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- How can I sign up?
To sign up for the OLBR, you must review and sign this agreement,
and mail it the OLBR Chief Administrator. Once received, you will receive an email from an OLBR administrator with information on how to log in.
- How much does it cost?
The OLBR is an opt-in privilege of BMDCA membership. There is no
additional cost to members. Non-members may not participate.
- What is the purpose of the program?
By offering online breeder referrals to PPOs, the BMDCA can fulfill
objectives in its constitution (as outlined in Article I, Section 2) by
offering qualified leads and educational information while simultaneous
countering the "ease of purchase" and misinformation proffered by
breeders and brokers using the internet as a marketing tool.
- What does BMDCA expect of Breeders using this program?
The expectations are to adhere to the tenets and the spirit of the Code
of Conduct, and to respond courteously and in a timely manner to all
Potential Puppy Owner inquiries.
The success or failure of this program resides solely in the hands of
members who are involved in breeding. Members will be 100% responsible
for the quality of the content.
- Do I have to respond to every PPO inquiry?
Yes. A large purpose of this program is to help educate PPOs on the
hallmarks of a reputable breeder and be assisted in making contact with
a reputable breeder. While not every PPO will be right for the breed or
for your breeding program, remember that unresponsiveness, rudeness,
etc. drives the PPO straight into the hands of less-than-reputable
sources for puppies.
- I'm not planning on a litter for some time. Should I
participate?
Absolutely! A large purpose of this program is to help educate PPOs on the
hallmarks of a reputable breeder and be assisted in making contact with
a reputable breeder. You can help guide the next generation of Berner owners on their journey.
- I don't have a website or check my email very often. Can I
participate?
Yes. You will still be responsible for entering your listings and
making sure your information is up-to-date, but you can offer to have
PPOs contact you by phone. You can set this with each litter entry, as
well as in "My Preferences" to have your telephone be the primary
method of contact.
- I've forgotten my password and/or login ID. Who do I contact?
Your login ID is your email address, as listed in the BMDCA membership
handbook. If you've forgotten your password, please contact
olbr@bmdca.org and an administrator will reset your password.
- How do I withdraw from the program?
To withdraw from the program, please contact the administrators at
olbr@bmdca.org. Keep in mind, you will not be able to rejoin the OLBR
for 12 months; you will need to complete the sign-up form again at that
time.
- I'm planning a litter for later this year; when can I enter the listing?
Once the breeding has been completed, you may enter it into the system.
- I'm a BMDCA member, but the stud owner is not. Can I enter the litter?
If you are the breeder of record and the stud and dam are both in
Berner-Garde, then yes, you can enter the litter.
- Why am I not showing up in the listings?
Once a litter has reached 12 weeks of age, it will no longer be
displayed.
- I've spotted incorrect information in a listing. Who do I contact?
Please contact the administrators at olbr@bmdca.org. We want the site
to be as accurate as possible.
- Can I enter a litter for someone that used my stud dog?
No. Only the breeder of record may enter a litter. However, stud owners
are encouraged to sign up for the OLBR. You will show up in PPO
searches when fewer than six litters are shown for a region as an additional resource.
- Can I put in a litter for someone else?
No. Only the breeder of record may enter a litter.
- What is the difference between a Current Breeding and a Litter
Announcement?
A "Litter Announcement" means that the puppies are on the ground and
you've entered the total males and total females.
- Can an Administrator enter my data for me?
No. This is not the job of the administrators. Administrators can edit
or remove incorrect data, but cannot add entries for anyone but
themselves.
- Why must I enter the stud and dam's Berner-Garde number?
By entering the stud and dam's Berner-Garde identification number,
potential puppy owners can look up the health certifications, titles,
etc. on the parents of the litter. It's an educational opportunity for
the puppy owner and provides transparency that is the hallmark of a
responsible breeder.
- How do I get a stud or dam listed in Berner-Garde?
You can get that information added through the Berner-Garde submission
form.
- How do I handle multiple sires used on a dam?
You can enter each sire individually, or just enter one of the sires.
- The breeding did not take. What do I do?
Edit the listing and use the checkbox that indicates "Breeding did not take". This will immediately remove the listing from search results.
- Why was my account suspended?
An account will be suspended if your account is suspected of being
compromised, you have been suspended from the BMDCA, or you have
incurred other violations of the Terms of Use.
If you have a question that is not answered by this FAQ, please contact the administrators at olbr@bmdca.org.
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