What are your working hours? What are your significant other’s working hours?
How long have you been with your employer? How long have you been in your home?
Who else lives with you?
Who will be the primary caretaker? Who will be the person to be contacted for follow ups after
the adoption?
Are you prepared to care for this dog for 10-15 years?
Who will care for the dog if you become ill or unable to do so?
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
Where do you live? (home, apartment)
Do you have a yard? Does it have a fence?
Do you have a pool?
How do you introduce a dog to a pool?
Do you have a doggie door?
Where will your dog sleep?
Will you crate train your dog?
Will you leave your dog alone during the day?
Where will the dog be left alone?
How often will you exercise your dog?
Do you have enough time to play with your dog?
Have you had a pet before? (specifics)
Did you ever surrender your pet?
Do you have any pets currently? How will you introduce?
Do you have a veterinarian you can go to?
Will you stay up to date with vaccines
How often will you visit the veterinarian?
Are you able to cover all the vet expenses?
Will you purchase pet insurance?
How will you keep your dog’s teeth clean?
What traits are you looking for in a dog?
Are there any behaviors that would be unacceptable to you?
How do you plan on training your dog?
Will you hire a professional? Are you aware of the costs of a professional?
How fast do you think a dog will adjust to you and your home?
Under what circumstances would you give up your dog?
What will you do with the dog if you can’t keep him/her?