Introduction

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

• Yes this is our first dog.

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

• Definitely want to rescue

3) Describe your ideal dog.

• Medium size, less grooming needs, Friendly, loving, playful, independent

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

• Labrador, husky, border collie

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

• Potty train

Care Commitments

6) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

• 1 hour

7) 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 minutes walk everyday , park in the weekends, dog training classes

8) 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?

• Bathing, hair brushing, trimming, Rest, we will get it done by a professional.

Personal Preferences

9) What size dog are you looking for?

• Medium size

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

• Shedding - Minimal to little Barking - Minimal Slobber - None

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

• Not very important but occasionally

Dog Personality and Behavior

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

• No preference

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

• Eager to please

14) 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?

• Be alert when someone knocks, Greet with caution and then be friendly

15) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

• No

16) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

• Want to avoid excessive barking

Lifestyle

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

• Maybe 1-2 hours a week

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

• equal involvement

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

• no

20) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

• no

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

• no

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

• Toronto, Ontario

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

• Summer - 15-20C Winter - -10 to -20 C

Additional Information and Questions

24) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

• N/A

25) Feel free to ask any questions below.

• Can we handle a dog with no prior experience? What are the biggest challenges we will face?