Puppy Pie Questionnaire

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Lets deep dive into your expectations for dog ownership and get you thinking about what you can offer a pooch, there is no right or wrong. There is simply your reality, be truthful and honest with yourself when you answer, or risk ending up an unhappy match.
Tick the boxes that most closely matches your tribe....

Prefer a sofa snuggle and a coffee shop to a countryside hikeLeisurely strolls are great, but no more than an hour and not in the rain!Being out in the fresh air for a few hours is great, a couple of times a weekWe are out and about daily, whatever the weather
Are you looking for....

A friend for all the family?A sofa surfing lap warmer?A walking companion?A watch dog?A dog sport buddy?A support/assistance role?A hiking buddy?
How does your perfect dog behave?

Happy to chill all day, confidently in their own spaceCuddle monster that wants to be with me all dayHas his/her own mind, and can be cheekyObedient, always does as they are toldHappy go lucky sort, that fits in with everyone and everythingDoes not require hours of trainingAlways up for an adventure!
Is shedding an issue for you and would your perfect dog need regular grooming?

YesNo
Now you have been specific about the type of dog you are looking for let's formalise it, so you can refer back to it when you are looking at puppies. Fill in the blank space based on your answers above:

I am looking for a dog that;
Have you previously owned a dog?

As a child, but not recentlyAlways had a dog in the family, but not one that I have been main carer forNever, this will be our first dogExperienced dog owner, I can't imagine a home without a dog in it!
Time to focus on the type of environment you can provide for a dog. Which type of home describes your home best?

Flat/ApartmentTerraced HouseDetached House
Do you require permission to have a dog in your home?

YesNoNot thought about that yet
Do you have private use of a garden?

YesNo
Where is your home?

RuralUrbanSemi RuralSemi Urban
What is the vibe like in your home?

Calm and quietBusy family, but with a reasonable routine and some quiet timeOrganised chaos, no routine
Do you have children?

Visiting children (Grandchildren)Under 5'sUnder 10'sTeenagersVisiting children (friends of your own children)
Are those children dog savvy, and if not have you got plans in place to manage that scenario?

YesNo, not thought about that yet
Do you have any other pets?

Existing dogCatsSmall furriesBirds/chickensLarger animals sheep/cattle/horses
How close are you to your neighbours?

Share walls/fence lines/stairwells/lobbiesA bit of space between usLand between us
Will having a dog, that potentially barks be a source of conflict between you and your neighbours?

YesNoNot thought about that yet
Will your dog spend time alone? If so, for how long?

1 hour2-3 hours3-5 hours5 plus hours
Have you sourced local groomers, vets and trainers to support you in dog ownership?

YesNoNot thought about that yet
Have you made financial provision for dog ownership in terms of vets fees, pet insurance options and provision in the event of you not being able to care for your dog?

YesNoNot thought about that yet
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