Pond View Puppies adoption resources:

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To reserve an available puppy for your own, we require a non-refundable deposit. The rest of the balance for your puppy is due when you pick your puppy up at our home. 

Our puppies may not leave our home until they are 8 weeks of age or older. We take very good care of our parent dogs and young puppies and expect the same of our new dog owners. If you have any questions about your new pup's care during the transition, you can be assured that we will be glad to offer tips and suggestions. 

At Pond View Puppies, we believe in transparency for both the buyer and the seller. For your convenience, we've provided our Payment Policy .

We ask that you take your puppy to see its new veterinarian within five days of purchase. This visit is designed to get your vet acquainted with their new patient and to give you the confidence that you received a very healthy puppy from us. Since you never know when problems come up, having a great vet client-patient relationship established with your vet in case of an emergency is wonderful. 

Please review our Health Guarantee.

Congratulations on your new puppy! We want to take the opportunity to thank you for purchasing a puppy from the Riehl family!  We take pride in providing quality puppies for you, our customer! We expect your puppy to get the same excellent care in its new home just like it has in ours.

We understand that welcoming a new puppy into your home can be hectic at times and we are here to assist you in any way we can. To help with this process, we have compiled a list of some helpful tips to make your pup’s transition into his new home as smooth as possible. 

• Prepare a comfortable place for your puppy to nest and sleep. A crate will provide a den-like feel for your puppy. 
• Immediately after your puppy wakes up from a nap, take him outside to go potty.
• Reward your puppy for going potty outside by praising it profusely or giving it a small treat.  
• Always take your puppy outside as soon as it has finished a meal and right before it goes to bed.
• Play with your puppy in the evenings so your puppy is tired when you are ready for bed. 
• While your puppy is small, expect its schedule to be 45 minutes to an hour of playtime and eating, then sleeping for 2 hours during the daytime. During the night, you should take the pup out around 2PM until your pup learns to sleep thru the night.
• Make sure your pup goes outside for exercise 2 or 3 times a day. While the pup is small, walks should be limited to 10 minutes. Walking time can increase gradually, but absolutely no strenuous walking until the puppy is over 2 years old.

We've been feeding our dogs and puppies the NutriSource Puppy Food for everal years and are very pleased with what we have seen.  NutriSource puppy food is a high-quality, AAFCO-approved diet designed to support rapid growth through high protein and fat levels, essential DHA for brain development, and a "Good 4 Life" system featuring probiotics and prebiotics for gut health. It offers breed-specific kibble sizes (small/medium vs. large) for easier digestion and improved nutrient absorption.  NutriSource can be found on Amazon and in some pet stores. Other good brands that we recommend include: Royal Canin and Eukanuba. 

Toys are also an important part of the adoption process. When choosing size-appropriate toys, be sure to avoid toys that could potentially cause swallowing or choking hazards to your pet. Your puppy will need some chewing toys during its teething process, please stay away from tennis ball style toys, raw hide bones, and nylabones. Providing your puppy with brain stimulating toys and plenty of exercise will keep them from chewing on household objects and furniture.