Your application meeting
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your family. The next step is a short conversation with James, and it is the part of the process families tell us they value most.
Fifteen minutes on Google Meet, scheduled in Central Time. We will talk through your household, your timing, and what kind of dog actually fits the life you are living. You will leave knowing where you stand and what happens next.
Four steps, at your pace
Complete. Your application gives us a first picture of your household and your hopes.
A short video conversation about your family, your rhythms, and your questions.
Take the time you need. Nothing is decided on the call, and there is no follow-up pressure.
If it fits, we walk you through timelines, deposits, and what to expect through go-home.
James
James founded Stokeshire and runs it with his wife Katie and their ten children in Medford, Wisconsin. He handles placement conversations personally, and he knows every puppy in every litter by name.
You are not being screened by a sales team. You are talking to the person who will decide, with you, whether this is the right fit.
Before you book
Is this a sales call?+
No. We share information, ask a few questions about your household, and leave room for anything you want to ask. Some of these conversations end with us telling a family that now is not the right time. That is a good outcome, and it happens.
What will we talk about?+
Your weekly rhythm, any experience raising dogs, temperament goals, allergies, children, travel plans, and timing. We will also walk through how placement works at Stokeshire so the process feels predictable rather than mysterious.
Do I have to decide anything on the call?+
No. You are welcome to take time afterward to talk it through as a family. We would rather you decide slowly and well than quickly and under pressure.
How long is it, and what platform?+
About fifteen minutes on Google Meet. Times are scheduled in Central Time. You will receive a Meet link and reminders after booking.
What should I prepare?+
Nothing formal. It helps to know roughly when you hope to bring a puppy home and to bring any questions you want answered. We will guide the rest.
What does placement cost?+
Most Stokeshire puppies are placed within a range of 4,000 to 6,500 dollars plus tax, depending on breed, generation, health testing, and placement goals. Our four-week Doodle School program is optional and priced separately. We will go through the full picture on the call so there are no surprises later.
Can I get quick answers without booking?+
Yes. Email us at hello@wisconsindesignerdoodles.com and we will get back to you. The conversation tends to be more useful than an email thread, so we hope you will book, but there is no wrong way to start.
Choose a time that works
You do not need to have everything figured out before we talk. That is what the conversation is for.