Application

Name
 

Address
 

Phone
 

E-mail
 

Best way to contact you?

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How did you hear about me?

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Why do you want a Golden?  What makes this the right breed for you?

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What is your family situation?  Do you have children?  How many and what ages?

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What is your family work situation like?  Does everyone work or does someone stay home?

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What litter are you interested in?

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Do you have a color preference?

Do you have a gender preference?  Would you be willing to take the opposite gender if none of your preferred gender are available?

 

What do you expect to do with this dog?  Breeding? Hunting/hunt tests? Obedience? Agility? Therapy? Service dog? Pet?

 

What experience do you have with this activity(ies)? Do you have a trainer you work with or plan to work with?

 

How would you describe your training methods?  What types of training equipment do you use? (gentle leader, no-pull harnesses, prong collars, choke collars, etc)  Who are your mentors in the training world?  What dog training books do you like?

 

How would you describe the personality or specific traits that you are looking for in your new dog?  Please be specific about energy level, drive, confidence, dominance/submission, birdiness, water work, eye contact, intelligence, learning style, appearance, and anything else that is important to you in a dog.         

 

What will you do if the puppy does not meet your expectations in training?

 

If you are purchasing as a breeding prospect, please describe your breeding plans and program (If not planning to breed, just disregard)?

What will you do if puppy cannot be bred?

 

If you choose to breed this puppy are you willing to complete all health clearances as recommended by the GRCA?  This includes hips, elbows, eyes, and heart and DNA testing at a minimum.

 

Do you own or rent?  If you rent, do you have written permission from your landlord to own a Golden Retriever?

 

Do you have a fully fenced yard? Is it dog proof? If you do not have a fence, how do you plan to keep dog in your yard?

 

Do you plan on crate-training your puppy?  Why or why not?

 

The first 16 weeks of your puppy's life is critical.  Do you have any trips or vacations planned in which you would not be able to include the puppy during this time period?  What arrangements would be made for the puppy?

 

Barring serious behavioral or unexpected problems, are you willing to keep your puppy intact until at least 24 months of age?  Are you aware that my dysplasia health guarantee is contingent on puppy staying intact until at least 18 months, but preferably 24 months?

 

What is your family's favorite forms of recreation?  Will you include your dog in these activites?

 

What other pets do you currently own? What kind are they? Breeds, sexes, and ages? Neutered/Spayed or intact?

 

What do you feed your present dogs?

 

Please explain your current vaccination protocols for your dogs, including what vaccines are given and how often.

 

How do you feel about using titers to assess immunity?

 

Keeping a golden retriever is expensive, between quality food, veterinary care, and training.  Are you aware of and able to afford the ongoing costs of having a dog?

 

Where will your puppy spend most of his/her day?

 

Where will your puppy/dog spend nights? 

 

For what periods of a normal day will your dog be left alone?