Get to Know this Dog
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Dog's name
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Your name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Around the Home
What type of food is the dog eating?
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Purina Pro Plan Large Breed ADULT
Purina Pro Plan Large Breed PUPPY
Purina Pro Plan SPORT 30/20
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach
Other
Please list other food:
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How much food does this dog eat PER MEAL?
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How many meals does this dog eat per day?
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One
Two
Three
Four
Does this dog receive ADDITIONAL food each day?
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For example, does the dog receive an extra ½ cup throughout the day for training or a ¼ cup snack at bedtime?
What times of day does this dog usually eat?
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Where does the dog typically eat?
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In kennel
Dish on the floor
Raised dish
Slow feed dish
Puzzle toy food dispenser
By hand/through training
Please tell us about any medications or supplements this dog is receiving.
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Please share the brand/name, dose, frequency, and end date if applicable.
Comments about feeding or food?
Tell us about the dog’s water intake. Select all that apply
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Drinks a lot at once
Drinks often
Needs limited access to water
Self regulates water needs
Plays in the water dish
Other
How does the dog let you know if they have to go to the bathroom?
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When does the dog eliminate? Select any that apply.
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Immediately when outside
On cue
After some sniffing
Must be walked to do business
Needs to be kept "on track" in order to eliminate
On leash
Off leash in fence
Only if handler is present
Only on grass
Other
Please describe the dog’s typical schedule for elimination.
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For example: two bowel movements in the morning, needs the option to eliminate every four hours, etc.
Tell us about the dog’s daily exercise routine.
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Do you notice a difference if their exercise routine is not met?
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Yes
No
How does the dog act when their exercise needs are not met?
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Behavior & Habits
Please rate this dog’s typical energy level.
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1 - Very Low. Sleeps often, can be difficult to sustain for exercise or training
2 - Low. Rests throughout day, easy to maintain exercise and training requirement
3 - Average. Rests as needed during down time but requires moderate exercise and training
4 - Above Average. Does not rest or self-entertain during down time, requires exercise and training throughout the day but easy to manage
5 - High. Busy and demanding of attention. Difficult to manage exercise and training requirements
Where does this dog like to nap during the day?
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How many hours does this dog spend in their kennel during the day?
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Where is their kennel located in your home?
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Tell us how the dog behaves in their kennel. Select all that apply.
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Calm
Enters on cue
Needs to be lured or bribed to enter kennel
Stresses (panting, circling, digging)
Vocalizes initially then settles
Whines or barks if people are around
Whines or barks if people are NOT around
Quiet overnight
Barks when people come home
Hides in kennel frequently
Other
If the dog stresses or vocalizes in the kennel, what do you do to prevent the behavior and how long does it take the dog to recover?
Tell us what toys the dog likes best.
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For example: squeaky toys, balls, frisbees
Are there any types of toys the dog cannot have?
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Select any behaviors you’ve noticed with toys.
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Prefers to hold or carry toys
Prefers fetch with handler
Prefers tug with handler
Prefers chewing on bones
Likes to run around with a toy alone
Steals toys from other dogs
Guards toys from other dogs
Plays keep away with toys
Chews toys but leaves them intact
Chews toys until they are damaged
Tries to eat pieces of toys
Obsessive- toys need to be hidden in order to stop playtime
Needs playtime limited- gets too excited
Needs playtime limited- doesn’t self-regulate
Only plays with toys that have food in them
Does not seem to interact with any toys.
Comments on these behaviors with toys?
Let us know if you routinely see any of these behaviors around the home. Select any that apply.
Tests rules
Very busy, needs to be kenneled to rest
Chews inappropriate items
Picks up everything
Mouths people’s hands, arms or clothes
Steals items and brings them to me
Steals items and plays keep away
Counter surfs/scavenges
Attempts to get on furniture
Overly excited at door
Attempts to push through doors
Begs for food
Vocalizes (alert or demand barking)
Vocalizes (at ambient noises or through windows)
Marks purposely in home
Urine accidents in home
Bowel movements in home
Other
Please provide detail on any behaviors routinely noted.
How does this dog handle physical touch? Select all that apply.
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Always wants to be in contact with people
Initiates snuggling often
Will snuggle occasionally
Likes belly rubs
Likes to give kisses
Can use pets as a reward
Likes pets but not during training time
Tolerates pets for a short time
Avoids pets
Fairly reserved and independent
Is there anywhere this dog does NOT like to be touched?
Comments on this dog and physical touch?
Grooming
How often do you brush this dog?
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How do they do with brushing?
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Holds still
Seems to enjoy
Tolerates
Wiggly
Tries to escape
I need a helper
How often do you clean the dog’s ears?
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Tell us how the dog does with ear cleaning.
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Holds still
Seems to enjoy
Tolerates
Wiggly
Tries to escape
Hides when cleaner comes out
I need a helper
How often do you trim or grind the dog’s nails?
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Let us know about the nail care routine you use with this dog that is the most successful.
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Tell us how the dog does with nail care.
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Holds still
Seems to enjoy
Tolerates
Wiggly
Tries to escape
Hides when equipment comes out
I need a helper
Tell us how the dog does with bath time.
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Holds still
Seems to enjoy
Tolerates
Wiggly
Tries to escape
I need a helper
I haven’t bathed the dog
Do you regularly brush the dog’s teeth?
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Yes
No
"Regularly" refers to at least once per week.
Comments on grooming?
Interactions with Resident People and Guests
Let us know who the dog lived with while in your home.
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Adult males
Adult females
Children 10-18
Children 2-10
Babies or toddlers 0-2
Who did the dog prefer to spend their time with?
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How does this dog behave when guests visit the home?
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Social
Calm/Neutral
Shy, then warms up
Shy or reserved in general
Excited- jumps on people
Barks initially
Other
Comments about interactions with people?
Interactions with Resident Pets and Other Animals
Tell us what pets you have.
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No personal pets
Dog(s)- large breed
Dog(s)- small breed
Cat(s)
Rabbit(s)
Bird(s)
Reptiles(s)
Small animal
Large animal (outdoor)
Other
How does this dog typically behave around your pets?
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Playful
Peaceful/Neutral
Respectful
Too Excitable
Obsessed
Submissive
Shy
Fearful
Did not respect boundaries
Bullying/Controlling
Other
Please describe the typical behaviors that were not playful, peaceful or respectful.
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If you have other animals such as chickens, horses or pigs, let us know how the dog behaves towards those animals.
How does this dog react to any wildlife such as birds, rabbits or squirrels?
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Fine/uninterested
Interested
Barking
Chasing
Obsessed
Other
Comments on reaction to wildlife?
Loose Leash Walking
Tell us about where you practiced walking with the dog
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For example, around the neighborhood; urban setting; country roads; parks.
What types of behaviors do you typically note on walks?
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Picking up and chewing objects
Sniffing continously
Barking
Growling
Lunging at other people
Lunging towards other dogs
Lagging behind handler
Rubbing Head Collar
Distracted often but focuses with reminders
Distracted the entire time
Pulls the entire walk
Pulls occasionally but comes back to handler
No pulling and walks nicely
Focuses on handler
Please comment on these behaviors.
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Public Access & Outings
Does the dog display any stress signs, hesitancy or aversion to your vehicle or riding in the vehicle?
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Yes
No
Please let us know what the dog does and how you help them to recover.
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Please list the places you typically went with this dog for public access training.
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Let us know if the dog went to work with you, including what a typical day looks like.
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How long is the dog’s typical successful outing length?
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What equipment do you use? Select all that apply.
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Collar Only
Halti Head Collar
Gentle Leader
No Pull Front Clip Harness
Sport Cape
Full Cape
How does the dog react to their equipment? Select all that apply.
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Dog goes into “work mode” when in cape
Being in cape makes no behavioral difference
Dog often itches or bites at cape
Dog tries to remove equipment
Dog avoids equipment/getting dressed
Dog freezes/refuses to move in equipment
Other
Please select any of the behaviors you commonly note on outings with this dog.
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Picking up inappropriate objects
Sniffing frequently
Barking
Growling
Whining
Lunging towards other people
Jumping or circling in excitement
Hiding behind handler
Appearing shy or afraid
Startling easily
Will not take treats
Consistently does not perform cues
Urinating on outing
Defecating on outing
Distracted, but focuses with reminders
Distracted continuously, very difficult to maintain focus
Pulls the entire outing
Pulls occasionally but comes back to handler
No pulling and walks nicely
Focuses on handler
Calm and able to self-regulate
Confident
Other
Please comment on any behaviors noted.
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What do you feel are this dog’s biggest distractions? Select any that apply.
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Smells
Wildlife
New environments
People
Small children
Other dogs
Toys
Activity
Please tell us what the dog does when distracted and how you redirect the dog.
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Does the dog display any hesitancy with stairs or surfaces in your home or in public?
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Yes
No
Please let us know what the dog does and how you help them to recover.
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General Training
Select the Common Cues this dog performs consistently well.
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Name response
Come
Get Dressed
Sit
Down
Stand
Up
Off
Heel
Side
Back
Fix It
Under
Park
Out
Chin
Nudge
Settle
Go Mat
Shake
Visit
What method of teaching do you primarily use?
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Shaping
Luring
What types of rewards do you primarily use during training?
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Kibble
High value treats
Balls
Tugs
Other toys
Play
Snuggles and pets
Praise
Which Common Cues would you like to see the dog improve on the most?
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Name response
Come
Get Dressed
Sit
Down
Stand
Up
Off
Heel
Side
Back
Fix It
Under
Park
Out
Chin
Nudge
Settle
Go Mat
Shake
Visit
Comments on areas for improvement or on training in general?
Final Thoughts & Submission
Are there any stories or other thoughts you'd like us know regarding your time with this dog?
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