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  • I Got This SIT Info Sheet

    Please be as thorough as possible when answering the following questions. If you have more than one dog you are seeking help for, please complete multiple forms so we can assess each on an individual basis. Our goal is to address your needs to the best of our capabilities, while remaining objective in the process. Knowing past history and current behaviors will help us to guide you towards the most appropriate training plan, while helping to improve the relationship between you and your companion. If a training agreement is reached, you may be asked similar questions when creating an account. We appreciate your patience and understanding in our processes. We look forward to working with you more!
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  • Does anyone else live in the home? (ie: significant other, roommates, children, extended family, etc.)*

  • Dog's Name:* Sex:      

    Dog's current age:*           *   

    Age when you brought them home: *          *     

    Breed:*  Weight:*  Spayed/Neutered?      *   

    Where did you get your dog from?    *      

  • Has your dog been DNA/health tested?*
  • What services are you inquiring after? Please check ALL that apply:*
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    • Medical History 

    • Knowing your dog's medical history can give us a better understanding of your challenges and if any of these issues could be contributing to frustration, reactivity, fear or place any physical/social limits on your dog during their time with us.
    • Does your dog have any structural/joint issues that you are aware of?*
    • Does your dog have any chronic or genetic health issues that are not structural? This might include things like upset stomach/loose stool, allergies, heart conditions, reduced hearing/eyesight, etc.*
    • Does your dog have any formally diagnosed anxiety/behavioral disorders or other cognitive issues?*
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    • Is your dog on any prescribed medication? This does NOT include flea/tick/heartworm meds.*
    • Was your dog very sick (i.e.: parvo, heartworm, giardia) during prime socialization windows as a puppy/adolescent?*
    • Confinement and Separation 
    • Is your dog trained to be confined? Check ALL that apply:*
    • Do you need help with crating, confinement or separation training? Check ALL that apply:*

    • STOP: None of our programs are designed to address separation issues. While we understand there will be an adjustment period for most dogs and we will make every effort possible to ease that transition, dogs in our care must be able to be contained reasonably well for their emotional wellbeing. Our methods are designed to be fear-free, and any dogs displaying clinical-level separation anxiety will not find our program to be a positive experience and instead will associate our facility or the training itself with fear. We need participation in the training process to facilitate learning, and dogs with clinical-level separation anxiety will often shut down and withdraw while in our care.

      We do NOT recommend ANY boarding programs for dogs with separation anxiety as the experience is overwhelming/flooding for them. If you suspect your dog has clinical anxiety during periods of separation, we strongly recommend seeking out a trainer that is CSAT certified and working on it privately in your home – since this is where your dog feels the safest. In many cases, a veterinary behaviorist is recommended for companions experiencing separation anxiety.

      Heightened anxiety during separation can cause issues with daily stress that lead to trigger stacking and increased reactivity/fear in other day-to-day scenarios. Addressing separation anxiety with a qualified professional will be the best use of your resources, as well as helping you in your overall success to training other basic life skills. Separation anxiety is a quality of life issue that we take seriously, especially when the anxiety becomes extreme and reaches clinical levels. Many coping mechanisms exhibited by dogs experiencing separation anxiety are a risk to their personal safety. 

      Signs of clinical-level separation anxiety include urinating/defecating when alone, excessive drooling, persistent howling/barking, chewing/digging/destruction, attempting to escape, pacing/inability to settle and coprophagia while alone (consuming feces).

      If you are unsure whether or not your dog qualifies, please complete the rest of the info sheet as honestly and thoroughly as possible and we will contact you once we have reviewed it.

    • Even if you no longer confine your dog, please answer these questions as they pertained in the past.

      In what situations do you use confinement?   *   

      How does your dog respond to being confined during the day?   *   

      How does your dog respond to being confined at night?*   

      Where is your confinement located? *  

      Does your dog ever try to escape the confinement area?         *   

    • How many hours is your dog typically left alone?  
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      Have you ever found drool on your dog's chest or in any confinement area when you come home?         *      

      Has it ever been brought to your attention by your neighbors that your dog is barking when you are not home?         * 

      Is your dog ever destructive when you are not home?
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      Do you provide enrichment/treats when you leave?  
       
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      Does your dog have accidents when you are not home?         *   

      Do you have a petcam or other technology that allows you to view your dog's behavior remotely?         *         

      How has your dog done in the past when leaving on vacation/being without you?
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    • Training and Routines 
    • Does your dog attend daycare?*

    • How often?   *   
      Name of the business?   *   

    • Have you ever taken your dog through prior training?*

    • Do you use a harness?   
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      What type of collar do you use?
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      What type of leash do you use?
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    • Have you ever used a shock collar for training?*
    • Do you have an invisible fence, use invisible fence disks inside the home or use ultrasonic noise deterrents?*
    • Which ones do you use? Check ALL that apply:*
    • Do you have a physical fence?*
    • Describe the immediate environment around your home. Check ALL that apply:*
    • General Behavior 
    • Our facility has a fenced-in yard that is made out of 6-foot chain link. Please let us know if your dog exhibits the following safety concerns with fencing:*
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    • Has your dog ever lunged, barked or growled when seeing other people or dogs on walks?*
    • Does your dog display barrier frustration/reactivity?*
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    • Has your dog ever bitten?*
    • Select all that apply:*

    • How long ago did the bite occur?   *   

      Where were you when your dog bit?    *   

      Was the bite reported?      *   

      What area of the body did your dog bite?   *   

      How severe was the bite?   *   

      Was medical attention required?      *   

      Was a 10-day bite hold required?      *   

      Please describe what happened before and after, who was there, and any other details regarding the bite that we should know:   *   

    • Have there ever been any complaints or lawsuits against your dog?*
    • Does your dog display any guarding behaviors towards people or animals?*
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    • What are you currently doing to address the guarding when it happens/what types of management do you employ?   *   

      Please give us details about the guarding and anything else you think we should know. Helpful things to know are what types of toys/bones/items/areas are guarded, is the guarding against someone specific in the house, does your dog guard some items against dogs and others against humans, any trends you notice such as time of day, etc. The more thorough you can be, the more we can ensure the safety of all parties.
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    • Does your dog have any handling intolerances?*
    • Does your dog have any other behavioral quirks such as ingesting inedible items, light/shadow chasing, repetitive spinning/tail chasing, air biting, mouthing, etc?*
    • Behavior Goals 

    • Even if you are only seeking Behavioral Boarding, knowing your behavior goals is extremely helpful and can give us insight to other struggles not mentioned on the info sheet. There is always a possibility that a Behavioral Boarding client can graduate into Live in and Learn or Day Train programs in the future, so knowing your goals ahead of time will help everyone be more successful.

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    • Visit our handout on training expectations for helpful information on goals and how our companions learn.

    • Consider the chart above and where your dog is currently at in skillset with regards to what can be accomplished in a single session, class package, or training package. Please realize that advanced goals in the "PhD" level will require follow-up sessions, practice at your home, or may potentially not be possible for the individual learner.

      TOP 5 SHORT-TERM GOALS - use the spaces below to tell us your TOP 5 goals and what you hope can be accomplished with our program. Please be specific about WHAT behavior you want to address (ie: no jumping, no mouthing, recall) and do not tell us "PhD level behaviors" - it is too vague:

      1.   *   
      2.   *   
      3.   *   
      4.   *   
      5.   *   

    • Thank you for your time and patience in helping us to understand your issues more thoroughly. We will reach out to you after we have reviewed your information.

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