Meet Your Match^TM Dog Adopter Survey

 With so many dogs or puppies available, how do you know which one to choose?  Many times people choose a pet based on how they look - cute, fuzzy, or the right color.  Sometimes when a pet is chosen by looks alone or a gut feeling they are returned or rehomed because lifestyles differ.  The Meet Your Match^TM program was created by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Emily Weiss, PhD, CAAB, as a tool to match a dog's personality with a potential owner's lifestyle and personality - sort of like eHarmony for pets!  Take the survey below and see which type fits you best.  Then, print your survey, visit our available pets online or in person, and allow our qualified staff help YOU choose the pet that's right for YOUR life! 

I have owned a dog before required	Yes  No  I currently own dog(s)
The last time I owned a dog was	2-10 years ago  10+ years  Within the past year
My dog needs to get along with other dogs	Yes  No
List names, ages, genders & breeds
My dog needs to be good with (check all that apply)	Children over 8 years old Children under 8 years old Elderly people Cats Animals other than cats/dogs
My dog will primarily be an	Inside dog  Outside dog
How many hours a day will your dog spend outside?
My dog needs to be able to be alone for required	2 hours or less per day 4 hours or less per day 4-8 hours per day 8-10 hours per day 12 hours per day
When I'm at home, I want my dog to be by my side required	Little of the time Some of the time All of the time
When I'm not at home, my dog will spend her time required	In the garage In a crate in the house In the yard Loose in the house Confined to one room in the house
I want a guard dog	Yes  No
I want my dog to hunt or herd with me	Yes  No
I want my dog to be the type that is very enthusiastic in the way she shows love to people required	Not at all Somewhat Very
I want my dog to be playful required	Not at all Somewhat Very
I want my dog to be laid back required	Not at all Somewhat Very
I am comfortable doing some training with my dog to improve manners such as jumping, stealing food and pulling on the leash required	No training Some training A lot of training
I (or my children) want to participate in Agility, Flyball or Obedience with our dog required	Yes  No
I am interested in a dog with "special needs" (medical or behavioral) required	Yes  No
It is most important to me that my dog