Sample Phone Conversation Topics
- Tell me about your family?
- If they have kids, try to get a feel for how dog-savvy the kids are!
- What are their daily activities, schedule, and hobbies?
- Why do you want to rescue a pug?
- What do you know about dogs that come through a rescue?
- What are you looking for in a pug?
- If they’re interested in a specific dog, ask why that dog specifically!
- Would you adopt a pug mix?
- What about other breeds? Frenchies. Bostons. Chihuahuas.
- Ask about ages ranges they’re interested in. It’s on the application but good to discuss as everyone wants the healthy 3-5 year olds.
- Are there any behavior issues that a dog could have that would prevent you from adopting a pug?
- If your adoptive dog has accidents or behavioral issues, how would you handle that?
- Many people believe rescuing a dog is the right thing to do but don’t understand that dogs that come through rescue often come with baggage. How are you prepared to handle the less-glamorous side of a rescue pug?
- Do you have any concerns about adopting a dog that might potty-accidents? Do you understand that even the post potty trained of dogs will have accidents in a new home?
- What’s the plan for potty training?
- Depending on where they live and what they’re seeking to adopt (aka is the dog they’re apply for actually available), I often ask if they’d consider fostering-to-adopt and explain the foster process!
- In the event you cannot keep your adopted pug due to illness or death, Church of Pug requires the pug come back into rescue. Do you have any issues with this?
