Spruce Lane Doodles

1227 State Hwy 9 East

 Decorah, IA 52101



Visitor Policy

Visitation by appointment only. Selection Days will be via, FaceTime, Text or Call to keep our pups safe being they are not fully vaccinated at that time. Pick-up day will go as normal.


*OPTION NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE*

We only allow visitors with deposits and by appointment. Here is why... Puppy's immune systems are very immature. Unsuspecting visitors can bring disease (Parvovirus, Distemper, etc.) with them when visiting puppies, the result of which could be the death of the entire litter or every litter we have in our whelping building. Puppies could lose their lives because of diseases brought in by visitors. When the momma's have their puppies it can be very stressful if strangers are around or even lots of noise can cause stress on our momma's. If the momma's are stress in can trasfer to the puppies as well. Stress produces Cortisol in the mom, this can go into the milk and then consequently, to her litter of puppies. Cushing's syndrome happens when your dog's body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This chemical helps them respond to stress, control their weight, fight infections, and keep their blood sugar levels in check. But too much or too little of it can cause problems.

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