As a professional in the animal welfare industry, the idea of buying a puppy from a breeder was never a thought that crossed my mind. Coming from a role that dealt with overpopulation, stray animals, and unwanted dogs, the concept of intentionally breeding more animals always made me upset. However, as things in life sometimes go, two main events transpired to alter my perception. I had a (rare!) unfortunate experience with a rescue dog that resulted in euthanasia due to behavioral and aggression issues. Additionally, I learned and researched the true concept of overpopulation, just to learn that in relatively close “future” times, there will not be enough dogs to fulfill the demand. When it came time to consider bringing a new four legged family member into the home, I was more open to the idea of going to a breeder – provided that they were informed, responsible, and in the business for the right reason. When two veterinarian coworkers shared with me that they had purchased a puppy from Ivy Leash Labradors, I already felt confident in the decision. But then, Beth and Monty, without hesitation, allowed us to visit their home, meet the dogs, and see their facility. That reassured us even more. Fast forward to several months later, and we were bringing home our puppy! She has been with us for just over a month now. We get so many comments about how beautiful she is, how perfect her build is, and how you can tell she will grow to be a textbook example of a Labrador. More importantly, though, you can truly tell how much time Ivy Leash put into raising a healthy, well-adjusted puppy. She is the youngest in her puppy class, but excels! She is unbothered by most loud noises, new places, and first-time experiences. She is outgoing, but willing to learn. And most importantly, she completes our home. In my boyfriend’s words, “We added some chocolate to our lives, and we highly recommend it.” I would without a doubt recommend Ivy Leash Labradors to anyone looking to add a pile of floof to their lives. <3
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