**Introduction**
1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?
No, I’ve owned a Golden Retriever and a Corgi.
2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?
No. Leaning towards reputable breeder due to the importance of dog having a good temperament.
3) Describe your ideal dog.
Calm, patient, playful, cuddly. Won’t obsessively chase our cats. Good with young children (ages 1and 3)
4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?
Beagle, yorkie, Havanese, cavapoo, mini daschund, Labrador.
5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?
Basic obedience. Not pulling on leash.
6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?
No
**Care Commitments**
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?
More time at first when it’s a puppy. Then probably 30 min walks once or twice per day, with intermittent play throughout the day.
8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?
30 min- 1 hr. Includes walks and dog parks.
9) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?
Brushing ok occasionally or daily. Don’t want to groom much on my own.
**Personal Preferences**
10) What size dog are you looking for?
Under 60 lbs. Small to medium.
11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?
Don’t want a lot of barking or slobber. Some shedding ok.
12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?
Low importance
**Dog Personality and Behavior**
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?
Snuggly
14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?
Eager to please
15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?
Don’t want dog going crazy with knocks on door.
16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?
No
17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?
Aggression with cats or children.
**Lifestyle**
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?
Not often at all. There’s almost always at least one adult at home.
19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?
My husband has the same preference as myself.
20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?
3 cats. One 14 yrs & two 8 month old kittens
21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?
Yes. Two boys, ages 1 & 3.
22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?
No. Own a home
23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?
Near Atlanta. No laws.
24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?
Avg summer day is 80-95 and humid. Winters are mild, but can get down to mid 20’s or 30’s on occasion.
**Additional Information and Questions**
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.
* No additional information.
26) Feel free to ask any questions below.