Puppy Questionnaire
If you are interested in purchasing a puppy from Riverlook Aussies, please fill out the following form in its entirety. This questionnaire is designed to help us screen potential buyers, to ensure our puppies end up in the loving, forever homes they deserve. It also helps us to determine your needs so that we can help you choose the best puppy to suit your family and lifestyle. Please copy and paste the questions into an email and once it is completed, send to [email protected]
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. E-mail Address:
4. Phone #: Cell #: Business #:
5. How did you find us? (Referral from another buyer, Breeder Directory, etc.)
6. Have you ever owned and Aussie before? If so, how recently?
7. What are your plans for your aussie?
8. What is your knowledge of the Australian Shepherd breed and what are your reasons for choosing one now?
9. Are you aware of the socialization needs of an Aussie puppy and do you feel you are capable of providing for these needs?
10. Do you have any children? If so, what ages?
11. Have they been exposed to puppies/dogs in the past?
12. Do all family members agree on the addition of an Aussie to the family?
13. Do you own or rent your home?
14. If you rent, do you have written permission to have an Aussie?
15. Do you agree that if for any reason you are unable to care for this puppy/dog, I, Niki Gilland of Riverlook Aussies will be contacted about its relocation and will have first right of refusal?
16. Will the Aussie be kept indoors or outdoors?
17. Do you have a fenced yard or fenced enclosure for the puppy/dog?
18. If not, how do you intend to exercise and provide security for the puppy?
19. Do you have other pets? If so, what kind?
20. Do you intend to crate train your Aussie?
21. Are you willing to enroll the puppy in at least one structured obedience class or have the knowledge to give the dog a basic obedience foundation?
22. Where will the puppy/dog be when no one is at home?
23. How many hours will the puppy be left alone, when at work or otherwise?
24. Does your family have enough “quality” time to devote to a puppy/dog?
25. What are your long term plans/goals for the puppy/dog?
26. What area(s) of interest do you plan to pursue with your Aussie? (Working stock, obedience, agility, conformation, pet/companion, breeding, 4-H, service/therapy.~Please list all that apply or any additional ones~
27. If you are interested in a pet/companion, will you enter into a pet contract and agree not to spay/or neuter until at least 15 months of age?
28. If you are interested in a show/breeding Aussie, will you enter into a show/breeding contract and agree not to breed until all health requirements are met such as genetic testing, hips/Elbows?
29. If you will be doing agility, are you willing to have the puppy’s hips x-rayed or OFA’d before starting to compete in agility?
30. Are you aware of the health problems which can appear in some Aussies, such as medication sensitivities?
31. Please provide the name, address and telephone number of your veterinarian, as a reference.
32. Please give us two references (name and phone number) of people that know or have known you and your dogs/pets.
33. Please add any other pertinent information you would like us to know that would help us in choosing the right puppy for you!!
2. Address:
3. E-mail Address:
4. Phone #: Cell #: Business #:
5. How did you find us? (Referral from another buyer, Breeder Directory, etc.)
6. Have you ever owned and Aussie before? If so, how recently?
7. What are your plans for your aussie?
8. What is your knowledge of the Australian Shepherd breed and what are your reasons for choosing one now?
9. Are you aware of the socialization needs of an Aussie puppy and do you feel you are capable of providing for these needs?
10. Do you have any children? If so, what ages?
11. Have they been exposed to puppies/dogs in the past?
12. Do all family members agree on the addition of an Aussie to the family?
13. Do you own or rent your home?
14. If you rent, do you have written permission to have an Aussie?
15. Do you agree that if for any reason you are unable to care for this puppy/dog, I, Niki Gilland of Riverlook Aussies will be contacted about its relocation and will have first right of refusal?
16. Will the Aussie be kept indoors or outdoors?
17. Do you have a fenced yard or fenced enclosure for the puppy/dog?
18. If not, how do you intend to exercise and provide security for the puppy?
19. Do you have other pets? If so, what kind?
20. Do you intend to crate train your Aussie?
21. Are you willing to enroll the puppy in at least one structured obedience class or have the knowledge to give the dog a basic obedience foundation?
22. Where will the puppy/dog be when no one is at home?
23. How many hours will the puppy be left alone, when at work or otherwise?
24. Does your family have enough “quality” time to devote to a puppy/dog?
25. What are your long term plans/goals for the puppy/dog?
26. What area(s) of interest do you plan to pursue with your Aussie? (Working stock, obedience, agility, conformation, pet/companion, breeding, 4-H, service/therapy.~Please list all that apply or any additional ones~
27. If you are interested in a pet/companion, will you enter into a pet contract and agree not to spay/or neuter until at least 15 months of age?
28. If you are interested in a show/breeding Aussie, will you enter into a show/breeding contract and agree not to breed until all health requirements are met such as genetic testing, hips/Elbows?
29. If you will be doing agility, are you willing to have the puppy’s hips x-rayed or OFA’d before starting to compete in agility?
30. Are you aware of the health problems which can appear in some Aussies, such as medication sensitivities?
31. Please provide the name, address and telephone number of your veterinarian, as a reference.
32. Please give us two references (name and phone number) of people that know or have known you and your dogs/pets.
33. Please add any other pertinent information you would like us to know that would help us in choosing the right puppy for you!!
Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Once we have reviewed your email, we will be in touch!