Finding the right home for a puppy is far more complex than finding someone who can pay the purchase price. Asking potential owners to think about the issues in this questionnaire makes for a more prepared owner and a better chance of matching a puppy to the personality of the home. It is important to be honest and realistic.
Thank you for your interest in CedarCove Swissies. ~Carolynn Wamsley
Cedar Cove Swissies
Prospective Owner Interview Form
First Name:
Address:
City:
Zip:
Last Name:
State:
Phone:
E-mail:
How many people live in your home?
What are the ages? Please include adults and children.
Does anyone in the home have allergies?
Do you currently have, or have you ever had a dog before?
Do you still have the dog?
Do you work outside the home?
How many hours per week?
How long/often will the dog be alone at home?
How much time will be available to exercise, train and play with the dog per day?
Who will care for this dog?
Will you agree to take your puppy to obedience training classes?
Have you ever trained a dog before?
How will you house train your dogs?
Will you crate train?
I live in a
Do you have a yard?
Is it securely fenced?
Where will the dog stay when you are away from home for short periods?
For vacations?
Have you ever seen or met a Swissy before?
Please explain the situation of your meeting a Swissy... in a home,at a show,etc.
How did you become interested in the breed?
Why do you want a Swissy?
What you are looking for in your dog:
What do you expect from your pet?
Do you have a preference as to sex (if yes, explain why)?
What do you consider your responsibility would be if your dog were to develop health issues in the future that required expensive treatment or surgery? Or if your dog is a show/breeding prospect,what would your feelings be as to not breeding this dog? Please think about this and answer as clearly as possible. In all breeds, there is the potential for health problems and it is better to think about them before they occur.
Please use this space to provide any additional information you feel is important when considering a new pet. Feel free to ask any questions.
CedarCove Swissies are a lifetime commitment... by me, as the breeder, and by all owners. There is no perfect dog and there are no perfect owners, but we try to match the dogs and families for as comfortable and happy a union as possible.
If yes, please explain:
What breed(s). (Include current and previous dogs.)
Dogs are by nature den creatures. The crate, properly introduced, is it's den. It is a safe haven where it does not need to worry about defending it's territory. Judicious use of the crate can alleviate a number of problems, stop others from ever developing, and aid substantially in housetraining.
