Second Stage

Puppy Interest Application

After a family has completed the simple first contact step, Brain First Shih Tzu™ may invite them to complete a more detailed Puppy Interest Application. This helps us learn more about the family, their home, their goals, and whether they may be looking for a family companion, ESA-support companion, therapy-dog foundation prospect, service-dog foundation prospect, or facility-dog foundation prospect.

Please note: The application is not the first step. Families should start with the basic contact form first: name, phone number, and email address.

Start With Basic Contact See Matching & Next Steps

Applicant Information

Full name

Phone number

Email address

City and state

Best way to contact you

Puppy Interest

Are you asking about a current puppy, upcoming litter, or future interest?

Are you interested in a family companion, ESA-support companion, therapy-dog foundation prospect, service-dog foundation prospect, facility-dog foundation prospect, or unsure?

What timeline are you hoping for?

Home & Family

Who lives in the home?

Are there children in the home?

Are there other pets in the home?

Is everyone in the household ready for a puppy?

Experience & Preparation

Have you owned a Shih Tzu before?

Have you raised a puppy before?

Are you prepared for regular grooming, brushing, face care, nail care, and coat maintenance?

Are you prepared for puppy adjustment, rest, routine, and training support?

Training & Support Goals

What are your main goals for this puppy?

Are you interested in Brain First training resources?

Are you interested in Platinum Puppy or Ruff Ruff Ranch education later?

Do you need support understanding therapy, service, facility, or ESA foundation pathways?

Matching Preferences

Do you have preferences for sex, color, size, coat, personality, or energy level?

Are you open to being matched based on observed temperament and developmental fit rather than appearance alone?

Questions

What questions would you like Brain First Shih Tzu™ to answer?

Prefer email? Send your answers to dogsnu@proton.me.

Thank you for sharing your interest. Brain First Shih Tzu™ reviews each family individually and responds honestly. Program terms, application approval, and certification language are explained on our Program Terms & Clarity page.

Process reminder

Contracts, agreements, reservation details, training options, and next-step paperwork are reviewed later only after appropriate follow-up, puppy/prospect discussion, and mutual fit.