Promised Love Puppy Placement Application

Promised Love Golden Retrievers

Puppy Placement Questionaire and Application

This application is the first step in joining the Promised Love family.

We are committed to intentional, temperament-based placement. Our goal is to match each puppy's personality, confidence level, and energy with the lifestyle and goals of the family they will join.

Please answer thoughtfully and honestly. There are no "right" answers — this simply helps us determine the best fit for both your family and our program.
Your name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Do you own or rent your home?*

Own single-family homeRent single-family homeApartment/Condo/TownhomeFarm/AcerageOther (Please describe)
If you live in an apartment, condo, or townhome, please describe your detailed plan for daily exercise, potty schedule, structured training, and mental enrichment. Please also include how many hours the puppy would be alone during a typical weekday.
Please describe your apartment or condo lifestyle plan, including exercise, enrichment, training structure, and weekday schedule:
Do you have a gender preference, or are you open to temperament-based placement?*

MaleFemaleOpen to either — I trust temperament-based matching.
Please describe any children living in the home (include ages and general temperament).*
Describe here ages and personality of children, as well as any added info to help with a good fit for your family.
Do you have other pets? If yes, please describe species, breed, age, sex, and general personality. Please include whether they are spayed/neutered and how they typically respond to new animals.
Please provide your current veterinarian's name and phone number (if applicable):
Do you have access to a private yard?*

Yes — fully fencedYes — not fencedNo private yardShared/community green space
If you have a yard (fenced or unfenced), please describe the fencing type and approximate height (if applicable):
How do you plan to provide daily physical exercise and structured enrichment without private yard access?
Do you have a pool?*

YesNo
If yes, is the pool separately fenced or otherwise secured? Please describe.
Please describe your lifestyle, hobbies, and what a typical weekday and weekend look like in your home.
Do you understand and agree to raise your Golden Retriever as an indoor family member and not primarily as an outdoor dog?*

YesNo
On a typical weekday, how many total hours will the puppy be alone? Please describe the plan for potty breaks, exercise. and supervision during that time (dog walker, daycare, family member, etc.).*
Promised Love puppies are raised using positive reinforcement and relationship-based training. Please describe your training plan for the first year, including whether you plan to attend professional classes and how you will seek guidance if challenges arise.*
Do you agree to continue training using positive, force-free, relationship-based methods consistent with Promised Love's philosophy?*

YesNo
Puppies learn through positive reinforcement, thoughtful environmental management, and consistent guidance. Please describe how you would approach common puppy behaviors such as barking, chewing, potty accidents, jumping, or leash pulling using proactive management and reinforcement-based strategies.*
Have you previously owned and raised a Golden Retriever or another puppy breed?*

Yes — Golden RetrieverYes — another breedNo
Are you aware that raising a puppy requires significant daily time, structure, patience, and consistency — particularly during the first two years of life?*

YesNo
Why are you specifically drawn to a Golden Retriever, and what aspect of your home, lifestyle, and daily routine make you a strong match for this breed?*
I plan on having this dog for:

Family companionPersonal companionTherapy dog workFacility dogService dog prospect (owner -trained or program-supported)Agility/ performance sportsOther
Regarding Therapy, Facility, or Service Placement:

Selection for therapy, facility, or service work is based on formal temperament evaluation and developmental assessment. While each puppy is thoughtfully evaluated, placement into specific working roles cannot be guaranteed and is determined soley at the breeder's discretion.
If you selected therapy, facility, or service work, please describe your goals, intended working environment, prior training experience (if any) and your long-term plan for structured training, certification and mentorship.
Preferred Personality Traits (if any):

Confident and OutgoingEasygoing/adaptableMore observant/thoughtfulNo preference — I trust the breeder's evaluationOther
While preferences are noted, final placment is based on temperament evaluation and overall best fit for each puppy and family.
Please tell me anything else about what you are looking for and wanting in your new puppy.*
In alignment with Promised Love's lifetime responsibility policy, do you agree that if at any time you are unable to keep your dog, he/she will be returned to Promised Love and will never be rehomed independently or surrendered to a shelter or rescue?*

Yes — we understand and agree to this lifetime commitment.No
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of an animal-related offense, including but not limited to cruelty, neglect, abandonment, or theft?*

YesNo
How did you hear about us?

Referral (friend/family)Previous Promised Love familyInstagramFacebookWebsite searchTherapy workOther
By signing below, I confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee puppy placement and that Promised Love Golden Retrievers reserves the right to decline placement at its discretion if it determines a home is not the best fit for a puppy.
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