Memory Lake’s Guardian Home Program. We do not believe in kenneling of our dogs. We believe doodles living with families that are given proper socialization, stimulation, and training, mature to be a well balanced, happy, healthy pets. The BEST possible puppies are produced by healthy, happy, socialized adult labradoodles. That is reason we look for good families to join our Guardian Program which benefits all involved, the labradoodle, the family and the breeder. How does this work? **the doodle can live with their forever family from puppyhood and not retiring from living with us then having to adjust to a new home **the doodle lives with a loving family, that has that one on one training that is so important, as well as the time need to socialize the doodle taking them everywhere to experience the world ** families of female breeders can plan long trips during whelpings knowing their pet is with us and getting the best of care with no expense ** families are getting one of the best puppies in the litter, picked by a breeder **our breeding labradoodles can have shorter careers, retire be spayed/neutered and happy living a normal lifestyle DOODLE COST: Price for a guardian puppy/young adult is $1300. All breeding-related Vet expenses we pay for. The guardian family is responsible for all the routine costs of owning a dog (regular vet expenses, vaccinations, heartworm, flea/tick preventative, food, training, grooming etc.). Each time the female doodle produces a litter for us you receive $500. Each time a male doodle is hired by another breeder and produces a litter then you receive $500. If the male or female doodle doesn’t mature to our breeding standards or when we have finished using them for breeding they must be spayed/neutered and provided written proof by Vet. REQUIREMENTS: There are many requirements to become a guardian home for one of our doodles some of which are... *interviewed by breeder and stay in close contact with us throughout contract * live within reasonable driving distance *own your home and have a fenced in yard * feed a diet approved by the breeder * ensure good socialization and training throughout the first yr. for your doodle *provide veterinary care when needed *contact breeder each time a female begins her heat cycle *must never allow a female around intact males during her cycle *must never allow a male to breed another female that we have not approved *Read, and Sign Legal Contract stating all the requirements of caring for our Labradoodle. If you think you would be interested in becoming a Guardian Home , please feel free to contact us. 706-379-2229 or 239-425-5897 We will be happy to interview you, check you references, come visit you in your home and if approved, have you join our Memory Lake Labradoodle Family. Thank for taking the time to read about our Program. Valerie