Your autoresponder is an automatic message that puppy applicants receive as soon as they apply to your breeding program. It helps you manage expectations by letting buyers know what stage your litters are at — whether you’re accepting applications, expecting puppies soon, or have no litters planned at the moment.
Keeping your autoresponder up to date saves you time replying to enquiries and ensures buyers get accurate, instant information about your breeding plans.
🐶 Why It’s Important
Set expectations clearly: Applicants immediately know your current litter status, which helps reduce repetitive messages and confusion.
Save time: You don’t need to manually reply to every application with the same information.
Create a professional impression: Buyers appreciate timely communication and transparency.
Keep your profile accurate: An updated autoresponder ensures buyers always see the most relevant details about your litters.
How to Update Your Autoresponder
👉🏻 If you have one listing:
Click Edit Breed Profile in the menu.
Find the Autoresponder tab (this will be the very last tab).
Update your autoresponder message here, and ensure the autoresponder toggle is switched on.
👉🏻 If you have multiple listings:
Click the relevant breed you wish to update the autoresponder for.
Click the green Edit Breed Profile bar at the top of your profile.
Find the Autoresponder tab (this will be the very last tab).
Update your autoresponder message here, and ensure the autoresponder toggle is switched on.
🤩 Tips for Writing a Great Autoresponder
Let buyers know when you expect your next litter or when you’ll start reviewing applications.
Include how you prefer buyers to stay updated (e.g. follow your RightPaw profile).
Keep your tone friendly and warm, but clear and direct.
Review your autoresponder every few weeks or whenever your litter plans change.