A Quiz to Determine If a Dog Is Right For You

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Not including time spent sleeping, how much time do you spend at home every day?

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I’m usually home all day.
I’m barely ever home at all.
A couple of hours in the morning and at night.
Depends on the day… My schedule’s always changing.

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Have you thought about which breed of dog you’d like?

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Any breed guaranteed to be Instagram famous
As long as it’s cute, I’m pretty open.
Of course! I’ve always known exactly what I want.
I have a few breeds in mind I’d like to own.

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How do you feel about cleaning up after your pup?

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I’m ready. I know it’s part of owning a pet.
I’ve already bought some all natural cleaning products.
Hopefully my doggy won’t make too much of a mess.
They always come potty-trained, don’t they?

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What do you plan to do with your dog if you’re going to be out all day?

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Take them to doggy daycare.
Leave them in their crate.
Let them roam around the house.
Have a dog sitter come to take them out while I’m gone.

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How many nights a week do you spend out?

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Almost every night
One or two
I’m home most nights.
Four or five. My social life is really important.

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Who do you live with?

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My significant other
My family
Roommates
I live alone

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What do you plan to feed your dog?

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Whatever food is on sale that week
Treats and whatever I’m eating
A mix of dry and wet food
I’m going to consult with my vet before I decide.

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Do you currently have any other pets?

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Nope
A cat
A fish
A rabbit

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How do you plan to socialize your pup?

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Giving it all of my attention
Going to the dog park a few times a week
Arranging puppy playdates with my friends who have dogs
Walking by other people with dogs on the sidewalk

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What kind of exercise will you give your dog?

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We’ll go on a long walk every day.
We’ll play fetch inside the house.
We’ll run around in the park most mornings.
I plan to get a lazy dog that hates running as much as I do.

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What’s the grass situation in your immediate vicinity?

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I live in an apartment complex with a dog park.
I live in a house with a big backyard.
I’m a short drive away from a really nice park.
There’s some grass on the curb outside. Does that count?

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You’re going on vacation. What are you doing with your dog?

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Bringing it along
Leaving it with a responsible friend for a few days
Boarding it until I get back
Leaving it at home and having someone come check on it

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Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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It was pretty okay.
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These 12 Questions Determine If Getting a Dog Is Right For You or Not

Not including time spent sleeping, how much time do you spend at home every day?

Have you thought about which breed of dog you’d like?

How do you feel about cleaning up after your pup?

What do you plan to do with your dog if you’re going to be out all day?

How many nights a week do you spend out?

Who do you live with?

What do you plan to feed your dog?

Do you currently have any other pets?

How do you plan to socialize your pup?

What kind of exercise will you give your dog?

What’s the grass situation in your immediate vicinity?

You’re going on vacation. What are you doing with your dog?

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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Not including time spent sleeping, how much time do you spend at home every day?

Have you thought about which breed of dog you’d like?

How do you feel about cleaning up after your pup?

What do you plan to do with your dog if you’re going to be out all day?

How many nights a week do you spend out?

Who do you live with?

What do you plan to feed your dog?

Do you currently have any other pets?

How do you plan to socialize your pup?

What kind of exercise will you give your dog?

What’s the grass situation in your immediate vicinity?

You’re going on vacation. What are you doing with your dog?

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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