were about 3 labs in a crib infront of the window, sun shining in, they wouldnt budge, even when my 4 year old knocked on the window. I left there with such a sad feeling........................guess I just wanted to see if there is a good explanation as to why (other than drugging) the puppies were so out of it.
Simple 3pm is nap time....it amazes me that all the dogs are on the same schedule
They might be giving them something to calm them down. I bought a puppy from shake a paw in Lynbrook exactly 4 years ago to the day. He was so calm and mellow for a pup but soon after his true colors came out. He ran wildly around for hours and chewed most of our furniture up. He's a good dog now!
I would go back at a different time like in the morning and see if the dogs are more active
BTW, something is wrong with all puppy stores. Go to a shelter and adopt. Those dogs will greet you like a dog should and there are plenty of puppy choices.
Pet stores that sell pups will swear up and down they are not from puppy mills. They will tell you they have "papers". Those AKC papers are available for a fee. Those ARE puppy mill dogs!!!!!!!! Before considering buying a dog, please do some research on puppy mills. You will be horrified. Don't support that industry. Many pup mill dogs are not well and have physical and mental issues. Yes, they are adorable but resist the awwww factor. Adopt. PetFinder.com. Way to go.
There is a place on the way east on 25 I believe...just past Riverhead. Dont know if that is the place you are talking about. The store is immaculate..the puppies are in cribs and you can pet them freely. I was in there once and all the pups were up and vibrant..then they all decided to go take a nap. Dont know what it is..but they all went to sleep at once. I guess pups are like kids..they need their sleep. Doubt the owner drugged them.
There is a place on the way east on 25 I believe...just past Riverhead. Dont know if that is the place you are talking about. The store is immaculate..the puppies are in cribs and you can pet them freely. I was in there once and all the pups were up and vibrant..then they all decided to go take a nap. Dont know what it is..but they all went to sleep at once. I guess pups are like kids..they need their sleep. Doubt the owner drugged them.
that IS the place !!! stuffed dogs all over lawn, very clean and all puppies in cribs. We are considering a dog to join our family, I went there for an education on what dogs are good with kids and what types to consider. maybe it was "nap time" lol...........Im feeling better.
BTW, something is wrong with all puppy stores. Go to a shelter and adopt. Those dogs will greet you like a dog should and there are plenty of puppy choices.
that IS the place !!! stuffed dogs all over lawn, very clean and all puppies in cribs. We are considering a dog to join our family, I went there for an education on what dogs are good with kids and what types to consider. maybe it was "nap time" lol...........Im feeling better.
Yep...always stop there to pet the puppies on my way out East. Although I would agree that you should look at the pound first..plenty of nice dogs there...but many people do like their purebred puppies. I get the feeling that the guy who owns that store (also owns a store in the Hamptons) does get quality puppies and you cant argue about the facilities...not like they are kept in cages and the place is clean and doesnt smell.
Dont worry about them napping...I noticed that too...must be puppy nap time.
Yep...always stop there to pet the puppies on my way out East. Although I would agree that you should look at the pound first..plenty of nice dogs there...but many people do like their purebred puppies. I get the feeling that the guy who owns that store (also owns a store in the Hamptons) does get quality puppies and you cant argue about the facilities...not like they are kept in cages and the place is clean and doesnt smell.
How often do you go out East and how many puppies to you get??
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