Labradoodle Adoption Procedure Call 1-866-Wavydog toll free Read this Labradoodle Information website and email us with any questions, we are here for you and your family. Watch our website for expected delivery dates, paying attention to your preferences (male/female, size, color) to count and get a general idea of when a puppy may be available for you.Timing may vary according to litter size. Fill out a Puppy Contract found here : http://www.labradoodle.net/Puppy_Contract.html If you are local come out and visit our home, meet us and our wonderful dogs. If you are not local we can provide references or you can call our vet and get an idea of who we are and how wonderful our dogs and puppy are in terms of health, temperament and conformation. Deposit Send in a deposit, mail or paypal, to get on the wait list. Check the online wait list to see your family name and check your preferences. You will receive monthly updates as to happenings at the kennel, puppies due and when to expect your 4 legged bundle of joy. When we are expecting a litter we have an ultrasound at 4 weeks prior to birth to verify pregnancy. Just before delivery we have a low level x-ray to confirm the number of puppies; again we will notify all our families to give you a heads up. PLEASE email us ASAP if you will be out of town during the next two weeks and we will not be able to get in touch with you and you are interested in this litter. Puppies are Born Again, please email us if you will be out of town during this time, we need quick responses so we can move on if necessary. We place each puppy in the appropriate home based on a series of questions and our personal contact with you, however we use the order of the wait list as a guide to which family adopts first. We do not allocate the puppies until the 6-8th week and personalities have emerged. There is more about allocation later, on this list. At this point we just want to know we have the correct number of families adopting, so many families wanting female, so many wanting male, so many open on gender and those desires are a match to the litter. Once the first week is up and all families are confirmed to adopt we place the family names on the litter specific web page, and begin working with each family individually to select the perfect puppy from the litter. Week 1 During the first week we contact each family in order of the wait list to confirm the following: your family would like to adopt a puppy from the litter, what puppies will most likely be available in relation to gender and color, or if you want to adopt or hold over for the next litter. If you wish your pup to be microchiped,this is the time to let us know.Those holding over please note your deposit would be non refundable at this point. Again, please email us if you will be out of town during this time, we need quick responses so we can move on if necessary.We place each puppy in the appropriate home based on a series of questions and our personal contact with you, however we use the order of the wait list as a guide to which family adopts first. We do not allocate the puppies until the 6-8th week and personalities have emerged. There is more about allocation later, on this list. At this point we just want to know we have the correct number of families adopting, so many families wanting female, so many wanting male, so many open on gender and those desires are a match to the litter. Once the first week is up and all families are confirmed to adopt we place the family names on the litter specific web page, and begin working with each family individually to select the perfect puppy from the litter. Week 3 Families can view photos on our website of all pups including updates on the puppies’ progress.Puppies receive dewormings, shots and further socialization. Week 4 At 4 weeks, we will ask you,your FAMILY PROFILE,concerning your activities and puppy related relationships, including kids, other animals. At this point gender preferences are set, this is the only preference that cannot be changed. We will also mail you part of your puppy package which includes a book(s) to prepare for your puppy, our health warrantee to sign and return with your final payment due by the end of week 4. We will also request information for the microchip activation card so when the time comes we can activate your puppies’ microchip. The payment should be mailed directly to St.Clair Kennels.Payment is less the $100 deposit you have already sent. Shipping is additional and will be arranged with you during the last two weeks. Week 6 Puppies will have colored collars and as you receive pictures you will begin to get an understanding of each puppy’s temperament, physical characteristics and playful behaviors..At week 7 the puppies receive their first shot and their microchip,if requested by you(additional). You will see that our puppies live in our home, not a cage or outside kennel. They are taken outside for supervised group playtime and taken during the day in small groups to play inside and be loved by us. They are potty trained to doggy doors and the yard plus beginning obedience training takes place. Mainly sit, come and deterring jumping up for attention This is one shot that is divided into 4 parts. One part is given with us and the other 3 parts are given by your vet. You will receive a vet record with your puppy to give to your vet at pick up or shipping. At your first vet appointment, within a few days after you receive your puppy, you will make arrangements for these visits. Your puppy comes with a large baggie of food to get you through the week, a collar, leash, and his/her favorite toy from the litter toys. . You will need to set up a vet appointment at your vet to check the puppy after arrival and then you will continue the puppy shots at 3 week intervals until complete. The puppy will have had the first in the series of shots and all dewormings as mentioned. Purchase food, we use Purina Puppy Chow. We give you a large baggie of food so you can gradually mix it with whatever you desire. We recommend distilled water for the first few days gradually mixing it with your tap water until they are fully on tap water. Sometimes changes in water and food causes slight poop problems. You will get training tips with your St.Clair Kennels puppy.This includes training advice (house training, and basic training). Do NOT plan on taking your puppies anywhere in public where unknown dogs are wondering until at least 3 months of age. Do NOT take them to the pet store, dog parks etc. The puppy has not built up the immunities needed for these situations. If you have neighbor or other family dogs that you know are fully updated on shots and are not going to dog parks they are most likely fine for a visit. This is a balance between socialization and exposure to illness. Socialization is VERY important and critical to a well balanced puppy.Plan on training, basic at a minimum. Call or email us with any questions or concerns Week 7& 8 During the scheduled pick up you will come to our home, meet the puppies and us. We will walk you through all the paperwork. You will receive: the puppy, shot record, sales certificate, 2 year health warrantee signed by us, microchip information will come directly to you in email if it has not already, a plastic id tag, a baggie of food, a toy, and a pedigree. If shipping we will work with you during all the arrangements from beginning to end. After IF any health issues arise,take the puppy to the vet or the emergency room ASAP, and get the puppy care and treatment. Call us once the puppy is getting treatment.We encouraged you to call us and keep us updated on the puppy’s progress. We will be here to answer any questions and help in any way we can. |
