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They will all remain with us while she raises and weans her puppies. He is only needed for 2-3 days at time for breeding purposes, and then will be returned to his guardian family. If doing artificial insemination, he can even be returned the same day. Males are typically retired before 6 years old, and his neuter surgery will be paid at our expense.
Once your dog is of age, has passed all of her health testing, and is ready to breed , you will be responsible for detecting a heat cycle and keeping her away from intact male dogs during this time. Once her heat starts, guardian families are responsible for taking her to our vet in Lincoln, NE. She will stay at the vet until she’s bred, which could be up to a week. Once she’s bred, you will pick her up and take her home and care for her during her pregnancy. She will then come back to our kennel a week before she is due to whelp her litter, and will stay with us until her litter is 3-4 weeks old and the puppies are ready to be weened. Arrangements can be made for guardian families to visit during this time! We work closely with our vet to determine exactly when to retire them.
Do guardian families own the dogs in their care?
By doing guardian homes this allows our dogs to have their very own families to love and more one on one time. This puppy is part of your family forever, while the breeding rights are withheld by Whispering Willow’s for a short period of time. Once this dog has completed his/her breeding career with us, we will spay or neuter at our expense. We usually don’t need the male for more than 5 days at a time, but they are needed more often.
You will need to be prepared to commit to taking care of the dog for the duration of its life, which could be 10 years or more. If you are not prepared to make such a long-term commitment, then being a guardian home may not be the right choice for you. If you are thinking about becoming a guardian home for a dog, we encourage you to reach out to your local rescue or shelter. They can help you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle, and can provide you with all the resources you need to get started. A dog with health problems may not be able to be placed in a new home.
What is a guardian contract for a dog?
2) Dogs need to be kept on a leash or in a fenced area when unsupervised. The most common method is to apply to a specific organization that rescues animals and matches them with families. Another potential drawback is that you will need to have a lot of patience. If you are not prepared to deal with a dog that needs a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, then being a guardian home may not be the right fit for you. Additionally, dogs can be messy and destructive, so you will need to be prepared to deal with some messes and repairs.
His life as a wild creature thriving in a bustling metropolis of cars, concrete and people has inspired murals, songs and even a museum exhibit. Researchers say he has plenty of deer to eat, no male competitors in his territory, but also no hope of finding a mate. We have your dog’s best interest at heart so you need to consult with us. If you are negligent and your dog is lost or dies when in your care we will ask for you to be responsible for our financial loss. If your dog is injured or dies and can no longer participate in the program and you were being responsible, we will not hold you liable for the loss.
Declan earned his TKN, CA, Achiever Dog
Fortunately, we have never had a serious injury or loss to any dog in our guardian program. Remember they will already “know” us from the times we have taken them for testing or when we have “dog sat” for you. We try very hard to give them so much attention and love that it is a pleasant and enjoyable experience for them. Pups will go home with their guardian families at 8 weeks of age.
This means that you will be responsible for feeding, exercising, and providing basic care for the dog. Additionally, you will need to make sure that the dog has access to medical care and is up-to-date on vaccinations. In some cases, you may also be responsible for training the dog. One of the most obvious benefits is that you get to have a furry friend around the house! But beyond that, guardian homes provide a loving, nurturing environment for dogs who may not have otherwise had the chance to experience that. The dog's age is perhaps the most important consideration when determining how long a guardian home will keep the dog.
The guardians may return the dog at any time for any reason and the guardian contract will be terminated. Breeder is responsible for all expenses related to testing/breeding. We are advocates of healthy nutrition for our dogs, and for feeding foods that will not cause health issues down the road, things like cancer or tumors or allergies, etc. I understand that proper food and veterinarian care can be costly and I am able to meet these requirements.
One week prior to the due date for the litter, the female will return to our home to whelp her puppies. She will stay with us until all the pups from the litter are weaned (typically at 4-5 weeks). The guardian family will of course be allowed to visit their dog during this time in our home when it is deemed safe. Approved Guardian Homes would be provided our Pick of the Litter puppy that we decide will be an addition to our breeding program. We would waive the purchase price of this puppy in exchange for your service as a Guardian Home. These puppies are the foundation of our breeding program and require commitment and love.
The guardians are able to provide structure and training for the dog, and can help the dog to develop good manners. In addition, the guardians can assess the dog’s personality and find a home that is the best match for the dog’s needs. The guardians are responsible for seeking prompt and appropriate veterinary care in the event of injury or illness of the dog. This agreement is between the “Breeder“, Storybrooke Golden’s, and _____________________________________, the “Guardians”. This agreement is for the guardianship of a male/female, _______________________.
Guardian dogs will keep their given name although you may have as many nicknames for them as you like. Guardian dogs must respond to their given name which is not be changed. Rose will be joining our program and are looking for their forever home and family. All information published on this website is provided in good faith and for general use only. We can not guarantee its completeness or reliability so please use caution.
But the recent attacks appear to indicate the mountain lion may be in “distress”, officials said. If the dog becomes sick or injured, we need the family to notify us right away so we are involved in all decisions regarding the treatment of the dog. In many cases, we can save the family a lot of money if it is a simple issue, and in other situations, the treatment may need to be specific if the dog is going to be bred soon, or is pregnant. You must be willing to agree to not take him/her to dog parks or board him/ her at a kennel during the time period of the Guardianship Contract of 5 years. This is to help prevent a communicable disease that can cause infertility.
If there is an illness or injury we are to be involved in determining how she is treated. We ask the family to avoid all chemicals unless necessary and to not give supplements or medications unless approved by us . An interview at your home is also required before you can be accepted as a guardian home. If you are interested in becoming a Guardian Home for one of puppies, please let us know on your application and we can discuss this option with you further. You must meet the following prerequisites and be willing and able to follow the below requirements in order to be considered for the Guardian Home program. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire, and understand it fully and that I also agree to agreement contract.
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