Waiting List & Adoption Process
Our adoption process is very straight forward.
1.
Complete and return a 1 page Waiting List Form.
This helps us understand what you are looking for so we can be on the search for your perfect dog.
Occassionaly, you will be notifed of availalbe dog(s) and/or dog(s) in training.
2.
Complete and return the multi page Application.
You can be proactive and complete and return this Application prior to being interested in a specific Trained Golden, or wait till you see a Trained Golden you are interested in.
Home interview & inspection.
As a Trained Golden becomes available, we feel would be a great companion for you, and your are interested in, we require a home interview & inspection. In the Southern California area, this is a $75 fee. In other areas of the nation, the interview may be done electronically, and a local person affiliated with us, will conduct the home inspection. The fee may vary in cost.
3.
Meet & Greet.
After review of Applications, Interview & Inspection notes, we will offer an opportunity to Meet & Greet the Trained Golden we feel will be the best for you, your family, environment and lifestyle. We ask that all family members that will have contact with the dog, participate. This Meet and Greet can take 1-3 hours and this is your opportunity to interact with the dog, see its training level, ask any questions, hopefully fall in love with him/her, and decide if you are ready for a life long adoption. Please understand that we have many good families ready to adopt, however we are looking for the best family for each specific Trained Golden. If you are out of the Southern California area, you will be required to travel to us, for this step in the adoption process. 95% of the time, if you want to adopt, you will be able to take the Trained Golden home with you right then.
4.
Contract, Payment & Training Information.
The last few steps is logistics. You will need to sign the Adoption Contract. Payment is requested in full before the dog can go home with you. We only accept cash or check. We will also spend 1-2, 60-90 minutes reviewing all the training commands and answering any questions you may have. This can be done during the Meet & Greet, or can be done in your home within a few days of adoption with all family members present.