Puppy Application.Please fill out this application and we will respond to you within 3 business days. Thank you! Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone (###) ### #### Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country We're glad you're here! How did you find us? * When would you like to welcome a puppy into your home? * Which sex are you interested in? * Male Female No preference What type of personality are you looking for in your dog? * Are you interested in a service or therapy dog? * Yes no For what purpose(s) are you intrested in a golden retriever? * Do you own or rent your home? * Own Rent (I have my landlords approval for a puppy) Do you have a fenced yard? * Yes, fully fenced. No If no, please explain your plan to provide security for your puppy when outside or when you're away Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this puppy? * How much experience do you/your family have with a young puppy and training them? * We send puppies home already started with crate training, do you plan to continue with crate training, or have another plan? * Once the dog is a little older, where will he/she sleep? * Is there someone home during the day, or able to get home to "potty" a puppy? * Yes No If not, how long will the puppy be alone? Where will this puppy spend the day? * How much access to his/her human family will she/he have? Where will this puppy spend his/her evenings? * Will the puppy have access to his/her family in the evenings? Will this be your first 8 week old puppy? * Yes No Are you interested in having your puppy stay with us for extended training at an additional cost? * Yes No I'd like more info Do you plan to attend group training for your puppy? * Yes No (we have an alternative plan) What is your plan for training (If you need help let us know) How long are you willing to attend group training? It may be a 2-3 year commitment for best results. * less than 1 year 1-2 years or more No group training for us Have you owned a golden before? If so, what was your experience with him/her and any other dogs you've owned? * Is everyone in the home excited about a new puppy? * Yes No Does anyone who lives in (or visits) the home smoke? Yes No Do you have children in the home? What are their ages? * Is anyone in the home fearful of dogs? * Yes No Is anyone in the home allergic to dogs? * Yes No Will you agree to a non-breeding contract? Delayed spay/neuter is encouraged, just not breeding * Yes No In the event you are unable to care for your dog at any point, who will care for him/her? Will you include them in your will? Please explain. * What other pets live in the home? * Please list pet type, ages and how long you've had them What breed(s) of dog(s) have you owned? (If you haven't owned a dog before, please state.) * Do you still own the dog(s) mentioned above? * Yes No If not, what happened to the dog(s)? * Please kindly provide the name and number of your vet, or if you don't have any pets, a vet you've worked with in the past. * If you've had a dog pass away, what were the circumstances? * Have you ever surrendered an animal before? What were the circumstances? * Are there any specific tasks you'd like to train your puppy for? (Agility, therapy, service work, community outreach, anything specific) Please share any additional information to help us get to know you and what your needs are with respect to placing a puppy most suited to your family and lifestyle. * Thank you for applying to our program! We’re excited to pair you with your new best friend! We usually respond in 24 hours but if we’re busy with puppies it may take up to 3 business days. If you haven’t heard from us please feel free to send an email to gildeagoldens@gmail.comCheers!
