Become a Maple

Lane Labradoodle Australian

Guardian!

Become a Maple Lane

Australian Labradoodle

Guardian!

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At Maple Lane Australian Labradoodles, we believe every dog deserves a loving family. We look for guardian homes that offer a warm, caring environment for our breeding dogs while we cover all breeding-related expenses. As these dogs retire from breeding, they seamlessly become a cherished part of the family they’ve grown to love.


While we love having a house full of dogs, there are only so many we can provide the attention and training they need. So, to ensure that every dog has a loving home, we place our prospective breeding dogs with local families at no cost.  This family will be their forever family and they'll come back to us to deliver and care for their puppies.


As a guardian home, your responsibilities include:

01

Advanced Dog Training: After puppy kindergarten, further training is necessary, ideally to earn the Canine Good Citizen Award.

02

Socialization: Regularly expose the dog to varied environments and experiences to foster a well-adjusted pet.

03

Regular Expenses: Cover routine costs like food, grooming, and vet visits, while we manage breeding costs like testing and supplements to support their health.

04

Diet: Feed the dog our recommended food and vitamin regimen.

05

Safety: Maintain your dog’s safety with proper containment and leash use in public places.

06

Vet Visits: Cooperate with timing and transportation for breeding-related vet visits and testing.

07

Health Requirements: Adhere to breeding-related health requirements, such as vaccination timing and nutrition needs.

08

Photo Updates: Send regular photos for their personal feature on our website.

Female Guardian Dogs

Female guardian dogs should live within 90 minutes of Annville, PA, and be comfortable in our home environment. You’ll need to keep us informed of her heat cycles and be prepared for her to stay with us during the last week of her pregnancy and until her puppies are weaned, generally at 6 weeks old. You’re welcome to visit mama and her puppies once the puppies are 2 weeks old.


We will have 2 guardian homes who will be ready to go to a guardian family in late May, once they've completed hip testing.


Male Guardian Dogs

Male guardian dogs must be within 30 minutes of Annville, PA, available for breeding sessions.  Periodic health screenings will be done at our expense.  We'll ask for your assistance with transportation to our home for breedings.


We will have two openings for boys this summer  - a rare opportunity!


Ready To Become A Guardian Home?

Please complete the Guardian Application. For any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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