Doodle Puppy Go Home Guide

    Everything you need to successfully transition your baby home

    Step 1: Finalizing

    Paperwork & Payments

    Before the highly anticipated "Gotcha Day," Please ensure that your official Purchase Agreement is completed online. This saves us time on pickup day so you can focus entirely on your new puppy!

    Complete Purchase Agreement

    Accepted Payment Methods

    • Cash (Highly Preferred)
    • Venmo (Sent strictly via "Friends and Family")
    • PayPal
    • Credit / Debit Cards (+3% Processing Fee)
    Excited Doodle Puppy
    Doodle Puppy ready for a ride
    Step 2: Transportation

    The Journey Home

    The car ride home is your puppy's first big adventure away from their littermates. Being properly prepared will make this transition smooth and extremely stress-free for both of you.

    What to Bring:

    • Small Travel Crate or Carrier: Essential for safe driving. Shop on Amazon
    • Baby Wipes & Paper Towels: For the inevitable motion sickness or accidents. Shop Wipes
    • Puppy Pads / Towels: To line the crate or hold them on your lap. Shop Puppy Pads
    • Collapsible Water Bowl: Crucial for rides strictly over 2 hours long. Shop Travel Bowls
    Step 3: Environment Setup

    Prepping Your Home

    Before your puppy takes their first step strictly inside your house, their safe zone should be fully established. Setting boundaries early prevents bad habits from forming!

    • 1.
      Establish a Puppy Playpen (Safe Zone)A confined, tile-floored area where they can play safely without strict supervision. Shop Playpens
    • 2.
      Install Baby GatesBlock off carpeted rooms or massive staircases to prevent wandering accidents. Shop Baby Gates
    • 3.
      Durable Chew ToysDoodles are extremely mouthy as puppies; redirect biting strictly onto appropriate textured toys. Shop Chew Toys
    • 4.
      Stainless Steel Food BowlsAvoid plastic to prevent bacterial breakouts on their chin. Shop Bowls
    Doodle Puppy lounging

    What Comes Home With You

    We ensure every Southern Doodle Co Puppy leaves our home extremely well-equipped for their new family.

    Care Package

    • Blanket with mama's scent
    • Starter food supply
    • Favorite toys
    • Treats & accessories

    Health Records

    • Veterinary certificate
    • Vaccination records
    • Deworming schedule
    • Microchip information

    Care Guide

    • Feeding instructions
    • Grooming guide
    • Training basics
    • Health care schedule

    Ongoing Support

    • Lifetime breeder support
    • Puppy parent community
    • Health & care advice
    • Updates & check-ins