Taraleigh Goldens Puppy Application Form

Taraleigh Goldens

CKC Registered Breeder

Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help us place the right puppy with you and your family. While it is not our intent to be intrusive, these questions help determine whether a Golden Retriever is the right breed for you and help ensure a good match.

All information is confidential and will not be disclosed to a third party. Thank you for your interest in Taraleigh Goldens.

Our goals is to provide health happy puppies and find the best suited homes for each of our babies. Parents are tested for health clearances. You are welcome to ask for more details on the clearance and/or proof of clearances.

Application Information

Perspective Pet Parent*

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Perspective Pet Parent

AgeName

Family Members in home

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Family Members in home

AgeName

Family Members in home

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Family Members in home

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Email Address*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

About Taraleigh Goldens

How did you hear about Taraleigh Goldens?*

Why are you choosing to be part of Taraleigh Goldens family and adopting one of our puppies?*

About the Family

Is this your first dog?*

Is this your first Golden Retriever?*

Is this your first large breed dog?*

Do you have any other pets in your home?*

If Yes, please describe your pets, including age, sex, neutered or spayed, type

Tell me about your current pet's disposition and behavior towards other dogs?*

Please describe all you prior animal owing history:*

Based on your past dog experienceis there anything you might do differently?*

Have you ever surrendered or givenaway a pet and if so, what was the situation?*

Is anyone in your home allergic to pets? *

Are there any special needs to be considered when choosing the most suitable puppy i.e. elderly or special need adult/children sharing the home? *

Have you or any one in your family ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?*

Golden Retriever Breed

What interests you in having a Golden Retriever as your pet?*

Are you aware that Golden Retrievers shed?*

Caring for you Pet

What would you do if you are unable to care for this dog for its lifetime?*

As you know medicalexpenses for a canine can be expensive. What would you do if an unforeseen medical expense occurred?*

About your Environment

Do you have a fenced yard?*

What type of dwelling do you live in?*

How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?*

If all those responsible for the puppy work outside the home or go to school where will the puppy be kept and how will his potty needs be met?*

What type of activities will the puppy be involved in during his/her life? ie jogging, hiking, relaxing at home*

Choosing a Puppy

Areyou interested in a male or female puppy?*

Are you willing to accept the opposite sex if your preferred choice is not available?*

What is the desired or preferred activity level and temperament of the puppy you are looking for?*

Puppies all have unique personalities and characteristics. We chooses the puppies for the families based on puppy temperament, environment, interaction questionnaire and communication. Are you comfortable with this process?*

Taraleigh Goldens puppies are sold as pet in your home. Will you sign a non breeding contract for your puppy and either spay or neuter her/him between the ages of 18-24 months?*

Training your Puppy

Who will be theprimary caretaker of the dog? *

How will you house train your puppy?*

Where will the puppy sleep during the night?*

What are your thoughts on dog training classes?*

How would you describe your puppy training attitude and style?*

What are your thoughts about crate training? *

How would you discipline your puppy for potty mistakes and chewing incidences? *

References

Please provide the names, emails, and contact numbers for 3 personal references:*

Signature*