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How many dogs do you have?

No dogs right now 😢

1 dog

2 dogs

3 or more dogs

Which state do you live in?

What is your marital status?

Single

In a relationship

Married, no kids

Married, with kids

Single, with kids

Other

What is your dog's name?

What is the name of your oldest dog?

What is the name of your second oldest dog?

What are the names of all your dogs?

Seperate names with a comma. E.g. Navi, Snoop, Chester

How old is DOGGONAME?

Under 1

1-3 years old

3-6 years old

6-10 years old

10+

How old are your dogs?

All puppies

All adults

A puppy and an adult

How old are your dogs?

All puppies

All adults

A mix

How long has DOGGONAME been part of your family?

Under a year

1-2 years

More than 2 years

How hard did you find it to raise your puppy?

Very easy

Easy

Hard

Very Hard

It's too early to tell

I got my dog at a mature age

What level of training did you get for your dog?

My own judgement & experience

Private Lessons

Puppy School

Good old YouTube

Do you regret not spending more time training them when they were a puppy?

Yes

If you were to add another dog to the family, would you consider adoption?

Yes

What is DOGSNAMES background?

Purebred

Designer breed

Mix breed

Unsure

What are your dogs' backgrounds?

If they all have different backgrounds, just choose the background of your oldest dog.

Purebred

Designer breed

Mix breed

Unsure

What is the name of DOGSNAMES breed?

What is the breed of your oldest dog?

What are your main difficulties with owning a dog?

The costs associated (food, toys etc)

Time associated with cleaning, feeding and walking your dog

Finding a dog-sitter when you are away

Managing behavioural issues or training

Other

Where did you get DOGGONAME from?

Where did you get your dogs from?

How much did DOGGONAME cost?

(We're sure it was a small price to pay for the unconditional love you receive!)

How much did your first dog cost to purchase?

(We're sure it was a small price to pay for the unconditional love you receive!)

How much do you spend on DOGGONAME per year?

Including food, treats, vet bills, clothing, daycare, etc.

$0 - $750

$751 - $1250

$1251 - $2000

$2001 - $4000

$4001+

How much do you spend on each dog per year?

Including food, treats, vet bills, clothing, daycare, etc.

$0 - $750

$751 - $1250

$1251 - $2000

$2001 - $4000

$4001+

Are you reducing spending on your dog in these areas this year?

Dog food

Vet care

Toys

Daycare, walkers and boarding

None

Does DOGGONAME attend doggy daycare?

Yes

How many days per week do they typically go?

1 day

2 days

3-4 days

5 days

How do they play with other dogs?

Friendly

Not fussed by others

Reactive

How do they play with other people?

Friendly

Not fussed by humans

Reactive

Where do they sleep at night?

Inside, in a crate

Inside, in their own bed in another room

Inside, in your bedroom

Outside

Is DOGGONAME allowed on the bed?

Yes, only on the bed though

Yes, in the bed too

Are your dogs allowed on your bed?

Yes, only on the bed though

Yes, in the bed too

Do they see you completely naked?

Yes. We've had the birds and the bees chat

No way

How often do you buy DOGGONAME toys?

I don't buy toys for my doggo

Very rarely

Once a fortnight

Once a month

Once every 2 months

What's the strangest thing that they're afraid of?*

Do you consider DOGGONAME to be obese, overweight or a healthy weight?

Underweight

A healthy weight

Overweight

Obese

Do you consider your dogs to be obese, overweight or a healthy weight?

Underweight

A healthy weight

Overweight

Obese

Does having a dog make you feel healthier and more active?

Yes

Unsure

Do you trust the information on dog food packaging?

I.e. Do you believe the nutrition and ingredients information listed on the side of your dog food?

Yes

Neutral

Have you ever had to change your dogs diet because it made them sick?

Several times

Once

Not yet thankfully

What type of food do you buy / prepare for your dogs?

Dry food

Raw food

Wet food

Air or freeze-dried

'Fresh'

Home made

What type of food do you buy / prepare for DOGGONAME?

Dry food

Raw food

Wet food

Air or freeze-dried

'Fresh'

Home made

How long have you been with your current main dog food brand?

6 months or less

6 - 12 months

12 - 24 months

24 months +

Humans love variety in our diet. Do you think DOGGONAME feels the same?

Yes, loves variety

Meh, they're not fussed

No, they love the same meals every day

Where do you buy your dog food?

What type of food are you most interested in trying in the future?

Raw

Dry / Kibble

Canned / Wet

Air dried

Freeze dried

'Fresh'

Home made

None

What are your main raw feeding hesitations?

None

It's gross

Not sure how to do it safely

Freezer space

Too expensive

Don't think it's healthy for dogs

Unaware of good raw brands

What influences your decision when choosing what food to buy your dog?

Choose a maximum of 3 (Hold CTRL or CMD to select multiple)

Do you feed your dogs treats?

Yes

Do you feed DOGGONAME treats?

Yes

Does DOGGONAME have anxiety?

Yes, quite a bit

Sometimes

Nah, they're a chiller

Do DOGGONAME have anxiety?

Yes, quite a bit

Sometimes

Nah, they're chillers

Is dating easier since getting a dog?

Yes

Unsure

How much time do you spend in close proximity to DOGGONAME every day?

0 - 3 hours

3 - 6 hours

6 + hours

How much time do you spend in close proximity to your dogs every day?

0 - 3 hours

3 - 6 hours

6 + hours

How often do you take photos of your dog?

More than one a day

One a day

Weekly

Monthly

Would you pay more rent or pay more to buy a house, if it was perfectly suited to your dog?

(i.e. 5% more rent a year, or 5% over the sale price?)

Yes

Unsure

Have you ever lied to a landlord about having a dog?

Yes

I've never rented before

Does DOGGONAME have friends that you take him/her to meet?

Yes

Do your dogs have friends that you take them to meet?

Yes

What is the most expensive thing that DOGGONAME has destroyed?

Answers don't have be something of monetary value, let us know if your dog destroyed something sentimental as well!

What is the most expensive thing that your dogs have destroyed?

And your answer doesn't have to be something of monetary value, let us know if your dogs destroyed something sentimental!

When your dog is pooping and looks to you for eye contact, do you maintain it?

Yes

The Australian government views dogs as objects. Do you think that dogs deserve to be seen as more than ‘property’ by Australian law?

Yes

Neutral

Is your workplace dog-friendly?

Yes

A bit

Not at all

Not currently working

Have you negotiated to work from home more to spend more time with your dog?

Yes

Do you believe that dogs should be allowed inside cafes and pubs?

Yes

Do you believe that dogs should be allowed on planes?

Yes, without being muzzled or caged

Yes, if they are muzzled or in a cage

No, I don't think dogs should be allowed on planes

If you had to move overseas, would you pay the necessary costs and take DOGGONAME with you?

Yes

Last one. Would you support mandatory education for first-time dog owners?

Yes