Dog Intake Questionnaire - Please Print out and mail or fax
(u n d e r c o n s t r u c t i o n)
P.O. Box 95, Sunderland MA 01375 www.BoxerRescue.com janescott@BoxerRescue.com 413.367.9292
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the dog you are surrendering. This information will be extremely helpful to us:
1. So that we may place the animal in a suitable/compatible home 2. To give new/prospective owners an overall history of the dog they are planning to adopt 3. To help make the transition to a new home as stress-free and smooth as possible for the animal.
Please feel free to add ANYTHING pertaining to the animal that would be helpful for the well-being of the dog and new owner. Please be truthful and honest when answering the questions.
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Northeastern Boxer Rescue
Last Name: First Name: Email: (name@domain.com)
Home Telephone: (include area code) Work Telephone: (include area code) Cell Telephone: (include area code) FAX: (include area code)
1. Dog’s Name List of nicknames you call the dog:
2. Sex
3. Reason for surrender
4. How long have you had this dog?
5. Dog’s age: Date of birth, if known:
6. Did you get this dog as a puppy? If yes, where did you get the puppy?
If no, indicate where and when you obtained the dog:
7. Purebred / Mix Mixed with?
DOB: No Yes If yes, where: No Yes If no, mixed with
8. How many times a day is the dog fed?
9. What type of food does the dog regularly eat:
10. How much is the dog fed?
11. Any known food allergies: Is there any food that causes an allergic reaction or that does not “agree” with dog?
12. Type of “treats” used:
13. Favorite foods/treats:
Dry only Dry moistened w liquid Canned only Dry / Canned combination Table scraps Raw Diet Other, please specify Brand? If Other: Cups/Cans of food per meal No Yes If yes, specify:
Dog Treats - Brand name Human Treats – Please specify
Please list
Communication and Training
14. Does the dog understand “English” as its primary language? 15. Does the dog respond to or understand hand gestures/signals?
16. Please list the words/terms the dog responds to/understands for the following:
17. List any other phrases/words the dog will respond to or understands, and explain the meaning of each:
18. Has the dog had any formal obedience training?
19. Does dog know basic commands?
20. What terms or sound do you use for the word “NO?”
21. Is the dog used to being squirted by a water bottle or used to another type of deterrent for undesirable behavior?
22. Does the dog know any kind of "tricks" like "roll over" or "speak"?
Yes No If no, specify: Yes No If yes, specify:
Urinate (i.e., tinkle, wee-wee) Defecate Bed-time Ride in the Car Other Yes No If yes, specify: Sit Yes No Stay Yes No Down Yes No
Yes No If Yes, what?
23. Where did the dog live?
24. Did the dog live in:
25. If dog lived inside, where did he/she sleep?
26. Was dog allowed on furniture?
27. Was the dog left inside or outside when owner was at work or away from the home?
28. If left inside, does dog have access to entire house?
29. How many hours a day was the dog alone, on average (no human present)?
30. Is the dog housebroken?
31. When the dog was let out/taken out to do it's business, was dog:
32. How often is the dog let out/taken outside?
Rural Urban Suburban
House Apartment Condo Garage Outdoors in Dog House Other If other, please explain:
In its own bed Furniture/Couch Floor Crate Cellar/Basement In bed with a family member
Yes No
Inside Outside
Yes No N/A Dog is outside
Never Rarely, breif periods Rarely, but can last long periods 4 hours or less 8 hours or less 12 hours or less More than 12 hours
Totally Has infrequent accidents - urinates Has infrequent accidents - Defecates Has infrequent accidents - both Not Housebroken
Walked on a leash Free to roam loose Tied out on rope or cable In fenced in area
0 - lives outside 1 2 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 8 or more
Exercise and Free Time
34. Does dog enjoy exercise? Yes No If yes, what exercise does dog enjoy?
35. How did you most often exercise the dog? Ball throwing Frisbee Jog/run with owner Free roam Throw stick Coach potato
36. What type of toys does dog enjoy/play with? Please list:
37. Favorite toy:
38. Where does dog enjoy being scratched?
39. Where does dog not like to be touched?
40. Please list dog’s “like and dislikes” to the best of your knowledge
41. Is the dog tolerant of: Ears being cleaned Yes No Nails being trimmed Yes No A bath Yes No Grooming Yes No Water Yes No
42. Does the dog like to swim? Yes No
43. Does the dog enjoy car rides? Yes No
Does the dog get motion/car sick? Yes No If yes, how did you treat/deal with it? List medication given, if any:
44. Please describe the temperament of the dog:
45. Is the dog “hand shy?” Yes No
46. Does the dog spook easily? Yes No
Please check anything the dog is afraid of: Loud noises/voices Thunder Men Cars/car rides Veterinarian People in uniform Certain objects (broom, vacuum, etc.) Other
47. Please list any “bad habits” or behavioral problems the dog has: Chews furniture/clothing Digs holes Jumps fences Barks excessively Bites Separation anxiety: explain what dog does in exhibiting this behavior: Not compatible with other animals?
Dogs
Cats Other – be specific: Other
48. Is the dog ever aggressive? Yes No If yes, please explain:
49. Does dog tolerate: Small children Yes No Don’t Know Other dogs Yes No Don’t Know Cats Yes No Don’t Know Birds Yes No Don’t Know Small animals Yes No Don’t Know Adults only Yes No Don’t Know Other
50. Was dog an “only” dog, or in a multiple dog household? Only Multiple List the age and sex of each of the other dogs in the household, and if they were spayed or neutered.
51. Spayed Yes No - If no, date of last heat Neutered Yes No
52. Has dog ever been bred? Yes No Don’t Know If so, when: Has dog ever had puppies? Yes No If yes how many litters, and date of last litter.
53. Any problems with eyesight? Yes No
54. Any problems with hearing? Yes No
55. Has dog ever been injured? Yes No If yes, please explain:
56. Has dog ever had a serious illness? Yes No If yes, please explain:
57. Does dog have any chronic medical condition? Yes No If yes, please specify:
58. Any known allergies? Yes No Dust Grass Fleas Specific Foods – list them: Medicine – specify: Other:
59. Is dog current with: Shots Yes No Date given: Heartworm Yes No Rabies Yes No Date given:
60. Brand of heartworm preventative being used:
61. Date of month given:
62. Name, address and telephone of your veterinarian: Phone: ( )
63. Is dog presently on any medication? Yes No Please list all medications:
Please feel free to list anything not covered in the above questions that you feel might help us. We need to know all we possibly can so that we may place the animal in a suitable home.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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