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it will make it a better experience for all of you. What type of residence do you live in? House_____ Apartment____Condo_____ Do you own or rent? If you rent, does your landlord address pets in your rental agreement? Do you have a fenced yard? Yes___ No___ If you don't have a fenced yard, how will you keep the dog on your property? Where will the pet be kept? Indoors ___ Outdoors____ Both____ If the dog is kept outdoors, do you plan to make
time each day to train and play How many hours will the pet be alone each day? Where will the pet spend this
time? Which of the following best describes your reason for wanting a dog? Have you researched various groups (Sporting, Terriers, Non-Sporting, Hound,
Toy, Where will you get your dog? Will you go to a shelter (for links to local shelters), look for a breeder ( Hallmarks of a Responsible Breeder) or save a purebred through a rescue organization (Breed Rescue information) Do all members of your household want this pet? Yes_____ No____ Which household members will be responsible for feeding, exercising, training, grooming and playing with the dog? Do any member of your household have allergies? Yes____ No____ Will you spay or neuter your pet? Click here for information on spaying and neutering What will you do if your pet becomes ill and needs expensive veterinary care? What steps would you take to find your pet should it become lost? (Please put a tag on your dog's collar with your contact information. Even if your pet is "always" in the house or yard or on leash, things do happen and a tag makes it much easier for your pet to find his/her way home. Microchips and tattoos are also good identification tools.) What will you do with the pet if you move? Owning a dog is a commitment.
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