Our Process

Our Process: Bringing Home a Just Behaving Puppy

At Just Behaving, our process is thoughtfully designed to ensure the smoothest transition for both puppies and families. Our approach emphasizes structured companionship, calm guidance, proactive prevention, and mentorship, ensuring your puppy is ready to seamlessly join your home as a stable, balanced companion.

Connecting and Planning

We begin by discussing your family’s lifestyle, timing, and expectations. We don't take deposits—our priority is finding the ideal match without financial pressure. It's best to reach out 30-45 days before you feel ready to welcome your puppy home. We'll discuss available litters and work together to determine the best fit.

Health and Wellness:

Our adults are AKC-standard and rigorously screened for hips, elbows, eyes, heart, and overall health. Puppies undergo regular weekly health checks and comprehensive evaluations at 6 weeks, and again at 8–10 weeks. Our detailed 12-point health check ensures your puppy is thriving in all aspects of their physical well-being.

Transitioning to Your Family:

When puppies are between 10-12 weeks old—medically stable and developmentally ready—we invite families to visit and choose from typically two puppies that match their preferences. The process is calm and structured, designed to reflect our philosophy and prevent stress or confusion for puppies and families alike.

Calm Mentorship Environment:

From birth, our puppies learn through mentorship rather than traditional obedience training. Our calm, adult dogs guide the puppies in appropriate behavior naturally—without jumping, biting, or excessive excitement. Families receive puppies who instinctively understand how to interact gently and respectfully, minimizing common behavioral issues from day one.

Your Support System:

Our commitment continues long after your puppy goes home. We'll spend time thoroughly reviewing everything from health records and nutrition plans to training tips tailored to your puppy’s unique temperament. Beyond the initial transition, we remain available for support, advice, and ongoing mentorship to ensure a seamless integration into your family.

We encourage continued connection and are happy to stay closely engaged with families who seek ongoing support. Our dedication is lifelong—your Just Behaving puppy is always a valued member of our extended family.