Guardian Home Contract
Our dogs are considered beloved members of our family. We created a Guardian‐Home Program to grow our breeding program while still providing each of our breeding dogs with a loving environment in a guardian family. We refuse to have our beloved dogs live in a kennel environment. We believe that happy, loved dogs will produce amazing offspring. We breed for temperament, health, and physical attributes. Living in a loving home is essential for our breeders to produce top quality puppies. A Guardian Home is not a foster situation. This is a great way for a family to have their very own high quality puppy, chosen by the breeder.
By joining our Guardian Program, you desire to and act as a guardian for a Goldendoodle/Australian labradoodle dog that may be either a male or a female and is a potential breeder or proven breeder, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
The following will spell out the Guardian‐Home Program, including our requirements for guardian families while the dog is a part of the breeding program. The Obligations we will assume as Owner, and how the dog will become a permanent member of your family.
Benefits of the Guardian‐Home Program:
To the Guardian family: The Dog is “pick of the litter” with an estimated value of $8,000+, your cost is $0.
Monique Atkerson will pay health testing fees & any other breeding related fees associated with the breeding of the Dog. The guardian home is responsible for all regular costs associated with owning a dog. Example food, regular vet care, training, grooming, supplies, flea medication & spay/neuter when they retire from program.
Initial Obligations of Guardian Family: In order to be considered for the Guardian‐Home Program, we require that you:
1. Live within 2 hours from Monique Atkerson (97089 area code)
2. Maintain open lines of communication with Monique Atkerson concerning any matter related to the dog.
3. Maintain distance from other intact dogs of the opposite sex. The subject dog of this contract may not reside in a home where other intact dogs live or frequently visit of the opposite sex.
4. The subject dog is to be kept safe. Rough play can result in injury to any animal. The Guardian Family is to always consider the safety of the dog. Guardians of pregnant dogs should be extra cautious of rough activity.
5. Have a fully fenced backyard where the dog can get daily exercise.
6. At minimum basic training is required. Enroll in training courses to assure dog is well socialized and has good basic manners as soon as they’re fully vaccinated. 4-6months of age. If dog receives their Canine good citizenship I offer cash incentives per litter they produce for me outlined below.
7. Upkeep grooming on a regular basis. Must be groomed by a professional every 8-12 weeks or as needed.
8. Feed approved kibble. I require all breeding dogs be kept on the same kibble. It makes it easier when they come to stay with me having everyone on the same diet as their pups.
Ownership:
Ownership and all rights, title and interest in the dog shall remain with Owner (Monique Atkerson). If the dog is a female, any puppies born to the dog shall be the sole property of the Owner (Monique Atkerson) and the Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest of possession rights to any such puppy or the breeding adult while breeding. If the dog is a male, all semen shall be the sole property of Owner (Monique Atkerson) and the Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest or possession rights to any use of semen. The dog shall be used as a breeding adult exclusively by Monique Atkerson and under no circumstances shall be bred to anyone other than as directed by Monique Atkerson. After the dog ceases to be a breeder, Owner shall, by written evidence of transfer, assign and transfer ownership of the dog to the Guardian Family after the dog has been spayed or neutered.
Violations:
Females: There is a $10,000 fine if a female should become pregnant without Owner (Monique Atkerson) consent. Plus any breeding costs for that litter. Dog will be removed from home permanently.
Males: there is a $3,000 per puppy fine if a male should be bred without the consent of Owner (Monique Atkerson). Dog will be removed from home permanently
Possession:
Upon the execution of this agreement, the owner shall transfer possession of the dog to the Guardian Family. The Guardian family shall retain physical possession of the dog during this Agreement, subject to its obligations to return possession of the dog for breeding purposes, and shall provide physical care to and supervision of the dog subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner’s Possession for Breeding:
Female dog: Owner requires access to female breeding dog for reasons including, but not limited to:
Veterinary appointments (to monitor pregnancy – Typically one (1) visit. Breeding-typically 4(+/-) breedings per female- the female will need to be delivered to destination dictated by Monique Atkerson for the breeding process. Typically, the female will be brought to meet the male and return home with the guardian family. This will typically happen 3 times for each heat/breeding cycle, but more visits may be required if successful breeding does not take place within the first three visits. Occasionally, the guardian home will need to take the female to the veterinarian for blood work that will indicate preferable breeding days. We do try to keep travel to a minimum with the guardian family in mind.
Do I need to know how to whelp puppies or breed dogs? NOPE, we do all that.
Whelping Five (5) days prior to due date and up until the puppies are weaned at approximately 7‐8 weeks of age. Guardian families of female dogs will be compensated up to $500 for every successful litter the dog produces if female passes her Canine good citizenship before 14 months of age.
Male Dog: Owner requires access to male breeding dog for reasons including, but not limited to:
For each breeding event, the owner requires access to a male breeding dog 3-4 separate occasions, 24-48 hours apart. Occasionally more breedings are necessary. If he is breeding a female that lives a significant distance from Monique Atkerson, it may be necessary for him to stay at the female’s house for multiple days per breeding. If male passes his canine good citizenship by 14 months of age. Guardian family will receive $200 for every breeding.
The Guardian Family shall not transfer possession of the dog to any person without the prior written consent of the owner Monique Atkerson.
We do understand that circumstances in life occur that are unforeseen. In the event the Guardian Family cannot keep the dog in their home or cannot fully care for the dog, Monique will determine the future living arrangements for the dog. Monique may rehome the dog or work out other living arrangements. Outcome will depend on specific circumstances and timelines.
Owner’s Obligations:
During this agreement, Owner shall: Provide the Guardian family with instructions concerning:
Nutritional and Dietary guidelines
Preventative health care
Reproductive cycle of a female dog
Training
Grooming
If the breeding dog is female, take possession of the Dog from the Guardian Family for purposes of whelping and care of puppies (approximately 7‐8 weeks). Monique Atkerson may visit the residence of the Guardian Family at least once per calendar year to discuss with the Guardian Family any issues concerning the care and supervision of the dog.
Guardian Family Obligations:
1. Raise the dog as an indoor dog. Never to dwell outside.
2. When left at home safely contain the dog in the indoors
3. Comply with Owner’s nutritional and dietary guidelines
4. Provide the Dog with regular exercise and socialization. The dog will be introduced to many other dogs and people over the course of it’s breeding years. We expect the dog to act in a non-aggressive way toward all.
5. The dog should not be exposed to harmful agents such as cigarette smoke, radiation, excessive chemicals, etc. We do understand that the dog may pass by someone who is smoking a cigarette. It’s impossible to prevent that. But, the dog should not be exposed to cigarette smoke on a normal basis or be confined with cigarette smoke or other harmful agents. Cigarette smoke has proven to be harmful to dogs as well as humans.
6. Monique Atkerson requires access to all vet records so must be listed as additional owner on vets account should she need access.
7. Schedule and Keep vaccinations current.
8. Enroll and attend basic training then complete canine good citizen by 14 months of age to qualify for incentive program.
9. Keep the dog properly groomed, with care given to matting, ears and claws. Please remember these dogs are representing Emma Doodles. They need to have regular grooming every 8-12 weeks maximum by a professional groomer. We will occasionally ask for photo updates. We use photos to update our website and show prospective puppy families pictures of our breeding dogs.
10. Make certain that the dog is available for breeding purposes. We are at the mercy of the female breeding cycle and Monique Atkerson will try to give you beforehand warning but sometimes cycles change. Also, Monique Atkerson may help with transport. So please be prepared to bring the breeding dog to us.
11. Notify Owner of planned vacations and change of address, phone or email.(in case of need for breeding).
12. The Guardian Home is not to compete with the practices of Emma Doodles. They are not to enter into breeding practices due to conflict of interest.
Termination of Agreement
This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following at the discretion of the owner (Monique Atkerson):
1. Immediately, upon the transfer of ownership of the Dog to the Guardian Family
2. Immediately, upon the Owner's determination that the Guardian Family is non‐compliant with the terms of this Agreement. And such non‐compliance poses significant risk to the health, welfare and safety of the Dog, and the breeding program, at which time possession of the dog returns to the Owner(Monique Atkerson).
3. With reasonable notice to the guardian Family, upon Owner’s determination that the Guardian Family is non‐compliant with the terms of this Agreement and such noncompliance does not pose significant risk to the health, welfare and safety of the Dog and is not cured within a reasonable amount of time.
4. Immediately, upon the death of the dog from natural or accidental causes
5. Immediately, upon the Guardian Family’s permanent return of the Dog to Owner for any reason. All Fees and expenses are non refundable.
Indemnity:
The Guardian Family agrees to indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, cost, damages and expenses by reason of any damage property or injury or death to individuals allegedly caused by the Dog while in the possession of the Guardian Family.