What does a homecheck involve?

muddygreymare

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This is probably a really stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyway. We have a dog but he belongs to my sister and he's going to live with her so we are looking at getting another dog. We want to ideally get one from a rescue but I was just wondering what they actually 'check' for in a homecheck?
 

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This is probably a really stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyway. We have a dog but he belongs to my sister and he's going to live with her so we are looking at getting another dog. We want to ideally get one from a rescue but I was just wondering what they actually 'check' for in a homecheck?

Now that wouldd be telling..............


Seriously, that you have fencing, suitable accomodation, that all in the house want a dog. Often it is more to check you actually live there and don't have a garden full of cr*p and to make you aware of the dangers of power cords etc.
 

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The one for Boots (greyhound) was very relaxed! Checked the garden, the ground floor and had a quick chat about living with a greyhound, we passed and he came home days later!
 

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Damn phone! Gain an impression of adopters (some do lie) & opportunity to ask questions depending on whose doing it. First home check we had they didn't check garden or even ask us much, recent one for fostering was more as I expected,checked fencing/boundaries went through rescue questionaire and generally just had nice chat.
 

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Make sure everyone in household happy about dog joining them. Secure fenced garden. Where dog will sleep. Any other animals in the house. Cost of keeping a dog. Possible insurance. Training and socializing of dog. Who has overall responsibility of dog. Basically, show common sense and commitment!!
 

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A lovely lady from Dobermann Welfare checked all the fencing in the garden, gave advice about a sign on the garden gate, asked where they would sleep and what rooms they would be allowed in. Also advised 3rd party Insurance and then we sat in the garden enjoying tea it was all very relaxed, I offered references vets etc but she said it wasnt necessary also asked what hours I worked and how long the dogs would be home alone. We also discussed training etc but as I had Dobes before she didnt seem overly concerned,she told me some rescues were completely over the top and unreasonable to expect people to be home all day. My advice to you is try to relax and just be yourself and good luck and hope you pass.:)
 

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I head straight for the garden and check the security of it and give pointers, i.e (lock on inside of gates) any repairs needed, low points, unsecure points.
I then chat inside and give lots of training tips and settling a rescue dog in tips:D and get a general feel in conversation for the people, chat about past dogs and experiences, I ask how long the dog will be left at any one time, and I dont expect a person to be "home all day" infact this gives me the horrors as I know it will lead to (seperation issues) so im reluctant to give a dog to someone who says (it will never ever be left):confused: because (one day it will);)

If im leaning towards a pass, I then talk in detail about the dog:)
 

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As you can see from my 'name' I have adopted quite a lot of different pets and been 'inspected' by different rescues for cats, ponies and dogs! All were friendly and informative, nothing to worry about. I always try to think through first what I am offering and be practical and sensible about what I can manage, then discuss on the visit any querries I have.

Not all dog rescue's do home visits but rely on questionnaires that you fill in, some take references for say your vet.

I do hope you find what you are looking for, I have had eight different dogs from various rescue societies over the years and they have all given me much pleasure and lots of fun and love.
 
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