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Training Application

Want to work with me? Just answer a few questions so I can get a better feel for your pup's needs so I know we are a good fit

NOTE: You will need a short video clip of your dog's behavior to complete this assessment. We recommend recording that BEFORE you start filling out the application.

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Basics

Getting to know you and your dog.

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What is your name and email?

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What is your dog's name?

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Do you know your dog's breed? If so, what is it?

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What is your dog's age?

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Where do you live?

Medical History

This is to learn about any health factors that may be contributing to your dog's behavior.

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Which vet do you see?

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Do we have your permission to contact your vet to ask about relevant health details?

Note: If accepted into any of our services we will need to contact them for proof of vaccination.

A

Yes

B

No

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Is your dog...

A

Intact female

B

Intact male

C

Neutered male

D

Spayed female

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When were they last at the vet? Please provide any details you are comfortable with, the more I know the better.

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Have there been any medical issues in your dog’s past?

Socialization

These questions are mainly about the first four months of your dog's life. If you do not know the answers that's fine. Please answer as much as you can.

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What do you know about your dog’s parents or littermates?

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What do you know about where they were born and their first couple of months? 

Important details include how much time they spent with people and dogs, where they were kept, whether there was a socialization program in place, etc 

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Do you know when your dog was taken from the litter?

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How much time did your dog spend with other dogs as a pup?  What did they do when meeting other dogs as a pup?

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How often did they meet new people or leave the house to go places as a pup?  What kinds of places did you go to?  What did they do when meeting new people as a pup?

 

Dog's Routine

Routine is important for all dogs. Do your best to give us what a typical day looks like for them.

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Describe your dog’s daily routine.

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What kind of exercise do they get? How often and for how long?

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What do they do when you’re gone from the house?

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What kinds of toys, chews, etc. do they play with, and how often?  When do they play with their toys?

 

Why are you here?

What are you looking for help with?

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Could you describe the issues you are having in detail?

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When did this behavior first begin?

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Was there anything that changed or happened around the time that this behavior first started? 

For example, changes in routine or household members, or did you take a vacation, or did they experience a traumatic event or an illness?

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How often does the behavior happen? 

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Can you think of any pattern present across all of the incidents or occurrences? 

For example, does it always happen in the same location or at the same time of day?  Does it always happen with a certain person or type of person?  What kinds of objects (toys, food, etc.) are around when this happens?  Does it make any difference whether or not you’re there?  Does it always happen at the same distance?  Etc.

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What strategies have you tried to get this behavior to stop?  Describe what you do or have done.  What did they do when you did this?  Did the behavior change in any way?

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Please upload a video of one of your concerns.

Do not make your dog uncomfortable to accomplish this, just record them the next time they do it.

If you are unable to film a video clip just upload any picture or video of your dog so you can move on.

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Bite History

No judgement! I have worked with dogs with bites all over the spectrum from puppy nipping to fatalities so it isn't a disqualification. I just like to know what to expect.

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Have they ever bitten anyone or made contact with a person’s skin with their mouth?

A

Yes

B

No

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If yes, what happened?  What did the person do?  What did your dog do?  

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If yes, what is the worst result that has occurred?

A

Level 1 - snap

B

Level 2 - contact with zero damage

C

Level 3 - 1 to 4 shallow punctures

D

Level 4 - 1 to 4 deep punctures and/or bruising

E

Level 5 - deep bi-directional tears

F

Level 6 - multiple level 4s or 5s

G

Fatality/mutilation

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Have they ever bitten another dog?

A

Yes

B

No

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If yes, what happened?  What did the other dog do?  What did your dog do? Where on the body did the bite(s) occur?

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If yes, what is the worst result that has occurred?

A

Level 1 - snap

B

Level 2 - contact with zero damage

C

Level 3 - 1 to 4 shallow punctures

D

Level 4 - 1 to 4 deep punctures and/or bruising

E

Level 5 - deep bi-directional tears

F

Level 6 - multiple level 4s or 5s

G

Fatality/mutilation

Training History

Looking at what has and hasn't worked for you. I'll also ask about what your dog LOVES.

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Have you done any training with them, or had they done any before you adopted him? 

A

Yes

B

No

C

Unsure

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If yes, where did you do the training?  Can you describe the basic approach you learned to train your dog?  Did you feel you got the results you were looking for?

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What are your dog’s favorite foods?

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What are your dog’s favorite toys?

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What are your dog’s favorite activities?

Setting Goals

This is the last section so let's end on a positive!

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What would you like to see happen as a result of training?  What would you like to be able to do with them?  What would you like them to be able to do? 

 

Get detailed. Write as if it has already happened.

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