| SHIPPING |
| Yes, we do ship! Shipping is done via major airlines such as Continental, Delta, American, United, and Frontier. Each airline has a Cargo Facility, which is usually separate from the hustle and bustle of the main airport. This allows for an easy, smooth pick up of the puppy. We contact our airlines and make reservations for the shortest flight possible. We do book the flight for our customers, which normally can not be done more than 1 week in advance. We then contact our customers and tell them the flight number, time of arrival, and confirmation number. The puppy receives a Nebraska State Health Certificate and a weather acclamation statement from our Vet. The airlines have specific regulations that have to be followed before they can allow a pet to fly and these include but are not limited to:
We try to book the puppies on an early flight so they are able to arrive at their new home normally early to late afternoon. We not only have to watch the temperatures here at home and the puppies new home, but also any stops along the way. Shipping costs can vary because of location and airlines. Shipping usually costs $300.00 for 8- week-old puppies. As the puppy grows so may the price of shipping. The rates depend on kennel size and which airline is used. Sometimes it is necessary to take our puppies to a larger airport in Omaha or Lincoln, in which case the price would be higher since we are quite a distance from there. Included in shipping:
We do mail your puppies registration papers separately to ensure that they are not lost in shipping. About a week before shipping we start crate training (pet taxi) your puppy. We want to make sure that your puppy is comfortable in the crate. We put the puppy in the crate a few hours at a time. Sometimes much less if the puppy is very unhappy. Slowly we work up the amount of time until we feel the puppy is fine with being in the crate. This makes for a better flight because the puppy is already used to being in his/her pet taxi. We include the feeding and watering instructions for the airlines, so that the puppy has food and water available in flight. They are required to follow the instructions. When geographically possible we will meet you to deliver your puppy. We love to meet the puppy’s new family! Please be aware that the buyer is responsible for all associated costs in shipping their new puppy. We do not ship C.O.D. All shipping costs must be paid in advance. |