Gochee Labs Puppy Adoption Form

First and last name

Co Owners First and last name

Address

Phone

Co Owners Phone

Email address

Co Owners Email address

Number of people in the home and their ages?

How did you learn about us?

Why are you interested in one of OUR pups?

What time frame do you prefer a puppy from?

What is your gender preference?

What is your color preference? (Black, Yellow, Fox Red, no preferance, etc)

If applying for a guardian dog/puppy, why are you interested in being a guardian home? Please read through the contract on our website in detail :)

Please understand being a guardian is a long-term commitment.

Do you have the financial stability to properly meet your puppy's needs and provide regular vet visits?

Is this puppy an impulse decision or have you been planning on adding one to your family?

Does your normal schedule allow adequate time to care for and exercise a dog?

Are you aware that puppies need full supervision around children?

Describe your home & yard (set up, provisions for the dog, where dog will sleep and hang out)

Do you own or rent your home?

If you rent will your landlord give written permission to have a Labrador?

Do all family members agree on the addition of a Labrador in the home? If no, please explain who and why.

Have you ever had an issue with dogs? If yes, please explain.

Describe your typical day & lifestyle, and how a puppy's needs will be met.

Who will care for this dog should you become incapacitated, temporarily or permanently?

Do you agree that, if for some reason you are unable to care for this dog, we will be contacted about it's location and have first right of refusal?

How many hours will this dog be left alone per day?

Where will your dog be when no one is home?

Does your family have enough "quality" time to devote to a dog?

Please explain.

How will you be housebreaking this puppy?

Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for 10+ years?

How long did your last pet live and what were the circumstances of it's death?

Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder, given it away or taken it to the pound?

If yes, explain the circumstances.

How many dogs do you currently have? What breeds?

Have you owned a Labrador Retriever before? If yes, how recently?

What is your knowledge of a Labrador and reason for choosing one now?

Do you know that Labrador puppy's are little biting machines during the teething phase and need trained to STOP biting.

Are you aware of the socialization needs of a Labrador and are you capable of providing for these needs?

Do you know that Labradors shed - a LOT?

How do you intend to exercise and provide security for this puppy?

What trainers/books do you admire & follow? Why?

What are your training goals?

What puppy & training classes are available to you locally?

Do you agree to feed PawTree, Life's Abundance, TLC Dog Food or Raw the first 24 months? (This is required per our contract)

It can be ordered at www.PawTree.com/GocheeLabs, www.LifesAbundance.com/GocheeLabs or tlcpetfood.com/135196-1025

Do you agree to feed NuVet Plus® K-9 Wafers (Immune system builder) for the first 24 months?

Order code 471152

Are you familiar with PUPPY CULTURE positive reinforcement training?

If not, you can learn more here www.GocheeLabs.com/Puppy-Culture

Do you currently have pets other than dogs?

If yes, what type?

Is your yard completely fenced or do you have a fenced enclosure for the dog?

Do you intend on crate training your dog?

By the way, crate training is a wonderful tool when used for it's intended purpose.

Do you let your dogs run loose and under what circumstances?

Do you intend to house your dog inside or outside?

What personality drive suits you best?

Are you currently on the waiting list for any other litters?

If I ask for references from your veterinarian, trainer, and/or friends, will you be willing to provide them?

Are you aware of any spay/neuter laws in your city or state?

If unsure, double check with your local vet.

Have you selected a name for your puppy? If so, we would love to know what it is. If not, and your aplication is approved, please let us know when you have selected a name.

What method of transportation do you plan on using to get your puppy home?

What questions/concerns do you have for us? We spend hours with people who contact us, even those who acquired their dogs elsewhere, just to help them out. It's what we’re here for!

Please take the time to read through the articles on the "Helpful Links" page on our website as we reference them frequently.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your puppy reservation. This deposit goes toward the purchase of your puppy. Are you ready to reserve a puppy?

Add anything else you think would help us make a decision in selecting you for one of our puppies.

Call us after submitting your adoption form to confirm we received it. Kathy 309-373-6723

BEFORE committing to a puppy, make sure you are prepared with REAL expectations. Puppies are exhausting. They are like having a toddler in the house. They wake you up throughout the night, bark, bite, have potty accidents, can chew on everything, etc. You are taking on a responsibility to TRAIN them past these behaviors.

We appreciate your interest in our puppies. We receive calls, emails, texts all-day long. Please, do NOT submit this application unless you are ready to send in a deposit and reserve a puppy. Thank you for your respect and understanding.

If you have not received a follow-up within 2 days of submitting the application, we most likely did not receive it. (server error, etc) In that case, please call us. :)

Gochee Labs Puppy Adoption FormThese questions are an opportunity for us to get to know you. They could also prompt questions you hadn't considered.

We appreciate your interest in our puppies. We receive calls, emails, texts all-day long. Please, do NOT submit this application unless you are ready to send in a deposit and reserve a puppy. Thank you for your respect and understanding.