I Don't Have to Sell YOU a Puppy

From the whelping box of Tarma Shena.

No, I do not have a puppy to sell you.

Yes, I know your kid saw a picture of one on our FB page and you had never heard of a livestock guardian before. I get that you have been researching them for, like, three whole hours but I still do not have a puppy to sell you.

How do you get a puppy from me? The first step is to fill out an application to get on our wait list.

No, it will not be as soon as she comes into heat again, it will probably not be until next spring, if we have enough applications and if there is a good match for you.

That is correct, filling out an application does not guarantee you a puppy. Yes, you could have to wait all that time and still not get one.

No, paying a deposit will not guarantee you a puppy from our next litter. We do not take deposits until between four and six weeks.

The next step is to join our training platform and read through all the materials, then there will be emails and phone conversations so I can determine which personality will best fit your farm.

You have questions? Sure…

Yes, as stated in the application, I will want to have a phone conversation with your spouse, all adult members of the family must be enthusiastic about adding a new puppy and willing to participate in their growth and development.

No, I have no interest in your spouse, are you a lunatic? No, are you sure?

No, I cannot guarantee that the pup will grow up to be bigger than your neighbor’s dog. Maybe some new truck tires are in order instead of a puppy.

No, I will not sell you a male because they are more aggressive and you have a long-standing beef with your UPS delivery man.

Yes, all pups have to be spayed or neutered within the time frame stated in the contract.

No, they will not be sad they didn’t have at least one litter to see what parenting was all about.

NO, I do not have “sales” on puppies.

No, buying more than one does not make them cheaper nor is it something we will do. One new puppy is enough work for any family.

No, I will not tell someone that has already been approved that “something came up” and sell you their puppy.

NO, an extra deposit will not change that.

You have no more questions?

I think I have all the information I need at this time.

I do not think we are going to have a puppy for you.

From any litter.

Ever.

Have a nice day.