Before you welcome a puppy home, you deserve clear answers about its beginnings, daily care, and the support available to your family. Here is a closer look at how we approach those responsibilities at Petland Dayton.
An informed beginning
Get to know the people behind your puppy’s care
We serve Dayton and nearby communities with a hands-on approach to learning about pets and their needs. Our Pet Counselors receive intensive training so they can help families make informed choices about pet ownership.
Choosing a pet means considering your home, routine, and long-term responsibilities. Our team helps match breeds with your personality and lifestyle and offers guidance on the care your pet will need.
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Where our puppies come from
Breeder selection goes beyond a checklist
We work with breeders who meet applicable licensing requirements and regulatory standards. Our selection considers compliance histories, animal welfare guidelines, and veterinary care practices. Carefully screened hobby breeders may also be part of our sourcing program and must follow our humane-care guidelines and medical protocols.
- Applicable licensing and regulatory compliance
- Strong compliance histories
- Animal welfare and veterinary care standards
- Careful screening of hobby breeders
Our owner and managers travel to visit breeder facilities. We also support Canine Care Certified breeders, a voluntary program that addresses dogs’ physical health and behavioral well-being.
Read our sourcing approach and breeder standardsHealth and daily care
Care continues throughout a puppy’s stay
Veterinary oversight
Our consulting veterinarian visits weekly to examine and oversee the health of our puppies and kittens. Consulting veterinarians examine new arrivals, provide preventive care, and oversee in-store healthcare protocols.
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Our puppy-care program includes daily weighing, regular temperature checks, grooming as needed, exercise, and socialization with adults and children. We use high-quality food as part of that care.
See our puppy-care programRecords you can review
Puppy health records are available upon request. Our Petland Cares page also describes current vaccination and deworming protocols, health certificates, and the benefits provided when a puppy goes home.
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Preparing for home
Start your life together with practical support
Our puppies go home with a complimentary first veterinary exam, a health certificate, up-to-date vaccines, and a microchip ready for activation. The Pets for a Lifetime Resources Kit includes links to online training videos.
Our site lists a comprehensive three-year extended puppy warranty. Ask our team to review the current written terms and included benefits with you before making your decision.
We are also happy to offer guidance on your pet’s needs regardless of where you acquire your pet.
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Explore the details before you decide
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for Dayton pet families
Where do Petland Dayton puppies come from?
We work with selected professional breeders who meet applicable licensing and regulatory standards, and carefully screened hobby breeders in some cases. Our owner and managers also visit breeder facilities. Read more on our Our Breeders page.
Are puppies checked by a veterinarian?
Yes. Our FAQ states that puppies are veterinarian checked before arriving and while in our care. Our Petland Cares page describes weekly visits from our consulting veterinarian to oversee puppy and kitten health.
Can I ask to see a puppy’s health records?
Yes. Our puppy health records are available upon request. Ask our team to review the records and explain the puppy’s care history.
What veterinary support is included when a puppy goes home?
Our puppies go home with a complimentary first veterinary exam. Our veterinary care page recommends arranging a visit soon after bringing your puppy home and taking the puppy’s paperwork with you.
What warranty does the Dayton website list?
Our About and Petland Cares pages list a comprehensive three-year extended warranty with a puppy. Review the current written warranty terms with our team before purchase.
Does Petland Dayton offer financing?
Yes. Our financing page describes payment options and special financing offers for qualified buyers. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Review the current terms on our financing page.
Visit Petland Dayton
Bring your questions. Get to know our approach.
Learn about our team, discuss your puppy-care questions, and review the information that matters to your family.
Petland Dayton, Ohio
3444 York Commons Blvd, Suite A
Dayton, OH 45414
