Myth vs Fact
Myth vs Fact
Animal extremists have used lies, slander, and defamatory comments against the dog breeding industry. We do not shy away from this; on this Myth vs Fact page, we directly address and deny these lies. Feel free to contact us with anything else you would like to see addressed.
We agree with:
- "Where's Mum"; where all purchasers of a new puppy or dog should always know where mum and dad and came from, and the conditions that they live in.
- Any dog or other animal farm treating their animals in an inhumane way should be shut down
We do not though, agree with animal activists using lies and slander for this cause.
Reality
We are saddened that the public are being led to believe things which are entirely untrue, and that anyone can put something up online and it is then stated and believed as 'true' or 'reality'.
To stop the lies and defamation all we can do is open up our lives to the public. To do so we allow full tours of our entire property, and our customers on these tours can visit wherever they like; there are no boundaries. We speak openly to the media and allow them to film our property, appearing all over the country as the headliners for ethical dog breeding.
We also have hundreds of photos on our
website and
blog showing our property, our socialisation time, and our live in yards for our mums and dads.
All we ask is that you do not take the word of someone else. If you have an issue or are worried, come for a tour, ask your questions, and make up your own mind.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies has electrical wires along the insides of all of our yards.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has in the past, used an electric barrier at the
top of a 1.8m fence for its serial escape artist dogs that love to scale and jump over the high barrier. They are not on every pen, they are not constantly in use, nor do they run along the bottoms of the pens. This pen is used as a teaching device to prevent the dogs who love to climb from running out onto the highway (which our property runs alongside). If a dog was to run out onto the 100km/hr highway it may be run over by a car, truck, or cause an accident – or even worse a fatality. It is important that our dogs remain within their
live-in yards. These live-in yards are big, and are comparable to an average suburban backyard, and much bigger in some cases. They exceed the requirements of the Code of Practice. You can see from our
photos section that our yards are not as they have been made to appear by animal extremists. Further, you can read our
reviews from people who have been here and see our property. If you wish to tour our property to see for yourself we also arrange tours for our customers.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies has electrical wires along the insides of all of our yards.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has in the past, used an electric barrier at the
top of a 1.8m fence for its serial escape artist dogs that love to scale and jump over the high barrier. They are not on every pen, they are not constantly in use, nor do they run along the bottoms of the pens. This pen is used as a teaching device to prevent the dogs who love to climb from running out onto the highway (which our property runs alongside). If a dog was to run out onto the 100km/hr highway it may be run over by a car, truck, or cause an accident – or even worse a fatality. It is important that our dogs remain within their
live-in yards. These live-in yards are big, and are comparable to an average suburban backyard, and much bigger in some cases. They exceed the requirements of the Code of Practice. You can see from our
photos section that our yards are not as they have been made to appear by animal extremists. Further, you can read our
reviews from people who have been here and see our property. If you wish to tour our property to see for yourself we also arrange tours for our customers.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies euthanises all of our breeding dogs after they have finished their breeding life.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has a fantastic re-homing program. Our dogs are re-homed
directly through us, and also through a variety of re-homing organisations. Our breeding mums are re-homed after 5 litters (or less), and are de-sexed before they are re-homed. This re-homing is supported by our socialisation programs which include staff employed solely to play with puppies, and puppy playgrounds which the younger dogs adore. We have a range of people playing with our puppies, from school kids who come after school hours and weekends, intellectually disabled staff employed part-time, as well as our range of full time and casual staff. This program helps to ensure our breeding mums and dads are comfortable with families when they retire.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies euthanises all of our breeding dogs after they have finished their breeding life.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has a fantastic re-homing program. Our dogs are re-homed
directly through us, and also through a variety of re-homing organisations. Our breeding mums are re-homed after 5 litters (or less), and are de-sexed before they are re-homed. This re-homing is supported by our socialisation programs which include staff employed solely to play with puppies, and puppy playgrounds which the younger dogs adore. We have a range of people playing with our puppies, from school kids who come after school hours and weekends, intellectually disabled staff employed part-time, as well as our range of full time and casual staff. This program helps to ensure our breeding mums and dads are comfortable with families when they retire.
Myth
Claims that our dogs are not socialised or handled at our property.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has a team of full time staff, groomers, Veterinarians, socialisation staff, and volunteers. We have staff who are employed by Banksia Park Puppies simply to play with, handle, and socialise the puppies and dogs. Our dogs are played with every day by our staff and family, and have constant interaction with people every day. In addition to this we have socialisation and handling programs which include toys, puppy playgrounds, and time devoted to simply patting, leading, and tickling all of our dogs and puppies. Have a look through our
photos and our
gallery on our blog – our dogs are clearly used to chasing toys, and playing with us and each other. They look healthy, happy and socialised.
Myth
Claims that our dogs are not socialised or handled at our property.
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has a team of full time staff, groomers, Veterinarians, socialisation staff, and volunteers. We have staff who are employed by Banksia Park Puppies simply to play with, handle, and socialise the puppies and dogs. Our dogs are played with every day by our staff and family, and have constant interaction with people every day. In addition to this we have socialisation and handling programs which include toys, puppy playgrounds, and time devoted to simply patting, leading, and tickling all of our dogs and puppies. Have a look through our
photos and our
gallery on our blog – our dogs are clearly used to chasing toys, and playing with us and each other. They look healthy, happy and socialised.
Myth
We changed our name from ACA breeders to Banksia Park Puppies due to raids from Animal Extremists
Fact
In the early 2000’s Banksia Park Puppies owned a range of pet stores in addition to our breeding property. In a change of strategy, we sold our retail outlets to focus on our breeding. As part of the sale, our name was also sold. For this reason, we were required legally to change our name. Our name was therefore changed to Banksia Park Puppies, which we have been ever since.
Myth
We changed our name from ACA breeders to Banksia Park Puppies due to raids from Animal Extremists
Fact
In the early 2000’s Banksia Park Puppies owned a range of pet stores in addition to our breeding property. In a change of strategy, we sold our retail outlets to focus on our breeding. As part of the sale, our name was also sold. For this reason, we were required legally to change our name. Our name was therefore changed to Banksia Park Puppies, which we have been ever since.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies had an affiliation with Pam Edwards’ breeding property in Finley
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has been targeted by animal activists in the past with lies that attempt to link the practices of our company with those of other breeding properties who do not operate at the same high standards that we do. One of these in particular is a property in Finley that is owned by Pam Edwards. There is no connection with Pam’s property or practices and ours at Banksia Park Puppies.
Pam Edwards is the second cousin of Matt Hams. This is the only connection Banksia Park Puppies has to Pam.
At Banksia Park Puppies we have been ethically breeding dogs for over 60 years and 3 generations. Over this time many dog breeders have contacted us to help them rehome their dogs if they are not capable of looking after them. While this is not common practice, if it is in the dog’s best interests then we do help if we are able to. While Banksia Park Puppies has no financial, business, or other ongoing connection with Pam Edwards’ breeding property in Finley, we were contacted and asked to help with the rehousing of these dogs and we complied with this request. We have always been completely open about any animals entering our care with the Minister’s office, the RSPCA, and relevant Shires being aware of any time that assume responsibility for dogs.
Banksia Park Puppies has no affiliation or connection with any other breeding establishment. We are open, transparent, and recognized as industry leaders. These accusations are falsified in an attempt to mislead families who are considering where they will purchase a puppy that suits their needs and lifestyle.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies had an affiliation with Pam Edwards’ breeding property in Finley
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies has been targeted by animal activists in the past with lies that attempt to link the practices of our company with those of other breeding properties who do not operate at the same high standards that we do. One of these in particular is a property in Finley that is owned by Pam Edwards. There is no connection with Pam’s property or practices and ours at Banksia Park Puppies.
Pam Edwards is the second cousin of Matt Hams. This is the only connection Banksia Park Puppies has to Pam.
At Banksia Park Puppies we have been ethically breeding dogs for over 60 years and 3 generations. Over this time many dog breeders have contacted us to help them rehome their dogs if they are not capable of looking after them. While this is not common practice, if it is in the dog’s best interests then we do help if we are able to. While Banksia Park Puppies has no financial, business, or other ongoing connection with Pam Edwards’ breeding property in Finley, we were contacted and asked to help with the rehousing of these dogs and we complied with this request. We have always been completely open about any animals entering our care with the Minister’s office, the RSPCA, and relevant Shires being aware of any time that assume responsibility for dogs.
Banksia Park Puppies has no affiliation or connection with any other breeding establishment. We are open, transparent, and recognized as industry leaders. These accusations are falsified in an attempt to mislead families who are considering where they will purchase a puppy that suits their needs and lifestyle.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies have a confidentially agreement that customers are required to sign prior to purchase
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies does not require any confidentiality agreement to be signed prior to purchasing one of our puppies, and this has never been the case. There is one document to sign being the terms and conditions of sale as required by law, but which do not include a confidentiality clause.
Myth
Banksia Park Puppies have a confidentially agreement that customers are required to sign prior to purchase
Fact
Banksia Park Puppies does not require any confidentiality agreement to be signed prior to purchasing one of our puppies, and this has never been the case. There is one document to sign being the terms and conditions of sale as required by law, but which do not include a confidentiality clause.
