Preparation & Mindset
It is a daily requirement to look after your dog in the way that it deserves. You must prepare your home and your mindset before bringing your puppy home. Everyone in your household must be in agreement to getting a puppy and you must all engage in training it collectively following the same protocols as each other in order to remain consistent so as not to confuse your dog.
If you have considered all of the above and think you would be a good match for a Goldendoodle puppy then please get in touch or fill out an application form here.
What Happens Next?
Please submit this application form for us to consider and approve. Completing this application form is a step in the process of acquiring a puppy but also for us to find only the very best, most suitable forever homes for our puppies. They are our pride and joy and it is vitally important that they are matched with suitable families who can love and care for them in the way that they deserve. Please be aware that by filling out this form it does not automatically guarantee you a puppy from this or any future litter. While it is unlikely we, as the breeder, reserve the right to refuse any placement at any time.
Securing Your Puppy
APPROVAL & ZOOM CALL:
We will review your application within 2 business days of receipt. Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. If your application has been approved we will then arrange a phone call followed by a Zoom call to discuss your application, answer any questions you may have and discuss the next steps.
HOLDING FEE/DEPOSIT:
At this stage your deposit is then payable to us and our bank details will be emailed to you. Upon receipt of your deposit your reservation will be confirmed and a receipt will be emailed to you (a copy of this will be supplied in your puppy pack).
MEETING BONNIE & HER PUPPIES:
At Bonnie Mini Doodles we use our experience of "Puppy Profiling" to ensure you get the puppy that fits your lifestyle whilst taking into consideration any specific requirements you may have (sex and coat colour preference). Every family wants and needs different things from dog ownership and as we raise our litter we get to know their personalities like nobody else as we are constantly with them for a period of 8 weeks from birth. Therefore we are best placed to guide you on that choice. The personality of the dog is what you will ultimately live with so our decision is heavily based around that.
We will invite you into our home to meet us, Bonnie and, of course, her puppies when they are 4-6 weeks old. This is also when we get to meet you and the potential family members that the puppy will be living with and be reliant upon for his/her daily care. It is important that ALL family members are committed to the new arrival because having a puppy will affect all members of your home and it has to be a joint decision. Puppies will be chosen/matched to their new family from 6 weeks as this supports the process of profiling the puppy to ensure the best possible match for families. When the puppies are 7 weeks of age you will be invited back to our home for a "puppy party" where you will have another opportunity to meet and interact with your new puppy before preparing to collect him/her at 8 weeks of age.
BALANCE:
The remaining balance is due when you have met the puppies and a successful puppy match is made from 6 weeks onwards. Details of payments will be in your contract and included in your puppy pack.
GOING HOME:
While we will be very sad to see our puppies go and would love to keep them forever it is important that the puppy's departure from us is within a reasonable timeframe (not much longer than 8 weeks of age) as it is absolutely critical to their social development.
CONTRACT:
We will not place a puppy with a new owner without both parties (breeder and buyer) first having signed a puppy contract. If you have any questions about specific terms please do contact us and please do so before picking up your puppy. A copy of our contract will be emailed to you beforehand and hard copies will be available for signing when you collect your puppy.
Puppy Prep
Our puppies leave us having been fully treated for worms and fleas. They are microchipped at the time of their extensive health check with our veterinarian at 8 weeks old. They will be bathed and groomed and have their nails clipped before leaving for their new homes. Our fantastic Puppy Pack includes full support both before and after you bring your puppy home and includes the following:
• Sales Contract including receipts for holding fee and final balance.
• Puppy Pack bursting with information to help you prepare for bringing your new puppy home plus extensive information on everything else you could possibly need to know.
• Copies of health certificates for both parents.
• Puppy Care Plan for the first few weeks.
• A weeks supply of very high quality puppy food.
• 4 weeks free insurance with Petplan.
• Health Check Certificate/Clinical History stamped, dated and signed by my veterinarian.
• Microchip information registered to you as the new owner.
• Whistle, clicker, toy and scented blanket.
• Regular photos, videos and updates via WhatsApp.
• You will be enrolled onto "The Puppy Pod" - a free comprehensive online training course for new puppy owners (gifted by us) covering all aspects of puppy parenting to support you in raising and training your puppy to be a happy, balanced dog.
