Oklahoma Airedale Terrier Rescue Adoption Application

If you have problems with this form, or need to contact us for some other reason:

Jan Wiles - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City (405) 721-7948 (no calls after 10p.m. Central)
jlwaireresq@hotmail.com

Frances Martin - Tulsa
Tulsa (918) 836-5508 (no calls after 9 p.m. Central)
fmterrier@sbcglobal.net

Jennifer Zoellner - Tulsa
Tulsa (918) 809-8232 (no calls after 9 p.m. Central)
jennifer@okairedales.com


CONTACT INFORMATION
TODAY'S DATE:  
Your Name   ( required )
First Name:
Last Name:
Your Age:  ( required )
Your Occupation:
Spouse/Partner (if any) Name:  
First Name:
Last Name:
Spouse/Partner Age:  
Spouse/Partner Occupation:
Your E-Mail Address   (required)
Spouse/Partner E-Mail  (optional)
Home Street Address   (required)
Mailing Address (if different)   
City   ( required )
State  
Zip Code  
Home Phone #   
Best Time to Call   
Home Fax #  (if any)
Your Work Phone #  (if you can receive calls at work)
Best Time to Call (if you can receive calls at work)   
Your Mobile Phone #  
Spouse/Partner Work Phone #  (if spouse/partner can receive calls at work)
Best Time to Call (if spouse/partner can receive calls at work)   
Spouse/Partner Mobile Phone #  

RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION
House Condo Apartment
Ranch or Farm Mobile Home
Other(describe)
Years in Residence Less than 1 1-2 years 2-4 years
5-9 years 10-20 years more than 20
Own Rent
If you rent, written permission for dog?
Yes No N/A
Landlord (Name, Address, Telephone)
If your yard is fenced, describe the type of fencing.
No Fenced Yard
Height of the fence at the lowest point accessible to the dog:
4-1/2 feet or less
5 feet
5-1/2 feet
6 feet or higher
No Fenced Yard
Is the fence is intact on all sides, without any gaps?
Yes No
Are there gates in the dog's yard?
Yes No

How many gates?

How high are the gates?

Is there any type of lock on the gate(s)?
Yes No

Type of lock (padlock, key, latch, etc.):
If no locks, would you be willing to install them prior to placement?
Yes No

Other than the family, who has access to the dog's yard (gardner, pool maintenance, meter readers, neighbors, etc.)?

Are there any gaps between the ground and the bottom of the fence or gates?
Yes No
Describe the outside dog area (earth, grass, gravel, cement slab, tarmac, etc.)

Does a door from the house open directly to the fenced yard?
Yes No N/A
Dog Door?
Yes No Willing to Install
If you have a dog door, what are the inside measurements (height and width)?
Do you have a swimming pool? Yes No
Can the dog get into the pool from the dog yard?
Yes No
If your new dog liked to swim, would you allow it in the pool?
Yes No
Does your town have a leash law?
There IS a leash law in my town
There IS NOT a leash law in my town
Don't know

FAMILY INFORMATION
Names and ages of all children who live or regularly stay in your home (i.e., grandchildren, nieces/nephews):
Names and ages of other occupants of home
(Humans only -- You will be asked about pets later in the form)
If children live or regularly stay in your home, describe their previous experience with dogs.
Are you or your children planning to have children in the next five years?
Yes No
What is your primary reason for wanting a dog?
      Companion for you     For your kids
      Gift     For other pet     Watchdog
Other:

What is it about an Airedale that makes you want to own one?
Do all family members want an Airedale Terrier? Yes No
(If No, Explain)
Have you owned a dog as an adult?
Yes No
Have you owned an Airedale as an adult?
Yes No
What other breeds are you considering?
Describe your understanding of what grooming an Airedale Terrier requires:
Do you plan to have your Airedale Terrier groomed professionally?
Yes No
Anyone in family have allergies?
Yes No
Describe:
What are the positive traits of an Airedale?
What are the negative traits of an Airedale?
Who will be the primary person responsible for the Airedale Terrier?
Daily work hours of primary caretaker.
What is your exercise level on a scale of 1 to 10?
1 = move from bed, to chair, to car, to desk, to car, to couch, to bed
5 = long, brisk walks twice a day
10 = train daily for marathons
Describe specifically:

If you currently have a dog, describe the kind of exercise you currently give your dog:

Describe the kind of exercise you anticipate giving your new dog:

How much off leash exercise will the dog get?

Do you have any experience with obedience training? Yes No
If yes, please describe the method used:
Are you willing to attend a basic obedience course with your new dog?
Yes No
If you wish to adopt an Airedale under the age of three, please give us the name and telephone number of the trainer you will be using for your adopted Airedale's training.
Obedience Trainer
Trainer or Business name:

City and State:

Telephone Number:

Have you had any experience walking a dog who was aggressive towards other dogs while on leash?
Yes No
How will you resolve behavior problems such as chewing, fence jumping, digging, excessive barking, chewing on the furniture, counter surfing, leash pulling, jumping on people, difficult housebreaking?
Which of the following reasons might prompt you to return your dog to rescue?
(Check all that apply)
Excessive barking    
Biting    
Digging
Divorce    
Poor watchdog
Destructive chewing    
Move to Smaller Living Quarters   
Move Out of State
Occasional accidents indoors    
Growling at guests   
Excessive vet bills    
Shedding
New Baby
Allergies    
New spouse/partner doesn't like dog   
Aggressive on leash    
Doesn't get along with other family pets
Comments:
Do you have an area in your yard the dog can use as a "digging pit?" Yes No
Are you willing to have a member of Rescue visit prior to adoption (by appointment)? Yes No

ADOPTION INFORMATION
Why are you considering offering a rescued Airedale a home rather than purchasing a puppy from a breeder?
Do you prefer
Male Female No Preference
Would you consider the opposite sex if one is more readily available?
Yes No N/A
Age Range
Would you consider a younger or older dog, if one were available and otherwise suitable?
Would consider a younger dog   
Would consider an older dog    
Will not consider any other age range
Comments:
Would you consider an Airedale mix? We do not rescue mixed-breed dogs, but we are frequently contacted about mixed Airedales that need new homes. If there are no suitable purebred Airedales available in the area, as a courtesy we will forward information about mixed Airedales to those who might be interested.
Yes No
What will your Airedale need to get along with? (Check as many as are applicable)
Other Dogs Cats Indoor Birds Small Rodents Poultry Livestock
Children Women Men
Other(describe)
Would it be okay if the dog is? (Check as many as are applicable)
Shy Not good with cats Not good with children
Untrained Somewhat untrained Not Housetrained In need of ongoing minor medical attention
How long will the dog be without human companionship on an average day?
When you are home, what areas are off limits to the dog? Explain:
Where will the dog stay during the day when no one is home?
inside
outside
in or out through dog door

If allowed inside when no one is home, will the dog have the run of the entire house?
Yes
No

If not, what areas are off limits to the dog when no one is home?
What area(s) of the house will be accessible to the dog when no one is home?


Will the dog be crated when no one is home during the day?
Yes
No
Where will the dog sleep at night?
Inside
Outside
If "inside" will the dog have the run of the entire house?
Yes
No
If not, where will the Airedale be allowed at night?

What areas are off limits to the dog at night?

Will the dog be crated at night?
Yes
No
Would you allow your dog on the furniture?
Yes
No
Comments:
Are you familiar with crate training? Yes No
Do you own a dog crate? Yes No
If yes, what type and size dog crate?
If you would use a crate, in what room would you put the crate?
What arrangements will be made for the dog during extended absences?
Caretaker will come to home Board at Kennel
Board with Vet Board with Groomer
Dog will go along Other (Explain)
Are you planning any trips in the next 90 days where the Airedale will not go along?
Yes No

PET HISTORY
Please List your Current Pets, including animals that visit frequently (you will be asked about prior pets later)

Pet 1: Name, breed/species, age, sex, intact/neutered/spayed, how long you have had the pet and whether it is kept inside, outside, or both.
Pet 2: Name, breed/species, age, sex, intact/neutered/spayed, how long you have had the pet and whether it is kept inside, outside, or both.
Pet 3: Name, breed/species, age, sex, intact/neutered/spayed, how long you have had the pet and whether it is kept inside, outside, or both.