Guardian Home Application

Guardian Program Outlined

The guardian program allows us to grow our program and continue to better our breeds, without sacrificing any of our dog’s happiness and need for love and attention. While we want to keep all our dogs with us, we understand that they will be happier with more one on one attention than we can give them.
As a guardian home, you are the permanent home for one of our breeding dogs while they are in our program. Once they are retired (and spayed/neutered at our expense), full ownership transfers to the guardian family and they get to keep the dog forever. Becoming a Guardian Home gives you the opportunity to have one of our premium, hand-picked puppies or young adults as a family pet while he or she remains in our program at minimal up front cost to you. In fact, we do have a sharing program that gives back to you as litters are raised and homed.
By offering the guardian program, we can ensure that our dogs get to live the best possible lives in a loving, caring home where they receive as much one on one attention as possible.
Because of the nature of the program which inherently requires the Guardian Dog coming to us at times, we do ask that you consider the commute to our location in Russell, Ma

What expenses would a Guardian be responsible for?

Guardians are responsible for all “regular” dog care including providing food, treats, toys, etc. They are also responsible for normal vet care that is not breeding related. The dog must be kept up to date on all shots, flea and tick meds, and heartworm meds at the guardian’s expense. Guardians are also required to pay for grooming unless they opt to do it themselves.

Requirements to be a guardian

  • Teach basic commands such as sit, stay, lay-down, “no”, quiet, and leave it as well as how to walk politely on a leash
  • Potty train and crate train the dog by 9 months of age if they are not already
  • Keep the dog as an indoor family pet
  • Keep the dog off the ground where other dogs frequent (dog parks, pet stores, etc.) and away from unknown dogs until the dog is fully vaccinated (around 16 weeks)
  • Be willing and able to socialize the dog with other dogs as well as people
  • Provide adequate exercise and mental stimulation
  • Be able to bring the dog to and from the breeder within 24-36hr notice
  • Guardian Home doodles are pre-named and must be used due to the extensive paperwork and testing protocol done under that name.
  • Must be able to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with the breeder effectively
  • Contact the breeder in the event of any serious illness or accident
  • You may not be a guardian home for a different breeder (with the same breeds) while participating in our program
  • Fenced in yard is preferred, but not required
  • Understand the issues involved with caring for an intact male or female and be willing to assume those responsibilities

DOES IT CONFUSE OR NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE DOG GOING BACK AND FORTH?

Initially, they may be slightly confused wondering, “Where’s my family going?”, but typically within 1-2 hours they are settled in. We try hard to make sure that they are as comfortable as possible at their “home away from home” by giving them a lot of extra attention. Much of the time they are with us they will be occupied with puppies, and it is amazing how much they will dote on them…
Please take into consideration that you may also play a role in how quickly your dog adjusts. The more relaxed she is, the less stressed out she will be. Humans can project emotions on their dogs, so, if you are crying or acting nervous when leaving your dog, then she will most likely be more stressed.

ARE THERE SPECIFIC GROOMING REQUIREMENTS?

We do not require you to keep a specific groom or cut, but we do require that the dog’s coat is well maintained and does not get matted. This includes regular brushing and grooming.
While the dog is with us, we reserve the right to groom and bathe the dog to ensure cleanliness, especially after whelping.
Our dogs are ambassadors for our breeding program. They should be well maintained as we will likely be taking pictures of them while they’re with us. We also love to receive updated pictures from our guardian families that we can share

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DECIDE I DON’T WANT MY DOG BRED?

Becoming a guardian home for one of our dogs is a huge commitment and a decision that should not be made lightly. Please keep in mind that we are retain full legal ownership of the dog until they are retired from our program and guardians have a legal obligation to follow the contract. Our dogs are very high quality and have been hand selected to benefit and improve our program further.
Becoming a guardian home is not for everyone! Please consider this commitment carefully

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG ISN’T SUITABLE FOR BREEDING?

If your dog is deemed unsuitable for breeding by either us or one of our veterinarians, then the dog will be retired from our program. You will not be required to pay any additional fees beyond the initial that you paid, but you will be required to pay for spay/neuter at your expense. After that, full ownership will transfer over to you.

DOES IT COST TO BECOME A GUARDIAN?

Yes, there is a minimum $500 up front adoption fee. There is also a financial return for each puppy that is homed from one of your Guardian Dog litters.
1. If you have a female Guardian Dog the sharing plan gives you $200 per puppy successfully raised in each litter that she whelped.
2. If you have a male Guardian Dog the sharing plan gives you $50 per puppy successfully raised, that he sired.

WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION?

Guardians are responsible for all transportation to and from us. We recognize this could at times be a challenge and we will do the best possible to work with your schedule.


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