Thank you for your interest in the Gabby Jack Ranch.

We Provide:

• Labradoodle, Goldendoodle or North American Retriever puppy bred and raised in-home by loving families that prepare your puppy for a variety of living environments
• Initial puppy socialization through our Puppy Pre-school program
• Expert matching of puppy traits, strengths and personality to your specific needs
• Early placement to improve imprinting, bonding and dog-human communication
• Support and suggestions to help you select the best training method and goals for your dog
• When appropriate, and only when qualified, we provide Service Dog Certification (dog vest, certification card, ADA information, additional costs to cover testing, certification and supplies may apply)

What we require from you:

• Make a commitment to a quality, positive reinforcement training program, providing proof of your enrollment and participation
• Love, nurture and care for your dog
• Groom, exercise and train your dog
• Provide a safe, healthy home environment for your dog
• If necessary, provide proof of a capable and willing Facilitator (puppy raiser) to work with you

Brief Summary of Application Process; ALL INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE IS CONFIDENTIAL:

• Submit Application, fees, and, when required, supporting materials and deposits (supporting materials may include things such as a video of your home, medical verification, etc.)
• Participate in interview(s) with Gabby Jack Ranch staff (Facilitator as well, if needed)
• We will notify you if you are approved.  Approval does not guarantee a dog
• As dogs become available the puppies are carefully matched with approved clients.
• If you are completing this application process for a child or legal guardianship relation, please direct the information to the applicant and the applicant's home and community.  It is important that we know as much as possible about the applicant so that we might determine if our program suits the needs of the applicant.  Any use of the term "you" or "your" relates to the applicant.

Please understand that we are offering you an intelligent, sensitive, educable puppy, carefully nurtured and raised to be a loving companion.  Your puppy has been uniquely socialized to approach new things with confidence.  We make no promises that your puppy will learn or excel in any training program, learning tasks or adjust to his/her environment.  Nor do we claim that (s)he will be free from training challenges.  Clearly, any puppy, especially sensitive, intelligent ones, must have respect and kind, systematic guidance.  The success of your puppy will depend on your relationship to the pup; the training protocol you select, the efforts you make, how well you understand your puppy and your communication skills.

APPLICATION: PHASE ONE*

*If approved there will be a phase two, including interview and possibly additional information gathering and sharing.

1. Complete the application below
2. Mail in the application fee ($20); please understand that your application fee is non-refundable and does not contribute to the assistance dog fee.
3. Provide two letters of reference.  These references should indicate how we might reach them if we desire to follow up.
4. Attach a two page essay that tells us who you are and what your training goals are, what assistance or tasks you hope to accomplish with your dog.  Write this on behalf of the child or guardianship relation, if your submitting the application on their behalf.
5. Be aware that Gabby Jack Ranch currently charges $2500 for an assistance quality puppy.  We ask that if you are unable to pay this fee, you make a commitment to fundraise to purchase a dog.

APPLICATION PHASE TWO:

1. You may require or wish to have a facilitator (sometimes known as a puppy raiser) to help you train and socialize your young puppy.  The facilitator will be someone that you select and we screen for approval.  Obviously, the facilitator must agree to the demands of puppy raising.  Once approved, we will coordinate with your facilitator to see that they have tools to raise your puppy.  The facilitator will be required to coordinate a training program.  Training is not provided by the Gabby Jack Ranch so training costs will be your responsibility.  Any training program must be approved by the Gabby Jack Ranch.  It is critical that your facilitator is close proximity to you so that you will have daily access to, and co-training time with, your puppy.  Therefore, it is wise to select someone in your family, neighborhood or community to work with and help you raise and train your puppy.  You and/or your facilitator will receive your puppy at an early age (8 to 16 weeks).
2. We will conduct extensive interview with you, your facilitator and your family.  This helps us determine canine readiness, your goals/expectations and identify certain traits and skills necessary for your puppy.  These interviews will not take place until your application is approved.

CONDITIONS:

1. You may be asked to provide more information.  Your request for a puppy may be declined at any time during this application process and prior to delivery of the puppy.  The puppy may be removed from a home if it is determined that the puppy is being abused, mistreated or neglected.
2. We will select your puppy, based on temperament matching, personality, observation and needs assessment.  You will NOT be assigned a puppy based on gender, color, coat quality or appearance.  You may not select your own puppy.
3. When you have been approved for a puppy, we will require a deposit in the amount of $500.  This deposit will be applied towards the assistance dog fee of $2500.  We use these funds to pay for vet care and spay/neutering of your puppy.  In other words, when a dog has been identified for you, you will pay a $500 deposit but will still owe $2000 before the dog will be formally placed with a facilitator and/or you.  This deposit will only be requested once a puppy is assigned to you and then the deposit is non-refundable.
4. Payment in full is required two weeks prior to delivery of the puppy.  No exceptions.  Payment must be made by personal check, cashier's check or money order for the exact amount of the purchase, funds must clear the bank before the puppy is delivered.  You may be required to provide proof of funds clearing before your puppy is transported.  Payments may be made electronically through Paypal.
5. Transportation and delivery costs are additional.  This includes, but is not limited to, costs of crates, transportation fees/regulatory charges, air fare, ground transportation or personal delivery charges.
6. We require that you make a commitment to your puppy, to learning your role in this dog/human partnership.  This  is a long-term commitment and you will be working multiple times a day with your puppy so that he/she can learn what is expected of him/her.  We expect that your goal in selecting a Gabby Jack Ranch dog is for you to form a partnership with your dog; a partnership that will support you and empower you to have more control over the circumstances of your life.
7. We provide high quality dogs.  Gabby Jack Ranch's policy is to certify you for public access, only when appropriate.  If you request Gabby Jack Ranch certification, there are additional fees and testing/verification requirements.  You will need to provide medical verification for a service dog.  If Gabby Jack Ranch examiners must travel to you, you will be responsible for reasonable expenses.
8. You will be required to sign a contract.  You will have ownership of the puppy but certain important conditions apply.  If ever the puppy is subject to abuse or neglect, it will be immediately turned back in to Gabby Jack Ranch, without notice or hearing.  If you decide, at any time, that you are unable to keep your dog, you agree to notify Gabby Jack Ranch immediately and return the dog to us for re-homing.  There will be no refund for re-homing situations.  This placement is not transferable.  Other conditions will apply and will be clearly explained to you before you are asked to sign a contract or give your deposit.

By making an application for a Gabby Jack Ranch puppy, you agree that you have read and understand Application: Phase One, Application: Phase Two, the conditions and the information stated above.  You further agree that the material you provide is a true and correct assessment of your living, financial and medical situation so that we are able to select the best puppy for your needs.

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