Career Change Application

Critical Information

Prior to beginning this application, please note that SDA does NOT ship career change dogs. Individuals must come to the SDA campus in Jud, ND to meet possible dogs.

I understand that I must travel to the SDA campus in Jud, North Dakota, at my own expense, to meet potential dogs. *

I understand that even if I come to the SDA campus, I am not guaranteed to get a career change dog. *

Personal Information

Prior to beginning this application, please note that SDA does NOT ship career change dogs. Individuals must come to the SDA campus in Jud, ND to meet possible dogs.

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Your Age *

Under 20
20-35
35-50
50-60
60+

Employer *

Job Title *

Please describe your typical work day (i.e., time you get up, go to work, get home, etc.): *

Please enter information on all other members of the household. (Name, Relationship to Applicant, Age, Disability Status) *

Name, Relationship to Applicant, Age, Disability Status

Type of Home: *

Apartment
Condo
Mobile Home
Twin Home
Single Family Home
Other

How many levels does your home have? *

Approximate square footage of home: *

Where is your home located? *

City
Suburbs
Rural

Do you have a securely fenced yard? *

Approximate square footage of yard: *

Where exactly would the dog sleep? *

How many hours a day on average will the dog be left alone? *

0 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 8
8+

When left alone, where will the dog be? *

Inside
Outside

Do you own or rent your home? *

Own
Rent

Do you have the landlord's permission to have a dog in the home? *

Please provide landlord's name and phone: *

Do you have any other animals in your home? *

Please describe all animals currently in your home: *

Breed/Type, Age, Sex, Spayed/Neutered?, Temperament, How Long in Your Family

Name of Current Veterinarian (or veterinarian you intend to use if you do not currently have one): *

Veterinarian Address Information *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Veterinarian Phone *

Do you have previous experience with dogs? *

Please explain your dog experience: *

Why do you want a career change dog? *

Is there a specific career change dog in which you are interested? *

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Reference Name *

First

Last

Please provide a reference who does not reside with you.

Reference Phone *

Second Reference Name *

First

Last

Please provide a second reference who does not reside with you.

Second Reference Phone *

Required Acknowledgments *

I understand and agree that a career change dog cannot be used or listed as a working service dog under any circumstances.

I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee an adoption.

I understand that SDA does NOT ship career change dogs. I must come to the SDA campus in Jud, ND to meet possible dogs in person.

I understand that only complete applications will be considered.

*Critical Information*

Personal Information

Critical Information