Getting Your Puppy Home Anywhere in the US

Our puppies go home to families all across the United States. Wherever you live, there are three ways to bring your puppy home: a flight nanny who flies in-cabin with your puppy to your nearest airport, a meet-up at the Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport, or a pickup from our home in South Jordan, Utah. Distance does not have to stop you from bringing home one of our puppies.

Whether your heart is set on one of our King Bernedoodles, typically 25–35 pounds, or one of our Cuddle Cavapoos, the same go-home options apply to both breeds. Here is how each one works.

 

Three Ways to Get Your Puppy Home

Option 1: An In-Cabin Flight Nanny to Your Nearest Airport

I can recommend a few flight nannies who will fly in-cabin with your puppy to your local airport. That means your puppy travels in the cabin with the nanny for the whole flight, and you meet them at an airport close to home. Honestly, it is a beautiful thing when it all comes together.

There are real details to sort out with any flight, and airline rules for traveling pets vary and change. Your nanny and the airline will confirm the current requirements for your route, so you are not left guessing. Once you know your go-home date (more on timing below), reach out to a flight nanny early so you have time to plan. For the full adoption process, see the How to Adopt page.

What a Puppy Flight Nanny Typically Costs

A flight nanny typically costs $700–$1,000 round trip, depending on your location. It can vary with where you are and how the trip is arranged, so treat the range as a planning estimate rather than a quote. Get in touch with a nanny early so you know what to budget before your go-home date arrives.

Puppy pricing is separate and lives on our Price page. Check each individual litter for specific pricing.

Option 2: Fly Into Salt Lake City and Meet Me at the Airport

If you would rather travel yourself and carry your new puppy home in your own arms — which, honestly, I completely understand — you are welcome to fly in, and I will meet you at the SLC Airport. South Jordan is about 20 minutes from the airport.

This is a great option for families who want that first moment of meeting their puppy in person. If you plan to fly home with your puppy, check with your airline well ahead of time; the airline will confirm its current requirements for traveling with a puppy. Plan your flights around your puppy's go-home date so the handoff goes smoothly.

Option 3: Pick Up Your Puppy From Our Home in South Jordan, Utah

You can also drive and pick up your puppy from our home in South Jordan, UT, just 20 minutes away from the SLC Airport. For families within driving distance, or anyone who would like to meet us in person, this is a wonderful option, and you go home the same day with your new little family member.

Our puppies are not limited to families who can drive, though. Whether you are bringing home a King Bernedoodle or a Cuddle Cavapoo, from across town or across the country, there is a go-home option that works.

 

When to Make Puppy Travel Arrangements

Timing matters here, so let me be specific. Once the puppies in your litter are born, we have two specific days your puppy will need to go home on once they are 8 weeks of age. Those dates are your anchor, and everything — your flight nanny booking, your flight into Salt Lake City, or your drive — gets planned around them.

Make travel arrangements as soon as those dates are confirmed. If you are using a flight nanny, reach out early; if you are flying in yourself, booking sooner usually gives you more options. Check the upcoming litters page to see what is coming and start thinking ahead.

Travel paperwork, such as health documentation, can vary by airline and destination. Please do not assume one set of rules covers every trip: your nanny, the airline, and your vet will confirm current requirements for your puppy's journey.

 

Your Puppy's Vet Exam, Balance, and Go-Home Preparation

Your puppy has a vet exam at 6 weeks old, and your remaining balance is due after that exam. The How to Adopt page and the Price page linked above have the full details on payment timing and each adoption step.

By the time your puppy goes home, they are not a blank slate. We de-worm every two weeks starting at 3 weeks old, and puppies get their first vaccinations from our vet at around 6 weeks old. Starting when your puppy is 3 weeks old, we do daily activities to help them not be sight, sound and touch sensitive. All of it is aimed at raising a confident puppy who is ready for you.

 

What Comes Home With Your Puppy

No matter which go-home option you choose — flight nanny, SLC Airport meet-up, or South Jordan pickup — your puppy comes home with the same things:

• Scent blanket: A blanket with mother's scent, one of the kindest things you can give a puppy in those first nights in a new home.

• Food: A small ziplock bag of food.

• Go Home Packet: Their Puppy Go Home Packet, packed with helpful information plus their vaccination and deworming records, so you walk into your first vet appointment ready to go.

• Support: A lifetime of support for you and your puppy.

That last one matters a lot to me. I care about how this goes for your family, not just how it goes on go-home day. If you have questions, I am here. Our puppy FAQs answer many common ones, and you can reach out any time.

 

Getting Home Safely and Starting the First Days Together

The trip home — whether from the airport or from our front door — sets the tone. Keep it calm and quiet. Have your puppy secure in a carrier rather than loose in the back seat, and resist the urge to pass them around or make it a big celebration just yet. They have had a big day.

Once you are home, let your puppy settle in gradually, keep a close eye on them in a new space, and give them a quiet sleeping spot close to you for the first few nights. And always, always ask your vet for guidance specific to your puppy and your situation.

 

Safe Socializing Until Your Puppy Is Fully Vaccinated

This is SO IMPORTANT, and I say it to every family: no dog parks, no walks, and no paws on floors where other dogs go — not until your puppy has had all their shots, including rabies. I do not care how clean the pet store looks or how friendly the neighbor's dog seems.

Safe socialization does not mean isolation — it means being smart about it. Carry your puppy. Use a stroller. Let them see the world, hear traffic, meet people, and experience new smells and sounds — just keep those paws off public floors and away from places other dogs frequent. The goal is still to raise a puppy who believes the world is safe, people are kind, dogs are friendly, and they can do hard things.

Your vet will give you specific guidance on your puppy's vaccination schedule and when those paws can hit the ground. Please ask them, and follow their advice.

 

Find Your Puppy and Choose the Travel Option That Works for Your Family

Distance is just a detail we figure out together. If you are looking for Bernedoodle puppies for sale and wondering whether you can make this work from across the country, you can, and I am happy to walk you through the right go-home option for your situation.

Browse available puppies to see who is ready now, check upcoming litters to plan ahead, and when you are ready, fill out a puppy application and let's get started. I would love to help you bring home your King Bernedoodle — or your Cavapoo, or whatever little face has already stolen your heart.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a puppy if I live out of state?

Yes, absolutely. Our puppies go home to families across the United States. You have three options: I can recommend a flight nanny who will fly in-cabin with your puppy to your local airport; you can fly in and I will meet you at the SLC Airport; or you can drive and pick up your puppy from our home in South Jordan, UT, just 20 minutes from the SLC Airport.

How does a flight nanny for a puppy work?

A flight nanny flies in-cabin with your puppy to your local airport, and you meet them there. I can recommend a few flight nannies. You will confirm your route, travel date, and cost with the nanny, and your nanny and the airline will confirm the current requirements for traveling with a puppy.

What does a puppy flight nanny cost?

A flight nanny typically costs $700–$1,000 round trip, depending on your location. Rates vary, so get a real quote from the nanny once your go-home dates are confirmed. Puppy pricing is separate; check each individual litter for specific pricing.

When should I make travel arrangements for my puppy?

As soon as your go-home dates are confirmed. Once the puppies in your litter are born, we have two specific days your puppy will need to go home on once they are 8 weeks of age. Book your flight nanny, your flights, or your drive around those dates as early as you can.

Can I fly into Salt Lake City or pick up my puppy in South Jordan?

Yes to both. If you fly in, I will meet you at the SLC Airport, about 20 minutes from South Jordan. If you would rather drive, you are welcome to pick up your puppy from our home in South Jordan. Either way, you leave with your puppy and their go-home items.

What comes home with my puppy?

Every puppy goes home with a blanket with mother's scent, a small ziplock bag of food, and their Puppy Go Home Packet, which includes their vaccination and deworming records. You also have my support for the lifetime of your puppy, not just the first few weeks.

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