Available Payment Methods

We offer three payment options for your convenience, each with different associated costs (and some with no fees):

1. Good Dog Payment Platform

Good Dog is a trusted third-party platform that connects responsible breeders with potential puppy owners. Their payment system includes built-in buyer protections and support services.

Good Dog Fee-Free Option for Clients Who Found Us on Our Website (our preferred payment method):

• Good Dog offers a fee-free option through bank transfer (ACH) to clients we bring to them for payment processing.
• This option does not include buyer protection, but you can add the protection plan (and other services) if you like.
• You may still incur transaction fees if you pay with a credit or debit card.
• Contact Good Dog directly for details on their fee-free payment options, or read the instructions further down this page on how to pay fee-free.

For clients who found us through Good Dog:

• Per Good Dog’s Terms of Service, all transactions must be processed through their platform.
• Prancing Pony Farm (as a breeder) and you (as a buyer) agreed to these terms when joining Good Dog.
• This requirement helps maintain the integrity of their breeder verification program and buyer protection services.
• GoodDog tracks you via your email address, so if you use the same email address to contact us through GoodDog and our website, they will automatically add the fee to your purchase. 

Pricing Structure:

• Base puppy price: $3,500
• Additional amount to cover 6.5% platform fee

HoneyBook Payment System

HoneyBook provides a secure payment processing system with flexible payment options. This option is available only for clients who did NOT find us through Good Dog. (The fee-free payment option through GoodDog is still the better option for most clients and is our preferred payment method, but we offer Honeybook payments to those who choose it. There are additional processing fees for this method.)

Credit/Debit Card Payments:

• Base puppy price: $3,500
• Additional amount to cover 2.9% + $0.25 processing fee

Bank Transfer/ACH Payments:

• Base puppy price: $3,500
• Additional amount to cover 1.5% processing fee

3. Cash Payment

Cash payments are accepted only for in-person transactions at final puppy pickup.

• No additional processing fees
• The reservation fee ($500) must still be made through one of our online payment methods.
• Balance due in cash at pickup

Reservation Fee ($500)

• Due at the time of reservation
• Non-refundable (see Reservation Policy for details)
• Applied toward the total purchase price

Final Payment

• Due when puppies reach 12 weeks of age
• For puppies or adults over 12 weeks, full payment is required to hold
• Payment must be received before pickup/shipping arrangements are finalized
• Puppy contracts must be signed before pick-up/shipping can be arranged

Shipping & Additional Fees

If shipping is required, additional fees will apply:

• Air shipping: Price varies based on current airline rates and crate size
• Ground transportation: Quoted based on distance and specific requirements
• Health certificates and travel documents: Current veterinary rates apply

All shipping fees are due at the time of final payment and are non-refundable once arrangements have been made.

Extended Stay Board Rates & Policies

Grace Period for Pick-Up or Shipping We understand that coordinating travel and shipping arrangements can take time. All puppies and dogs include a complimentary 2-week grace period:

• Current litter puppies: May be picked up between 12-14 weeks at no additional charge
• Older puppies and adult dogs: 2-week window from reservation confirmation for pickup/shipping arrangements

Board Rates After Grace Period After the grace period expires, board rates of $25 per night will apply. This covers:

• Safe, secure housing in our specialized facilities
• Premium nutrition and daily care
• Continued livestock exposure (passive training benefit)
• Health monitoring and basic grooming needs

What Board Does NOT Include Our board rate covers essential care only. It does not include:

• Formal training sessions (leash training, cues, behaviors, etc.)
• Intensive socialization programs beyond our standard protocols
• Specialized grooming services
• Extended handling or one-on-one training time

Additional Training Services As a certified professional dog trainer, I do offer enhanced training services for dogs staying beyond the grace period. These services are available at additional cost and must be arranged separately. Contact us to discuss specific training goals and pricing.

Payment & Arrangements Board charges begin immediately after the grace period expires and must be paid before pickup/shipping. We accept the same payment methods as outlined in our sales policies above.

Q: Why do you charge different amounts for different payment methods? A: Each payment processor charges us different fees. Rather than building these costs into our base price and charging everyone the same higher amount, we transparently pass along only the actual cost of your chosen payment method.

Q: Can I pay with Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or personal checks? A: No. For security and consistency, we only accept payments through our approved methods: Good Dog, HoneyBook, or cash (for in-person pickup only).

Q: If I found you through Good Dog, can I pay through HoneyBook instead? A: No. You and I have agreed to Good Dog’s Terms of Service, which require all transactions to be processed through their platform when a buyer discovers a breeder through Good Dog.

Q: How does GoodDog recognize me as a buyer who found you on their platform? 

A: When you sign up for a buyer account on GoodDog, you must provide your email address. If you use that same email to apply for a puppy on our website, GoodDog will recognize you as their client when we process the payment using that email address. They will automatically add the 6.5% fee.

Q: Can I split my payment between multiple methods? A: Generally, we require the reservation fee and final payment to be made using the same method. However, exceptions may be made in certain circumstances. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Q: What happens if my payment is declined? A: If your payment is declined, we’ll reach out to you to arrange an alternative payment method. However, we cannot hold a puppy without a successful payment.