Puppy Questionnaire

Wether it's a house, apartment, condo, you own or rent. Please have permission from the owner of the home before looking for a new puppy. Yes, I've had people not be able to pick up a puppy after placing a deposit because they didn't check with their landlord first, or their partner/parent said no. So please save everyone the heartache and check with whom ever you need to check with before looking for a new puppy.

You don't need to be home 24/7 to have a dog, but training your puppy does take time and effort. I want to make sure your family has the time to dedicate to a new puppy and help them grow and become the best dog possible. If you don't have the time to train a new puppy you might be left with a little nightmare on 4 paws, as cute as those paws may be.

You can absolutely have a corgi in an apartment, but training and exercise is critical. A bored, energy filled corgi will not make a good neighbor. Make sure your fence is secure and a puppy can't squeeze through (you'd be surprised how small of a hole they need to to escape).

I do highly recommend crate training. It makes potty training that much easier, and you can be sure your puppy will be safe and feel secure in their little nest. Separation anxiety can be a real issue, and getting them used to the crate early can help immensely.

My main concern would be, how well would your pet do with a new puppy that loves to play with and chase them? You know your dog best, and while puppies can get used to a new environment, older dogs might have a harder time adjusting. I just want them to be safe. A little puppy can get on their nerves so be sure you're able to separate them if needed. Is your pet unaltered? Are you looking to breed your new puppy? This question is actually important, so if that's the case, please let me know be

Please don't get a puppy expecting a child to be their main caretaker. Yes, they'll be best friends, and can help so much by feeding, walking or being unwilling pooper scoopers, but I've seen way too many "My child doesn't have time to care for their dog anymore, so we need to rehome her" posts. Be ready to step up in the event that the main caretaker cannot or will not.

While I hope it's not as common, I have definitely seen this question.... A better question would be, are you ready to cover vet expenses in the event an emergency arises? Things come up, accidentally eating something they really shouldn't have, broken bones, illness. Vet's can get expensive. Pet insurance is great, and can help tremendously but if you don't get it in time, vets can get expensive in emergency situations.

I wish the world was a perfect place, but I do understand life happens sometimes. In the event that something comes up, we will take back any of our dogs or puppies at any time throughout their life and find them a new home if necessary. If you decide to rehome on your own, puppy/dog must be neutered/spayed before transferring ownership. Breeder support does transfer with the dog, so please give them my info. The last thing I want is one of our dogs ending up in a shelter.