Our Adoption Process

We have a unique process so please read all of the details

and ask me if you have any questions

To quickly find the application scroll to the bottom or visit the Home page

Application

Start by completing our Good Dog application.

 Be as detailed as you can & let me know if you want to schedule an introductory phone call.

Waitlist

If we appear to be a good match, I'll add you to my approved notification list (waitlist).

There are no deposits to be on the waitlist.

Being on the waitlist does not guarantee a puppy.

Updates

When I have births or pregnancies to announce I'll post it on our website, Facebook, Good Dog, and send messages to everyone on the waitlist.

If you're specifically interested in a litter that was just born let me know so I can continue providing you updates about those puppies.

If you're not interested in a litter but still want future announcements let me know or I will stop all updates.

Deposits

Once a litter is 3-4 weeks old I will start reaching out about deposits. Before this happens I will have provided pictures and updates of all the puppies in the litter

I reach out in the best order for the puppies to offer waitlist families the opportunity to place a deposit

 I offer deposit opportunities based on how well the puppies I have match a family's preferences, our prior communication, and sometimes how long they've been waiting, if they are a referral, or if they have a puppy from us already. I don't match puppies in a strict way--if you change your mind and like a color or gender you hadn't anticipated just let me know

Families will have a minimum of 1 day to let me know if the puppy is a match for them too or if they want to wait or forgo the process entirely. There's no pressure whatsoever if the feeling isn't mutual

If a family wants to move forward with a specific puppy they can place a $500 deposit

 The deposit is applied to that specific puppy, goes toward the final amount, and beyond extenuating circumstances on my end, is not refundable

Before Pick-up

I will continue posting updates on the website, Facebook, Good Dog, and via private message as the puppies grow up

During this time I'm very busy training and preparing them for you but am always available to help you prepare for their arrival

Going Home

Our puppies can go home during the window of  8 - 10 weeks old.

I've found this is the most ideal time for them to adjust smoothly

Pickups must happen in-person. I can meet at my house, anywhere within a 1 hour radius, or at the Indianapolis airport.

I don't work with transporters and will never have a puppy delivered sight-unseen. I also cannot deliver.

If you're far away the best way to work with us is to fly with your new puppy in-cabin. We've had a few families do this and it's always gone really well.

And Beyond...

After pickup I'll be here if you have questions. It's a huge adjustment and can be overwhelming at first if this is your first puppy ever or even just in a long time.

I'll check in periodically--once a year for the first few years and every once in awhile beyond that.

I do require all puppies be spayed or neutered after 1 year & before 2 and a half years old.

I also require that any potentially hereditary medical diagnoses be shared with me throughout their lifetime.