Breeder Caretakers are the volunteers who agree to bring a dog into their home that will be used by A.C.T.S. as a breeding dog.  The dogs will be the property of A.C.T.S. but will remain with the breeder caretaker family except during breeding and whelping.  Once the dog has been removed from the breeding program, whatever the reason, the dog becomes the property of the breeder caretaker family.

All Brood and Stud Breeder Caretakers are responsible for the following:
*  All dogs must live indoors with the family
*  Provide adequate and appropriate food
*  Provide sufficent exercise
*  Maintain a healthy weight for the dog
*  Grooming
*  Keep the dog free from external parasites
*  Responsible for all normal vet bills (i.e. vaccinations, flea & tick treatments, heartworm medications & emergency sick or injury vet calls).  Copies of bills or treatment schedules must be sent to A.C.T.S.
*  Provide a fenced yard or secure play area
*  Provide leash & collar, grooming tools, crate, toys, training treats
*  Keep the dog on a leash AT ALL TIMES if the brood is in heat
*  Provide a state or town license tag to be worn on the dogs flat collar
*  Transporting the dog to the Foundation for Breeding & Whelping as requested
*  A minimum of "Basic" training & "Beyond the Basics" training
*  Meeting with the A.C.T.S. staff as requested
*  Accepting A.C.T.S. decisions as to the welfare of the dog (i.e. frequency of breeding, whelping location, disposition of puppies and retirement of the dog)

Brood Breeder Caretakers Only
*  Informing A.C.T.S. on the first day of the brood's heat
*  Bringing the brood to A.C.T.S. for breeding and whelping.  The brood will stay at A.C.T.S. for whelping until weaning
*  Must live within 1 1/2 hours of A.C.T.S.

Stud Breeder Caretakers Only
*  Bringing the stud to A.C.T.S. on short notice for breedings as requested
*  Must live within 1 hour of the Foundation

*  Determing when and how a brood or stud shall be bred
*  Provide each brood & stud with a Foundation ID tag
*  Responsible for microchipping each dog
*  Responsible for all breeding veterinary fees (i.e. hip & elbow x-rays, yearly eye certifications, heart certifications and any fees as a result of breeding and whelping)
*  Spaying and neutering the dogs retired from the program

For more information or to receive an application call 603-569-9991 or email hydewilliams@assistancecanine.org.  Once we receive your completed application we will schedule an interview in your home.  This interviews gives you a chance to ask further