New Dog Training Client

Please check if your dog dislikes any of the following:

If you checked any of the above boxes, how do YOU react when your dog dislikes something?

Do you stop doing it? Give dog treats? Keep doing it until they settle?

What is your dog's reaction to being left alone?

How long does this reaction last?

The entire time he is aloneJust a few minutesOn and off while aloneDon't know

What is your dog's reaction to your return?

Does your dog like to nip at people in an unplayful way?

YesNo

What may have been the cause for the biting or nipping?

Protective of meProtective of toy or foodProtective of property or something elseDislike of a human

How many times has your dog bitten a human?

Just once2-3 timesMore than 3 timesMy dog has not bitten a human

What kind of injury did the human sustain?

Grazed the skinBruiseBruise plus puncture woundInjury that required medical attention

If your dog has ever bitten another DOG, what type of injury did the other dog sustain?

When does your dog bark?

How do YOU react when your dog barks?

Nothing? Put dog away? Tell dog no? Give treats?

Does your dog exhibit any of the following?

If you checked any of the above boxes, how do YOU react to your dog in this situation?

Put dog on leash? Move dog away? Talk him/her through it?

How does your dog react to other dogs or to strangers ON your property?

How does your dog react to other dogs or to strangers OFF your property?

What type of training program are you interested in?

Consultation only - just a kick-starter and some reminder tips for meCome to my house once or twice a week - give me homework to practice between appointmentsBoard and train - I would prefer a trainer to do most of the work while my dog is in the early, more challenging stages of training or rehabilitationNot sure - let's make a joint decision on this during our consultation appointment

What type of time do you have available to practice training with your dog between appointments with me?

What are all the wonderful and good things about your dog?

You obviously love your dog enough to fill out this long form so brag a bit!

Training and behavior rehabilitation is a dynamic process. When coaching you and your dog I may use the terms "always" and "never." These are meant to be applied to you and your dog's CURRENT situation (until we review at our next appointment) and not necessarily for the life of the dog.

I have read and understand the above paragraph.

Yes

I wish to give you as much information as possible during our consultation. Be prepared to take notes as the topics we cover will be very specific to you and your dog. I have yet to make a dog training template that works for all the diverse personalities out there.

Because we will likely use food for your dog's training/behavior rehabilitation, it is optimal for you to get your dog comfortable eating food from your hand in various locations and around various distractions. This way, we can start some rehab/training protocols the very day of our consultation. If you are unable to do this for a week prior to our appointment, I may ask you to skip your dog's morning meal on the day of our consultation.

I will not work with a dog who has hair obstructing its vision. This is a preventable handicap. Please be prepared to clip or band hair hanging over your dog's eyes and to smooth down or trim hair that is sticking up from his muzzle.

Take notes. Get dog eating from hand. Get hair out of eyes.

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