Working it!

[Tink]

Since I'm now officially between litters, I decided it's prime time to do some of the administrative jobs that go with selling dogs. So I emailed all of my buyers tonight and asked them to update me on how things are going with their new babies... asked what I could/should do to improve the puppy buying experience for my next litter of buyers... etc.

I made sure to address each by their own name, ask about their pups by name, and tried to work in a little something personal to them in each email so it wouldn't look like the form letters you get from the Drs office. LOL

I also told them about the new dogs I've gotten, my plans on breeding Canada and Moses again in the near future, and about beginning to DNA test the dogs.

I'm hoping that by keeping in touch with everyone I can know how to best improve my little business and build a great reputation for being involved past the point of sale.

[Marilyn]

Tink aka Brenda, I decided to check out your website. If I weren't sure that we need to stick with small dogs because we travel so much, I'd be tempted to try a Labradoodle. They look so sweet. Our only experience with a large dog was a blonde labradore that my hubby bought for the girls when I was on a business trip once. She was a pretty dog, and huge, around 90 lbs, but never connected with humans. She couldn't care less whether she was being petted or not.

I need dogs who like people, and yours seem to be very social and absolutely beautiful. Must admit, I'm tempted. My little Zoe (3 lb yorkie girl) loved our 16 year old golden spitz who disappeared recently. They would cuddle a lot. I could see her snuggling with a labradoodle.

[Tink]

Marilyn, you've got them pegged. LOL
The trick with these dogs is how to get away from them. They're so affectionate and attentive that they are constantly touching and cuddling. When I take a shower they're huddled against the bathroom door like toddlers waiting for me to come out. If I don't get the door latched properly they will push their way INTO the bathroom and lay by the tub and even stick their heads in the shower to see me.

When Greg built the doggy duplex, it was so that the dogs would have plenty of space as they grew... in reality they all crowd into one side in a huge pile leaving the other side empty. Each side is 4' x4'... but when you get 4 dogs this size into one... that's not a lot of space. LOL They don't care. They prefer to be close and together.

It's a rare lab that isn't extremely social. I think yours is only the second one I've ever heard of. Makes me wonder what kind of life it had before your DH got her.
Poodles are very affectionate too but not as pushy about it. Moses and Chip both love to use my feet as a pillow when they nap. So the combination of the 2 breeds is bound to be friendly and cuddly unless someone really messed up.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tink

Since I'm now officially between litters, I decided it's prime time to do some of the administrative jobs that go with selling dogs. So I emailed all of my buyers tonight and asked them to update me on how things are going with their new babies... asked what I could/should do to improve the puppy buying experience for my next litter of buyers... etc.

I made sure to address each by their own name, ask about their pups by name, and tried to work in a little something personal to them in each email so it wouldn't look like the form letters you get from the Drs office. LOL

I also told them about the new dogs I've gotten, my plans on breeding Canada and Moses again in the near future, and about beginning to DNA test the dogs.

I'm hoping that by keeping in touch with everyone I can know how to best improve my little business and build a great reputation for being involved past the point of sale.

Tink, you are going about this is such a good business way. I'm sure that you'll have lots of people wanting your puppies!!!!

Reuger will lay by the bathroom door when I bathe too. I can hear him sniffing outside of the door!! It's so funny!!!! I can just see all of your bigger dogs huddled by the door waiting on you!!!!! Too cute!!

[Tink]

Thanks Diana

I've gotten 2 responses back so far. Both very positive and complimentary. It's so nice to hear about my babies doing so well and being so loved. Both were females and are already spayed, house trained, and likely quite spoiled by the reports I got. LOL

The one sleeps in her new Moms bed with her and her dh, is a hit with their 7 grandchildren, and is said to be totally devoted to an older lab her husband has.

The other is Lillies new family. She's said to have attended a large party last weekend and managed to sleep right in the center of the room during it. They said whatever I've been doing to socialize the pups... to keep doing it 'cause she's a hit wherever they take her.

Both said they've got the pups in classes and have referred many people to my website already and will continue to do so.

I hope the others are just as satisfied!

[DianaB]

Wow, that's great!!! Word of mouth means alot!!!! I'm so glad to hear that Lily is doing so well. She was a sweetheart!!! You did a great job with your pups!!!

[Janet]

I think it's so wonderful Tink that you're doing so well. Isn't it the greatest when they say how wonderful their puppy is and send pictures? WOW...what a feeling!

[Marilyn]

So glad this is working out so well for you!! Like Diana said, it sounds like you are definitely going about it the right way. Very professional!!! I am so tempted. We have two yorkies right now. Maybe if we move to central Texas to be closer to our girls someday, I might have to check into one of your pups then.

You mentioned your dogs against the shower door. I just had to post a pic of my little Zoe. She jumps and scratches my leg so much wanting attention while I am getting ready in the mornings, I just put a hand towel by the sink and let her sit/lay there and watch me.

Zoe by sink.jpg

[Janet]

Oh Marilyn she is so cute. Can you post more pictures of them? Zoe sure doesn't look very big...but she sure is pretty.