Hi Blank,
I don't blame you for being worried. There are times the screening process feels soooo rigid that no one would technically seem qualified to own a dog.
Things that may be asked are:
How much time are you going to be spending with the dog (and not gone to school)
Will you make it an indoor / outdoor pet?
Will you financially be able to provide for the dog on every level (veterinary care and decent food).
How secure is your yard (they may want to inspect your place)
What's your home life like? Children - ages?
Have you ever turned a dog into a pound for any reason
They'll call your vet (if you have one) to verify that you've given your pets acceptable routine care (vaccinations/deworming)
Have you ever had a dog euthanized?
Do you own a crate (for house training or traveling?)
Did you have pets growing up?
Things like that...but... it can be exasperating, and you if you don't get the particular dog try NOT to be too crushed. You need to understand that the agency rehoming the dog is trying to cover EVERY BASE for the dog so that it ends up in a good home FOREVER...and not bounced around anymore.
You sound like a responsible person. Most people were "first time" dog owners at one point and time in their lives, but when ever rehoming a dog with a first time dog owner there is a level or concern. Let them know you're willing to do "what it takes" to get things off on the correct foot. You might sign up for some basic obedience classed with the dog right away so you understand the importance of setting boundaries with the new dog. Some of us were "raised" in multiple dog homes, but still.. I recently picked up a little boxer from a breed specific rescue and I didn't get any special preference given I do rescue myself. I had to go through the process just like everyone else (as they didn't know me from beans). They had no reps in my area so I had to email them photos of my home, and yards. The dog turned out to have some pretty serious bowel issues when I got her home and I immediately had to put out a substantial amount of money getting her straightened out. That's just the risk you assume taking home any animal.
A couple things you may want to have thought about is WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO be gone for a long period? What will you do with the dog? It might be a very good idea to ck out "doggy daycares" in your area, and know what your back up plan will be in the event that that happens. Leaving the dog with your parents or trusted friends...just think the whole process through.
However, I need to warn you that "breed specific" rescues can seem like absolute sticklers going through this process. If they don't place this dog with you I'd suggest getting to know the staff at your local pound. Tell them what you're looking for etc. In this day of so many people financially struggling there are some very sweet pets turned into shelters who desperately NEED a home. As a rule the pound's adoption process is much more lax then some private agencies. Or consider volunteering to be a dog walker for your local pound...and get to know some of the dogs in the shelter before adopting one. Most pounds do have a return policy if the dog is just not working for you, but e-v-e-r-y rehomed dog will require patience and work to get them settled into a new home. Just like people they can be very nervous and unsure about their new life.
Then, you have to prepare yourself for an ADJUSTMENT period because as much as you want a new pup/dog... there is that moment of realization that they are never "turned off" and require care 24/7 no matter how tired you are, or sick you may feel or how much you have on your plate.
Good Luck...
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