So how does it work?
1
We'll have a chat to make sure all questions are answered, to discuss the agreement in detail and see if there are any puppies currently available for the guardianship program.
2
Once we're both happy and in agreement about the collaboration, you can come by to meet us and your puppy. We'll be ready with all the paperwork for you to sign after which you can take her home with you.
The cost of the puppy is $500 and the ownership of the dog will stay with us until she retires.
3
We'll be staying in contact and make sure she is happy and healthy and all her vet appointments are met. You as a guardian will be responsible for worming, flea treatment and all annual vaccinations. Any medical costs related to breeding and whelping will be covered by us.
4
You'll need to keep an eye on her to notice when she is coming into season. Don't worry, we'll explain what to look out for. When she comes into season for the second time and her pre-mating checks are all good, she'll have to be brought to our homestead within a certain amount of days, which is part of your responsibilities.
5
She'll be spending 3-10 days with us for mating, after which she'll be ready to come back home with you. You might not be able to tell if she is pregnant until the last few weeks of pregnancy and her day to day care stays the same for the most part.
6
She'll be ready to give birth 9 weeks after mating. You do have the option of whelping and raising the pups in your home, if we are comfortable with your ability to do so. We provide training and an online course. Otherwise the mother will return to us and stay with us until the pups are 8 weeks old.
7
After giving birth to a maximum of 3 litters your dog is ready to retire and will be desexed. As a thanks for the successful collaboration you'll have the choice of either keeping a puppy for yourself from the last litter she parents or receive $2500. Also we'll be transferring the ownership of the retired mum over to you.
