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Pickup Process

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WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU ON PICK UP DAY:

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  • Towels, blankets or pee pads for the car seat or your lap in case the puppy gets car sick

  • Paper towels

  • Plastic bags for garbage

  • Disinfecting wipes 

  • A crate to keep your puppy contained if you will be traveling alone

  • A leash and collar if you have a long trip home and need to stop for potty breaks

  • FINAL PAYMENT... SEE FINAL PAYMENT SECTION ALSO ON THIS PAGE.

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-Although food and water is withheld for several hours before the puppies leave, it's inevitable that some still get car sick on the way home so it's better to be prepared! Every puppy is different. Some do not throw up at all and some will 8 to 10 times until their tummy is empty. 

-REMINDER: Be sure to offer food and water as soon as you arrive home since it has likely been many hours since they ate or drank.

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VISITATION BIO-SECURITY REQUIRED:

 

  • I am always very worried about what may be carried into my puppies so please wear freshly washed clothing that has not been around any other pets. Your healthy pets can still carry viruses/bacteria that they are immune to but will greatly affect a small puppy with a developing immune system. Please do not wear shoes that have recently been to dog parks, pet stores or other similar pet places.  Ideally, wipe your shoes off with disinfecting wipes before visiting. 

  • As shoes are the #1 culprit for carrying germs into breeder's facilities, there is a disinfecting mat you will need to step on at the door. It is a foam mat with disinfectant in it. When you step on it a few times it creates suds which disinfects your shoes. If you prefer to just remove your shoes before entering that's fine as well, assuming you want your socks chewed on by puppies😁

  • Just inside the door will be hand sanitizer for you to use as well.

  • Please please please do NOT visit if you have knowingly been anywhere that a dog has been that had parvo or if you have lost a pet to parvo. Please contact me for other puppy choosing options.

  • https://www.revivalanimal.com/learning-center/educating-kennel-visitors-on-biosecurity

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PUPPY CHOOSING PROCESS:

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  • I set up 2 hour appointments in order of choosing... 1st pick male comes 1st, 2nd pick male comes 2nd, etc.

  • I have 2 play areas for viewing and choosing: an indoor and an outdoor area. If the weather is warm enough and it's not muddy or wet, we take the puppies outside so you can watch them run and play. If you are choosing a girl, I keep the boys inside (& vice versa). I put each puppy away as you eliminate it to help make narrowing down your choice easier. If the weather is too cold, rainy or snowy, we stay in the indoor play area.  Feel free to sit down on the floor in the play area and play!  The floor is disinfected between each family!  Do not wear your favorite outfit as puppies like to chew on your shoe laces and clothes!! They are known to accidentally snag clothes with teeth or a claw.

  • The visitation days are very hard on puppies!  They have a new family visiting every couple of hours with little rest in between. Puppies of this age still require a lot of sleep so in order to try to help them not get so worn out, I put them in a dark quiet room to rest as soon as each family has chosen. During the remainder of your visit while we talk, they can be resting up for the next family. If I don't do this, I end up with tired, upset puppies halfway through the day and then the later families do not get to see their true personalities. Some are so tired they just won't even play anymore making a family think something is wrong when really they are just exhausted. So please do not wonder why I am hiding them out of sight as soon as you choose!

  • Once you have chosen your new family member, I have about 15 min. of take-home instructions to share with you. You are welcome to ask any questions you may have during this time or  throughout your visit as well. 

OUR PUPPIES GO HOME WITH:

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  • AKC limited registration paper (no breeding rights)

    • ​Exception: We will occasionally sell breeding rights/full registration if additional fee is paid and the breeding of our puppies is discussed and agreed upon prior to arrival.

  • Health contract with a 2-year health guarantee

  • Spay/Neuter contract (unless for breeding) 

  • Licensed vet check and full disclosure

  • Vaccine and dewormer records

  • Microchipped and information to register

  • Early Neurological Stimulation Program (ENS) completed

  • 2-3 day supply of Diamond Naturals LargeBreed Lamb puppy food

  • New chew toy 

  • Probiotics for the first 10 days in order to help their tummy stay balanced during the transition to their new home

  • Pedigree and parent's health testing information

  • Lifetime customer support 😁

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FINAL PAYMENT 
REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN FULL AT PICK UP!
I do NOT accept personal checks on pick up day. 
Balance will ONLY be accepted in the form of: 

  • CASH

  • CERTIFIED BANK CHECK  (payable to Sonya Minard)

  • MONEY ORDER (payable to Sonya Minard)
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The easiest for most people seems to be ordering a certified bank check on your banks website. (If that is an option for you.)

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I CANNOT accept electronic forms of payment such as Venmo, Cash App or PayPal for your final payment.

Those can ONLY be used for the deposit.

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