What does it mean to be a Guardian Family?
Becoming a guardian family is an excellent way to own a top quality Australian Labradoodle as a family pet, at a much lower cost. Our top priority is allowing our breeding dogs to be raised as part of a family. As our breeding program grows, we are able to do this by offering dogs to approved guardian families, to raise as part of their family while we maintain breeding rights for a specified amount of time.
As part of our Australian Heritage Guardian Home Program, an approved Guardian Family will be placed with a pick of the litter puppy to take home as a permanent member of their family. They agree to raise, train, and care for the Australian Heritage Labradoodle throughout their breeding career. In return for providing a home for one of our breeding dogs, ownership is transferred to the guardian family once the dog's breeding career is over. The guardian family is responsible for all typical costs of the care and raising of a family pet, as well as the spay/neuter cost once ownership is transferred. Australian Heritage will be responsible for all breeding related costs including all required health testing. Males will need to be kept by Australian Heritage only when it is time to breed. Females will need to be kept at Australian Heritage at the time of breeding as well as when she is ready to have her litter. She will stay with us to nurse and care for her puppies until they are weaned.
As part of our Australian Heritage Guardian Home Program, an approved Guardian Family will be placed with a pick of the litter puppy to take home as a permanent member of their family. They agree to raise, train, and care for the Australian Heritage Labradoodle throughout their breeding career. In return for providing a home for one of our breeding dogs, ownership is transferred to the guardian family once the dog's breeding career is over. The guardian family is responsible for all typical costs of the care and raising of a family pet, as well as the spay/neuter cost once ownership is transferred. Australian Heritage will be responsible for all breeding related costs including all required health testing. Males will need to be kept by Australian Heritage only when it is time to breed. Females will need to be kept at Australian Heritage at the time of breeding as well as when she is ready to have her litter. She will stay with us to nurse and care for her puppies until they are weaned.
What are the requirements of being an Australian Heritage Guardian Home?
- Must live within 1 hour of downtown Chattanooga, TN.
- Own their own home, with a fully fenced in yard.
- Provide basic obedience training, either in a group session or private trainer and ensure the puppy is well socialized. Including crate training.
- Be in good health and maintain an active lifestyle.
- Must have very secure physical fencing to provide a safe and secure environment for the guardian dog.(not underground fence)
- All dogs and pups placed in guardian families must be indoor dogs, and never be left outside unattended for long periods of time.
- Guardian families must have reliable transportation, and a willingness to bring the guardian dog to breeder when needed.
- Maintain open lines of communication with breeder concerning any and all matters concerning the guardian dog.
- Must alert breeder of any changes in dog including but not limited to: coming into heat, any injuries, any changes in health, etc...
- Have no other intact dogs in the household.
- Feed TLC pet food or an approved premium brand food.
- Professional groom regularly, adhering to the approved cut and look.
- Make certain that the dog is available for breeding purposes.
- At least one primary caregiver have a schedule that allows the dog to not be left at home alone more than 4 hrs on a regular basis.
- Non-smoking home
-Must be open to my suggestions and wishes regarding the raising of the of the dog. I only want guardians that are flexible and easy to work with.
-Must provide regular veterinary care, following our protocol for vaccinations, monthly medications and supplements.
Benefits to Guardian Families:
- Own their own home, with a fully fenced in yard.
- Provide basic obedience training, either in a group session or private trainer and ensure the puppy is well socialized. Including crate training.
- Be in good health and maintain an active lifestyle.
- Must have very secure physical fencing to provide a safe and secure environment for the guardian dog.(not underground fence)
- All dogs and pups placed in guardian families must be indoor dogs, and never be left outside unattended for long periods of time.
- Guardian families must have reliable transportation, and a willingness to bring the guardian dog to breeder when needed.
- Maintain open lines of communication with breeder concerning any and all matters concerning the guardian dog.
- Must alert breeder of any changes in dog including but not limited to: coming into heat, any injuries, any changes in health, etc...
- Have no other intact dogs in the household.
- Feed TLC pet food or an approved premium brand food.
- Professional groom regularly, adhering to the approved cut and look.
- Make certain that the dog is available for breeding purposes.
- At least one primary caregiver have a schedule that allows the dog to not be left at home alone more than 4 hrs on a regular basis.
- Non-smoking home
-Must be open to my suggestions and wishes regarding the raising of the of the dog. I only want guardians that are flexible and easy to work with.
-Must provide regular veterinary care, following our protocol for vaccinations, monthly medications and supplements.
Benefits to Guardian Families:
- Guardian families get the best Australian Labradoodle that Australian Heritage has to offer! They will get the pick of the litter puppy that has all of the best qualities for our breeding program.
- The puppy comes at a greatly reduced cost.
- Get compensated for obtaining Therapy or Service Dog Certification.
- Guardian families will get first right to another pet or guardian puppy.
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