FAQ

Yes, puppy mill dogs do bark, often excessively due to stress, fear, and lack of proper socialization.

It typically takes a dog anywhere from a few days to several months to fully trust a new person, depending on its personality, socialization, and past experiences.

Be patient, gentle, and consistent—building trust with a puppy mill dog takes time, routine, and positive reinforcement.

Look for signs such as poor living conditions, lack of medical records, limited socialization, and reluctance from the breeder to let you see where the dog was raised.

Backyard dog breeding is not inherently illegal, but it may violate local laws or regulations depending on where and how it's conducted.

Puppy mill dogs often suffer from severe behavioral issues such as fear, anxiety, social withdrawal, and difficulty with housetraining due to neglect and poor conditions.

Puppy mill dogs have a reduced lifespan, often living only 5 to 7 years due to poor genetics, neglect, and inadequate medical care.

A key red flag for a puppy mill is a breeder who refuses to let you visit the facilities or meet the puppy's parents.

A puppy mill is a high-volume dog breeding facility that prioritizes profit over animal welfare, while a responsible breeder emphasizes health, behavior, and ethical practices.

A puppy mill is a commercial dog breeding facility that prioritizes profit over the welfare of animals, often keeping dogs in poor conditions.