-- You WILLbecome a "member of the Woodlands Family" and an important part of their breeding program
-- You WILL BE REQUIRED to provide Woodlands with occasional photos & letters, keeping them informed on the puppy's progress as he/she becomes an important member of your family
-- The puppy MUST be returned to Woodlands unconditionallly, if it does not work out,
regardless of age
- no questions, no reimbursement -
-- You CAN NOT place this puppy yourself or give up ownership to any
other person or Humane Society
If your lifestyle was to change and/or you become unable to care for the puppy
OR you no longer want this puppy for any reason ........
Our policy isthat the puppy be returned to Woodlands with no reimbursement
(depending on the situation)
* * * * you CAN NOT place this puppy yourself * * * *
* * * * Woodlands will be responsible for this puppy for his/her lifetime * * * *
PLEASE READ how we place our pups (above) & our adoption policy (bottom of page)
BEFORE you fill out the questionnaire
FYI - As the breeder, I form a VERY close relationship with each puppy in my litter. As a prospective adoptee, your opportunities to observe the puppies are rather limited. You must be willing to let me select the best puppy suited to your needs based on your answers to the questions below, the relationship we form during the adoption process, my observation of the litter and my knowledge of the breed in general. I WILL TRY to match your preferences with your new 'baby', but sometimes this is not possible. IF you are not comfortable with this, I am sorry - please find another breeder - as I only want the BEST homes and situations for my babies.
TODAYS DATE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
1 - What made you decide on an Australian Shepherd - What type of research did you do?
2 - Have you ever owned an Aussie before? - if yes ... please give breeders name & contact info
3 - What areas do you want to pursue with your aussie? **Agility, Breeding, Conformation, 4-H, Pet/Companionship, Stock Trials, Therapy Dog, Other**
4 - Have you ever trained a puppy before, how long ago, did you attend classes?
5 - You will be required to attend a Puppy Kindergarten class PLUS a minimum of 1 basic obedience class .
Where will you go? (Name & phone # of training facility)
6 - What is your opinion of spay/neuter? ... yes / no ... why?
7 - Do you have other pets? tell me about them.. (If deceased, what was the cause of death - illness, old age, hit by car)
8 - Where do you live & what type of area is it? Own/Rent? ... Apartment, Duplex, Farm, House ... city, country, suburb, etc
9 - What type / size of area do you have for your new puppy to excersise in while outside? * fenced yard, outdoor kennel/run, etc *
10 - Do you work - In your home OR out of your home? Length of time gone? Your plan to 'potty train' your new puppy?
11 - Do you plan on using a crate for training? Where will the puppy be while you are at work / shopping / etc ?
12 - How active/hectic is your lifestyle? When will you have time for play & training with your new puppy?
13 - If you are wanting a competition/show puppy, have you ever trained a dog for this before , What level /titles have you earned?
14 - If you are too far from me and need help with grooming &/or training where will you go?
15 - What arrangements will you make for your puppy when you go on vacation ... Who will care for your new addition?
16 - Do you have children / their ages? Will they be training/handling this puppy , Do they have experience on how to handle a puppy?
* * PERSONAL reference #1 (other than family members) .... name & phone
* * PERSONAL reference #2 (other than family members) .... name & phone
I have READ and AGREE to how the puppy and/or adults are picked & placed for their adoption.
I also have READ and AGREE to Woodlands Adoption policy and requirements.
