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Application & Approval Process

Our application process is simple. Just fill out the form and answer the questions honestly, with almost all of them, there is no wrong answer. This application process will expedite things but is not mandatory. 

The Hard Run Acres Experience

A Different Kind of Puppy-Buying Experience

We want to help families find the right puppy—not simply sell them a puppy.

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Come Meet Them

Spend time with our puppies in person and get to know their individual personalities before making your decision.

02

No-Pressure Decisions

Take your time, ask questions and choose the puppy that feels like the right fit for your family.

03

Grow With Me Program

Reserve a young puppy and come back for visits while your puppy grows and gets ready for go-home day.

04

No Shipping

We do not ship our puppies. Families meet their puppy here at Hard Run Acres and take them home in person.

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Refundable Deposits

Deposits on our puppies are refundable, giving families greater peace of mind when reserving a puppy.

06

We’re Still Here

Our relationship doesn’t end at pickup. We’re here to answer questions and help after your puppy goes home.

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Simple & Personal

How Our Puppy Process Works

It starts with a conversation—not a wall of forms. We want you to be able to ask questions and get to know us first.

1

Start With a Conversation

Call or text us. Tell us what you’re looking for, ask questions and let us help you get to know the puppies.

2

Short Application

When you’re ready to move forward, we’ll have you complete our short and simple puppy application.

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Schedule a Visit

Come to Hard Run Acres and spend some time with the puppy or puppies you’re interested in.

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Reserve at 4+ Weeks

Once puppies reach four weeks old, families may reserve their puppy with a refundable deposit.

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Come Back & Visit

Reserved a younger puppy? Our Grow With Me Program lets you come back for visits while your puppy grows.

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Go Home Around 8 Weeks

Once your puppy is ready, you’ll complete the paperwork and take your new family member home.