ONE OF OUR PUPPIES CAN BECOME YOURS!
Lauzon Ranch puppies go to new homes at about 8 weeks of
age.  Our puppies are not available to large
-scale breeders or
to pet stores.  A puppy can be reserved by a $100 deposit at
any time you select a puppy. Once the deposit is paid, that
puppy is marked sold and removed from advertisements.  The
puppy will be properly identified with a special little collar
unless his unique markings identify him.  If you have picked a
special name for your puppy, either a "call name" or a
registration name, that name would be used with that puppy
so that he is accustomed to it.   Also, at that time, you would
receive a contract identifying your puppy by his photo and, if
possible, by his registration number.  This contract also
specifies the particular guarantees for health and genetic
soundness applicable to your puppy.   To view a
sample
contract
, click here .
As soon as the balance and shipping fees are paid, a priority mail package
is sent to the buyer.  In this package are


  • your puppy's registration application,
  • information from the registry,
  • parents' pedigrees
  • your puppy's vaccination and worming records
  • a sample of puppy food that your puppy has been eating,
  • a few other sundry items.  

A puppy that is transferred directly to his new family will have these items
with him.
 Within the local community, we accept payment by personal
check, money order, PayPal, or cash.  If you live outside the area and will
have your puppy shipped, we prefer a money order, cashier's check, or --
best of all -- PayPal.  

All our puppies are shipped in new crates that are comfortable and well
bedded.  A toy, water, and food are available.  
We have found that
puppies travel well and are well cared for in flight.
 Nearly all of our dogs
arrived to us as puppies via air travel in fine shape and very ready to bond.
If you are receiving a puppy by air,
please check on the pick-up location
and time
as these may vary from one airport to another.  Shipping
information is available from NorthWest Airlines at 1-800-692-2746, and
from SkyWest/Delta at 1-8
88-736-3738.

Usually puppies will not soil their crate, so it is advisable to have some
means of pottying the puppy after it arrives.  Sometimes a potty pad in
your vehicle is the only recourse.  If the weather permits, I usually set up
a portable exercise pen in a green area of the airport.  Of course, we have
a pretty small, not-too-busy facility.  If you have a larger airport, you can
head for the nearest park that allows puppy pottying.  Please have clean-
up materials with you.  When traveling even a short distance with puppies,
I usually carry a kit that includes a couple potty pads, small baggies, one
or more plastic shopping bags, paper towels,  a non-toxic, natural spray
cleaner, and a small dish for water or food.  Such a kit will make sure that
every need is conveniently and easily met.  

When the puppy gets home, he will be tired and hungry.  So, a minimum
or fuss and attention would be appropriate for the first few hours.  Please
use the food sample in any way you see fit.  If you elect to use a different
brand or type of food, it is advisable to blend the sample with this food so
that the puppy makes a gradual change.  

There are a couple articles available here on
potty training  short article
long article.

Here is also a link to an article by the Humane Society on the correct way
to
crate train your dog or puppy  crate training

If you would like further information on acquiring a puppy from Lauzon
Ranch or if you find that this article needs some changing, please let me
know
by email

Thank you and happy puppy searching!
Susan Francis
NorthWest
Airlines
1-800-692-2746

Delta
1
-888-736-3738