how to reserve a puppy
So you are looking to add a puppy to your family and feel that a Spirited Shepherd puppy would be a great fit!
Now you are wondering just how do you get that puppy you see on my website...
It's easy! Fill out my puppy application to be on my waiting list for an upcoming or current litter. We strive to match our puppies with the right families to ensure it's a lasting bond. Of course, we always take our puppies back if something ever comes up that forces their return.
Once a litter is born, I will allow (nonrefundable) deposits to be made (by Check/PayPal/Cash/Venmo). Your deposit secures your position within a litter to "pick". I can always roll your deposit to a future litter should something come up or I don't have the right puppy for you. In many circumstances I will refund the deposit.
We temperament test puppies around 7 weeks of age using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test. This helps us determine what kind of home each puppy would do best in. Temperament testing is something you can come watch! After testing I post the results and let deposit holders know how each puppy scored. If there is a particular puppy that a family wants that is not the right fit we will not allow the placement of that puppy. Instead they can choose from suitable puppies, wait for the next litter or receive a refund. This method has worked for us in the past and most people appreciate the effort we put into making the right match. I do want people to be able to select their puppy as I feel that is an important step in bringing a new puppy home, but I need to make sure the puppy will be happy and thrive in that home!
Now you are wondering just how do you get that puppy you see on my website...
It's easy! Fill out my puppy application to be on my waiting list for an upcoming or current litter. We strive to match our puppies with the right families to ensure it's a lasting bond. Of course, we always take our puppies back if something ever comes up that forces their return.
Once a litter is born, I will allow (nonrefundable) deposits to be made (by Check/PayPal/Cash/Venmo). Your deposit secures your position within a litter to "pick". I can always roll your deposit to a future litter should something come up or I don't have the right puppy for you. In many circumstances I will refund the deposit.
We temperament test puppies around 7 weeks of age using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test. This helps us determine what kind of home each puppy would do best in. Temperament testing is something you can come watch! After testing I post the results and let deposit holders know how each puppy scored. If there is a particular puppy that a family wants that is not the right fit we will not allow the placement of that puppy. Instead they can choose from suitable puppies, wait for the next litter or receive a refund. This method has worked for us in the past and most people appreciate the effort we put into making the right match. I do want people to be able to select their puppy as I feel that is an important step in bringing a new puppy home, but I need to make sure the puppy will be happy and thrive in that home!