Dog Training: Client Form
Please fill out the intake form the best you can. This helps me understand your dog better and design a custom training plan. We will discuss your answers during the initial consultation. Mahalo.
Date:*
Owner’s Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
Best times to contact*
Email*
Type of housing*
House
Townhome
Apartment
Other
Fenced yard?*
Yes
No
Invisible fence?*
Yes
No
How did you hear about Dakine Canine, LLC?
Veterinarian
Former client
Island Dog Magazine ad
Truck advertisement
Internet
Pet-related business
Rescue/Shelter
Facebook
Instagram
Other
Name of referring individual, organization or publication:
May we post photos and/or video of you and your pet on our social media and/or website?*
Me and my dog
My kids and my dog
Dog only
No photos
No videos
Dog’s Name*
Breed/Mix*
D.O.B. or age of dog*
Weight*
Dog Gender*
Male
Female
Is your dog Neutered/Spayed*
Yes
No
If spayed/neutered, at what age?
Where did you obtain your dog?*
Breeder
Individual
Shelter
Rescue Group
Pet Store
Friend/Relative
Found stray
Other
If adopted from a shelter/rescue or pet store, please provide the name:
How long have you had your dog?*
Were there previous owners?*
Yes
No
If yes, why was the dog given up?
Why did you get your dog? Please check all that apply:*
Companionship
For the kids
For protection
To breed
Received as gift
Sports/Work
Competition obedience
Agility
Hunting
Assistance/Service dog/Therapy dog/Emotional Support dog
Companion for other dog
Other
Have you owned other dog(s) in the past?*
Yes
No
If yes, what breed(s)?
MEDICAL INFORMATION & HISTORY: Veterinarian’s Name*
Veterinarian’s Clinic Name and Location*
Month/Year of last visit*
Is your dog up to date on vaccines?*
Yes
No
Vaccine(s) given. Check all that apply.*
Rabies
DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza)
DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis)
Leptospirosis
Bordetella
Other
Current health problems/medications?*
Past medical conditions/treatment?*
Does your dog have any allergies or diet restrictions, including food allergies?*
Is your dog easily handled by the vet staff?*
Yes
No
Has he/she ever had to be muzzled?*
Yes
No
Is your dog on heartworm preventative?*
Yes
No
Is your dog on flea and tick preventative?*
Yes
No
May we contact and discuss health and behavioral issues with your veterinarian?*
Yes
No
DIET AND ELIMINATION: What type and brand of food do you feed? (e.g., Science Diet dry kibble, canned, raw)*
How often?*
How much?*
Does your dog finish all food at meals?*
Yes
No
If not, how long is the food left down?
Does your dog receive other treats/chewies?*
Yes
No
Frequency/type:
Please list 3 of your dog’s favorite foods/treats:*
Has your dog ever become possessive of his food or a treat?*
Yes
No
Please describe in as much detail as possible
Is your dog reliably house trained?*
Yes
Mostly infrequent accidents
No
Is your dog crate trained?*
Yes
No
Paper/pad trained?*
Yes
No
Do you have a dog door?*
Yes
No
How many times daily do you let your dog out to eliminate?
EXERCISE: What type of exercise does your dog get? (If not receiving any exercise at this time, note “none” and the reason.)*
How long does the exercise last/how often is it provided? (For example, “a 15-minute walk three times daily,” or “plays with neighbor’s dog for an hour once a week.”)*
Who is normally responsible for exercising your dog?*
Does your dog ever become reactive toward other dogs or people on walks?*
Yes
No
If yes, please describe your dog's behavior
List all people, including yourself, who live in your household*
Who will be responsible for practicing training exercises with the dog?*
Does your dog “belong to” a particular household member (e.g., son) or everyone?*
Do any household members dislike the dog, and if so, why?*
Are any household members frightened of the dog, and if so, why?*
Is the dog frightened of any household members, and if so, why?*
Where is your dog kept when you are not at home?*
Indoors not confined
Indoors confined
In yard not confined
In yard confined to dog run
In yard tied out or chained
Other
If indoors, is your dog ever confined (crated, penned) while you are home?*
Yes
No
How are they confined (e.g. crate)?
If so, how long is your dog confined on an average day?
Reason for confinement:
If your dog is not allowed indoors at all, why not?
Allergies
Cleanliness
Not housetrained
We prefer it
Destructive
Other
Where does your dog sleep at night?*
How many hours per day is your pet without human companionship?*
Do you have other pets?*
Yes
No
If so, what kind, breed, age, sex, neutered?
How does your dog get along with the other pet(s) in the house?
What are your dog's favorite toys/games? (These may be interactive games like tug or toys he/she plays with alone.)*
What other activities does your dog enjoy?*
Three things I like about my dog:*
Three things I’d like to change:*
TRAINING: previous training done?*
Trained him/her ourselves
Puppy group
Basic group
Intermediate or advanced group
Private lessons
Board and train
Other
List organization name and/or trainer’s name:
Training methods used (check all that apply):*
Food treats
Praise
Verbal corrections
Physical corrections
Ecollar or shock collar
Choke collar
Prong collar
Other
Choose the behaviors your dog knows.*
Sit
Lie down
Stay
Come
Walk nicely on leash
Leave it
Drop it
Wait
Go to your place/mat
Watch me/look
Off (furniture or when jumps up)
Fetch
Please list the behavior concern(s) or what you wish to address with your dog in order of importance.*
What have you tried to do to change the problem behavior(s)? Please list all things you have tried whether they have been useful or not.*
Have there been any recent changes in the household (new pet, new family member, schedule change, etc.)? If so, describe:*
Has your dog ever bitten anyone?*
Yes
No
If yes, please explain in as much detail as possible.
Has your dog ever bitten any non human animals?*
Yes
No
If yes, please describe in as much detail as possible.
Has medical attention been necessary (for humans or animals) because of any aggressive incident?*
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Have you ever considered finding another home for your dog or giving him/her to a shelter?*
Yes
No
Have you ever considered euthanasia (putting your pet to sleep)? *
Yes
No
What is your dog’s usual reaction when a person he/she has not met before enters the home?*
When was the last time a person unfamiliar to your dog entered the home?*
Where is the best place for us to park when visiting you home?*
Is there anything else you feel it would be important for me to know?*