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Celestial English Golden Retrievers

How It Works

From first hello to go-home day

My process is simple and personal, and it’s built around one thing: getting the match right. Here’s exactly what to expect.

  1. 1

    Learn about my program

    Read about my dogs, how I raise puppies, and what life with an English Golden is really like. Bring your questions — I love the good ones.

  2. 2

    Fill out the application — completely

    Tell me about your home, your experience, and what you’re hoping for. Answer every question; an incomplete application is the one thing I won’t consider.

  3. 3

    I read it myself

    Every application is read by me, personally. I’m looking for fit, not order of arrival.

  4. 4

    We talk on the phone

    After your application, you and I talk. Once we’ve done both, I’ll tell you whether you’ve been approved. It’s that direct.

  5. 5

    Hold your place

    Approved families hold their place with a $500 non-refundable deposit by check or Zelle. I never take a deposit from anyone I haven’t approved.

  6. 6

    Watch them grow

    Video calls start when puppies are three weeks old. Come meet them in person, by appointment, from five weeks. As they grow, I match temperaments to families.

  7. 7

    Go-home day

    Your puppy leaves my home vet-examined and vaccinated, with your contract, a toy, potty bags, and a little blanket that smells like mom and the litter. The balance is paid in cash at pickup.

  8. 8

    For the life of your dog

    You’ll have my number. Use it — for advice, for questions, and for the puppy pictures I genuinely want to see.