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Visitation Policy

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For various reasons (health and safety of puppies, scheduling, safety, etc) visitors are not allowed. You will meet your puppy on pickup day.  Puppies can begin joining their families at 8 weeks of age. Puppy selections take place after the 6-week vet visit and are done by the pictures/videos/information provided. A decision must be made during the pick time; otherwise, your pick will be forfeited, and you will move to the end of the line.  I spend a lot of time with the puppies and know them pretty well so I welcome any questions and can also give my input on which puppy I believe will best suit your family, if requested. Ultimately, the decision on which puppy joins your family is up to you though.  I provide regular updates so you can get to know the puppies before your selection. New families will be invited to a puppy family group for my past litters, and a private Facebook group for litter updates.

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Holding Fee, Application, Waitlist, Pricing

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My applications are always open and my waitlist/ notification list is always open as well.  If you're interested in a puppy, please fill out an application for consideration. Upon approval, you'll be added to my notification list.  I encourage interested families to reach out to discuss timing, litter plans, and pricing before applying.   After puppies arrive and I know they are thriving, I will begin accepting holding fees from my notification list. Spots are only secured once a holding fee is received but I do try my best to give everyone ample time to respond before moving down the list. After approval and placing a holding fee, you will be added to my reservation list, which is organized by the order of holding fees received.

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If you are on my notification list and find a puppy elsewhere or change your mind, please let me know so I can remove you from my list to make room for other interested families.  Pricing can vary by litter and is something I like to discuss privately, so please send a message introducing yourself so we can chat :)

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Puppies and Parents

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All puppies come with limited AKC registration paperwork.  I don't normally offer full registration for my puppies but am open to it (or flipping to full after testing) for approved programs.  Puppies are raised in my home with love, never in a kennel environment. I utilize Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), safe socialization, parts of the Puppy Culture program, and desensitization techniques.  Puppies are started on potty training and intro to crate training.  Puppies have a designated potty space in their area from the age of 3 weeks on and use it with a great bit of success!  I try to get the puppies used to what they will face in everyday life once they leave me.  Over the years, I've developed my own way of doing things with the help of Puppy Culture, other breeders, and my own experiences. I frequently share detailed posts about how they are raised and why I do the things I do with them.  Puppy families have access to almost daily content on their upbringing and training whether it is an informative post or just some cute pictures/videos, I try to update frequently.  I like their families to feel involved while they wait for them to grow. 

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Puppies are dewormed bi-weekly, microchipped, and receive their first vaccine before leaving.  I provide a one-year health guarantee and send a copy of my contract to families before they commit so that they have that info upfront.  

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I am available to meet families with their puppy within reason.  I often meet families in Columbia, SC, Florence, SC, or Savannah, GA.  I can also meet at the Charleston airport for anyone considering flying in.  I prefer to meet all new families in person, so I do not currently offer third party transport options.  Puppies are sent home with a puppy pack with lots of goodies and all their information, access to a digital puppy guide, and lifetime breeder support.  I have a return policy, as I do not want my puppies in shelters. I put a lot of work into my puppies and really hope that their families keep me updated throughout their lives. 

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Both sire and dams have undergone genetic health testing through Paw Print Genetics or Animal Genetics, and OFA testing is completed as well. Health testing and pedigree information can be found on the "upcoming litters" page.

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About Me

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My name is Jenna. I am located outside of Charleston, SC.  I started breeding Golden Retrievers in 2017 but had been involved in breeding for a large part of my life prior to that.  My passion for breeding was influenced by my family’s experience with a few litters during my childhood/teen years.  I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember and breeding/caring for puppies is just something that really came naturally to me. 

 

The movie, Homeward Bound, is what initially made me want a Golden Retriever. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed to have a big dog so I just loved them from a distance for a while.  In 2004, as a barely legal adult, I got my first Golden, he was a surprise for my birthday.  His name was Chevy and he absolutely made me fall in love with the breed. I knew not long after getting him, that one day I would love to breed Goldens but it wasn’t in the cards right then.  Chevy was neutered and never had any puppies, he lived a very happy life as a family pet.  His favorite things were: my mom, me, stuffed animals and swimming.  There is something special about the dogs we have in our 20’s, they see so many different versions of us and are often what keeps us going when life gets a little crazy and difficult.  They are special and the role they play in our lives is huge. 

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My main goal is to ensure that my puppies find the very best forever homes and I take that job very seriously. I hope that the relationship between my puppy families and myself is 12+ years, so trust and communication are important to me.  I am a huge fan of clear communication and will always try to communicate thoroughly and expect that from my puppy families as well. I reserve the right at any time to deny an application or return a holding fee and find a more suitable home, for any reason.

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 Thank you for your interest, I look forward to chatting with you about your new best friend.