🐾 Shadowtaw Ridge Go-Home Guide

Welcome to Go-Home Day

Go-home day is the moment your Shadowtaw pup leaves our pack to join yours. We want you fully prepared so it’s smooth, exciting, and stress-free for both puppy and family.

📅 Scheduling & Location

  • Farm Appointments Only – all pickups are scheduled at our farm (no walk-ins).

  • Shipping/Transport – available on request for approved homes only. Additional fees apply.

  • Go-Home Age – puppies are ready for new homes starting at 8 weeks of age.

💳 Deposits & Payment

  • Deposits ($300) are requested only after application approval and applied to the final purchase price.

  • Remaining balance is due at pickup.

  • Accepted payment methods will be confirmed when your application is approved.

📦 What’s Included

Every Shadowtaw pup goes home with:

  • Prepaid AKC Registration

  • Pre-registered AKC Reunite Microchip (lifetime enrollment)

  • First veterinary wellness exam & vaccines

  • Health records packet (vet notes, vaccine/parasite schedule, microchip number)

  • Puppy starter kit (food sample, toy, scent blanket)

  • Lifetime breeder support & return-to-breeder clause

📝 Contracts

  • All puppies are sold on limited registration (no breeding rights) unless otherwise approved.

  • Breeding rights are available by request only: +$1,000 to purchase price, requires a separate Breeding Rights Contract.

  • All buyers sign a Puppy Sales Contract and a Spay/Neuter Agreement (unless breeding rights are granted).

🐶 Meet Alli

Alli is part of our Shadowtaw support pack — she helps socialize the puppies, keeps the pack balanced, and adds a calm presence on pickup days.

  • Role: Puppy mentor & comfort dog

  • Personality: Gentle, steady, quick to welcome new families

  • Why she matters: She helps puppies handle the transition from our pack to yours with less stress.

👜 What to Bring on Pickup Day

  • A secure crate or travel carrier for the ride home

  • Photo ID (for contract verification)

  • Payment balance (as agreed)

  • A small towel/blanket in case of accidents

✅ Leash and collar are provided by Shadowtaw Ridge

🐾 First Week at Home

  • Vet Visit: Schedule your first puppy exam within 72 hours of pickup.

  • Food Transition: We’ll provide a starter bag of their food; transition gradually.

  • Routine: Keep things simple — short play, potty breaks, naps.

  • Comfort: Some pups can be sensitive to storms or stress; we’ll share any comfort strategies specific to your puppy.