IF you had puppies to find homes for- what questions(IF any) would?

Question

you ask of people who were wanting to give the puppies homes?
Just for the sake of fun, lets say the puppies are a mixed breed- going to be a medium- large sized dog.

I should have added that you are TRYING to find people who will keep the dog for as long as it lives.

I do not have any puppies, it was just a hypothetical question. I was asking because there seems to be alot of people who have dogs that have NO clue. I was wondering why the people they got them from did not ask questions-and follow up.
I have had a litter of pups- and I have told people no, I don't think this is the right dog for you, not the right timing(too busy for a puppy etc). It was my place to find the best homes possible-for the dog.

Answer 1

I would ask them if they rent or own their home? (if renting ask if they have the landlords permission, would they mind if you contacted the landlord?)

Do you have a fenced in yard?

If the pup would have an accident in the house how do they dicipline it.? Wrong answer would be to yell and scream and rub his nose in it.

Have you ever had a dog or other pet, what happened to it? A good answer would be that previous pets died of natural causes or old age.

Do you have a pet now? if yes it shows responsibility

Do you plan on spaying or neutering the pup?

How many hours a day will the pup be alone?

Do you have children? How old? are they good around pets?

Do you realize the dog can live for at least 15 yrs?

Will the dog be a member of your family or a gift for someone else?

If the dog is a breed that requires grooming I'd ask them if they're aware of the grooming the breed will need or grooming costs if they plan on keeping it clipped?

Where will the dog be living? inside or out

Answer 2

well ask if they can afford a dog and if they will give updates on it give your number if they have questions the kid question that is up to the parents if they want a big dog around there kids or not its there chose not the person getting ride of the pups and i say that because i had a big dog and i have 2 small kids and she was good around them never hurt them at all my neighbor has 2 big dogs ones a rott the othere is a mix and hes huge and there is 3 little kids there one is 7 ones 4 and ones 14 monthes and all 3 kids live there the 14 month old lived there from birth and those dogs didn't hurt any of those kids so leave the kid question out thats up to the parents or the taker of the dog not to the person trying to find homes you cant look at someone and say well you can't have a dog cause you got kids thats wrong and not your place to say no one but that person takeing the animal knows whats good for them
and a fence yard iffy i have a inside dog and my yard is not fenced when shes out i tie her on her chain and let her run around for awile and shes spoiled and well takein care of shes fixed has her shots get her checkups has everythig a dog needs and some and she around my 2 kids wich are 4 an 19 monthes she knows not to hurt them and we got her for free

so don't be to stricked a person can take good care of a dog and have kids and not have a fence yard i do it and kow alot of ppl who do just as nice questions like

1can you afford the food and proper vet care?
2if you had to get ride of the dog what would you do? would you try to find it a home or take it to the humane society?
3 do you have othere pets? if so how do you think they would be around a dog and will you provent them from hurting one anothere?
4 are you allowed to have pets
and let them know if something comes up within 2 weeks were they can't have the dog or it's not working out that they can return it back to you so you can find it another home
and check id make sure there old enough to have one you dont want a 16 or 17 yr old comeing to get a dog and if they try tell them a parent has to be with them do not acept a note they can forge a signature say only a adult can have a pup dont give to minors

good luck and hope all goes well

Answer 3

Ask if they have any pets at home? the name of their vet? are the animals spayed or neutered? how long have they had the pets? are the pets kept inside or outside? do they have a fenced yard? do they have very small children, (since the pups will be medium to large sized dogs they could injure a small child by jumping)? You can even ask to visit the home to see for yourself if it's the home you'd want to place a puppy.

If they have pets at home and with a call to their vet have the animals current on vaccines and have them spayed or neutered and keep their pets primarily inside and have a fenced yard with no very small children, chances are they are responsible pet owners who will provide a loving home for a puppy.
But again, all this information is not a guarantee that one would be giving the puppy a good home.

Answer 4

I personally try to find homes with people I already know. I also do not just let anyone I know have a puppy. They have to be good people and have huge hearts, so that they will love the puppy. Even so sometimes you find out later that you made a big mistake. Not all people give dogs good homes. I think that you should try and pick good people and hope for the best. Good luck and enjoy your puppies while you still have them.

Answer 5

Will they be around children? Inside or out? Will they be fenced in? I would recommend a microchip (Avid and Home Again are both providers of that service with local vets). Make sure they are financially able to provide the pet with what it needs, such as vaccines, heartworm/flea & tick preventative, and whatever meds they may need in the future. You know, without be demanding of their income... LOL! Also, if they plan to spay/neuter the dog. I work at a vet and I just see so many cases of pets that are abandoned/rescued that could have been prevented if they were in the hands of caring owners.

Answer 6

Any children in the family
Any other pets in their home
Do they have a fenced yard
Is anyone home during the day
Who will be responsible for the dog's care
Will they take it to a vet for shots and illness
How will they discipline or train it

Answer 7

big yard, planning to fix, have children, pet for a child,
big dogs need bg yards
a responsible owner will fix it
does the breed get along with kids?
many kids will get rid of the pet after the responsibility

Answer 8

I would ask a few, like do you have a yard. Are you using them just for breeding. And probably what other kind of pets do you have

Answer 9

is there a fence? will the puppy be kept inside? do you already have pets? do they see the vet regularly? oh and give them your number in case they need your advice

Answer 10

i would ask questions about the puppy but i would have to know what is best for the puppy