Older Pup / Adult Dog Application

Mailing your application: You can copy & paste this application to your email editor, then fill it out and send it as text, but please do NOT send as an attachment as we are not able to open & read many types of attachements. If you are not computer friendly, you can print this application from your computer, then fill it out, and send it to us though regular mail.

Please Note: There are no right or wrong answers. The purpose of these questions is to help me get to know you better and make sure the pup will go to a responsible, loving, and happy home. All questions must be answered to the best of your ability before consideration for a puppy will be given.

 

PART ONE: Contact Information & Living Situation

 

Name:

Home Phone #:

Alternate Phone # (cell, work, etc):

Email Address:

Home/Mailing Address:

 

Is this a permanent (long term) or temporary (short term) address? If temporary, please explain.

 

 

What situation best describes where you live?

A. rural
B. suburb
C. city or town

 

How much land do you have for the dog to run on?

 

Is your yard fenced with either traditional fencing or an invisible fence?

 

Do you have children living with you at home? If so, how many and what ages?

 

Do you have any dogs or other pets living with you now? If so, how many and what kinds?

 

 

Where will the dog spend the majority of its time?

A. inside
B. outside
C. half inside/half outside

 

If you answered B or C to the last question, where will the dog stay when outside?

A. Free in fenced yard; Please specify if supervised, unsupervised, or a little of both:
B. Kennel; Please provide dimensions:
C. Tied out; please specify length of line:
D. Roaming free
E. Other, Please Explain:

 

How long will the dog be home alone on a typical day?

A. It won't be home alone; someone is almost always home
B. Just briefly to run errands (less than 3 hours total most days)
C. Between 4 to 6 hours a day
D. Up to 8 hours a day
E. More than 8 hours a day

 

Where will the dog be when no one is home? (Please be specific)

 

 

 

PART TWO: What are you looking for?

 

Are you interested in a …

A. Golden Retriever
B. Labrador Retriever
C. Either
D. Undecided

If you are interested in a Golden, which shade of Gold are you looking for?

A. Light/Cream
B. Medium Gold
C. Dark/Red
D. Doesn't Matter

If you are interested in a Lab which color are you looking for?

A. Black
B. Yellow
C. Chocolate
D. Undecided

 

Do you have a preference of male or female?

A. male
B. female
C. either
D. not sure yet

 

Will this dog be a …

A. Pet/Companion/Family Member
B. Hunting/Field Dog
C. Show/Conformation Competitor
D. Agility Competitor
E. Breeding Stock
F. Therapy/Assistance Dog
G. Search & Rescue Dog
H. Combination of above; Please list which of A through G this pup would be:
I. Other; Please Explain...

 

 

What age dog are you open to?

A. Under 6 months, still a younger pup
B. Between 6 to 12 months, still a pup, but not a baby
C. Between 1 to 2 years, young adult out of the puppy stages
D. Three years or older, mature adult
E. We will consider any age

 

What training level are you open to?

A. Minimul, or just started with basic house & crate training is good. We're looking forward to doing some training.
B. Paritally trained is fine, as we're expecting, and willing, to put in additional work.
C. Ideally, it would be mostly trained, with the understanding the some work may be needed along the way.
D. It must be 100% fully trained already; we don't have the time or interest at this point in our lives.
E. We will consider a puppy or dog of any training level--doesn't matter.

 

What type of dog are you looking for?

A. We just love dogs, and would be happy with any dog as long as it's happy & healthy.
B. We have a soft spot for the odd ball, runt, or the ones no one else wants.
C. We prefer an active dog that can keep up with our family and livestyle.
D. We prefer a quiet, lower energy dog.
E. We're looking for something very specific which is...

 

 

 

PART THREE: Readiness & Plans for your Dog

 

Is everyone in your household in agreement on getting a dog?

 

Are those who are able willing to participate in its care and training?

 

Do you understand that Retrievers (Both Goldens & Labs) are social dogs that thrive in a family situation, given ample exercise, playtime, and training?

 

Do you understand that having a puppy is a big responsibility and commitment to the dog for the duration of its life (8 to 15 years)?

 

Do you understand that anytime you bring home a new dog, you can expect that it will be scared and unsure of what is happening because everything in its life is suddenly changing? That it may not eat well the first few days and that it may also wine or bark a lot the first few nights until it becomes used to its new home and accepts you as its new family?

 

Do you understand that although the pup / dog has had some training and received a good start to life, that further obedience work, house training, and socialization may be needed?

 

 

Do you agree to take the dog to a vet regularly, and as needed, to keep it healthy and current on all vaccinations?

 

Have you owed a dog before? If so, what breeds did you own, at what ages did you acquire these dogs, what were the circumstances by which they were obtained (Breeder, Pet Store, Rescue, Shelter, etc), and what eventually became of them (passed away, still living with you, sold or given away, etc)?

 

 

Do you agree to keep the dog under control and on a leash when off your property?

Have you trained a dog before?

 

Do you plan to have the dog spayed or neutered?

A. Yes, definatley!
B. Maybe, not sure yet...
C. No, we hope/plan to breed at least one litter.
D. No, we won't do that to our dog.

 

If you plan to breed, will you be getting the dog's hips, elbows, eyes, and heart certified at an appropriate age through the OFA or PennHip & CERF prior to breeding, if not already done? If so, will you have the dog be spayed or neutered if any of the clearances don't pass?

 

 

 

PART FOUR: Questions / References

 

Have you read any of the articles on our Suggested Reading page? If not, please do so now and then list the article(s) you found most helpful and informative?

 

 

Have you checked out our Q&A page? If not, please do so now. Did this help answer any questions you had? Which ones?

 

 

Do you have any additional questions that have not already been answered by the extensive information available on our website?

 

 

Is there any additional information you would like to add?

 

 

 

Please list a couple professional references, if possible, with phone number (vet, breeder, groomer, dog trainer, etc):

 

 

Please list a couple personal references with phone numbers/email addresses and their relationship to you (friend, family member, co-worker etc)

 

 

How did you first hear about us?

A. Referred by friend or family
B. Referred by local vet
C. Found Ad in Paper/Magazine
D. Online Breeder Search
E. Other, Please explain: