GUARDIAN HOME PROGRAM
Want to be a Guardian for one of our puppies or breeding females?
If you are interested in a high quality puppy and live within an hour of the Fort Smith area, in Arkansas, then the guardian program may be right for you. Our guardian program is where we place breeding and prospect breeding dogs and puppies in local families, at no upfront cost to the family and we retain the breeding rights on that specific dog. This is not for people who are interested in breeding dogs themselves but rather a program for those who are interested in supporting our program and receiving a very high quality puppy without the high cost.
Here at Doodle Paws we believe that dogs should be part of a family and in a loving home rather than being kenneled. Guardian homes are a way for us to grow our program without running a large kennel operation. A guardian family provides a permanent (forever) home for a dog that is obtained at no cost to the guardian family with the understanding and agreement that Doodle Paws will retain the breeding rights on the dog for a certain period of time in which is decided by us. Guardian homes must live in the Fort Smith, Arkansas or Muldrow, Oklahoma area.
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What are guardian homes responsible for?
Guardian homes are responsible for all “regular” pet parent costs including but not limited to: grooming, food, routine veterinary care and vaccinations, bedding, toys etc. Doodle Paws is responsible for all breeding related expenses and/or breeding related veterinary costs including but not limited to: progesterone tests, pregnancy confirmation x-rays, genetic testing etc. Guardian homes assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of their guardian dog in terms of coat care, general health and well-being. Guardian homes must keep their guardian dog in good physical and mental condition and the dog must be kept well maintained and groomed on a regular schedule. Guardians are required to maintain a friendly and open relationship with us as well. Female guardian dog owners must notify us at the onset of a heat cycle whether we are breeding the dog or not that cycle. We need to know how our guardian dogs are doing and we keep in touch regularly with our guardian homes. If you are planning on going out of town as well we need to be informed in advance so we can make arrangements should we have breeding plans for your guardian dog at that time.
We generally ask that people interested in being a guardian send us an email letting us know their interest. Please send us a detailed message and let us know that you are aware of our guardian program and are interested in being considered for our guardianship program. We will further schedule phone and/or video call interviews as one progresses through the guardian home interview process.
Guardian homes must have stable living conditions and be able to adequately care for an incoming breeding age female or a future breeding puppy. All family members must be informed and happy to be guardians. Our guardian homes must live somewhere that dogs are allowed if they do not own their own home. (Written permission from a landlord).
We look forward to hearing from you and would love to welcome you into your Doodle Paws Family!