WELCOME TO THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM
This program is designed for our breeding dogs placed with families that would love a puppy/dog without the upfront cost. Must be local to Chesterton, IN. See if this program fits you.
About the Program
We’re always looking for future Guardian homes!
Contact us if local (within 45 Miles) to Chesterton/Valparaiso, IN and interested in becoming a guardian family. If so, please fill out the Guardian Application below and email us a copy!
Males must be within 15 Miles Due to travel
Breeding Contract Applies
IS THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM
right for me?
The Guardian program is designed to place a puppy or full grown adult in a home at an earlier stage in life verses later, reducing the stress from placing later in life.
We insist our dogs/puppies live in a normal, loving home vs being locked in a cage it’s whole breeding life like some “breeders” do.
All of our guardian dogs must be well behaved and know basic commands. If there is any issues, a trainer of our choice will be used. We strive for amazing demeanor in the breed.
The Guardian program is for a breeding potential puppy/dog to still be a part of our breeding program just not living in our home. Breeder is fully responsible for all breeding costs, also will provide some shots (not including Rabies & Lyme) such as Puppy series and yearly Vaccinations.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This program is not for everyone, as you will have to surrender the Puppy/dog at times! Although you get very attached to him/her, they must return to the breeder at times for Health Testing/X-Rays, Shots, Heat Cycles, Breeding, Whelping (will be with us for approximately 7-8 Weeks for Birthing Process- This is the longest of the stays). Once puppies are fully weaned, the Mother is returned back to their guardian home.
Once retired, approximately around age of 5 Years Old (Females), they are 100% yours for the rest of their life! Guardian Homes are to spay and provide record to Breeder.
Males retiring age varies. Males visit for brief breeding then return home!
If a future potential puppy/dog fails health testing, they are offered at half price for pet home. You will then Spay/neuter and contract is no longer active.
Must feed the recommended food (TLC)
For Female Guardian, must live locally to Valparaiso/Chesterton, IN (45 miles Radius). Males within 15
Must commit to some travel (meeting for tests/breedings/visits)
Must fill out our Application/Legal signed contract & Provide proof of Residence and ID
Maintain proper Safety/Health/Care/Grooming of said Guardian Puppy/Dog
No interference with the Breeding process. Our vet is a Breeding Specialist with lots of Wisdom and Experience
Must be knowledgeable & Informative about the Heat Cycle (signs of heat in a female dog)
Follow simple safety guidelines from Breeder (Crate Training/Leash/Fence… etc)
Use Breeder’s Vet (Vale Park Animal Hospital)
Guardian Home is responsible for Spay/Neuter & Provide Medical Record of procedure
Communication is a Must
