OUR PUPPY PROCESS

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Step 1. Puppy Application

If you are interested in our current litter, please fill out the puppy application. We want to know all about you and your family to make sure when selecting a puppy, they are the right fit for you.

Step 2. Reserve a Puppy

Once a Puppy Application has been reviewed and accepted, an email or text will be sent to you with instructions on how to get on our reservation list and submit your NON-REFUNDABLE $200 deposit. If you decide to hold off on getting a puppy after placing a deposit, we will hold your deposit for a future litter.

Step 3. Puppy Selection

Once puppies are born, we will identify the number of males and females and send pictures and videos to those who have made a deposit. At 6 weeks old, we will start at the top of the reserved puppy list and you may visit in person or video chat to pick out your puppy (we will assist on any traits and activity levels that you may be looking for). After you pick, we will send you instructions to submit your NON-REFUNDABLE $300 Puppy Pick Deposit! We will also send pictures of your puppy daily so you can watch your puppy grow.

Step 4. Puppy Pick Up

Your puppy is available to be picked up at 8 weeks of age. We would love for you to come to our home to pick up your puppy and meet mom and dad. We ask you to please text us when you are 30 minutes away, that way we know you can ensure we have your puppy bathed and ready to go home. We do not ship our puppies, but we will meet you at Hobby Airport if prearranged. Your balance for the puppy is due at the time of pickup.

Puppy Health

Your puppy will be examined by our Vet prior to puppy pick up to ensure your puppy is healthy. Deworming will be done at 2, 4, and 6 weeks of age and vaccinations given at 7 weeks of age. A copy of exams will be provided during pick up. Both dam and sire have been AKC DNA, Embark tested, and OFA tested and are clear of all genetic diseases. We offer a health guarantee against elbows, hips, eyes, and heart.

Puppy Care Package
Your Puppy Package will include all vaccination records and parent's registrations, a puppy food starter pack, blanket with littermates' and mom's scents, a puppy collar, and your puppy's favorite toy. Wild Hearts Goldens feeds Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food to our puppies.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Weeks One and Two
It has been one week since your puppy was born! Congratulations! During the first two weeks the puppies don't need much help from us (the breeders) because they depend solely on their mother. Newborn puppies sleep about 90% of the day, so when they are not sleeping, they are eating from mom. As the puppies are getting used to sleeping, it is normal for them to whimper while they are sleeping and to move a lot. Within the second week, their sleep becomes much quieter. It is at this point that they will start to attempt to stand and walk, as well as open their eyes and ears for the first time. We begin stimulating the pups by touching their faces, paws, and stomach to get them used to being handled without feeling stressed or uncomfortable. First round of deworming will be given at two weeks old.

Weeks Three and Four
During the third week, the puppies begin to explore more frequently and are using their senses to move about more effectively. Mom is now producing peak quantities of milk, and the pups are growing rapidly! The socialization period begins in the third week and continues for the next twelve. The puppy's behavior will be influenced by both positive and negative experiences during this period. In order to give your pup the best chance of success, we introduce him or her to a variety of household sights and sounds, such as the television, vacuum cleaner, and radio. Interactions between the puppies also begin. By the fourth week, we (the breeders) are cleaning up after the pups rather than mom. The puppies will begin the early stages of potty training by picking a corner in the whelping box to relieve themselves. As they grow, they begin to see more than just shapes and shadows and recognize familiar sounds. Weaning begins at four weeks, and puppy food is introduced. Second round of deworming will be given at four weeks old.

Weeks Five and Six
After five weeks of age, we begin individual playtime with each puppy, so that when the puppies move to their new homes, it will be easier for them to be separated from their littermates. When the puppies are six weeks old, we begin to introduce them to strangers. It's critical not to overwhelm them but to get them out of their comfort zones. Third round of deworming will be given at six weeks old.

Weeks Seven and Eight
Once your puppy has reached the age of eight weeks, it is time to pick them up. There is no better time to start teaching your puppy tricks and potty training than right now, when he is old enough to learn and remember new things. There is no doubt that your puppy's attention span will be very short, so it's important to practice several times a day for a short period of time. Fourth round of deworming will be given before going home.

Your Puppies First Week Home
You need to ensure that you have bought food and water bowls, a leash and collar with an ID tag, treats, and plenty of toys in preparation for bringing your new puppy home. Make sure you spend some one-on-one time with your puppy before introducing him or her to your friends and family. If you have another dog or pets at home, have them meet in a common area. For your puppy to feel more at ease, let him roam the house alone without any other pets around. Expect that your puppy will be anxious for the first few days so be patient with them as they adjust to their new situation. Find a local vet and schedule an appointment their first week at home.