How Adoption Works
Whether you’re applying for an available puppy or joining a future litter, the steps below walk you through the full process.
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Apply
Complete a Puppy Application for an available litter or a Waitlist Application for a future litter
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Reserve Your Spot
A $500 non-refundable (transferable) deposit secures your reservation and applies toward your puppy’s total price.
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Updates & Open House
Families receive weekly virtual visits and are invited to Open House around 6 weeks. Public welcome (pending availability)
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Review & Approval
Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. We’ll follow up by email or phone if needed.
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Puppy Selection
At 4–5 weeks, we schedule a video call to guide your selection based on personality and compatibility.
Selections occur in the order reservations were placed.
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Final Payment & Go-Home
Final balances, including any training and transport fees, are due at 6 weeks to confirm placement
All prices are + HST.
Pricing & Payment Overview
Our pricing reflects the care, time, and intentional approach that goes into raising each DreamDoods puppy.
Mini
25-35 lbs
$2,550
Merle: $3,000
Moyen
35-50 lbs
$2,550
Merle: $3,000
Standard
55+ lbs
$2,550
Merle: $3,000
Discounts & payment options available Payments are accepted via EMT or PayPal Discounts may apply for sibling adoptions, returning DreamDoods families, seniors, and veterans. Payment plans may be offered on a case-by-case basis.
Puppy Selection & Compatibility
At DreamDoods, puppy selection is a guided and thoughtful process. Our goal is not just to place puppies, but to support meaningful, well-matched relationships that thrive long after go-home day.
How Puppy Selection Works
Puppy selection begins when puppies are approximately 5 weeks old. At this stage, their eyes are open, personalities are emerging, and we have spent enough time observing their temperaments to offer informed guidance.
We schedule a video call with each family to walk through the available puppies, answer questions, and discuss personalities, energy levels, and lifestyle compatibility. Selections take place in the order that reservations were secured.
While families are always involved in the decision-making process, our recommendations are based on lived experience with each puppy and a deep understanding of what creates long-term harmony between puppy and home.
Why Compatibility Matters
Thoughtful matching leads to happier puppies, more confident families, and smoother transitions into home life. Well-matched placements reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and create stronger lifelong bonds.
Because DreamDoods puppies are raised with a strong foundation of socialization and temperament care, families consistently experience positive outcomes — even across a range of personalities.
Visitation & Virtual Updates
Because DreamDoods puppies are raised in private family homes rather than a traditional kennel facility, our visitation process is intentionally structured to prioritize puppy health, family privacy, and a calm early-life environment.
In-Person Visits
We do not offer routine drop-in visits or open public hours. Our puppies are raised inside family homes, and limiting outside traffic helps protect their health and supports a peaceful developmental environment.
We host an Open House weekend around 6 weeks of age for families who have already reserved a puppy from the litter. During this time, families may schedule an appointment to meet their future puppy in person.
If puppies remain available after reservations are confirmed, in-person appointments may also be extended to families who are seriously considering adoption. Exceptions to our visitation policy may be considered in special circumstances.
Virtual Puppy Visits
From the time of your initial video call onward, families are invited to participate in weekly virtual puppy visits until go-home day. These sessions allow you to watch your puppy grow, observe personality development, and stay connected throughout the journey.
Virtual visits have become one of the most loved parts of the DreamDoods adoption experience, especially for families who are not local. Participation is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Pickup Information
Pickup details and addresses are shared once a family has committed to adopting a puppy. This helps ensure privacy and allows us to coordinate go-home day smoothly and safely for everyone involved.
What families can expect
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Structured, calm visitation
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Weekly virtual puppy updates
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Open House for reserved families
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Health-focused early environment
What Your Puppy Comes With
Every DreamDoods puppy goes home with thoughtful preparation, essential care, and ongoing support to help ease the transition into family life.
Health & Early Foundations
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Two-year genetic health guarantee
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Veterinary health check
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Age-appropriate vaccinations
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Age-appropriate deworming
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Puppy health record
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Early crate exposure
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Introduction to potty training
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Grooming and handling exposure
Take-Home Kit & Ongoing Support
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DreamDoods Puppy Kit
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Collar
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Puppy blanket with litter scent
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Starter supply of current food (option between raw & kibble)
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Quality toys
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30-day complimentary pet insurance
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Lifetime support for your puppy’s wellbeing
Support doesn’t end at go-home day.
Delivery & Transportation
DreamDoods offers flexible delivery options across Canada and worldwide, with your puppy’s comfort and wellbeing guiding every transportation decision.
Ground Transportation
Hand-delivered ground transport within Canada, including an affordable flat-rate ↔ shuttle between our Burlington, and Ottawa locations.
Air Transportation
Delivery via flight nanny or airline cargo when required. Airlines and methods are selected based on safety, distance, and puppy comfort.
Fly-In Pickup
Families are welcome to fly in and take their puppy home as a carry-on. We can meet you at Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Ottawa International (YOW). Please share your itinerary at least 5 days in advance so we can coordinate smoothly.
Delivery fees vary based on location and method and may include required certificates, transportation arrangements, and an airline-approved carrier.
Canada-Wide Delivery
Ground or air options depending on distance and timing.
Worldwide Delivery
International delivery available where possible with advance planning.
Airport Pickup
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Ottawa (YOW).
