Shipping Information for our Maremma Puppies
For our California customers we are centrally located near highway 41 and less than a day's drive from most locations so picking up your puppy in person should not be a problem. Out of state customers also sometimes choose to drive out to pick their puppies up and we welcome you to do so if that's your wish. But for those customers who are not able to make the trip we now offer to arrange delivery for you via air and ground. You can sit back and relax while we handle all the details!
Puppies will be shipped by EITHER air or ground with our approved companies. We will choose the mode of shipping according to the time of year, weather conditions and availability of the shippers we work with. We need to know what airport options will work for you, in your order of preference. Please be aware that ground shippers do not usually offer door to door service and you may need to meet them somewhere near a major highway to pick up your puppy.
We will request payment for Shipping Services through Good Dog's Secure payment service. For more info on how to pay through Good Dog see our Maremma Sales Policy page.
Puppies will be shipped by EITHER air or ground with our approved companies. We will choose the mode of shipping according to the time of year, weather conditions and availability of the shippers we work with. We need to know what airport options will work for you, in your order of preference. Please be aware that ground shippers do not usually offer door to door service and you may need to meet them somewhere near a major highway to pick up your puppy.
We will request payment for Shipping Services through Good Dog's Secure payment service. For more info on how to pay through Good Dog see our Maremma Sales Policy page.
We require all puppies traveling commercially to be enrolled in Trupanion Pet Insurance before leaving the farm. You will receive a breeder code for 30 days free insurance, which will cover your puppy for accidents and illnesses during and after the trip. Buyers must activate this offer within 24 hours of their puppy leaving. We cannot do it for you and your puppy will not be allowed to leave if it's not insured. This is to ensure your puppy is covered should he become ill or injured while in the possession of the airline or ground transporter.
This is totally free and can be cancelled after the 30 day free trial, if desired. This free trial offer is also available (but not mandatory) for puppies being picked up by their owners and we highly encourage you to take advantage of this offer. We will send you a breeder code before your puppy's go home date. A quick phone call is all it takes to ensure your pup is covered!
This is totally free and can be cancelled after the 30 day free trial, if desired. This free trial offer is also available (but not mandatory) for puppies being picked up by their owners and we highly encourage you to take advantage of this offer. We will send you a breeder code before your puppy's go home date. A quick phone call is all it takes to ensure your pup is covered!
Our Maremma Sheepdog Puppy Shipping Package includes the following:
- Air cargo or ground transportation fees. These vary by destination and we will call for a quote.
- A health exam performed by our veterinarian, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) , rabies vaccine (if required) and any other paperwork or requirements for the airline or ground shipper.
- An airline approved crate, absorbent bedding and food and water dishes, if traveling by air.
- Food for the trip (puppy food).
- A harness and leash if traveling by ground and if required by the shipper.
- Any other items or documents required by the airlines or ground transporter.
- Transportation to the airport or drop off point with the ground shipper.
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Payment in full for puppies must be made and Puppy Contracts signed before shipping arrangements can be started. All vet fees, air or ground fees and other transportation related costs must be pre-paid before the trip is booked and are non-refundable.
The total cost to ship a puppy varies by location but you can expect to pay approximately $1200-1500 for a 12 week old puppy for everything including the air or ground transportation fees, CVI/vet fees, etc. Older puppies may cost more due to increased weight and size. Customers purchasing two puppies may qualify for a discount on the second puppy if the puppies are traveling together.  |
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Picking Your Puppy up in Person
If you will be picking your puppy up in person we suggest you bring an appropriately sized dog crate to transport him in. Puppies can be held, but we highly recommend that you have a crate if at all possible to avoid accidents. The safest place for your puppy is in a dog crate INSIDE your vehicle, not in the back of a pickup or even your lap. We do not allow puppies to leave here in the back of a pick-up, loose or in a crate! ☺️ Car rides are a totally new experience for your puppy and it would not be uncommon for him or her to vomit or urinate during the trip so we suggest bringing towels.
If you have a long way to travel home you should bring a harness and leash (not a collar) in case you need to walk your puppy. Harnesses are safer for young puppies just learning to walk on a leash. Below are the ones we use and recommend. Be aware, however, that your puppy may not yet be well leash trained and may be very nervous in strange places, so it’s best to not take them out of the crate unless it’s absolutely necessary.
If you do need to walk your puppy during your trip please take it to a secluded area away from traffic and not likely to be frequented by other dogs. This is to decrease the risk of exposure to diseases as well as to prevent the puppy from becoming nervous in a new place and getting away from you and possibly getting hurt or lost.
Note: not all dogs who visit a rest stop or hotel dog walk area are healthy or vaccinated so use extreme caution when taking your puppy out in areas heavily frequented by other dogs until they are fully vaccinated. (18-20 weeks old.) There can be “gaps” in the coverage of the vaccines until the entire vaccination series is complete so keeping the puppy isolated is the safest way to keep him healthy. Even properly vaccinated puppies can pick up parvo and other diseases from one microscopic exposure to the virus that was left behind by another dog or wild animal. Please take this very seriously! We suggest once you get your puppy home that you do not take him out around other dogs or in public places until he’s had his full series of vaccinations.
If you have a long way to travel home you should bring a harness and leash (not a collar) in case you need to walk your puppy. Harnesses are safer for young puppies just learning to walk on a leash. Below are the ones we use and recommend. Be aware, however, that your puppy may not yet be well leash trained and may be very nervous in strange places, so it’s best to not take them out of the crate unless it’s absolutely necessary.
If you do need to walk your puppy during your trip please take it to a secluded area away from traffic and not likely to be frequented by other dogs. This is to decrease the risk of exposure to diseases as well as to prevent the puppy from becoming nervous in a new place and getting away from you and possibly getting hurt or lost.
Note: not all dogs who visit a rest stop or hotel dog walk area are healthy or vaccinated so use extreme caution when taking your puppy out in areas heavily frequented by other dogs until they are fully vaccinated. (18-20 weeks old.) There can be “gaps” in the coverage of the vaccines until the entire vaccination series is complete so keeping the puppy isolated is the safest way to keep him healthy. Even properly vaccinated puppies can pick up parvo and other diseases from one microscopic exposure to the virus that was left behind by another dog or wild animal. Please take this very seriously! We suggest once you get your puppy home that you do not take him out around other dogs or in public places until he’s had his full series of vaccinations.
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