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Describe your Neighborhood

Would you consider your street to be "high-traffic"?

Are you comfortable walking in this neighborhood?

Are there many children playing in the street/outdoors?

Are you as apt to move in the next 3-6 months?

Is there a garage?

Will the dog have access to the garage unattended?

Is the garage climate-controlled?

Is the yard completely and adequately fenced?

Are there hazards such as obviously poisonous plants, sharp lawn equipment, or an unfenced swimming pool (or pool w/o easy way to climb out, hard cover or safety alarm)

Is the yard cleaned of feces regularly?

Is the adequate shade?

Are there many critters in the area that might make a dog bolt through an electric fence (if present):

Is there a gate that is always kept locked (esp. important with children and workers who may leave the gate open)?

Are there any dogs or other animals that live adjacent to this property?

If yes, do they appear hostile/aggressive?

Is there a lot of foot traffic near the yard where people have easy access to the dog?

If there is a pool is it gated?

Do you expect the dog to be perfectly housetrained, not to chew, not to dig, or to get along immediately with other pets?

Have they been taught not to poke, pull, and otherwise torment family pets?

If this is a hunting family are you knowledgeable about hunt training a dog/puppy or do you just expect the dog to pick up skills from their current dog (if any)?

Are there current pets in the house?

Is food left out all day?

Are they wearing appropriate collars/harnesses with identification?

If there are any outdoor pets, do they have proper shelter? (FYI - I will not adopt to people who keep their animals outside full time).

Is there fresh water out?

Are you familiar with the characteristics of pointers and willing to deal with the challenges of the breed (opening doors, going over fences, anxiety if not exercised/stimulated, etc.)

Do you feel you are a strong enough pack leaders to deal with a hard-headed pointers?

Do you understand the need for socialization of these dogs with other dogs and are you prepared to accommodate that need?

Do you understand if dog is not fixed prior to adoption this will be required within 2 months of adoption?

Do you agree to seek regular healthcare for your new pet?

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