Since you probably don’t want the dog you bring home to dig up your entire back yard, you will definitely want to know if it has this particular problem from the start.

9. Can the dog be trusted off it’s leash?

If you are going to adopt a new dog, you will definitely want to know if you can trust it to not run away when it’s let off its leash at the park or somewhere else.

10. How does the dog act while in a crate?

The dog’s behavior while in a crate will be important, because you will most likely need to put yours in one from time to time when you go out or at night. You don’t want your dog keeping you up with its barking when you put it in a crate.

11. What is the dog’s energy level typically like?

Although you can get a sense as to what the dog’s energy level is like over time, this is still a good thing to ask the seller.

12. Does the dog pull on its leash when you take it for walks?

There is nothing more annoying than getting tugged around by your dog on walks, so you will need to get this information.