As a way for you to learn more about what can be expected from our puppies, please read this to the end.
Also, watch the videos at the bottom of this page for visual reference.
Once you have finished and are still interested in owning one of these remarkable dogs, please text me @ 417-894-6578 to set up a callback time for us to talk and arrange for you to receive photos of available pups.
I do train with the dogs most of the day, so a text is the fastest way to reach me. Please be patient as I am usually able to respond within 1 business day. During shows and obedience competition season, we are often unavailable on the weekends. But don't fret...it is very important to us that you and your future Lagotto be united soon!
Puppies go home microchipped, and have been appropriately wormed and vaccinated.
10 WEEK Training (additional)
Puppies are crate trained and can maintain relief needs for 6-7 hours if the schedule is followed.
Puppies arrive with an audible cue awareness (we happen to use a clicker) and understand the following commands at a kindergarten level. Meaning under low distractions and for low durations and must be rewarded with every command.
-Walk on a leash
-Sit
-Down
-Come
-Placemat
We use operant conditioning and clickers for markers. Please see video below for examples
We do also have young adults in training for obedience, allergy, and diabetic alert dogs available.
Deposits are $2,500 and are refundable in the event we can't provide a puppy in the agreed upon contractual time frame.
Starting Purchase Price: $4,000 (Not including additional optional training Tier's or Delivery Costs)
Balance for puppies is due at 7 weeks after temperament testing is done and a suitable puppy is selected.
NOTE: NO PUPPIES ARE SOLD VIA TEXT OR EMAIL!
Temperament
Temperament tests are formal, videotaped, and will be available on YouTube.
Temperament matching is very important. We are not identifying "bad puppies", we are identifying the characteristics of each pup. This allows strategies in raising them so they can reach their full potential. We will not pick your puppy for you unless asked, but we will have an individual profile them to help you make the best choice.
Health
All Parents are fully health tested, results for health testing are available for:
Juvenile Epilepsy
Lysosomal Storage Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Patella (Knee health verification)
Eyes (Cerf) checks for eye issues
Cardiac (Verifies Heart health)
Genoscoper (Tests for over 100 known genetic markers for health issues in canine species)
Puppies staying into training tier 3 (9 months of age)
Will be sold with a certified Penn-hip and a Genoscoper profile of genetic health.
Quality
We have some of the most titled dogs in the world in our Kennel including 4 International champions, vice world winners, and working champions.
Puppy Raising
All our puppies are raised in the Puppy Culture Philosophy
They are raised in the home and underfoot.
They are loaded on a clicker (Marker) and begin crate association and leash walking at 7 weeks.
Puppies leave at 8 weeks if picked up.
We do cargo, but they must be a minimum of 10 weeks and restrictions do apply.
They are farm raised with kids, cats, and a variety of livestock animals.
Training
Training is available to all our dogs, they can stay an additional 4 weeks, up to one year, depending on the level of training requested.
Monday-Friday 7am - 3pm CT
Jacki Barbieri
CEO +1.417.894.6578
Rebecca
Office Manager
+1.317.507.1991
**Visit by appointment only
Find us on:
Facebook: Terra Incognita Lagotto Romagnolo
Instagram: @thelagottotrainer
YouTube: The Lagotto Trainer Barbieri