How to identify breeders with irresponsible practices

Getting a dog isn’t at all like going shopping for a new pair of shoes. You shouldn’t be able to stroll into a pet store one day and walk out an hour later with a new puppy. Responsible breeders are a lot more discerning with their prospective dog owners than cashiers at retail or online puppy dealers and would never sell a dog without interacting directly with the owner. If someone is willing to sell you a dog like it’s a pair of sneakers, there’s a serious problem.