FOOTHILL AUSSIES | RESPONSIBLE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, AUSSIEDOODLE, AND POODLE BREEDER IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Puppy Pricing & Training Tiers

All puppies are priced the same regardless of sex, color, or breed.
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$3,000 base plus optional add-on training.
We encourage families to focus on choosing the puppy that’s the best match for their lifestyle and goals.

What Sets Our Puppies Apart

Puppies from us aren’t just well-bred — they’re well-prepared for life. We put an extraordinary amount of time and intention into their development, going above and beyond what many breeders provide. Through carefully designed enrichment, social experiences, and daily human interaction, we raise well-balanced, emotionally stable puppies ready to thrive in their new homes.
If you're looking for a puppy who is confident, connected, and adaptable — you’ll love our program.

Service & Therapy Prospects

We believe dogs destined for service, therapy, or emotional support roles deserve thoughtful placement — not a higher price tag. We do not charge extra for puppies with this potential. In some cases, we may even offer discounted or donated puppies for families or individuals with a demonstrated need. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and depend on proper matching and suitability.

Puppy Pricing Tiers

Our pricing tiers are designed to give families flexibility while ensuring each puppy gets the right foundation. Every puppy starts with early socialization, enrichment, and basic care—but you can choose to invest in additional training based on your goals and lifestyle. From our Core Puppy Program at 8 weeks to more advanced programs with extended stays, each level includes progressively more training, structure, and real-world experience. The longer your pup stays with us, the more they learn—and the smoother the transition into your home. Extended training availability is limited.

Core Puppy
Go Home Age: 8 weeks
​Puppy Price: $3,000

Every puppy gets a strong foundation from the start—including early neurological and scent work, daily enrichment activities, crate and potty training introduction, confidence building, socialization, and grooming desensitization. 

Puppy Prep
Go Home Age: 10 weeks
​Puppy Price: $3,000

​​Trainer Fee: $1,700

Two extra weeks with one of our trainers to build a strong foundation and ease the transition home. Your puppy will work on crate training, calm behavior, basic cues (sit, down, wait, touch), confidence in new environments, and positive social experiences—all within a structured daily routine.

Polished Pup
Go Home Age: 12 weeks
Puppy Price: $3,000
Trainer Fee: $3,400

Boost your puppy’s confidence and manners with extended time and training. Includes everything from Puppy Prep, plus leash work, intro to recall, longer sit/stay durations, new cues like “drop it” and “place,” ongoing potty training, socialization in new environments, vet/grooming handling, and even a fun trick like shake or crawl.

Pro Pup
Go Home Age: 13+ weeks
Puppy Price: $3,000
​Trainer Fee: starting at $4,250

​Pre-teen puppy skills that make everyday life easier. We build on earlier foundations with longer stays and more focus, adding leash walking, reliable recall, polite greetings, and stronger impulse control. Your puppy will continue developing confidence and handler focus in real-world settings, along with fun tricks and prep for future CGC testing. Depending on length of stay, additional items will be included.

​Important Note: Even with any level of prep, your puppy is still a puppy — and adolescence comes with new challenges (fear stages, confidence dips, and testing boundaries).

To stay on track, families must continue training immediately after go-home. We’ll help set you up for success with trainer referrals or virtual support, but consistency is key to maintaining progress.

Why Choose Extended Training?

Opting for extended training offers tremendous value—especially if you're new to puppies or have young children. Puppies experience a major life adjustment when they leave their littermates, familiar surroundings, and routine, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and even regression in behavior. In an extended program, your puppy receives carefully structured exposure to new environments, social settings, and distractions under expert guidance, which helps reduce future fear, barking, and reactivity.

You'll also benefit from establishing a working relationship with our trainers—learning firsthand how to reinforce their training at home and maintain consistency long after the program ends. Plus our trainers offer boarding support, making it even easier for your puppy to continue their progress in a safe, supervised setting while you’re away. This ongoing partnership ensures that the positive changes your puppy makes become lasting habits and deepen their bond with your family
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Testimonials
    • Service Dog Program
    • Therapy Dog Program
    • FAQs
  • Litters
    • Current Litters >
      • Australian Shepherds
      • Miniature American Shepherds
      • Aussiedoodles
      • Poodles
    • Upcoming Litters
    • Past Litters
  • Family Album
    • Dams & Sires >
      • Females
      • Males
    • Retired
    • Pawls of Fame
  • Adoption
    • Process
    • Adoption Application
    • Waitlist Contract
    • Pricing
    • Payment plan options
  • Contact Us
  • Guardian Homes
    • Information
    • Available Guardian Home Puppies
    • Guardian Application
    • For Our Guardian Families
  • Resources
    • Breed Specific >
      • All About Australian Shepherds
      • All About Miniature American Shepherds
      • All About Aussiedoodles
      • All About Poodles
    • Puppy Preparation Info
    • Grooming >
      • Best Grooming Practices
    • Training >
      • Our Training Tips
      • My Puppy is HOME - now what?
      • Find a Trainer
      • Extended Training Program
    • Choosing Healthy Food & Treats
  • Puppy Supplies
    • Food, Treats & Dining
    • Grooming & Travel
    • Playtime
    • Sleeping & Potty
    • Training & Socialization
  • Puppy Raising Methods
    • ENS & ESI
    • Touch Sensitivity
    • Exposure
    • Temperament & Testing