Puppy Application
Please copy and paste these questions into an email and email to Riley@Warsongk9.com with the subject line "Puppy Application".
Application MUST be completed for placement consideration.
- If you have previously filled out the Google Form and I have not reached out to you please e-mail an application to the above address. There have been issues with Google Forms and not logging responses. We are effectively eliminating the google form. -
General Questions
1. Your First and Last Name, preferred pronouns, phone number, email address, home address
2. Why Do you want a Dobermann from Warsong Dobermanns?
3. If Any, What are your training/ titling goals for this puppy?
4. Are you a member of any dog clubs or organizations? If yes, please list.
Puppy Preferences & Plans
5. Do you have a preference for a Male or Female Puppy?
6. Do you have a preference for a Black or Red Puppy?
7. Do you have a preference for Cropped & Docked or Natural Ears & Tail?
8. Do you have experience in posting cropped ears?
9. Do you understand that if you get a Warsong puppy and cannot keep it at any point in it's life and for any reason, you must return it to us?
10. Do you plan to breed your puppy?
11. What are your plans with this puppy?
Pet Ownership Past & Present
12. How many dogs have you owned and what breeds were they?
13. What pets do you presently own? (Dogs, Cats, Birds, etc)
14. Have you owned a Dobermann before, how many & do you still have these dogs? If not, why?
Training History & Philosophies
15. Do you have any experience training or showing a dog?
16. Have you ever titled a dog? Please list any and all titles you've accomplished with your dogs
17. How would you describe your training philosophies?
18. What are your feelings about Force Free (FF) or Positive Reinforcement (R+) as it pertains to working dogs?
19. How do you feel about correction equipment (Prong Collars, E-Collars, Slip Collars, etc) in training?
20. How do you feel about Food Rewards / Treats in training?
Household Operations
21. Do you Own or Rent your home? Do you live in a gated community? If you live in a gated community or rent, I will need a letter from your landlord / management giving permission for you to have a Dobermann
22. Do you have a fenced yard? If not please explain how you intend to ensure the safety of your Doberman when he/she is outside your home for exercise and for potty breaks.
23. How many people live in your household? Please include ages.
24. Who is going to be in charge of training and discipline in your household?
25. Do you work away from the home?
26. How many hours a day are you gone from home? Is there anyone who can check on your puppy during the day while you are gone?
27. Your puppy will be crate trained when you receive them, will you continue to crate them in your home?
28. If you are not going to crate them, how will you keep them out of trouble when you are not available to supervise them?
29. Where will your puppy sleep?
30. How active of a lifestyle do you have?
31. How much interaction do you foresee between yourself and your Dobermann on a day to day basis?
References
32. Please provide the name and phone number of your Primary vet reference.
33. Please provide the name and phone numbers of two personal references who know you well. Preferably dog owners themselves.
** Note: Please Notify your listed References that you have used them as a reference and to expect a phone call. If they have a preferred window for calls please note it next to their information.
34. Have you ever been charged with any crimes involving animals? If yes, please explain.
