News Updates
updated:
07/09/08
Two
puppies - 1 each - F2B and F3B has been chosen for the National Service Dogs
organization - for children with autism.
Two
puppies have joined in the Prison Program for the Assistance Dogs of America,
Inc. Way to go Joey and Karl.
Previous recent puppies 06/23/08
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Fostering/Breeding Home or adopting a
"Ludwig's Doodles" puppy
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specific program breeding Goldendoodles and Purebred Standard Poodles. We
have at least one puppy going into their Prison Program.
Ludwig's Doodles Foster Family program will be an integral
part of expanding on our existing breeding program by reaching out to the
community by educating them on raising a healthy, well rounded, good citizen,
great companion puppy/dog. Setting out the roadmap with support
materials, scheduled meeting times and chat forums offering support for our
dogs..
The life of a service or therapy dog from Ludwig's Doodles
breeding program (under my personal umbrella) begins in our home or in a home of
one our Veterinarian approved). Our volunteer fosters are
highly dedicated persons and families who welcome dogs-in-training into their
homes. They help us by training one of our dogs house manners, basic obedience
and public socialization. The average time commitment is nine months to a year,
however the time is dictated by the age of the dog. We place all dogs when they
are approximately two years of age, so they are maintained in the foster home
environment until the dogs are approximately 20 to 22 months old. The minimum
foster time commitment is three to four months. The dog moves to final advanced
training at our Education and Training facility for three months of additional
training after he completes the foster program.
Are you thinking about becoming a foster parent? Please
consider the following questions before making this decision:
- Do you have the ability to set up a routine and follow it?
- Do you enjoy the companionship of puppies/dogs?
- Are you willing to take the dog out on regular public
outings?
- Are you willing to socialize your puppy with other dogs?
- Do you have a desire to enrich lives of many people?
- Do you have a safe area to provide your puppy?
- Does everyone in your household want to participate in this
project?
- Are you able to follow the Ludwig's Doodles training
curriculum? Based on consistent, positive reinforcement,
corrections with timing.
- Are you ready to open your heart and your home to a
Ludwig's Doodle?
Qualifications of a Foster Parent
- You should have a strong desire to be active in the
community.
- Everyone in your household should be willing to take part
in the raising of the foster puppy.
- You must have a safe area to exercise your foster dog.
- You must have the time to train your dog daily.
- You must be willing to take your trainee on public outings
a minimum of three times weekly.
- You need to be able to commit to participating in at least
two of Ludwig's Doodles organized community events each year while you are
in the breeding program or fostering.
- You must attend a monthly training class for your dog’s level. If you are
unable to attend a class, you must schedule a private training session with
one of our recommended trainers.
- You need to be able to follow the ADAI foster family
curriculum until a Ludwig's Doodles one is established.
No previous dog training experience is required. We provide
educational materials as well as "hands on” training to educated you on all
aspects of fostering a Ludwig's Doodle..
Foster Family Fundamentals
Our foster
families provide the strong foundation necessary to build in their dogs the
understanding of service dog skills. In addition to the teaching of these
skills, foster families provide basic obedience, house manners and public
socialization with other animals and people. Their responsibilities include:
- Spending at least 15-30 minutes a day in structured
training with your dog.
- Taking your dog out to public places at least 3 times per
week.
- Meeting monthly with an Ludwig's Doodles trainer through
foster classes or private training sessions.
- Keeping a weekly/daily journal of your dog’s progress in
training.
- Training your dog in accordance with Ludwig's Doodles
techniques and philosophies.
- Providing transportation to the vet, as needed.
- Providing a safe, non-smoking, clean, loving environment
for your dog, as chemical free as possible.
Financial Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all expenses related to owning the puppy if you
are in the breeding program, foster home or just adopting a puppy. You
will need to buy:
- 6ft. nylon leash and flat collar with ID tag.
- Metal dog bowls (2)
- Gentle leader
- 40lb. bag of dog food Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy Formula (chicken)
- Ear cleaner
- Teeth cleaner
- Wire Crate
- Foster Family Manual / Training info
- Training Log book
Training Classes
Part of your responsibilities as a foster parent is attending
a monthly foster class it will be at the family farm of the Ludwig's in Zephyr
ON. These classes provide the information our puppy owners parents need to
complete the training goals for their dog. We have four different classes:
Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. A class is chosen for each dog
depending on their age and training skill level. Each dog progresses from level
to level depending on when the goals from their particular class are completed.
During each class an evaluation is done to give fosters goals of what needs
improvement and what is going well.
Becoming a Foster Parent or Breeding Home
For more information on becoming a Ludwig's Doodles breeding home or foster
parent, please call 416-398-8589 or
e-mail Marsha
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