Introduction1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?I've had dogs my whole life, but this will be my first where I'm the primary caretaker.2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?No preference3) Describe your ideal dog.Well suited for an apartment. Friendly to strangers and other dogs. Not overly barky. Doesn't need a lot of activity (I can take it hiking or to disc golf once or twice a week)4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?I really like Corgis due to how cute they are. Also Australian Shepherds, but I don't think they would adjust to apartments as well as other breeds.5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?Behave when in public.Care Commitments6) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?Will be able to play while working from home most days. I want to take them out with me on the weekends.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?I will try to get them out once a day. We have a dog park in our apartment, and hiking or disc golf on the weekends.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?Willing to pay a professional.Personal Preferences9) What size dog are you looking for?Not smaller than a corgi, not larger than an Australian Shepherd10) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?Minimal shedding and barking. Slobber is ok11) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?Would be nice, but not necessary.Dog Personality and Behavior12) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?Snuggly13) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?Eager to please14) 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?Barking on door knocks. Must be friendly to strangers and visitors.15) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?No, I would prefer a non-aggressive breed.16) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?Constant barking.Lifestyle17) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?I go into the office 1-2 days a week where I will be gone for 9 hours. My roommate has the opposite schedule and should be around when I am not there most days.18) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?Roommate has a dog, medium sized mutt. Roommate will help care.19) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?Roommate has medium sized mutt.20) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?No21) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?I rent, medium sized breed.22) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?Atlanta, GA23) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?Summer: 90 F Winter: 40 FAdditional Information and Questions24) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.I'm really looking for a companion.25) Feel free to ask any questions below.N/A via /r/dogs http://ift.tt/2rRMVPJ
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