I bought my chocolate lab 2years ago from Pet land and she's great. I believe a lot of these stories are fabricated from other breeders who cannot or won't sell to pet stores when they should. They make up stories to eliminate competition. I went with my heart to love 😍 my puppy. Go with your heart ♥
Any thoughts?

You can get your dog back. I did when faced with a similar situation. It might take a bit of work but it's possible. Try.

You can probably do right by the puppy AND get health problems taken care of according to the law in your state. It might be a good idea to let us know the state in which you bought the puppy. I am unclear about the things wrong with your puppy. What things are you noticing? It could just be that a puppy needs a lot of care, and a Weim is a lot of dog. If you really can't take care of the pup, you could contact Weimaraner rescue in your state and ask them to take her in to their program. That would be a better outcome for the puppy and your ability to sleep at night than taking her back. Most pet stores do NOT accept returns without a vet's written statement that the pup was not fit for sale. I, too, would be worried about what would happen to the puppy if you take her back.

Go to a rescue recommended by the National breed club or one in your area.

I live in/bought her in NJ. There's always someone home with her, so she gets a lot of attention and we have been taking her out for walks and what not every two hours. We noticed Monday that she slept all day, and when she was sleeping her whole body would shake. At first I figured maybe she's dreaming. A lot of things I reacted as "she's a puppy in a new environment." But later on that day she was playing with a toy and running around then suddenly dropped to the floor and shook for 2 seconds and then just laid there. I called and make the vet appointment with a different vet that wasn't recommended by the store. The vet said theres no way to know there that she's having seizures because she's awake but to keep an eye on her and monitor her. She has an ear infection, and I questioned the bare skin on her front left leg because I noticed her biting at it. The vet said it is due to the dewclaw being removed, and she tested if it bothered her and it did. I was concerned because the puppymill run by Jake Kruse and Jordan Kruse(who died a few years ago), was investigated and there is a video of Jordan Kruse stating “The less the vet does, the more money you’re gonna’ make. We do everything ourselves. On the Rotts and Weimeis we dock their tails, we take off their dew claws.”

Seizures can happen with the eyes wide open, and initially can be with the dog able to respond to commands to some extent. There are other neurologic issues in all dogs. Or she may be normal, and she just hurt herself playing, maybe with a sore mouth from teething, depending on her age. Pain can cause shaking.

Record any events like that with a Flip cam or cell phone or other recorder if it has video capabilities so that your vet can see what you see. (If you have had the pup fewer than 6 months, you have a lot of recourse in NJ.) Meanwhile, do not leave a collar on the pup in the crate in case she seizes there.

A "dog law" attorney came and spoke at Lab and other clubs in the past couple years. Her name is Lisa Curry and she may be a good resource. She will advocate for what is right for the puppy and you, I think. Her first consultation may be free. I have added a clickable link below at Website. Let us know what happens.

Just because a puppy is from a puppy mill doesn't mean it cannot be a good pet for you. There is a top agility sheltie in NJ (and the world) who came from a pet store. Granted, I would MUCH rather see someone get a dog from a careful breeder or from a rescue, either of whom should provide support for the owner and the pup for life, even if all that is needed is a cheering section admiring photos as the healthy, happy puppy grows up and goes through life. I love hearing from my past pups, both rescues and those whelped here. I have also owned a couple pet store "rejects" who grew into loving Labs, although their background was less than ideal, genetically and socially. One lived a long life with me.

BTW, if the pup is destined for an agility or competition career, I would much rather see it getting titled on a PAL than on AKC papers giving credit to the so-called breeder.

My husband suprised me with our boy Achilles about 2 years ago now, he is half American Bulldog and half English Bulldog. I was thrilled until he told me he bought him at Petland in Columbus, GA. I am definitely savy enough to know better. Well within 1 week of bringing him home, he almost died of Pneumonia, went from being happy to nearly dead overnight. We rushed him to the emergency vet, after hearing he came from Petland the vet ordered every test she could think of on him. X-Rays showed his lungs full of fluid. Bloodwork showed his white blood cell count was through the roof, his immune system as a whole was weak, and his liver and kidney function was down. The full toxicology screen showed he had been pumped full of so many meds to make him appear healthy, the vet was shocked his kidneys hadn't failed or that he didn't overdose. Needless to say after thousands in vet bills and him traveling between a nebulizer and oxygen tank he recovered. I strongarmed Petland into reimbursing me for most of the vet bills thank you god. I've been periodically looking up this asshole Steve Kruse since then. How in gods name is he still in business, with all the complaints, evidence of torture, and violations he has been cited for? Also i have found the whole family is in the business of torturing and selling animals and all of them have stacks of evidence against them. My baby also has Demodectic Mange, has had issues with separation anxiety, and has had issues with loud noises since we brought him home. He is an awesome dog, I just wish I could get all of those poor babies away from that horrible family.

I also bought a puppy 2years ago from this breeder at Pet land. It was the best investment for me in this time in my life. She still acts like a puppy, but she is the best chocolate labrador I ever owned. Thank you Jake Kruse