Our Process: Bringing a Goldendoodle Puppy Home

First and foremost, thank you for considering us as a potential source for your newest family member. Whether or not you ultimately choose one of our puppies, we strongly encourage every family to seek a breeder who upholds ethical practices and treats each puppy as the unique, remarkable individual that they are.

At our breeding program, we take pride in creating a process that is transparent, supportive, and focused on the long-term happiness of both puppy and family. Here’s how we ensure every Goldendoodle has the best possible start in life and the right home.

1. Thoughtful Breeder-Client Communication

From your first inquiry, we focus on understanding your family, lifestyle, and expectations. Every Goldendoodle has a unique personality and energy level, and it’s important to match each puppy with the home where they will thrive. We’ll guide you through:

  • Breed characteristics and temperament

  • Size, coat type, and grooming requirements

  • Exercise and lifestyle compatibility

When you are ready, we highly encourage you to complete our application. This is a vital part of the process that helps us ensure we have all the critical information needed to successfully match our puppies to their family.

2. Ethical Breeding Practices

All of our puppies come from health-tested, temperament-assessed, and purposefully paired parent dogs. We carefully consider:

  • Health: Ensuring parents are screened for genetic conditions.

  • Temperament: Selecting dogs with balanced, loving personalities.

  • Structure & Athleticism: Maintaining proper conformation and strong, active dogs.

We breed purposefully to produce puppies who are healthy, social, and well-prepared for their future roles—whether as family pets, therapy dogs, or service companions.

3. Early Socialization & Enrichment

Each puppy is raised in our home, receiving daily interaction, gentle handling, and exposure to sounds, textures, and experiences that support:

  • Confidence and adaptability

  • Early problem-solving and learning

  • Social skills with people and other pets

This ensures that every puppy leaves with a solid foundation for life-long learning, love, and happiness.

We create a Facebook Group for each litter where they families of those bringing home a special puppy can follow along with our raising and curriculum process. We share lots of good information in this group regarding training, treats, food, puppy growth and development and so much more. AND once the puppies go to their new home, the group remains active where you can share information and pictures as a community. These groups are an invaluable resource for being able to connect and follow along with not just your puppies journey, but also their littermates.

4. Health Guarantee & Placing a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee

After completing the application and our phone interview process, you will be sent our Health Guarantee & Non-Refundable Reservation Fee Contract. You will be able to place your $500 non-refundable reservation fee that will hold your pick position on a given litter (or a future litter), after you have signed the contract.

  • Our preferred method of payment is via Zelle. This saves both us and you money, as there are no fees.

  • If Zelle is not an option, we can take payment via Venmo or Gooddog.

  • If you found us and our initial conversations occurred through Gooddog, then ALL financial transactions MUST go through their platform.

5. Temperament Testing & Matching

Every puppy undergoes a rigorous temperament assessment to better understand their personality, energy, and social tendencies. This allows us to:

  • Identify the best fit for your family and lifestyle

  • Provide guidance on exercise, training, and care

  • Ensure each puppy thrives in their new home environment

No two puppies are exactly alike, and our careful matching process helps you find your once-in-a-lifetime companion.

6. Health & Veterinary Care

Our puppies receive comprehensive care before leaving our home, including:

  • Full veterinary exams at 7 weeks.

  • Age-appropriate vaccinations

  • Microchipping

We also provide detailed health records and care instructions so your puppy gets the best possible start in life.

7. Lifelong Support

Our commitment doesn’t end when your puppy goes home. Every family receives:

  • Guidance on training, nutrition, and grooming

  • Access to breeder support for the lifetime of your dog

  • Recommendations for socialization, therapy, or performance training if desired

We aim to build a community of Goldendoodle families who share in the joy, love, and companionship these dogs bring.

8. Puppy Placement

Our placement process ensures that every puppy goes to a home that matches their temperament, energy, and family environment. This careful approach ensures long-term success for both the puppy and your family.

Choosing a Goldendoodle is more than bringing a puppy home—it’s welcoming a new family member who will enrich your life for years to come. We are honored to guide you through this process and help you find the perfect match.