The Lucky Country Guardian Home Program

1. How far away can I live?

A good rule of thumb is no more than 35  miles outside of Wake Forest, North Carolina.

2. What do puppies cost?

While we do not charge for our pups, it is required that you have the financial ability to care for this dog and to keep it safe.   We  will pay a performance salary for each litter born to a female and each litter a male has sired. We have a contract that you will be required to sign that acknowledges your responsibilities and ownership rights while in the guardian home program.
3. What am I responsible for care wise?

All costs associated with responsible pet ownership are to be covered by the guardian home. Pups are placed in homes that we feel can afford to take the same care of the dog that we would if the dog were to stay with us. This involves regular vet care, it involves feeding a high quality diet approved by Lucky Country. 

1.We require that you insure your dog through Trupanion Pet Insurance, and show proof of payment each month. A 700 deductible is required. Females, after passing their final health testing at 2 years of age must be covered by the Trupanion breeding rider. 

 2.There are parameters regarding care that are to be followed that are in the best interests of the dog. 

1. Regular Gooming and Nail Trims- we require grooming at 8 week intervals. The guardian home is responsible for bringing the dog to our facility for complimentary grooming. Guardian home must brush and remove matts on a daily basis between grooming appointments
2.  Any breeding related costs/tests/treatments are covered by Lucky Country Labradoodles.
3.  We prefer a home where there is someone home with the dog most of the time, that you have a fenced in yard that is secure, or that you are willing to keep your dog leashed for exercise times. We encourage you to complete a training program with a professional facility, or through Baxter and Bella, a virtual trainer that we endorse. We give financial incentives for acheiving various levels- Canine Good Citizen, for example. 
4. At NO TIME is the dog to be taken to a public dog park where unleashed dogs are allowed. 

4. What if our family moves?
We must know where Guardian Families are keeping our dogs at all times. If you are moving, we must know your physical location. If your move is outside of our Guardian area, arrangements must be made to accommodate the guardian agreement.  Each situation is reviewed and considered. Our goal is to maintain a family unit that includes your guardian puppy, but also allows for us to retain our breeding dog arrangement with our host families.
​5. Can I have other dogs in addition to my Lucky Dood? 

Yes, but absolutely no other intact dog of the opposite sex can reside in your home while a dog in our breeding program is living with you. You must always protect the dog from other dogs to avoid injury. 

6. What if my female dog can't have pups?

We health test all of our dogs to  assure sound structure and to insure they do not carry for inherited diseases that could be passed on . We test to the very highest standards in our industry.  Dogs that are placed in our guardian program are what we consider to be the "pick of the litter". Even after testing, there are pups that we decide to not keep for our program. If this is the case with your pup, he/she can be spayed/neutered, and ownership will be signed over to you. At this time, the dog will be your family pet. The Lucky Country Health Warranty will be extended to you as a pet family. 

Females will be in our breeding program until she has reached 6 years of age. She will come to our home approximately one week prior to  her due date. She will stay with us until she has decided to wean her pups, which is usually around 6-7 weeks of age. 

Males are not away from your home as long as a female, however, they are in the guardian program for a longer period.   (8 years).A boy will possibly have an overnight with us on occasion.

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