GUARDIAN'S RESPONSIBILITIES
While the guardians have the dog they shall provide the following.
1-Safely confine the dog by a traditional fence and restraining the dog by a leash anytime the dog is outside the guardians home or yard, especially during the females heat cycle or anytime with a male. Once the dog has been trained to respond to voice commands then off leash retrieving for exercise is permitted except during a females heat cycle. A female may not be left outside in the yard of the guardians home, or any home during her heat cycle (heats last approximatly 3 weeks, no more than 2 times a year). At this time a female must be left inside the home and away from other dogs, or inside a crate or secure garage.
2-Provide plenty of exercise for the dog on a dailey basis.
3-Provide basic obediance training, either with a trainer or at home. Basic obedience includes, but not limited to: sit, stay, come, down, walking on a leash, potty training and socialization.
4-Follow all dietary guidelines as recommended by breeder.
5-Provide regular vaccinations and rabies, provide monthly flee, tick and heartworm medications, provide vet care as needed all at guardians expense. Guardian must immediately provide breeder the dates of treatments and any vet care for breeders records.
6-Consult breeder at first sign of any illness or injury and pay for any vet visit due to illness or injury while in guardian's care. This includes severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, anything out of the normal behavior of the dog.
7-Use only the licenced vet unless an emergency situation dictates otherwise.
8-Deliver dog to breeder or meet breeder upon request with 24 hour notice for breeding, testing, etc.
9-Notify breeder of any scheduled vacations or other times that the dog will need to be cared for by someone other than guardian. The breeder must be given the contact information of caretaker during absence. The breeder will board the dog at their home if needed or guardian must schedual and pay for boarding expenses that may be necessary if the breeder is unable to care for the dog while the guardian is out of town. Guardian shall notify breeder of vacation plans if the dog will be with the guardian on vacation, and provide all contact information in the event the dog is needed for breeding during vacation time.
10-Keep dog licence current with the county they live in.
11-Maintain a principle place of residence within a 150 mile distance of Paonia Colorado (unless otherwise and specifically agreed upon by breeder). Guardian must provide a current and accurate address, phone number and email.
12-Keep dog well groomed at all times. Poodles need regular brushing to prevent matting. guardian must use a groomer experienced with poodles when needed every few months to keep hair healthy and well maintained.
