Re-homing Questionnaire

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1 Re-homing Questionnaire Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. It is important that you answer it with complete honesty no matter how negative you think it will sound. Please return this Questionnaire to Name: Leanne - Address: - Mount Hutton NSW 2290 Phone Number/s: - Address: - Dogs Name: Opal Dogs Age: 4 Dogs approx. Weight: Is the Dog de-sexed? Is the dog from a Registered Breeder? 60-65kgs approx t yet but will be. yes If, What is the Breeders Name? - If, Does the Dog have a Registered Name? What is it?. ARNDANE SOUTHERN STARS If, where did you get your Dane from? Where does your dog stay when you are home? i.e. Inside/Outside? Inside/Outside

2 Where does your dog stay when you are not home? How does the dog react to strangers / visitors to you home? In what situations does the dog become nervious? i.e around tall men, around traffic etc. Outside Great with most people...a little nervous at first but once she gets to know you & give her a fuss she is right at home. t really a nervous dog, but a little shy at first if she doesn't know you. Where does the dog sleep? In a room with another Dane, Charlie. What Commands/Cues does the dog know? What type of discipline is the dog used to? i.e. verbal correct, physical correct, no correct etc. How does the dog walk on the lead? i.e. beside you, out in front but not pulling, out in front and pulling? If the dog sees another dog out on a walk how does it react? Does the dog react to any other type of stimuli on walks such as children, scooters, skateboards, bikes, people in general? Has the dog lived with Children before? If yes, what were the ages and how is the dogs behaviour around the children? What do you walk your dog on i.e. house collar, check chain, halter, prong collar etc. How does your dog react to meeting strange dogs? Does your dog react us a negative manner to small dogs? Can your dog safely go to an off leash park without bullying/harassing other dogs? Has your dog attacked another dog Hand commands as Opal is deaf. Hand signals as Opal is deaf. beside me walking on a lead. Looks but that's about it. barking or pulling yr olds. She is good with kids as we have relatives that visit often with their kids. check chain or soft check collar. Fine as long as the other dogs are friendly.,opal has attacked one of my other females. Opal

3 before? If, please explain what happened. Was accidently let out into the wrong yard with another of my females when both were in season. My Mother was looking after them for us at the time. This would never have happened in normal circumstances. Has your dog bitten a human before that was not part of play or puppy behaviour? If, please explain what happened. Does your dog travel happily in a car? How often do they go for car rides? How does your dog react to Cats? Has the dog lived with a Cat before? Has the dog been around any small animals such as Rabbits before? If, how did they react to them? Has your dog been around Farm animals before? If, please let us know which ones and how they interact with them. How many walks per week does the dog get at the moment? Have you had the dog since it was a puppy? If, explain how you socialised the dog. Does the dog like going to the beach? Can they swim? What activity does the dog most enjoy? What activity does the dog not enjoy the most? Can you take food off the dog without it growling/biting you? Can you take toys off the dog without it growling/biting? Once a month or more. cats...opal doesn't like cats! Horses only from the other side of the fence. They don't seem to bother her. She will play with them running up the fence line though. ne as we are on acreage & she does her own exercise. I bred her. Lots of people & children around her from the day s he was born & taking her to show training & dog shows with the other danes.. Opal loves to swim in our pool, she actually does laps with me on occasions through summer. Swimming & playing with humans. t sure as she is pretty easy going. Doesn't play well with other bitches.

4 What is the dog like with food and toys in the presence of other dogs? Does the dog bark a lot? Have you had complaints from neighbours/council? she will try to steal it once she eats hers. not normally, but if something out of the normal is happening she will bark to protect her environment. Does the dog stress/get upset when you leave the house? If, what do they do? In general how would you explain the dogs personality/temperament? How does your dog react in the build up to storms and during storms? Why are you re-homing the dog? When does the dog need to be re-homed by? If you cannot find a new home for the dog by the deadline what are your plans for the dog? Has your dog escaped your yard before? If yes, explain how. What height fences would a new home need to keep your dog safe? Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your dog? What type of home would you like to see your dog in? Very loving & affectionate with people. Doesn't bother. Opal is not getting the attention I think he needs as we are always away showing our show dogs, or at work & Opal& Charlie are always left at home with my parents who come to mind them for us. As soon as possible. I will keep looking until the right home is found for her. 5-6 foot Opal who is a 4yr old female Great Dane has always been housed/run with Charlie who is a 3yr old Male Great Dane. A loving caring family, someone who can be with her most of the time and give her un-divided attention as she really needs one on one as she is such a loving & affectionate girl. A real sweetheart. Overview:

5 Do you believe the dog is safe around Adults? Do you believe the dog is safe around Children? Do you believe the dog is safe around other dogs? Is the Dog Food Aggressive or Aggressive when a person or another dog tries to take something it values? YES YES but only had limited contact with small children 10 upwards or teens. YES only males. NO not with people. YES with dogs? Liability: Please be aware that when you knowingly re-home a dog that is unsafe around people and / or other dogs and an incident occurs you can be held liable criminally charged / fined please be honest with your assessment of the dog. Dogs are not perfect and incidents happen, but if you know this dog is not safe please do not seek a new home for the dog. Do you understand this statement? YES / NO Please us photos of the dog; please include at least one of the dog standing up. sacha@greatdanerescue.com.au