"Sentinel" Program

"Sentinel" Opportunities

Every dog deserves the proper love and attention, no matter if they are a pet or used for breeding!  Because of this, we have decided to start placing some of our breeding dogs in "Sentinel" homes, (often referred to as guardian homes) so that they can receive the proper attention and love they most definitely deserve and not be left feeling neglected.  We feel it is important to limit the number of dogs we have in our care, so that each dog and every puppy that is here gets the proper attention to live a happy life.  Every so often we will have a puppy we purchased or a puppy we kept back from one of our litters available for a "Sentinel" home.  You will be getting one of the best dogs we have to offer at an incredibly discounted rate (or free) in exchange for your assistance throughout the breeding lifetime of the dog.  Read below to find out more about this opportunity and CONTACT US if you believe you may be a good fit to become part of our Storybook "Sentinel" Family

REQUIREMENTS:

 Sentinels must live within an hour drive of breeder's home in Shirley, MA. (**Exceptions may be made if sentinel is willing to drive to us regularly!)

 Be able to provide a suitable loving caring home for  the dog.

Agree to keep in close contact with breeder, regularly sending photos of dog and gives clearance to breeder to use any photos sent for marketing purposes (social media, website, etc.)

 Allow dog to make regular visits to breeder's home and/or visit with other members of Storybook's in-home breeding dogs.

What would be required of us, The Breeder?

Provide sentinel with a healthy puppy.

Pay any veterinary costs associated with breeding, including but not limited to:

• Progesterone testing

• Cytologies

• Ultrasounds/Radiographs

• Necessary health testing

Provide lifetime support for the dog.

Try to board dog at our home when sentinel family is out of town.

Assist sentinel with detecting and caring for a female dog in estrus cycle or pregnant.

Pay for the spay or neuter of the dog when it is no longer needed for reproductive purposes.