Most dogs can mate on their own without problem and just need to be left along.  There are times though, especially if both dogs are inexperienced, that help is needed.  This is where I come in.

v Cost:

        If the sire and dam successfully mate: $150

        If they are unsuccessful: $75

        Subsequent visits after successful mating: $50 each

v Both the Sire and Dam must have proof of a clean bill of health, up to date on vaccines, and Brucellosis negative or sign a wavier.  What is Brucellosis?  See below for an explanation.

Is your dam pregnant and you’re worried about the delivery of her puppies?  There are valid reasons to be worried: a lot can happen and if you’re not prepared, there could be great risk to the puppies and mom.  There are a lot of supplies that you need to have on hand for that just in case situation.  If you hire me, I provide my knowledge and expertise.  Once the puppies are born I am available by phone and email to answer any of your questions until the puppies leave at 8 week old.

v Cost:  $75

What is Brucellosis?

http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/brucellosis_canis.pdf

Brucellosis is a disease caused by Brucella canis, which is a bacteria that can infect bitches and their fetuses. It seems that over the years much has been written on brucellosis in breeding dogs, but despite it all, infection rates may run as high as 8-10%. That is right, it is suspected that one in ten dogs in this country may carry Brucella canis.

Medical advancements in controlling this disease have been few and far between. Contrary to some opinions, it is a very difficult disorder to treat, and in most cases, treatment is unsuccessful. A prevalent attitude among many people is that "if my dogs get it, then I will treat it." This is a serious mistake because you probably will not cure it, and if you do, the individual will probably be sterile or be a poor breeding specimen.

Transmission of Brucella canis

B. canis is sexually transmitted by the mating of infected males and females. Brucella canis in the female dog will live in the vaginal and uterine tissue and secretions for years, and except in rare cases, for life. The infected female usually appears healthy with no signs of disease or indication that she is a 'carrier' or harborer of the organisms. She can spread the bacteria to other animals through her urine, aborted fetuses, or most commonly through the act of breeding. Once pregnant, the bacteria will also infect the developing fetuses causing illness.

In males, the Brucella bacteria live in the testicles and seminal fluids. An infected male is just as dangerous as the female as he can spread the Brucella bacteria via his urine or semen. Oftentimes, there are no signs except in advanced cases when the testicles may be uneven in size.

Litters are commonly aborted, usually in the last two weeks of gestation, or the puppies may die shortly after birth. If a pregnant dog aborts after 45 days of gestation, you should be highly suspicious of brucellosis. Usually, the fetuses are partially decayed and accompanied by a gray to green vaginal discharge. This discharge can have very high numbers of Brucella canis. If embryos die early, they may be reabsorbed and the female may never appear to be pregnant at all.

Click on the link above for more information including:

• What are the risks?
• Testing
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Human health hazards