Wavemaker Staffords

Wavemaker Staffords - puppy interest/wait list
Thanks for completing this application! At first glance, you might thing "sheesh, this is a little long - are all these questions really necessary?" I know, because I thought the same thing when we got our first purebred dog! Every family is different, and there are no right or wrong answers. We know many families have two working adults and we don't expect anyone to be a superhero and quit a day job just to be able to take home a puppy. Every puppy family has different needs, and this questionnaire helps us identify who needs what information and what homes might make the best fit for a puppy from us. If you're a veteran Stafford owner, we don't want to waste your time regaling things you already know; by the same token, if this is your first puppy or first Stafford, we want to make sure you leave prepared for what life with a puppy may bring. We ask puppy owners to give us contact information (if you move or change phone numbers or email addresses) b/c we provide lifetime registration of microchips and we do ask for photos. We want you to let us in on any brags you may have with your new Stafford. In return, we will be there for you for the life of your Stafford and will answer any questions you may have at any time in this dog’s life. We remain in touch with every family who gets a puppy, re-home or rescue thru us. We are a family and are there to support one another. So again, thank you!

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About Puppy's New Family
Why are you interested in this breed?
Who referred you or how did you find us?
Are you on another breeder wait list? *
What other breeders have you reached out to? We may not have what you are seeking so we would be happy to assist you in locating a respected breeder who may.
Have you ever been turned down by a Stafford breeder or have you changed you mind after being approved? *
If you answered yes, please explain the circumstances
What type of temperament is desired?
Are you seeking a male or female puppy?
Is this your first dog?
Is this your first time raising a puppy?
Puppy or older dog? Rescue? Why?
Do you have other pets in the home? *
Please list species breed and age of other pets:
Please describe temperaments and training levels of other pets:
If you answered YES to other pets in the home, and they are dogs, are they intact? Please list.
Do you have plans to get any other pets within a year of getting this puppy?
Do you already have a veterinarian?
If yes, please list their contact info

What do you plan on doing with your dog?

	Yes	No	Haven't decided yet	Would consider it
Agility
Obedience/Rally
Dock Diving
Nose Work
Barn Hunt
Conformation (show ring competition)
Possible use for future breeding
Companion only
Certification as therapy dog
Certification as service/medical alert dog
Other

Please list any dog clubs you have belonged to or currently belong to. Please list any titles or achievements you have earned with your dogs.
If a puppy we sell you turns out to be what we consider ‘show quality’ would you be willing to show it or allow us to show it in AKC conformation at our expense?
Will you understand and comply if we tell you that it is *not* what we consider to be ‘show quality’ and should be spayed/neutered by 2 years old?
What qualities are you looking for in a Stafford?
Do you understand that *some* Staffords may not get along with other animals upon maturity and they should not be allowed off lead or in dog parks around other off lead dogs?
Do you understand that some Staffords tend to be quite mouthy, especially as puppies and young dogs?
Do you understand that Staffords do shed, jump, climb, are boisterous and are like Velcro always following and climbing on top of you? Tell us how you feel about these qualities.
Are you very familiar with the Breed Specific Laws in your area? Are you aware of how some may perceive your Stafford to be aggressive or scary even though it is not? Are you prepared to deal with this? How would you handle a situation where someone prejudged you and your Stafford?
Please tell us a little about where puppy will live as a puppy (we know circumstances change).
Type of housing
Do you:
If other, please explain:
Does your landlord allow pets?
Great! How much is the pet deposit?
Do you have a fenced yard?
How high is the fence?
Is any head of household currently serving our country in the US Military?
Tell us about your hobbies, interests and daily schedule
Are there any tobacco smokers living in the home?
Please be honest
How many adults in your home?
How many minor children in your home?
How many children are under the age of eight (8) years old?
Are you aware that the term 'nanny dog' doesn't mean the Stafford will be a calm playmate but rather they are very tolerant of childrens sometimes erratic, loud behavior?
Are all adults in the home in agreement to purchase a puppy?
Does anyone in the home have allergies to dogs?
Where will the puppy spend most of its time?
How will the puppy be trained?
Are you willing to utilize +R training methods only?
We will help find suitable trainers and facilities
What training methods do you prefer?
Corrective training, Positive Reinforcement training (+R), Ecollar - prong - choke type training, rolled up newspaper and yelling obscenities
Are you familiar with Puppy Culture?
Are you willing to follow along with Puppy Culture with us and continue after you bring your puppy home?
We will begin crate training for you. Are you willing to continue with crate train your puppy?
Will your puppy be an inside or outside dog?
How many hours will the puppy usually be left alone each day?
Is this puppy being purchased as a surprise or gift for anyone?
Have you or any one in the puppy’s future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding?

Ownership Commitment
Our buyers come to us for some very specific reasons including enrichment protocols. Are you interested in following along as the litter goes through the Puppy Culture protocols?
Are you able to travel to pick up your puppy in Georgia?
Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time?
Wavemaker Staffords raw feeds and naturally rears all of the Staffords living here including puppies, foster, rescues and residents. Are you interested in raw feeding and/or natural rearing?
Are you open to learning new immunity/vaccine/titer/homeopathic practices?
Do you agree to contact us in the case that you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?
Are you willing to abide by a contract that may include training classes, health testing, general health care requirements?
If you have questions please ask them at the end of the application so we can help
What warranties, if any, do you expect the breeder to make for this puppy?
If a genetic or other serious problem occurred during the course of the life of this dog, what would be your response in dealing with the situation?

What to expect
I've read this lengthy form and I've: *
Please provide any other relevant information you feel would assist us in placing a puppy in your home:
Please provide us with names, address and phone # of veterinarians, breeders, handlers, trainers you use now or have used in the past:
Please provide us with names, address and phone # of 3 references you have known for over 3 years (non family). We do check references:
We may do home or b/g checks. Does this concern you?
The life of the puppy and how/where it lives is our main concern.
Do you have any other questions for us you’d like us to note?
Here is where you can ask about anything at all or questions regarding the application
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*Note- None of our dogs are sold to what we consider to be unethical breeders, brokers or to be used for illegal purposes. They will not be used in a breeding program to over exaggerate the breed. (i.e.. extra short, extra wide, extra heavy, extremely bully heads, bred for color, blocky, overdone, etc.) Keeping healthy, fit, active – both mentally and physically Staffords is our goal for the future of this breed. We require health testing be done on all of our Staffords. In turn we guarantee our Staffords have been health tested for breed appropriate and age appropriate genetic and physical diseases and we will provide you with copies of the certificate results in your puppy pack.

New owners are encouraged to participate in some type of obedience classes with their Stafford. We offer incentives for performance titles earned and encourage Star Puppy, CGC, ATTS testing. We will also pay for your first year as members in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America if you are interested. We hope to be your friend and mentor for the life of your Stafford.

We encourage you to do your homework on us as well and are happy for you to contact references, which we can provide for you – or the parent club – SBTCA. We also encourage you to read our website, join our Facebook page and ask questions of other puppy buyers who own a Wavemaker Stafford. Please also see www.thestaffordknot.com for more information on this breed. Feel free to call or email us at any time.

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Wavemaker Staffords - puppy interest/wait list