Pikes Peak Doodles Guardian Home Application

Pikes Peak Doodles Guardian Home Application
The Basics of the Guardian Home Program

On occasion we retain a puppy from a breeding to keep as a future breeder. Because we know that Goldendoodles and Poodles need to be in homes with a family we seek select families to come alongside us to provide a wonderful home for our breeding dogs. . The guardian home program is an excellent situation for the dog, it's a great deal for guardian parents, and is ideal for producing an exceptional Goldendoodle breeding program. It is one of those "win - win" situations for everyone involved. The family receives a quality, top pick dog for their forever pet, the dog lives in a forever home, receiving one-on-one of attention, training and appropriate care.
How Does the Guardian Home Program work?
- Approved families or individuals receive our Pick of the Litter puppy for free.
- Sometimes we place adult dogs as well.
- Pikes Peak Doodles maintains breeding rights on the dog or puppy for up to 8 litters for females or for up to 7 years for males. These terms can vary depending on the age and circumstances of the dog.
- Pikes Peak Doodles is responsible for any costs related to breeding. Guardian Families will pay for the normal costs of owning a dog.
- Monetary compensation is given to our guardian families for each litter produced with their dog, this helps offset the day-to-day costs of caring for a dog.
- Once the contract is fulfilled, dogs will be spayed or neutered and full ownership is signed over to the guardian family.
What are the requirements to be considered to be a guardian home?
- Own their own home
- Have their own car to transport the dog
- Be able to either take the dog to the veterinarian or make access to the dog available for pickup at any time (usually normal business hours, but occasionally in the evening). In most cases we will be able to provide two to three days’ notice so that arrangements can be made.
- Prior experience dog ownership is a must
- Be willing to crate and house train the puppy. Must show proof of obedience training. The dog passing K-9 Good Citizenship would be an example of this.
- Afford to provide required high-quality food, heartworm/flea/tick prevention, as well as regular vet checks, including vaccines.
- Be prepared to have their own vet listed as a reference
- Fenced backyard to contain the puppy or be willing to adequately supervise puppy at all times while outside.
- Be available to drive dog to and from our home or a designated location for breeding and whelping
- Keep us updated on the dog’s progress via email
- Be willing to socialize the puppy by taking it everywhere possible and showing him/her life in general.
- Live within 1-2 hour driving distance to Colorado Springs. We do not place guardians out of the state.
  If you meet these requirements and are interested in being a guardian please fill out the application below.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Number of Adults in Home
Number of Children in Home
Ages of Children (if applicable)
Are there any known allergies to dogs? If so, please explain
Is shedding a concern?

YesNo
Do you own your own home?

YesNo
If you are renting can you obtain landlord's approval for a dog?
What other pets do you have? Please list type of pet, and pet's age. If you other dogs please list the breed also.
If you have other dogs, are they spayed/neutered?
Name and phone of current veterinarian, if you have one.
Describe your preference for a dog/puppy (breed, age, gender)
Have you been a dog guardian before?
Are you aware and prepared to deal with a female dog that will go into heat every 6-8 months and will bleed for approximately 15 days?
Are you prepared and able to keep your female dog away from intact males during her heat cycle?
Are you amenable to your female dog being out of your home for whelping (usually 6-8 weeks)?
Do you understand that if you become a guardian you will not own the dog until the dog is retired from breeding?
Please explain your understanding of the guardian's responsibility for daily care of the dog including food, grooming, vaccinations, and medical care (outside of those expenses related to breeding).
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Pikes Peak Doodles Guardian Home Application

The Basics of the Guardian Home Program