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We are a blended family of adults dogs and children from ages 6-16, all of whom contribute to the raising of our puppies. We have been building our reputation as a trusted dog breeder since 2018. We have puppies growing up and living all over the country – and world! We’ve had 4 puppies go home to Canada, and 2 puppies go home to Germany, 3 puppies go home to Australia.

We take our responsibilities very seriously and strive to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all our dogs. We carefully select our “moms” and “dads” for having great genetics combined with fantastic personalities. That’s why the happiest days for us are when one of our puppies is rehome by a warm and loving family! We are so confident in our puppies’ health that we offer a two-year health guarantee for every puppy rehome from us. We remain a committed resource to you for the lifetime of your dog. If the unfortunate circumstance of having to give up your dog ever occurred and you were unable to keep your dog, we will always take him back.

We are very committed to our dogs, and especially so to your puppy for his or her 8 weeks with us. That is what sets us apart from other breeders. We nurture their docile nature from the beginning to mold our puppies into exceptionally affectionate and loving dogs. We proactively teach your puppy manners, how to behave, how to interact with people appropriately, as well as daily positive reinforcement exercises. Our puppies are raised as part of our family, so they are prepared to go home knowing how to be part of your family. They are handled frequently and socialized well with children and other pets.

We have a particular focus in raising puppies who are going to become ESAs, psychiatric service and Security dogs. We assign one person who will be that puppy’s primary caretaker, so the puppy learns to bond with one person for everything they need, including comfort. We still socialize the puppy with other people, but when it comes to the puppy’s needs, we make sure that the same person (usually Drew, Elisabeth, and Mae or Orlando) provides care, comfort, and meets their needs. To ensure proper socialization we have other people interact with the puppy for “extras,” like playtime and snuggles. 

As soon as you have a name for your puppy, we begin calling your pup by his name. We encourage families to visit their puppy and/or FaceTime once a week not only so that you can get to know your puppy, but so that when you come to take him home, he knows you and your voice. We encourage families to send us a slept-in t-shirt that we can wrap your puppy in during Facetime, to help immerse them in their Facetime sessions with you. Pick up day is a beautifully emotional day when we see our puppies finally go home with their families. They recognize your scent, your voice, and your face, and they don’t have to share you with any other puppies!​

We potty train our puppies and this has been advantageous for our families who live in apartments or big cities. We use pine to begin the house-training process, so when your puppy comes home to you, she only needs reinforcement. This form of potty training has proven to be very helpful in completing house training once home. It serves as a convenient steppingstone since the family only needs to sprinkle the pine outdoors to show the pup where to do business. It only takes a few ‘atta boys’ before your puppy quickly learns that everything they know about pine can be transferred to the grass. Additionally, your puppy also has an indoor toilet option you can use to prevent accidents in the house! It is crucial to note that we do not use ‘kitty litter,’ and that using it in place of pine will not work. We send every family home with a big bag of pine to use for either a pan or for sprinkling outdoors, or both. We are used to receiving a lot of questions about this unfamiliar method, so please feel free to ask away!

How does this Work ?

What if I can’t pick up my puppy until after ‘pick-up week ?”

Not to worry! This happens a lot. We understand that things come up, or more often in this case, plans have already been made during pick-up week (when pups turn 8 weeks old) or soon thereafter. We also understand that it is really difficult (and discouraged) to board your puppy. When each litter is born, we calculate when they will be ready to go home. These dates will fall during your puppy’s 8th-9th week of life. We ask for families to pick up their puppy anytime during that week. If they are unable to, we are happy to hang onto and continuing to care for their puppy for $15/day after the pick up week. This includes continuing the same care we have been providing, to include continuing your pup’s deworming schedule as your vet would, any booster vaccinations, as well as continuing their potty training reinforcements and manners. We also do this in cases where the family isn’t ready for the puppy at home yet, such as if they are waiting for a specific date or holiday.

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Do you ship your puppies, and if not, can you deliver ?

We are working really hard on this one! Because of their age and their vulnerabilities, we do ship our puppies with a professional Pet courier . However, we understand how cumbersome travel can be and we have come up with an alternative. Generally speaking, for a day’s drive delivery looks like this: A free fee we will drive your puppy to you. If the drive requires an overnight stay, there will be a corresponding surcharge. We work with long distance families to help mitigate the costs as much as possible.

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What happens until I pick up my puppy ?

We keep our puppies with their mom and littermates until 8 weeks because of the important psychosocial development the pups are going through at that age. Research has shown that puppies who stay with their mother and littermates until at least 8 weeks of age demonstrate healthier social skills, brain development, manners, and overall relationships with the members of their pack at home – both human and furry! We nurture their natural desire to learn and mold healthy puppy habits (such as teaching them not to use their teeth to play with people). Every day I spend individual time with each puppy to prepare them for life after leaving our home. We utilize different training methods to prepare each pup for things like toenail clipping, having their ears cleaned, general grooming, and more. We teach commands such as “no teeth,” “gentle,” “wait,” in tandem with positive reinforcement to establish healthy boundaries and manners with people and other pets. 

Beginning at birth, we individualize our ‘training program’ described above to suit each puppy’s personality and their needs. We remain flexible and tweak our training methods as needed for each pup. Before their eyes and ears have opened, which happens between 1.5 to 2 weeks old, our primary concern is feeding and growth. During this period, most of our time is spent teaching them how to nurse, assisting Mom, helping the pups who don’t take to nursing naturally, monitoring their daily weights, and more. 

In the meantime, we immediately start socializing the puppies with children and our other dogs and pets – in stages. These carefully supervised positive reinforcement exercises are designed to teach the pup that children, strangers, and other animals are another part of life in which they learn how to co-exist without fear. The puppies learning these things this early pays off later – especially if you have children and/or a furry family member at home they are joining.

Between three and four weeks old, we begin teaching them how to play with toys and how to play with people. We use several training exercises and positive reinforcement to teach manners and important commands which help provide a ‘head start’ of sorts for the family during the “puppy stage” at home.

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Potty Training – How in the world…?

All puppies begin potty training around a week old. We do this on purpose – we want to take advantage of their closed eyes and sealed ears; when their senses of touch and smell are at their highest, we want them to begin associating the pine scent to the act of going potty. Because Mom has to stimulate them to potty, this can be easily accomplished just by bringing the puppy to Mom to potty, right above a small dish of pine pellets that they can smell. We potty them every hour on the hour until after their eyes have opened and they can see the pellets. As they begin to bear weight and stand, we stand them in the pellets so they can adjust to the sensation on their feet. As we continue reinforcing these potty habits, the puppies begin seeking out the trays as they become more independent with their body functions. 

These have been beneficial for families living in apartments or smaller spaces, which these dogs are also great breeds & often recommended for these living spaces. It’s an easy transition from pine training to house training by sprinkling the provided pine in the grass outdoors each time you take your puppy outside to potty. It is important to remember that despite being potty trained, puppies still have tiny bladders and cannot hold their urine for long. Because of this, we recommend pottying your new puppy at least every 2 hours whether you are placing them in their potty tray or taking them outside to potty.

We have found its greatest long-term value to be its ability to serve as an “indoor toilet” option when our dogs are hesitant to go outside due to weather or other reasons. Some families continue using potty trays entirely, some keep one around for when the weather is bad (downpouring rain, snow, extreme temperatures, etc). This training is convenient for travel (place a tray in the trunk!), or even years down the road, if your dog suddenly needs a quick and easy way to go potty without having an accident in the house, it’s like riding a bicycle. You can put your tray away once your puppy is big enough to ‘hold it’ to go outside, and then pull it out a couple years later and pour some pellets down – and your dog will remember! Not only is pine potty training very useful for families living in apartments but it can be used in combination with a typical house-training regimen to serve as a secondary “emergency” indoor option. Families have reported that their potty trays seem to prevent accidents in the house.

I am really interested in one of your puppies. How do I choose my puppy and pay the deposit ?

We are very committed to raising our puppies to be exceptional pets, and a big part of that process includes keeping families & their puppy. When possible, we try to find families for our pups as early as we can in an effort to promote the relationship between puppy and family.

Once the litter of puppies is made available for reservation, we must firmly remain first-come, first-served. Depending on the size of the litter, most of the puppies are chosen early, with the females usually being spoken for within the first day. *There is no extra surcharge for females. Boys and Girls are the same price.

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After you place your deposit which is half of the payment, all listings and advertisements for your puppy are removed. We continue sending photos, videos, and updates about your puppy’s progress and development till go home day.​

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Why is the deposit non-refundable ?​

When a pup is chosen and we receive half of the payment for the deposit, the change of ownership contract will be signed by you upon delivery making it non refundable. This will also enable us to remove all ads and listings for that particular puppy. We decline all offers for that puppy to maintain our agreement with you that your puppy is your puppy.

We promise that the puppy you’ve chosen will be reserved for you. The deposit serves as a reflection of the commitment Fur Friendly Paws is making to reserve the puppy you’ve chosen; and, in return, that you will be providing a home for the puppy as soon as they’re ready to go.
The deposit goes toward the price of the puppy and is not an additional charge!

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How do you prepare my puppy for coming home to me ?

If and when you choose a name, we begin calling your pup by their real name in addition to practicing individual exercises which reinforce his or her name (using treats, praise, positive reinforcement, etc.).

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Do your puppies come with papers ?

Yes, unless otherwise stated, we register all of our dogs and litters. You will receive registration paperwork for you to transfer your new puppy into your name and receive their registration certificate/papers. We provide a free certified 3-generation pedigree of your puppy for your records

– Once processed, you will receive your registration certificate in the mail within 1-2 business days.

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Can I buy breeding rights?

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We are temporarily suspending the sale of breeding rights. While we primarily sell our puppies as pets, in the past we have offered the option to breed your puppies when they are older. If you are only buying your puppy as a pet, then there’s no need to spend the extra money for breeding rights. This will not affect your ability to complete the registration and receive the papers for your puppy. However, if you’d like to be able to preserve the ability to breed your puppy and register your future litters for your prospective new puppy families, please inquire about this option so that we can be sure to give your registration paperwork to you with the ability to register future puppies from the dog you buy.

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We choose our families as carefully as you choose your breeder and your puppy, so when families buys a puppy from us they become part of the Fur Friendly Paws family for life. We remain a committed resource to all of our families long after they bring their puppy home!

Puppy Treats

Taking care of a puppy requires love and commitment. Here are some essential tips to ensure your pup thrives:

1. Nutrition

Choose high-quality puppy food to support growth and energy levels. Consult your vet for personalized recommendations.

2. Training

Start training early with positive reinforcement. Basic commands like sit, stay, and come are crucial for a well-behaved puppy.

3. Socialization

Expose your puppy to different environments, people, and other animals to help them become well-adjusted adults.

4. Regular Vet Visits

Schedule regular check-ups to monitor your puppy’s health and vaccinations. Early detection is key to a happy, healthy pup.