Dog Puppy Training Questionnaire - Grateful K9 Training

I appreciate your interest in training with me.

Currently, I am booked and not accepting new clients for private appointments until September 2022.

Please fill out a training questionnaire if you are interested in a phone consult.

I will no longer be offering board and train.

Thank you,

Kris

First and Last Name*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
May I text you on your phone?
- Yes
- No
Best time to call?
How did you find Grateful K9?
About Your Dog
Your dog's name?*
Where did you get your dog?*
Breeder, rescue, shelter, as gift, etc.
Your dog's sex?*
Is your dog spayed or neutered?*
What breed is your dog?*
Your dog's age?*
How long has your dog been with you?*
Dog Behavior
What are your top 3 behavioral concerns for your dog?*
Have you worked with another trainer? If so, what training company?*
If so, can you tell me anything about that experience that might be important?
Was there a particular incident that prompted you to seek help at this time with your dog?
What training are you interested in?*
Yes, I have reviewed the training options and pricing on Grateful K9's Website in the Services and Fees section.*
- Yes
How does your dog respond to strangers when they enter the home?
How does your dog respond to strangers when they encounter them in public?
Please select the areas your dog needs help with:
- Housebreaking
- Play biting/mouthing
- Bolting out doors
- Digging and Chewing
- Pulling on the leash
- Bolting out doors
- Running away
- Stealing things
- Chasing (kids, cat, cars, other)
- Misbehaving in automobiles
- Fearfulness & shyness
- Over-protective
- Crate Training
- Biting/nipping
- Doesn't listen
- Over activeness
- Eats feces
What type of daily exercise does your dog get?
Is your dog currently on any medications?
- Yes
- No
If yes, for what and for how long?
Is your dog prone to or recovering from any injuries
If yes, please explain.
How do you feed your dog?
- Free feed (Food always available)
- Specific Times
What brand of food do you feed your dog?
Where does your dog sleep?
- In a crate
- In a family member's bed
- In his dog bed (not confined)
- Outside of the house
- Other
What percentage of the time is your dog inside?
Is your dog crate trained?
- Yes
- No
Does your dog like to ride in the car?
- Yes
- No
In the car does he/she ride:
Check all that apply
- In a crate
- Loose
- In a seatbelt/harness
How does he/she behave in the car?
Do you walk your dog?
- Yes
- No
Does your dog pull on the leash?
- Yes
- No
What kind of leash/collar/equipment do you currently use or have ever used?
Select all that apply
- Harness (leash attaches to chest)
- Harness (leash attaches to back)
- Head collar/halter (Halti, Gentle Leader, etc.)
- Belt collar (regular flat collar)
- Chain collarProng collar
- Remote/electronic collar
- Perimeter collar (electronic collar to keep dog on property)
- Off leash
When you walk your dog and he/shee sees another dog, do they:
Select all that apply
- Ignore the other dog
- Show some interest but keeps walking
- Growl and show aggression (e.g. lunges)
- Growl and tries to get away or hide behind you
- Wag his tail in a playful manner and want to play
- Pull hard to get to the other dog in a not-so-friendly way
- Other
When you walk your dog and he sees a cat or other small animal, do they:
- Ignore the cat/animal
- Show some interest but keeps walking
- Growl and show aggression (e.g. lunges)
- Growl and tries to get away or hide behind you
- Wag his tail in a playful manner and want to play
- Pull hard to get to the other animal in a not-so-friendly way
- Other
What kind of "patient" is your dog at the vet?
- Select All
- Great - the vet can do anything to him
- A little nervous, but behaves for exams
- Scared - he stands very still and his body is stiff
- Terrified - he urinates and/or defecates
- Doesn't like it - growls and/or has snapped
- Hates it - he must be muzzled or he'll bite
- Other
Does your dog allow you to "examine" them?
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
Does your dog allow you to groom them?
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
What happens if you interrupt your dog while he's eating?
- He doesn't appear to care
- He tries to eat more quickly
- He freezes and stands over his bowl
- He growls, snaps or bites
- Not sure
Does your dog allow you to take away a high-value or forbidden item?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Has your dog ever had obedience training?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please describe
Are you opposed to using any of the following training tools?
- Treats
- Clicker
- Head collar/halter (Halti, Gentle Leader)
- Chain collar
- Prong collar
- Electric collar
If opposed to a particular tool, is it because
- I had a bad experience
- My dog had a bad experience
- I heard it was a bad tool
- I'm afraid I'll hurt my dog
- It seems complicated
What commands does your dog know and perform consistently?
What motivates your dog?
- Food
- Affection/Praise
- Play
- Not sure
Please list all (human) household members and ages of children living with your dog.
Who do you think your dog sees as "leader" in your household and why?
Please list all other animals in your household and their ages. Please indicate if your dog "gets along" with each animal.
Has your dog ever gotten into a fight with another dog?
Was either dog injured?
- Yes
- No
If yes, did injuries require vet attention?
How do you discipline your dog?
How does your dog respond to discipline?
- Acts submissively
- Cowers
- Ignores
- Retaliates (growls, snaps)
- Accepts and moves on
Is there anything else about your dog or your training goals that you want us to know?
I understand there is a non-refundable $75 fee to schedule a first private lesson with Grateful K9.*
- Yes, I understand!
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