Clinton Maynard is joined by Kathy Kopellis McLeod, dog behavior consultant, on the vexing subject of gifting a dog for Christmas. 

Rescue organisations will tell you that giving a puppy as a Christmas present doesn’t always have a fairy tale ending. The weeks after Christmas are a time where they cringe as ‘unwanted presents’, are discarded just as flippantly as material gifts are given away without much thought.

Kathy says a puppy is a lifelong commitment which deserves more than an emotionally charged, ill thought-out purchase. Consider the person who the pup will ultimately go to and the ongoing costs, dedication, commitment, and love that needs to be invested.

Clinton Maynard is joined by Kathy Kopellis McLeod, dog behavior consultant, on the vexing subject of gifting a dog for Christmas.&nbsp;
Rescue organisations will tell you that giving a puppy as a Christmas present doesn&rsquo;t always have a fairy tale ending. The weeks after Christmas are a time where they cringe as &lsquo;unwanted presents&rsquo;, are discarded just as flippantly as material gifts are given away without much thought.
Kathy says a puppy is a lifelong commitment which deserves more than an emotionally charged, ill thought-out purchase. Consider the person who the pup will ultimately go to and the ongoing costs, dedication, commitment, and love that needs to be invested.

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