Question Number 3:

If you were looking to adopt or purchase a new puppy, would you choose one coming from a rescue or breeder that is part of program like that, even if the cost were higher?

79% Yes

21% No

And there it is! 79% of the 200 plus participants that we asked said they would pay more for a puppy coming from a program like the Canine Care Certified program. And remember, only 33% of them even know what it is. That goes to show that being part of something creditable is worthwhile, for multiple reasons, some of which the participants listed as follows:

• I am a big proponent for animal welfare initiatives. If I was to adopt a dog I would likely rescue, however if I was to purchase a dog, I would definitely pay more for it to come from a humane breeder. Puppy mills are often abhorrent and treat dogs like less than living creatures.”
•  Better to be ethical even if it has a financial cost.
•  I think it would be important enough to spend the extra money to improve conditions.
• Hopefully the dog would be healthier and free of genetic issues. However, if it was a lot more $, I would not get a dog from the program.
•  Have had bad experiences getting rescue dogs from shelters. Getting a dog is a long-term commitment. Willing to pay a little extra to get it right.
•  It would be safer to welcome a trained pet into my home that already has other pets.
•  Animal welfare is very important and worth additional cost.
•  So I can ensure there was nothing immoral going in bringing this dog to existence.
•  Seems the end goal of both is to ensure our furry friends receive proper care and live their best lives, and that’s incredibly important to me.