Have you ever owned a
Collie?
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NO
Would barking be an
issue in the area surrounding your home?
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NO
Are you aware that a
Collie is a double-coated breed that will shed ?
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Are you willing to
provide the necessary grooming and coat maintenance that a collie
requires?
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NO
Our dogs must be allowed
inside with their family, but on the occasion they are left outdoors
temporarily, what kind of shelter will be provided?
Do you have a fenced yard?
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NO
If Yes, what type of fence?
Does your yard share
fence with neighbors who have dog/s?
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NO
If so what breeds?
Are they
barkers?
Are they outside only dogs?
If Yes, how high is your fence (at the lowest
point)?
If Yes, does a door from
the house open directly into the fenced yard?
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NO
How will your dog access
the area for relieving himself/herself?
Are they any pools,
jacuzzis or ponds on your property?
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NO
If Yes, please
explain/describe:
If Yes, is it child
fenced or have a child proof pool cover?
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NO
If Yes, please describe
fence/cover:
If you do have a pool,
we require it be child safety fenced, or a child proof cover. Are
you willing to make your pool safe before you adopt a collie?
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NO
Where will your dog sleep
at night?
Are dogs allowed on your
furniture?
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YES
NO
Where will your Collie
be when you are not home?
(please be specific: ie. dog run, fenced yard, crated, free run of
house etc.)
Where will your Collie
be when someone is home?
(please be specific ie: with me, dog run, fenced yard, crated, free
run of house etc.)
What activity level are
you interested in with your new collie? Active, Medium, Couch Potato
How many hours a day will your dog be left alone?
How will you allow your
dog to run and get exercise?
What brand and type of
dog food do you plan on feeding your new Collie?
If you do not know, will
you feed dog foods recommended by NCR?
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NO
Have you previously owned a dog and if so what
happened to the dog?
Do you currently own any pets?
If yes, please provide us with the following
information:
Do you currently have a Veterinarian?
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YES
NO
If Yes, please provide his/her name and phone
number:
May we contact him/her for a reference?
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NO
Do you have the time
and/or patience to train a dog if it not already trained?
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NO
Will you take your new dog to obedience class if we
recommend it?
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NO
Do you have experience
training your past dogs?
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NO
If so, please be
specific ie: self, private trainer, group classes,
Type of training
What behaviors, if any,
would cause you to give up your dog?
How often do/did your
dogs get groomed?
Are you willing to crate
your adopted dog when traveling in a car or provide a car harness?
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NO
Dogs are fostered all
over Northern California. Are you willing to travel to meet
and transport the dog to your home?
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NO
AKC reports it costs
over $1,000 or more per year to properly care for a dog, which
includes, but not limited to: vet care, medications, food,
licensing, shots, grooming, etc. Are you aware of this
financial responsibility of dog ownership?
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NO
Can you afford the
financial responsibility of dog ownership?
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NO
If you are employed, do
you work from home or away?
How far is your commute
to work?
If you are unable to
care for your collie, do you understand that they must be returned
to NorCal Collie Rescue?
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YES
NO
What is the primary
reason you want a Collie?
Will you agree to a "home check" by a NCR volunteer?
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YES
NO