What is a Guardian Home?

A guardian home program allows families to welcome a top-quality, pick-of-the-litter Australian Labradoodle into their lives at a lower cost. To support our “kennel-free” breeding approach, Daff-O-Doodles partners with guardian homes that can provide a nurturing and loving environment for our breeding dogs. Labradoodles are naturally social and family-focused, and they flourish in attentive homes after leaving our care. In this arrangement, the dog lives with you as a cherished family companion, while Lilah Australian Labradoodles maintains breeding rights. This gives families the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional puppy, along with the added advantage of a fully health-tested dog at no additional expense.

The Guardian Home program is designed to be mutually beneficial for the dog, breeder, and guardian family. 

 

For the Dog: Our guardian program ensures that our breeding dogs live in nurturing homes rather than kennels. This setup provides them with a stable environment throughout their lives, avoiding the need for rehoming in adulthood. 

 

For Daff-O-Doodles: The guardian program enables us to ensure that all our dogs receive the love and care they deserve while allowing our breeding program to expand. As our capacity for keeping dogs at our location is limited, the guardian home arrangement becomes essential.

 

For the Guardian Home: Participating in the Guardian Home program not only offers the opportunity to raise a new puppy but also provides access to a fully tested, pick-of-the-litter puppy at a reduced cost. Additionally, as our puppies are placed in homes nationwide, being a guardian home allows for involvement in our broader community.

Guardian Home Requirements

To qualify as a guardian home, you must meet the following criteria:

• Reside within a one-and-a-half-hour driving distance of Surprise, AZ.
• Own your home; renting is not permitted.
• Have a fenced yard; underground fencing is not acceptable. In unfenced areas, the dog must always be leashed. Exceptions for homes without a fenced yard may be considered, provided the guardian agrees to leash the dog outside the enclosed area.
• Adhere to the recommended diet and supplement regimen.
• Provide regular veterinary care, including the specific annual exams and vaccines we specify. ~Arrange for professional grooming every 4-6 weeks, following the approved cut and style. Submit at least monthly photos to track the dog’s development (who doesn’t love receiving dog pictures?). ~Ensure the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours at a time. If both adults work full-time, arrangements must be made for the dog’s socialization and exercise.
• Transport the puppy/dog to us as needed for breeding, health testing, and whelping.
• Provide proper training: completion of basic training levels 1 and 2 by the time the puppy reaches 9 months, with proof of training required. These levels encompass essential obedience, socialization, and manners. Families achieving Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification will receive a special gift as a token of our appreciation.
   

These requirements prioritize the well-being of our dogs and align closely with standard practices for any puppy owner. If you believe you can fulfill these criteria, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details!