Puppy Pick Day: What to expect

Welcome to Puppy Pick Day!

Welcome to Puppy Pick Day, one of the most exciting steps in your journey toward welcoming a furry companion into your family! At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we are honored to guide you through this meaningful experience, ensuring the perfect match for your family’s needs and lifestyle

What to Expect:

Virtual Meeting:

• On Puppy Pick Day, you will have a scheduled appointment based on your position on the waitlist. Appointment times are determined on a first-pay, first-serve basis according to when your deposit was placed.

• Meetings will take place via Google Meet. Please ensure the app is installed and functioning on your device before your scheduled time.

• During the meeting, we’ll review your puppy’s temperament testing results, discuss your preferences, and answer any questions you may have.

Puppy Selection:

• Before your meeting, please review the available puppies and let us know which ones you’re most interested in. This allows us to focus on the puppies that align with your preferences, making the process more efficient.

• During the meeting, James will guide you through the available options to help you find the best match for your family.

Checkout Process:

• Once you've selected your puppy, we’ll send you an email with a link to complete the checkout process.

• You’ll have 72 hours to finalize your puppy’s purchase by making the full payment, including Doodle School and transportation deposits if applicable.

• If payment is not completed within this timeframe, your puppy will be made available for adoption to other families.

• If you require payment plans, please contact us before Puppy Pick Day to discuss options.

Scheduling Next Steps:
After completing the checkout process, schedule your puppy’s pickup or transportation arrangements as soon as possible to ensure everything is ready for your puppy’s take-home day.

Important Reminders:

• Install Google Meet: Ensure the app is installed and working on your device before your scheduled meeting.

• Confirm Preferences: Let us know which puppies you’re most interested in ahead of time so we can narrow the scope during your meeting.

• Payment Deadline: Payment must be completed within 72 hours to secure your puppy.

• Non-Response Policy: If we do not hear from you within 7 days of Puppy Pick Day, your deposit will be forfeited, and your waitlist spot may be reassigned.

Doodle School

Doodle School is our exclusive training program designed to prepare puppies for a smooth transition to their new homes. This program focuses on socialization, crate training, and basic commands, setting a strong foundation for future learning. Families benefit from puppies who are well-adjusted and ready to thrive in their new environment.
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Questions?

We’re here to assist you every step of the way! If you have questions before or after Puppy Pick Day, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for choosing Stokeshire for your puppy adoption journey. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect addition to your family!

Transportation

Testing

Temperament Testing Overview

At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, our approach to raising and evaluating puppies is rooted in a commitment to excellence, blending our innovative Stokeshire Doodle School with proven practices from Empowered Breeding and Puppy Culture. This ensures each puppy receives the best start in life while giving families the confidence to make informed decisions.

Purpose of Temperament Testing

Our temperament testing is designed to:

1. Assess Individual Traits: We evaluate each puppy’s personality, energy level, social behaviors, and response to various stimuli.

2. Match Puppies to Families: By understanding each puppy's unique temperament, we can recommend the best matches for families based on their lifestyle, activity level, and specific needs.

Tailored to Family Preferences

We understand that every family is unique, so we tailor the testing and recommendations to factors such as:

• Activity Level: Matching energetic puppies with active families or more relaxed puppies with laid-back households.

• Compatibility with Children: Identifying puppies with gentle, patient temperaments is ideal for families with young kids.

• Adaptability with Other Pets: Evaluating puppies’ social interactions to ensure smooth integration into multi-pet homes.

What Sets Us Apart

• Stokeshire Doodle School: Puppies are introduced to foundational training and socialization, equipping them with basic skills for a smoother transition into their new homes.

• Empowered Breeding & Puppy Culture: We focus on developing confident and well-adjusted puppies through enriching experiences, handling exercises, and problem-solving activities from an early age. The Puppy Culture Approach emphasizes early training and socialization, which are vital for their well-being.

Our process goes beyond simply raising puppies—we aim to create lasting partnerships by matching each family with a companion perfectly suited to their needs.

Breeding Practices:

• Extended Socialization and Time with Mom and “Auntie-Moms”: Allowing puppies extended time with their mother and the breeding team is crucial for their early development and socialization.

Puppy Evaluation Process (BAB Puppy Evaluations):

The BAB Puppy Evaluations cover several essential aspects, which include:

1. Assertiveness with Humans: Assessing the puppy's natural inclination towards imposing their will or submitting to human authority. This is pivotal in understanding their potential behavior patterns.

2. Confidence: Evaluating how a puppy responds to unfamiliar environments and objects, indicating their confidence levels and adaptability.

3. Motivation Level: Observing if the puppy naturally desires to engage and work with humans, reflecting their eagerness and willingness to learn and interact.

4. Nerve Strength: Determining how the puppy handles stress and unfamiliar situations, crucial for gauging their resilience and adaptability.

5. Touch Tolerance: Assessing the puppy's reaction to physical contact and stress tolerance, which is significant for understanding their comfort levels.

6. Energy Level: Observing the puppy's energy levels, whether they are constantly active or take breaks, providing insights into their temperament.

7. Sound and Sight Sensitivity: Evaluating their reactions to unexpected loud noises or movements, which helps understand their tolerance levels.

8. Prey Drive: Assessing the puppy's inclination towards chasing or hunting small animals, indicating their instinctual behaviors.

9. Human Focus: Determining their inclination towards human interaction and attention, which is crucial for their social behavior.

10. Tenderheartedness: Assessing how puppies react to human emotional outbursts, crucial for potential roles like emotional support animals.

11. Dog Friendliness: Observing how they interact with unfamiliar dogs, shedding light on their social behavior towards other canines.

Professional Trainer Evaluation:

The evaluation process carried out by professional dog trainers adds a layer of expertise, ensuring a comprehensive assessment that considers various behavioral aspects.

By incorporating these detailed evaluations and utilizing such a broad spectrum of behavioral criteria, Stokeshire Designer Doodles aims to provide potential owners with a clear understanding of each puppy's temperament and behavioral tendencies. This approach seems to prioritize not just the physical health but also the emotional well-being and behavioral characteristics of their puppies, setting a strong foundation for their future growth and training.