Procedure for Acquiring a Pine Springs Puppy

  • Pups go home at 9wks of age
  • Though you may state your preferred sex, your puppy will be chosen by us after careful observations, puppy temperament test results and the info you provide on your puppy questionnare.
  • We choose a puppy that will best match your expectations and lifestyle.
  • Once it is decided that you will be taking home a puppy you must sign that puppy up for puppy kindergarten prior to pick up
  • Every puppy buyer must interview in person prior to the birth of the puppies or after the puppies are 3.5 weeks old
  • Your puppy must attend at least two 6 wk obedience classes in order to fulfill your contract with us
  • Training classes should be upbeat and positive. Clicker training classes are preferred. Referrals can be made upon request.
  • We own and operate Canine University in Malden, Ma and will provide any puppy buyer who takes classes with us a discount on any class they sign up for, for the life of their dog.
  • We prefer that you feed your puppy a raw diet, this means that you will need to do some research before you take your puppy home . We can assist you with this and provide a list of resources to help you learn about this way of feeding.
  • If there is ever a time when you must give up your Golden we reserve the right of first refusal. This means that you must agree to contact us if at any time you can not keep your dog.
  • The parents of the puppies have been screened for potential genetic problems: hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, thyroid disease, subvalvular aortic stenosis, cataracts or PRA. Although both have been cleared and considered healthy at this point, due to unknown hereditary and environmental causes of such faults no guarantee is given or implied.
  • Keep in mind that the type of diet you feed, how often and how much you vaccinate, and how ideal you keep your dog’s weight will ensure you have done your part in minimizing potential problems. As a general rule less is better.
  • All health problems should be reported to us so that proper documentation can be made for future breeding decisions. Not all health problems can be blamed on genetics but data pertaining to health is always used to make better and more informed decisions in a breeding program.