Step 1: Apply

Each person interested must complete the Puppy Application.  Once your application is received we will be in touch via email letting you know if your application is approved. Make sure to add our email (integritygoldenretrievers@gmail.com) to your contacts so our response doesn’t go to spam.

Step 2: INITIAL Deposit

If your application is approved you can either place a Pre-Pregnancy Deposit, or Commitment Deposit based on availability. See Pricing/Deposit Policy for more information.

Step 3: WAIT

If I don’t have any current pups available, your contact info will go on my spreadsheet and I’ll stay in contact now and then via email.  Please add my email to your contacts so future communication doesn’t go to your spam folder.  Once I have a litter on the way, I’ll communicate first with those who have placed a Pre-Pregnancy Deposit, then those who have placed a Commitment Deposit to see if they are interested in a pup once they arrive and I know how many I have available.  If after going through the list of those with Pre-Pregnancy/Commitment Deposits there are still pups available, then I’ll reach out to those on the regular waitlist (aka those without a deposit placed).  

STEP 4: PUPPIES BORN

Once puppies are born $1,000 in total is due within 24 hours. ($500 is due for those who placed a Pre-Pregnancy deposit, $900 is due for those who have placed a Commitment Deposit, and $1,000 is due for those who have placed no deposit) If the $1,000 is not received within 24 hours, you are at risk of losing your spot even if you placed a Pre-Pregnancy/Commitment Deposit.

STEP 5: WATCH THEM GROW

Now you are officially a part of the IGR Puppy Family! You will now receive weekly communication letting you know what I’m working on with the puppies.

STEP 6: OPEN HOUSE & 2nd deposit

When babies are about 4-5 weeks old, I host an Open House for those who have placed deposits on those pups if timing and space allow.  It’s simply a time where you and your family can come and spend time with the babies.  If you follow our social media, especially Facebook, you’ll already start falling in love with a few of them.  I post very regularly on social media – so if you don’t have Facebook, you’ll be missing out alot! Second payment is due during this time, which is $1,000.

STEP 7: PUPPY PLACEMENT & final PAYMENT

As the pups are growing I get to know all the families in order to learn what you are looking for in your pup. After the Volhard Temperament Testing is completed at 7 weeks old, I match puppies and families. Once pups are 8 weeks old I’ll scheduled each of the families to come to my home and pick up their pup. I’ll do a quick nail trim, brush the pup, sign contract, accept final payment ($1,300) and finally, take your family pic.  Then you are off on your way home.  I am always available for the life of your dog to support you and be available to answer questions.  You choose how connected to the IGR family you’d like to be.  Basically, I’m here if you need me.