All working dogs purchased from
us will come with our standard Full or Limited
Contract, according to which type registration you choose.
In addition, if you buy a puppy
or adult from us and tell us you want it to work, we will guarantee it to be
able to perform the duties you told us you wanted it for. If it does not,
we will replace it. We will ask you to be specific about what type stock
you plan to work, and how you plan to use the dog, and your Aussie will be
selected accordingly. For instance, it will take a different type dog for
pasture and penning work on cattle, than a dog needed to work the pens and
aisleways of a cattle sale barn. If the dog you work from us is not able, with
proper training, to perform the duties you bought it for, we will replace
it. Exception: We do not guarantee our dogs on
horses.
Examples:
1. You buy a puppy and after giving it ample time to mature (a year or so
old) it still shows no interest in stock. You can breed two of the best
working dogs in the country together and it's possible there will be some
non-workers in the litter. It happens. No one can predict with
certainty how a puppy will turn out. In this case we will certainly
replace the dog.
2. You buy a dog to help
you with your cattle. The dog is wonderful on sheep but just doesn't have
the power necessary for cattle. We will replace this dog.
Now, let's define
"proper
training". We don't believe a dog has to have formal training and know
the international commands before it can perform its job. What we mean by
"proper
training" is, for instance, you can't take a dog that has no exposure to
cattle at all, doesn't know even the simplest commands (Come, Stop, Stay) and
expect him to be able to pen your cows and calves. We're not unreasonable
in how much training we expect you to do with the dog, but you do have to put
forth some effort. Contrary to what some people think, no herding dog
automatically knows everything to do at the right time. The natural instinct
to work is there, it's up to you to show the dog what you want done, when you
want it done, and how you want it done.
We offer unlimited telephone
advice and support to owners of Aussies purchased from us. If you live
close enough and are willing to come for lessons, we will help you and your dog
get started working. This does not mean that we will keep your dog and
train it for you. It means that you and the dog can come together,
and Roger will help you learn to use the dog in order to get the job done.
Rest assured that we want the
Australian Shepherd to continue to be known as a true working breed, and we will
go the extra mile to be sure you are happy with any working Aussie purchased
from us.