Request to be added as a Certified Trainer/Behaviorist/Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
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Promoting Positive Connections
Baypath Humane Society is committed to advancing the use of science-based, humane learning techniques within the animal community. We support professionals who employ positive reinforcement, a method that enhances the bond between people and animals by using rewards—such as treats, praise, and toys—to reinforce desired behaviors. This approach is rooted in scientific principles that promote learning through positive experiences, making interactions with animals more effective and enjoyable. Our exclusive focus on these evidence-based techniques ensures that we are fostering an environment of kindness and respect in animal training and care.
Please tell us about yourself:
Company Name:
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Owner/Trainer's Name or Best Contact:
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Website:
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E-mail:
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example@example.com
What Are Your Credentials:
Go ahead and brag!
Please check off all those that apply
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DACVB
DVM, ACVB
PhD
MS
CAAB
ACAAB
CABC
CDBC
IAABC-ADT
CPDT-KA
CBCC-KA
CTC
ABCDT
KPA-CTP
SA PRO
CSAT
Fear Free Certified Professional
FDM
Did we forget something? Please indicate below.
Please indicate other credentials not listed above:
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Do you have a physical location where you provide on-site classes or services for dogs or cats at your facility, or do you conduct in-person classes at a different location?
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Yes
No, I do not have a physical location or an in-person space.
Address of physical location or where you provide in-person classes:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
County
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While you may not have a physical address, please fill-in the information below for search purposes only:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
County
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Please check off all that apply at your physical location or at the location you conduct in-person classes:
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Agility
Behavior Consultations
Board & Train
Boarding
CGC Training
Doggy Day Care
General Obedience Classes
Grooming
Nose Work
Private Training/Behavior Modification
Puppy Classes/Socialization
Rally
Reactivity Classes
Shy/Fearful/Confidence Classes
Other (please explain below)
If you offer other on-site classes and/or services than those listed above, please fill in below.
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Please tell us what services you offer at client's homes or off-site:
If you do not visit client's homes, please indicate below.
Do you offer in-home or off-site services? If yes, please select all that are appropriate below:
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I do not offer in-home services
Behavior Consultations
CGC Training
Dog Walking
Daytime Pet Sitting
Off-Leash Training
Overnight Pet Sitting
Play Hikes
Training/Behavior Modification
Other (please explain below)
If you offer other in-home services than those listed above, please fill in below:
Do you offer virtual behavior consultations for dogs?
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Yes
No
Do you offer virtual training/behavior modification for dogs?
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Yes
No
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Below are the most frequent training or behavior requests we receive. Do you specialize in any of these areas?
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Manners/Obedience (sit, stay, come, heal)
Minor Behavior Issues (jumping/leash pulling/excessive barking)
More Challenging Behavior Issues (fear/anxiety/reactivity)
Aggression-no bite history (dog-to-dog, dog-to-person, resource guarding)
Aggression-bite history (dog-to-dog, dog-to-person, resource guarding)
Multi-Dog Households
Separation Anxiety
Kids/Babies and Pets
Do you have any other specialties than what was listed:
Do you offer services for cats? If yes, please select all that are appropriate below:
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In-Home Behavior Consultations
Virtual Behavior Consultations
I do not
If you offer other services for cats, please fill in below:
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What type of cases do you refer out? And who do you refer to?
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Let's Talk Training Philosophy:
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Please tell us about your training philosophy?:
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Getting to know you:
Can you explain what you do when the dog does not do what you ask (ex: asks to sit and doesn't) or performs an unwanted behavior (ex: jumping up) :
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What Type of Equipment Do You Use or Recommend
Would you use a Harness?
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Yes
No
Please tell us more about what type of harness you use:
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Would you use any type of electronic collar (e-collar, static collars, shock collar)?
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Yes
No
Please tell us more about how you use an electronic collar:
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Would you use a Martingale Collar?
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Yes
No
Other
Would you use a Buckle Collar?
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Yes
No
Other
Would you use a Pinch/Prong Collar?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about how you use pinch/prong collars:
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Would you use a Triple Crown Collar?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about how you use triple crown collars:
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Would you use a Slip Leads?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about how you use slip leads:
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Would you use noise interrupters (e.g., coins in a can or compressed air)?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about which type of noise interrupters you use and how:
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Would you use Bark Collars?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about how you use bark collars:
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Would you use sprays (e.g., water bottles and citronella spray)?
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Yes
No
Other
Please tell us more about which type of sprays you use and how:
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
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Can You Offer Your Services or Expertise?
We are grateful for anything you can offer!
I am willing to help Baypath adopters with:
An Initial free post-adoption phone consult
An Initial free post-adoption in-home consult
An initial free post-adoption class or lesson on-site (explain below)
A discount or another offer post-adoption (explain below)
Please Explain What Other Ideas You May Have to Help Our Adopters:
I am willing to help Baypath fosters with:
An Initial free phone consult with the foster
An Initial free in-home consult with a foster
An initial free class or lesson for a foster (explain below)
A discount or another offer for a foster (explain below)
Please Explain What Other Ideas You May Have to Help Our Fosters:
Would you be willing to help at the shelter?:
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I give my permission to Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton to include my name to their list of force-free trainers. By being included, we pledge to uphold a reward-based and force-free methodology. Please initial below.
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