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. You may also choose to have your puppy shipped commercially and to make the arrangements yourself. Or we can arrange delivery for you via air and ground. You can sit back and relax while we handle all the details! Details on all three options are below:
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.
The crates we recommend are at the bottom of the page, along with the harnesses and leashes we use.
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.
The crates we recommend are at the bottom of the page, along with the harnesses and leashes we use.
Shipping Puppies Yourself
- If you will be making your own shipping arrangements we can work with the shipper of your choice. You can use ground or air transportation. We have a list of shippers we work with but will work with any approved shipper you choose.
- In most cases your puppy will need a CVI (health certificate) and rabies vaccine to travel. This is your responsibility to book and pay for. See below for details on how to do that.
- There will also be a $100 charge for transporting the puppy to the drop off point with then shipper and $150 for transportation to the airport. This is to cover gas, parking and the additional time it takes to fill out paperwork and get the puppy safely on it's way to you.
- Your puppy will need an airline approved crate if flying, as well as food and water dishes and absorbent bedding. They may need a harness and leash if traveling by ground. Check with your shipper for details. All of this can be ordered online and mailed here. The crates we recommend are at the bottom of the page, along with the harnesses and leashes we use.
Recommended Ground Shippers
- Tarr Valley Farm Transportation - Our #1 choice for shipping for small livestock (goats, sheep, etc) and LGD's. We have also used this company to ship goats and Maremma puppies several times and they do a fantastic job. Very nice rig, professional, attentive and knowledgeable.
- Blarney Heights Farm Transportation - We have personally used them more than once and were immediately impressed with their first class, custom built trailer as well as their knowledge and professionalism. They are commercially licensed, insured and fully compliant with all DOT rules and regulations. They have regular routes back and forth across the country and their prices are extremely reasonable for the great service and peace of mind they provide.
Airline Info
Your puppy will be flying out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. There will be a $150 fee for transporting your puppy to the airport. This is to cover gas, parking and the additional time it takes to fill out paperwork and get the puppy safely on it's way to you. If you are shipping more than one puppy on the same day and time there will be no additional fee for the second puppy.
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- United Pet Safe
- Delta Pet Shipping Program
- American Airlines Pets and Animals
- Alaska Air Cargo Pets
How to Schedule an Exam for the Health Certificate (CVI)
Our mobile vet can do the CVI exam here at our farm. You will need to contact her office and establish an account as a new patient, and leave a debit or credit card on file for paying your bill. We advise you do this as soon as you’ve decided how you want to ship your puppy as it can sometimes take a few weeks to get an appointment. You’ll be responsible for paying the farm call fee, the exam fee, as well as for the rabies vaccine or anything else required for interstate travel. These extras are not included in the price of the puppy and are the buyer’s responsibility. Her office should be able to give you an estimate for the costs.
Once you have established a new client account the vet will call us to set up your appointment. There can be no appointment set until YOU have contacted the vet and given them your payment info, so be sure to do this ASAP. We will also need all of your information as well as the transporter’s information for the health certificate, including name, address, phone number, email address and travel dates.
We will then arrange for the appointment and inform you of the date and confirm when the appointment is over. Once the appointment is over you will need to call the vet’s office to confirm payment. The CVI usually takes a few days to be ready, depending on whether any tests were required, and will be emailed to us, the new owner and the shipper. The CVI is only good for 10 days so you will want to time the exam and shipping of the animal appropriately.
Below is our veterinarian’s contact info:
Once you have established a new client account the vet will call us to set up your appointment. There can be no appointment set until YOU have contacted the vet and given them your payment info, so be sure to do this ASAP. We will also need all of your information as well as the transporter’s information for the health certificate, including name, address, phone number, email address and travel dates.
We will then arrange for the appointment and inform you of the date and confirm when the appointment is over. Once the appointment is over you will need to call the vet’s office to confirm payment. The CVI usually takes a few days to be ready, depending on whether any tests were required, and will be emailed to us, the new owner and the shipper. The CVI is only good for 10 days so you will want to time the exam and shipping of the animal appropriately.
Below is our veterinarian’s contact info:
Kayla S McCrone
Valley Veterinary Services
PO Box 389
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 942-1101
ValleyVetServices@gmail.com
Valley Veterinary Services
PO Box 389
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 942-1101
ValleyVetServices@gmail.com
Our All Inclusive Shipping Package
If the thought of arranging shipping is overwhelming to you then we can arrange delivery for you via air and ground. You can sit back and relax while we handle all the details! Everything is included and arranged for you. All you have to do is wait for your puppy to arrive!
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. Shipping fees must be paid before the trip is booked and are non-refundable. Puppies must also be paid for in full before the shipping arrangements can be made.
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. Shipping fees must be paid before the trip is booked and are non-refundable. Puppies must also be paid for in full before the shipping arrangements can be made.
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 $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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Harnesses & Leashes for Your Puppy
We recommend using a harness instead of a collar on your new puppy. We use Blue 9 Balance Harnesses for our dogs and puppies and sell them in our Online Store. If you would like you can purchase a harness in our store and pick it up when you pick up your puppy. Ask us about sizing if you're unsure what size to get.
