Seeking Shalom Acres

Seeking Shalom Acres

© Dr. Meg Howe, EliteBreederFormula.com
Why Do I Need To Complete This Questionnaire?

Choosing a dog can be a difficult process, and personality has to be taken into consideration.

We want you and your new puppy to be a match made in heaven! This is why we have designed this Owner Questionnaire, to help us pair you up with exactly the right puppy for your family.

Why Not Choose A Puppy Myself?

Puppies are like babies – they eat, they play and then they spend a lot of time sleeping. In fact, they are very likely to be asleep just when you are trying to decide which one is right for you. Because we raise your puppy as part of our family, we get to see them when they are wide awake and their personality is showing itself. We also keenly observe their behavior and conduct personality typing tests at such times that help us to further understand their character.

How Will The Questionnaire Help Me Get The Right Puppy?

There are six general types of personalities: aggressive, independent, assertive, confident, adaptable, and insecure. Each type has its own needs and can be determined as a puppy.

In the dog world, there are Chiefs and Indians. The Chiefs – like they are in the human world – tend to be the extroverts. They are cheeky, bold, strong-willed, and enjoy being the leader of the pack, or having a strong leader to please and look up to.

The Indians are more submissive, gentle, and introverted. They never challenge the status quo and like to go with the flow. And they are likely to accept anyone as their boss – even small children.

Though most people like a dog with a bit of character, it is important that Chiefs end up with owners who have the confidence to be strong leaders. And it is equally important for people who are “pushovers” or have small children to end up with an Indian.

We also consider puppy size, color and coat type with respect to ease of grooming and other factors. It is very important to us to try and match you up with the most perfect puppy for your family!
New Owner Information

Please complete the following information.
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Address*

Street Address

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How did you hear about us? (Select all that apply.)

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Puppy Specifications
What are you looking for? (Please select all that apply.)*

Livestock GuardianPetLivestock Guardian & PetOther
How many puppies are you looking for?*
What gender(s) are you looking for?*

MaleFemaleEitherBoth
Current Puppy Price*
Puppy Deposit Option*

PayPal (50% + 3.5% PayPal fees)Zelle (50% to SeekingShalomAcres@gmail.com)Other
New Owner Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions as honestly as you can! It is very important that this information be as accurate as possible so you will be matched with the appropriate puppy
What best describes your childhood experience with dogs?*

Usually had a dog for work or guarding and it lived outside.Grew up close to one or more dogs and helped train and look after it/them.Loved playing with dog(s) as a child, but someone else trained and took care of it/them.Never had much to do with dogs while growing up.
If you had childhood experiences with dogs, is there anything about those experiences that you do not want to repeat this time?*
What has your adult experience with dogs been like?*

Have never owned a dog as an adultOwned a dog before, but there were behavioral problemsOwned a family pet dog before and it was greatOwned guard dogs, but not family pets
If you owned a dog as an adult, is there anything about that experience that you do not want to repeat this time?*
What do you most want to get out of having a dog in your life?*

I want a dog to guard my home and family and be around.I want a dog to guard livestockI want a dog to share my physically-active lifestyle.I want a dog to walk with me, play with, cuddle up, and relax together.My idea dog will be a gentle, safe and easy-going family pet.I'd love a shy dog to nurture, protect, and pamper.Other
How much time and effort do you see yourself putting into training your dog?*

Training is important to me and will be ongoing activity through the life of my dog.We will take our dog to puppy school, but once that's done and we'd like to just be done with training.Just want to teach my dog myself to follow basic commands - come, sit, stayOnce we've handled potty training, I'll pretty much let my dog do whatever it wants and hope it behaves itself.
What's your best guess at describing your fur-kid parenting style? (Please be honest!)*

I'll provide food, shelter and a big yard (or farm) to run around in and that's pretty much it.As long as my dog gets a handle on potty training, it can pretty much do what it likes.I'll insist on good manners and basic discipline (ie: sit, stay, come) most of the time.I'll insist on ongoing discipline and training my dog to a high level.
How trainable would you like your dog to be?*

Highly trainable for an active working life in guarding, companionship, or serviceResponsible to training, so I can teach it a few fun tricksAffectionate and cuddly is more important than intelligentNot a consideration
How sociable are you and your dog likely to be?*

A quiet life at home suits us just fineOccasional visits and outing with adult friends and familyOccasional visits and outings with all ages, including small childrenRegular walks or meet-ups with friends at the local dog-friendly cafe or parkOther
What would an ideal day with your dog be like?*

My dog stays outside doing his job and I go about my businessHigh intensity work together to learn more skillsLots of running around and having funWalking to the local cafe or park to meet up with friends and their dogsCuddle up watching TV together on the couch
How much exercise will you give your dog?*

We'll take him on a brisk walk or run together at least once a dayWe'll go for a walk a few times a weekWe'll play with him a few times a weekNone, just give him a yard or pasture to run around in
How much time are you likely to spend with your dog*

Not much, and never in the houseHe'll share the house with us after hours and we'll spend quality time together a few times a weekI love to stay at home most of the time with my dog by my sideI love getting out and about and my dog will come everywhere with me
Are you or someone in your household allergic to dogs?*

Yes, extremely allergicYes, somewhat allergicI don't knowNo
How old are you?*

Under 4040-60Over 60
How would you rate your health and fitness?*

ExcellentGoodFairPoor
If you currently own a dog or dogs, how many?*

Don't own another dog or dogs123Other
If you currently own a dog or dogs, what breed is it/are they?*
If you currently own a dog or dogs, are they male or female?*

Don't own another dog or dogsMaleFemaleBothOther
If you currently own a dog or dogs, how big is it/are they?*

Don't own another dog or dogsBigger than a Great PyreneesAbout the same size as a Great PyreneesMuch smaller than a Great Pyrenees
If you currently own a dog or dogs, how would your describe their personality?*

Don't own another dog or dogsBold, bossy, energeticEasy going, friendly, adaptableShy, nervous, submissiveOther
Who will share your home and your dog with you, now or in the coming years?*

No-one, just me and my dogA few other confident adults like meOther adult(s) and older children ages 15+Other adult(s) and children ages 10-15Other adult(s) and children ages 6-9Other adult(s) and small children ages 4-5Other adult(s) who are frail or very young children ages 0-3Other
What other animals share your household?*

None that can stand up to a spirited dogOther animals, but they are kept separate or always will be supervised when together with our dogOnce trained, our dog will need to be trustworthy with our other small or vulnerable petsShy, nervous, submissiveOther
Is there anything else you would like us to know?*
Terms & Conditions
- A 50% deposit is required to hold a puppy. This deposit is non-refundable.
- The buyer agrees to pay the 50% deposit using PayPal or Zelle. If the buyer opts to use PayPal, the buyer agrees to add 3.5% to cover PayPal fees. Zelle requires no fees.
- PayPal Payment Link: http://paypal.me/SeekingShalomAcres
- To pay with Zelle, please send the payment to: SeekingShalomAcres@gmail.com
- The buyer understands that the seller will send a signed copy of this contract to the buyer's email listed above.
- In the case that the contract is completed for a puppy that is yet unborn, the buyer understands that the first available puppy will be provided from a future litter.
- All puppies will receive a health exam from the seller's holistic vet between 6 and 8 weeks of age.
- Following clearance for sale by the vet, puppies will be assigned and offered to buyers based on our puppy personality testing and matching protocol in the order in which the puppy reservations were completed.
- The buyer agrees to pay the balance due at the time of pick-up. The balance can be paid in cash, through PayPal, or through Zelle. If the buyer opts to use PayPal, the buyer agrees to add 3.5% to cover PayPal fees.
- PayPal Payment Link: http://paypal.me/SeekingShalomAcres
- To pay with Zelle, please send the payment to: SeekingShalomAcres@gmail.com
- In the case that the buyer does not meet the seller to complete the sale, the puppy will be held under the deposit for one week from the originally-scheduled pick-up date. If the buyer has still not met the seller to complete the sale by the one week date, the seller will be free to sell the puppy to another buyer, the deposit will not be refunded by the seller, and the seller will have no further obligation to provide a puppy to the buyer.
- In the case that the seller is unable to sell a selected or assigned puppy due to illness, accident, injury, etc., the buyer will receive another puppy of the same sex as soon as one is available.
- All sales are final after the transaction is completed.
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Seeking Shalom Acres

Why Do I Need To Complete This Questionnaire?

Why Not Choose A Puppy Myself?

How Will The Questionnaire Help Me Get The Right Puppy?

New Owner Information

Other

Puppy Specifications

New Owner Questionnaire

Terms & Conditions