(Cont’d)
If the dog will be outside at all, what outside space is available for the dog:
Yard • Patio • Run • Balcony • Unfenced yard • Other: ___________________________________
Are the gates: Latched • Padlocked • Other (explain): _________________________________________
How do you plan to handle dog’s exercise needs? ___________________________________________________
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Do you feel obedience training makes a dog a better companion? Yes • No
If necessary, would you be willing to attend obedience classes at your own expense? Yes • No
Do you travel a great deal? Yes • No
How often?______________________________
How long at a time?_____________________________
When you do travel, how do you intend to provide for the dog while you are gone?__________________________
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What provisions would be made for the dog if you had to move to:
Locally? ________________________________
Out of state? __________________________________
To a place where no pets are allowed? ________________________________________________________
Under what circumstances would you not keep the dog?
Divorce • Illness in family • Moving • New baby • New job • Housetraining problem •
Chewing • Barking • Digging • Allergy • Shedding too much • Dog grew too big •
Dog became ill • Kids ignore the dog • Pets didn’t get along • Not obedient enough •
Other (explain)_______________________________________ • Would not give up for any of the above
What would you do if the dog grew to be bigger than you expected?
Return the dog to rescue • Take the dog to shelter • Keep the dog but keep him outside
Other (explain)______________________________________________________________ • Nothing
If the dog becomes destructive at your home, what would you do? ______________________________________
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If the dog has “accidents” at your home, what would you do? __________________________________________
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If the dog shows Separation Anxiety, what would you do? _____________________________________________
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If the dog becomes aggressive to people and/or dogs, what would you do?
• People Aggression: ________________________________________________________________________
• Dog Aggression: __________________________________________________________________________
If the dog becomes ill or injured, are you financially prepared to provide the medical care? Yes • No
If yes, is there a maximum amount you would spend for your dog’s medical needs?
Yes $ ____________ : Reason___________________________________________________________
No: State provision ___________________________________________________________________
The dog may live 15+ years, what would you do with your dog if you could no longer care for the dog? ___________
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? _____________________________________________
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Questionnaire Information: All of the information I have provided in this Questionnaire is true and correct. If any of the
information changes, I will advise you promptly.
Signature: __________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Print Name: ________________________________________________
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