The Maple Lane Guarantee
At Maple Lane we strive to produce happy, healthy, well rounded family members. Our Australian Shepherds are raised in an environment that exposes them to the life of an indoor/ outdoor dog. These dogs get to experience the green grass, fresh air & stimulation that comes from exposure to the outdoors. They also receive the structure and interaction necessary for them to understand how to successfully coexist inside with their next families. We raise our dogs the way we expect them to live, along side of us. All puppies reared at Maple Lane leave with familiarity of basic indoor house training, all shots recommended by their veterinarian, and regular worming. Every pup is also bathed at least twice before going home with a flea & tick shampoo to ensure they are parasite free inside and out. Your new pup gets treated as family here because that's what we expect from them in return.
Purchase Agreement and Health Guarantee
Like I tell all of my families, I never thought I'd need a contract to get people to do right by their dogs. Turns out that you do. Below your will find the meat of our puppy contract. All dogs sold by Maple Lane are placed with their new families on contract basis.
Maple Lane guarantees your puppy to be of excellent health with the following health care provided: regular puppy appropriate de-worming’s, puppy Shots beginning at the age of 6 weeks and at recommended intervals until time of sale.
Your puppy’s parents have been genetically tested to guarantee no known congenital life-threatening health defects. Your veterinarian must examine your puppy within 3 business days after possession for this guarantee to be honored.
If any health problems are determined, I must be contacted immediately with written diagnosis. I will then have the puppy examined by a veterinarian of my choosing and consult with them prior to any procedure. If it is determined there is a problem directly attributed the breeding or rearing of the pup, you may return the puppy for a full refund. However, I will not compensate for any treatment of said illness prior to my knowledge or consent of same. This health guarantee is valid for one year. The listed health guarantee is contingent on:
o Puppy is examined by a licensed Veterinarian within 3 Business days following possession.
o Recommended vaccination regimen of a licensed Veterinarian is followed.
o Exam and preventative measures for intestinal worms, heartworms, and other parasites are maintained
o Your puppy is registered with AKC.
o Your puppy is protected with proper shelter from the elements.
o Your puppy is fed high quality food and fresh water daily.
o Daily play and socialization. Obedience training is highly recommended.
Breeder reserves the Right of First Refusal. If in any case you are unable to keep this pup/dog, Breeder is to be contacted first, prior to any attempts to re-home or offer for sale. In no circumstances shall this pup/dog be released or surrendered to an Animal Shelter, Rescue, or Humane Society. Refunds will not be given unless there is a verified medical issue related to genetics or care prior to your receipt of the pup. This issue must be confirmed by an independent veterinarian. Pups who are surrendered need to be held in quarantine, seen by a vet, reintroduced to the current dogs at the home, etc. As a rule, refunds will not be given.