Puppy Application
Ready for Your HSD Puppy?
Thank you for your interest in a Hope Service Dogs puppy!
Our Golden Retrievers are purpose-bred with health, temperament, structure, and trainability in mind. Whether you plan to raise and train your puppy yourself or want HSD to provide additional professional training, we have options to fit different families and training goals.
Before You Apply
Please take a moment to learn about our puppy options and training programs.
The 8 puppies in our Aladdin litter.
Our Process:
Complete the Application: Fill in the application form.
Schedule a Phone Call: We'll discuss any questions you may have.
Non-Refundable Holding Fee: If approved, a $500 non-refundable holding fee/donation secures your spot and goes toward your puppy balance. We accept:
Good Dog: Preferred payment method with $0 fees (see photo of how to).
Zelle: Add a 1% fee; total is $505 (send to victoria@hopeservicedogs.org).
Check: Payable to Hope Service Dogs, Inc., sent to 1990 S US 301, Sumterville, FL 33585.
Join Our Puppy Wait List: You will be added to our list after the holding fee is received.
Connect with Our Community: Request to join our Puppy Family Facebook group once your application is approved and the holding fee is processed.
Puppy Wait List Notification: When your name comes up, we’ll contact you to see if you’re ready for your HSD Puppy. At this time, a $1,000 payment toward your balance is due. This is also when you decide when you pick up your puppy. Our programs and pricing can be found HERE.
Puppy Matching: You will be matched with a puppy based on your needs when they are 7-8 weeks old.
Puppy Contract: After matching, you'll receive a Puppy Contract via email, which needs to be completed and returned promptly. Full payment is due at this time via Good Dog, Zelle (with the fee added), or Cashiers Check.
Training: Use our online course, provided with every puppy, to start training your new companion!
Did we mention - we also have Puppy Training Programs - to give your pup the very best start?
