Co-Ownership Opportunities

Purposeful Partnerships with Long-Term Vision

Co-ownership is offered with clear intent. Select dogs may be placed in co-ownership arrangements with hope that they will become part of our breeding program in the future, pending health, temperament, and performance evaluations.

Co-Ownership allows dogs to develop fully in dedicated homes while remaining connected to the goals of our program. These arrangements are selective, structured, and built on mutual respect, transparency, and shared responsibility.

Co-ownership is offered selectively and only when expectations, philosophy, and commitment align.

A Note to Newcomers

You do not need to “know everything” to be considered for a working co-owned placement. Curiosity, commitment, and willingness to learn matter far more than titles already earned.

We value honest questions, thoughtful effort, and genuine engagement

Purpose of Co-Ownership

Co-owned dogs are placed with intention and long-term vision

  • Develop working and sport-capable dogs in active homes

  • Evaluate temperament, nerve, and workability through training and trailing

  • Preserve program standards while supporting committed handlers

  • Build forward thoughtfully rather than expanding for volume

    Co-ownership is never offered casually and is not a guarantee of breeding

Working Home Requirement

All co-owned dogs must be placed in working or active sport homes

A working home is one that actively develops the dog through structured training, engagement, and ongoing evaluation. While our dogs live as companions, they are bred with the capacity and desire to work and require appropriate outlets to thrive.

Working homes are expected to:

  • Commit to consistent, structured training

  • Actively pursue titles or formal evaluations

  • Participate in AKC events, working trials or other recognized dog sports

  • Maintain the dogs physical and mental development

  • Represent the program responsibly in public and competitive settings

    Co-ownership is not offered for purely pet placements

Training, Titling & Sport Participation

Participation in AKC events and recognized dog sports is an essential component of co-ownership. Titles are valued as tools for objective evaluation and development.

Depending on the individual dog and handler, activities may include:

  • AKC Obedience or Rally

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC/ CGCA/ CGCU)

  • Conformation events

  • Tracking or scent-based sports

  • IGP or other working trials (PSA, French Ring etc.)

  • Nose work, detection, or utility-based sports

    Sport-Specific Expectations

    These are guidelines, not rigid requirements. Expectations are tailored to the dog and handler

  • Foundation training: engagement, obedience, neutrality

  • Public exposure: stability in new enviroments

  • Evaluation milestones: age-appropriate titles or certifications

  • Consistency: steady development rather than rushed achievement

    Progress is valued more than speed.

    Sport selection and goals are discussed individually and vary depending on the handlers preference.

What Co-Ownership Typically Includes

While each arrangement is tailored to the individual dog and home, co-ownership generally includes:

  • Placement with the intent of future breeding consideration

  • Shared decision making regarding evaluations, training direction, and breeding

  • Commitment to ongoing development and titling

  • Open communication regarding health, progress, and challenges

  • Adherence to agreed-upon standards of care and management

  • A clear, written agreement outlining responsibilities and experience

    All decisions are guided by the welfare of the dog and integrity of the program.

What We Look For in a Co-Owner

Co-ownership is best suited for individuals who:

  • Are actively involved in training or dog sports ( or who are committed to becoming so)

  • Value structure, clarity, and consistency

  • Understand the responsibility of owning an intact working dog

  • Are open to collaboration, guidance, and long-term planning

  • Share our philosophy regarding temperament, development and ethics

    Experience is helpful but not required- commitment, mindset, and alignment matter most.

Questions about Co-Ownership?

  • Co-ownership is a partnership. A dog lives with you as your companion and training partner, while remaining connected to our program for long-term evaluation and potential breeding consideration.

    It allows dogs to grow in active, dedicated homes while being developed thoughtfully and responsibly.

  • Yes. While prior experience is beneficial, co-ownership is not limited to seasoned handlers. Everyone starts somewhere- many successful working and sport handlers started with curiosity and commitment.

  • Yes. Co-owned dogs live with you as full time members of your household.

    Any travel, evaluations, or breeding-related plans are discussed well in advance and handled with care and clarity.

  • Yes, earning titles is part of the co-ownership journey — not for prestige, but as a way to track your dog’s growth and learning. We provide guidance and support so that this process is rewarding for both you and your dog.

    If you’re not interested in pursuing titles, a puppy placement outside of co-ownership may be a better fit. Non co-owned dogs can still join your family and be wonderful companions, without any titling requirements. Co-ownership is intended for dogs and handlers who are excited to grow together in training, sport, and development.

  • We approach decisions collaboratively.

    You’ll be supported, not micromanaged. Clear communication and shared planning ensure the dog’s development stays consistent and enjoyable for everyone involved.

  • No. Co-ownership is offered with the hope of future breeding consideration, contingent on health testing, temperament, structure, and performance evaluations.

  • That’s completely okay.

    We encourage questions and honest conversations. Many people explore co-ownership simply to learn more — alignment matters more than certainty at the beginning.

  • Life happens. Co-ownership agreements include thoughtful planning for changes, always prioritizing stability and the dog’s best interest.

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