NOTE: Breeder reserves the right to 1st pick of a puppy (from either gender) to continue our breeding program.

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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR LAVA ROCK ADVENTURES GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY: 

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1. Fill out Puppy Application (see bottom of this page) and email to Lava Rock Adventures.

2. Call or Text Lava Rock Adventures letting us know you completed the application and to discuss which litter you are interested in.

3. Make Arrangements for sending the deposit.

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DEPOSIT INFORMATION: 

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A $500.00 ($800.00 once the litter is born), non-refundable reservation fee is required to hold your puppy or place in line.  The seller assigns the buyer the guarantee that the dog will not be sold to any party other than the buyer.  The seller will contact the buyer within 24 hours of the birth as well as provide a picture of the litter. The initial $500.00 ($800 after puppies are born) reservation fee is non-refundable and will be applied to the purchase price of the dog. We do NOT take personal checks or credit card. You may send a cashiers check, Venmo, or you may visit us in person and pay cash. All checks and letters must be addressed/written to Lava Rock Adventures LLC. The remainder of the puppy price will need to be paid in full before puppies are released to their new home. Puppies may be delivered or picked up at Lava Rock Adventures at 8 weeks of age only after full payment has been received.

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IF INTERESTED IN ONE OF OUR PUPPIES PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS and email them to lavarockadventures@gmail.com:

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Your assistance in completing this application will help us in placing the right puppy in your home.  Please know all Lava Rock Adventures puppies are placed into homes where they are going to live in the house and be part of the family.  These questions are not meant to be judgmental in any way, so please feel free to be candid in your responses. Thank you for your cooperation and your interest in a Lava Rock Adventures Puppy.

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1. Contact Information: Name, phone number, physical address, email address.

2. How did you hear about Lava Rock Adventures?

3. Why have you decided to buy a Golden Retriever?

4. Which litter are you interested in?

5. Which gender do you prefer and why?

6. If your first choice (male or female) is not available would you consider taking a puppy of the opposite sex or would you want to wait for another litter?  If you are flexible it greatly increases your chances of getting a puppy from the litter in which you are interested. Also, it helps Lava Rock Adventures find just the right puppy for your family’s lifestyle.

7. What is the most important reason for purchasing a Golden Retriever from Lava Rock Adventures (list in order if more then one)?

   1. Family Companion

   2. Hunting/Field Work

   3. Show Dog

   4. Agility

   5. Breeding Prospects

   6. Therapy

   7. Obedience Competition

8. What type of personality are you looking for?

   1. “Couch Potato”

   2. Middle of the Road

   3. Very Active

   4. Independent

9. Is your yard completely fenced?

10. Do you have a veterinarian? If so, what is the name of it?

11. Are you employed? If so, how many hours do you work outside of your home a week?

12. If you work, how will the puppy spend it’s day?

13. How many adults (18+) and children (under 18) live in the house?

14. Is everyone in the household aware of your intention to bring a puppy into the family?

15. Who will be the primary caregiver?

16. Is anyone in the household allergic to pets? Yes/No/Sometimes?

17. Will the puppy be living with you in your home or will it be living with someone else?

18. What activities does your family like to do and will your puppy be participating in them?

19. Have you ever had to surrender a pet to The Humane Society or Local Animal Shelter or had to rehome a pet? If so, please explain.

20. Do you currently have any other animals living full-time or part-time in your house? If so, what are the breeds and ages?

21. Why do you think a Lava Rock Adventure Golden Retriever puppy would be a good fit for your family?

22. For Full Registration Only: Please tell me about your breeding program. 

    1. Breeding goals

    2. Health testing you do

    3. How many litters you have a year

    4. How often do you breed a female

    5. What happens to your dogs when you are done breeding them

    6. Any other information you feel is important.  The more details you provide the better it helps to determine if one of our puppies will be a good fit for you.

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FIRST RIGHT OF RECOVERY: 

 

If buyer is unable to care for or chooses to change his/her mind about caring for the puppy purchased, Lava Rock Adventures retains the right of recovery of the puppy at the buyer’s expense. The buyer must notify Lava Rock Adventures as to the change in circumstances and give the seller first right to the dog before any other action is taken. This includes and is not limited to selling the dog to another buyer. Buyer agrees that if this puppy/dog is offered for sale or trade at any time in the future, it will first be offered to us. A determination will be made within fourteen (14) days whether or not we wish to purchase back the puppy/dog. This pup must NEVER be sold to a pet store, broker, puppy mill, or surrendered to a shelter. Or sold out right to anyone, Breeder must be notified immediately of any problems that arise or if buyer cannot care for the puppy/dog anymore.