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Traci, while the buyers are checking out the pups, we're checking out the buyers.
Most people like to talk about themselves and will do so with just a bit of prompting. I don't put them through an inquisition, but I do ask what kind of dogs they'd had before, whether they have a yard or park to take the pups to, if they've heard about the problems with certain dog foods or flea/tick preventatives. etc. It's amazing sometimes the stories and personal details people will tell just in a conversation.

I've had a couple that I've not wanted to sell to... one couple who just acted like they were afraid to get dirty and actually whined pathetically when a pup untied their shoelace... and another who said they were buying a Christmas puppy for a surprise gift. Neither got pups from me.

If it's someone I don't want to have one, I focus on the difficulties of owning a Labradoodle... and so far they've decided against it.

I've also turned down a few who were distant and wanted the pups shipped and I'd never get to meet them. Pups aren't so hard to sell that I feel I have to let them go to anyone with the cash. I am a bit selective but when dealing with live animals I think you need to be.