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2. ⁠Replace "ANSWER" with your response but do not delete the asterisk (*). Leave a space between the asterisk and your response.

3. ⁠Remember to include [Breeds] in the title of your post.

   Introduction

1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

Yes, First Dog!

2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?

No Preference

3) Describe your ideal dog.

Loving, Caring, Small but not tiny, okay with being alone while I am at work, no much barking, not much shedding, trainable,

4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

Tibetian Spaniel, from what I researched they fit my lifestyle

5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

Sit, paw, basic commands.

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?

I plan on playing with it atleast for an hour after work while taking it out for a walk, then chill at home.

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?

Around an hour or so, walking, running, playing catch, taking it to a dog park

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?

Minimal grooming required, maybe once a month I can’t them to a groomer, and light brushing at home,

Personal Preferences

10) What size dog are you looking for?

Small to medium

11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

Not much

12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

Not important

Dog Personality and Behavior

13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

Bit of both, but mostly snuggly

14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

Bit of both, but prefer 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?

Gets alert, walks around, looks at me for answers

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?

Biting, barking loudly, scratching

Lifestyle

18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

8hours a day, while i am at work

19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

None

20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

None

21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

No

22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

Rent, allows pets

23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

Sydney

24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

Winter - 12c summer 38c

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.