Operational Assessment
Please complete this structured assessment to help capture your dog and handler baseline, strengths, and training priorities.
Team Profile
Team Intake. Completed by the dog-and-handler team before the hands-on assessment begins. Please continue through Mission Goals; the remaining evaluation sections are completed by Tacticool Animals.
Handler Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
*
example@example.com
Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Preferred Contact Method
*
Phone
Email
Text Message
Any
Other
Best Days to Contact
*
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Best Time to Contact
*
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Home Training
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Yes
No
Home Address
*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
How did you hear about Tacticool Animals
*
Please Select
Search Engine
Social Media
Friend or Family
Veterinarian
Trainer
Event
Referral
Other
Dog Name
*
Dog Age (please specify years/months)
Sex
Male
Female
Unknown
Other
Breed / Mix
Approximate Weight
Spayed / Neutered
Yes
No
Unknown
How Long Has the Dog Lived With you?
Household Members and Regular Caregivers
Recent Photo of the Dog
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Health & Care / Veterinary Information
Veterinary Clinic Name
Veterinary Clinic phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
When was the dog's last veterinary visit?
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Month
-
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Are the dog's vaccinations up to date?
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Yes
No
Does your dog have any known medical history that may be relevant to training or participation?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Describe relevant prior diagnoses, injuries, surgeries, chronic conditions, or other medical history.
*
Food Sensitivities / Allergies
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Yes
No
Unsure
Food Sensitivities / Allergies details
*
Treat Restrictions / Dietary Restrictions
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Yes
No
Treat Restrictions / Dietary Restrictions details
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Current medical concerns?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Please describe any current or suspected medical concerns.
*
Training History
Complete the questions below for any prior professional or owner-led training history that applies.
Has your dog ever been through any training programs before?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Previous Training Provider / Program
Current Training Program (if any)
Approximate dates or timeframe of prior training
What types of training has your dog received?
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Board-and-Train
Day Training
Virtual Training
Owner-Led / Self-Trained
No Prior Training
Other
Methods or reinforcement strategies previously used
Training equipment or tools previously used
Skills or cues previously taught
Which skills or cues are currently reliable
What aspects of previous training were helpful
Where previous training struggled, became unreliable, or did not transfer to real life
When applicable, why previous professional training ended
How comfortable is the dog with handling?
Comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Uncomfortable
Unknown
Daily Operations
Typical daily routine
Daily physical exercise amount
How often does the dog get enrichment or mental activity?
Never
1-2 times per week
3-4 times per week
Daily
Multiple times per day
Other
Other
About how many hours is the dog normally left alone?
Where does the dog stay when nobody is home?
Crate or kennel
Loose in the home
Confined to one room or area
Bedroom
Backyard or yard
Daycare or boarding
Other
Other
Typical feeding routine
Free-fed
Once daily
Twice daily
Three times daily
Scheduled but varies
Other
Other
How often does the handler intentionally practice or train with the dog?
Rarely or never
1-2 times per week
3-4 times per week
5-6 times per week
Daily
Multiple times per day
Other
Other
Does the dog have access to a yard or other regular exercise area?
Yes
No
Limited or shared access
Regular environments the dog encounters
Neighborhood walks
Parks
Trails
Stores or dog-friendly businesses
Busy public areas
Travel
Training facilities
Home with visitors
Vehicles
Other
Other
What roles do other people regularly perform with the dog?
Handle
Walk
Train
Feed
Groom
Exercise
Provide general care
Give medications or medical care
None of the above
Other
What does a good day with your dog look like?
What situations are currently the most difficult for you and your dog?
Mission Goals
Primary training mission or desired outcome
*
Specific behaviors or skills you most want to improve
*
Single highest-priority challenge to address first
*
Situations, activities, environments, or experiences you currently avoid or cannot do comfortably and reliably
*
What successful training would look like in your everyday life
*
Specialized goals
Advanced obedience
Off-leash reliability
Public-access-style manners
Hiking or travel
Sport or activity preparation
Wedding or event participation
Task-oriented work
Other
Other
How much time can you realistically commit to intentional training or practice between sessions?
*
If training is successful, what will you and your dog be able to do together that you cannot comfortably or reliably do today?
*
Important upcoming dates, events, travel plans, life changes, or deadlines that may affect your training goals or timeline
Tacticool Animals Assessor Review
Handler Engagement / Focus
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Response to Name
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Sit / Down / Stand or Position Changes
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Leash Walking / Control
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Heel / Position Work
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Stay / Duration
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Place / Stationary Control
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Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Recall
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Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Impulse Control
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Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Response Latency to Known Cues
*
Not Demonstrated
0
1
2
3
Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
4
0 is Not Demonstrated, 4 is Reliable Under Challenging Conditions
Anything we should know?
Compatibility
Handler timing
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Cue clarity
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Handler consistency
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Reinforcement delivery
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Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Reading dog behavior and body language
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Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Dog-handler engagement
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Recovery after mistakes
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Handler adaptability
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Communication under pressure or distraction
*
Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Overall teamwork
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Needs Improvement
0
1
2
3
Excellent
4
0 is Needs Improvement, 4 is Excellent
Anything we should know?
Performance
Novel environments
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Unfamiliar people
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Other dogs
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Movement / activity
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0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Noise
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Competing reinforcement
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0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Distance from handler
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0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Duration
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Recovery after distraction
*
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Generalization of known skills outside training environment
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0
0
1
2
3
4
4
0 is 0, 4 is 4
Known Behavior or Safety Concerns
Anything we should know?
Context & Safety
Environment(s) Assessed
*
Indoor
Outdoor
Mixed Indoor/Outdoor
Vehicle
Confined Space
Training Area
Other
Equipment Used
*
Leash
Harness
Muzzle
Remote Trainer
Treats
Protective Gloves
Barrier/Barrier Pole
Other
Any Item Not Safely or Appropriately Tested?
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No
Yes
Not Assessed
Explain Items Not Tested
Assessor Summary
THIS IS FOR THE TACTICOOL ANIMALS PERSONNEL ONLY! DO NOT ANSWER ANYTHING BEYOND THIS POINT!
Primary Strengths
Primary Training Priorities
Handler-Development Priorities
Overall Operational Index is for progress tracking only and is not the placement rule.
Environmental/Performance Priorities
Recommended Starting Point
Please Select
Operator Basics
Field Control
Special Operations Evaluation
Advanced Evaluation
Trainer Review Required
Assessor Name
Date
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Month
-
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Results
Control Score
Compatibility Score
Performance Score
Overall Operational Readiness Score
Safety / Individual Review
Does the calculated recommendation appropriately reflect this team?
*
Yes
No
Override Recommendation
Operator Basics
Field Control
Special Operations Evaluation
Advanced Evaluation
Trainer Review Required
Reason for Override
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