Puppy Application

Companion/Pet Puppy Application

We hope that you consider this application the first mini-interview in our placement process. We want to ensure the happiness and best fit for our puppies, and their new families, for the entirety of their lives. Before confirmation of placement is made, a phone/video or in-person interview will be requested.

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

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All of my puppies are sold on LATE Spay/Neuter contracts(+24months of age). I have researched peer reviewed articles, reviewed studies and discussed the benefits and concerns with Veterinarians as well as many senior reputable breeders. Please consider the time that I have invested into making this decision, it is not negotiable for all of my puppies.

There are breeders out there with alternate beliefs. You can find a breeder who aligns with your needs.

I agree to adhere to the terms of the late spay and neuter contract(+24m) should I be selected for a puppy in the future.

Will you be Crate Training your puppy?

Yes

About You!

Tell me about yourself, your lifestyle, how an Australian Shepherd would fit into your life. Describe your Family, how many adults and children(ages) live in your household?

Who will be the primary caregiver? Please ensure this person is responsible and reliable.

In reference to the above multiple choice, please add any additional comments, clarification or other descriptors that will help with my placement process

Are there any other pets in the household? If yes, please provide details

Do you have a secure and adequately sized backyard or access to nearby outdoor spaces?

Training

Basic Obedience/Puppy Class is a requirement outlined in my contract. Please ensure you have reached out to a certified trainer prior to your "go home date".

What intensity/energy level are you hoping for in you Australian Shepherd Puppy?

10 - High (Performance Prospect-IE. Obedience/Agility/Rally/Herding)

7 - Medium/High (Performance Prospect)

5 - Medium(Family Pet/with training potential)

3 - Low(Family Pet/Senior/Quiet Community)

Will you be working towards titles in these venues?

What is the name of the trainer you will be working with?

How do you plan to socialize your Australian Shepherd puppy?

Experience

Have you owned a dog before? If yes, please provide details about the breed, size, and any relevant experiences.

Are you familiar with the Australian Shepherd breed? What attracts you to this breed?

Have you purchased a dog from a breeder before? If so, please provide their Name and Kennel Name. Purebred dogs is a small world!

What will you be feeding your Australian Shepherd?

Are you familiar with the grooming needs of Australian Shepherds, and are you willing to invest time in grooming?

Veterinary Information

Do you have a regular veterinarian? If yes, please provide their contact information.

Can you provide personal or veterinary references?

Are you financially prepared for routine veterinary care, vaccinations, and potential emergencies?

Yes

Are you Considering Pet Insurance?

Yes

Your Puppy

Please tell me about your hopes for a puppy and consider my future breeding plans and how they fit into your timeline for finding your puppy.

What sex of puppy would you prefer?

Male

Female

Happily Indifferent

Please include your preferences for the colour of your puppy and the sex you would prefer to be matched with.

Please select the litter(s) that would suit your families timeline for welcoming a puppy.

Please note, I do not update this form often, please check the puppy page to see where we're at in our breeding plans. Litters that have already been whelped can be found there.

All of our puppies are sold at the same price, whether Companion Contract or Show Prospect Contract. We do not guarantee that our selections at 8 weeks will succeed in their desired venues, how a puppy is raised, fed, groomed, exercised and housed can greatly impact their development.

We sell our puppies on 2 types of contracts, please select your preferred contract

Companion/Pet Contract - Not for breeding, dog must be spayed/neutered at 24months of age

Show/Breeding Prospect - Co-Ownership with me(Jocelyn), evaluated at 8 weeks, not guaranteed

What qualities are you looking for in an Australian Shepherd puppy?

If you have more for me to consider about your puppy, please use this area to express your hopes.

Would you consider a referal to my co-breeders due to my limited breeding plans and your timeline?

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue organization?

Yes

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself, your family, or your expectations for a new puppy?

Do you have any follow up questions for me?

My Placement Process

Here's what you can expect from our breeding philosophy: Exceptional Pedigree: Our puppies will come from champion bloodlines, with both parents holding titles from the Canadian or American Kennel Club, or The Australian Shepherd Club of America(AKC, CKC or ASCA). This ensures that your future companion will embody the best qualities of the Australian Shepherd breed. Health and Temperament Guarantee: We are committed to the health and well-being of our dogs. All of our breeding dogs will undergo thorough health checks, and their temperaments will be assessed to ensure they are well-suited for our program and for producing offspring that we aspire to be sound of mind and body. Personalized Placement: Just as each puppy is unique, so are the families they join. We take pride in our personalized placement process, considering the individual needs and dynamics of each family to ensure a harmonious match.

Please Consider - I don't breed very often. In most cases, by the time I have a litter confirmed, families who have submitted this application have committed to other litters or found puppies elsewhere. An obligation or agreement is only established once a deposit has been requested or made.

I have just bred Graham to Felix in March 22025, and I am awaiting confirmation of this litter. I am actively accepting applications at this time, once all puppies have been placed from this litter, applications will not be reviewed again until the fall of 2025.

My process for accepting applications and making placements - I do not review applications on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, I ONLY review applications when puppies are confirmed by Ultrasound. If you need to hear back urgently, please DM me. Early on in the pregnancy I will review applications in order of the date they are received. As each application is approved I will contact families until I confirm 4 companion puppy placements. If I don't hear back from the approved families within 24-48 hours I will move onto the next approved application. I accept non-refundable deposits of 10% of the purchase price from those who are ready for a puppy. Once the puppies arrive, if no deposit has been received I will move onto the next approved family. I typically reserve 2 show placements for myself, to be selected first from any litter.

My puppies are $3000.00(CAD)+tax. Tails are docked at birth by my veterinary team. I don't make placements based on the colour or sex of the puppy. Each puppy is an individual, they all have varying personalities, temperaments and needs.

It is best practice to connect with me if you are serious about an Ausable River Puppy specifically. I am accessible through many formats - phone call, email, text message, website chat, facebook messenger etc.

If you would like to ask me any questions, find out more about my dogs, or my plans feel free to reach out.

www.ausableriveraussies.com (chat bubble)

c. 226-921-0253

ausableriveraussies@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ausableriveraussies or Instagram @ausableriveraussies

Thank you so much for filling out my application! I look forward to helping you find your new family member.

- Joce

Did you read the above information about reaching out to me directly? Applications are not reviewed on submission, I review applications when litters have been bred and puppies are expected.

Yes