Client Intake Form – 3 Lost Dogs Academy (Daybreak Dogs LLC)

Before we get started, it would be helpful to get some details about your dog and your lifestyle. This helps us determine what training and enrichment strategies will be practical for you, and what we should prioritize.

It’s a lot of questions, but the more basic information we cover beforehand, the quicker we can get to the good stuff (the training plan) in your onboarding session.

A quick guide:

-Your answers can be as brief or as detailed as you’d like.

-Feel free to skip any questions you’d prefer not to answer.

-There are no right or wrong answers. Like, we don’t care if your answer to “how often do you walk your dog” is “twice a day” or “never.” We’re just looking to get an accurate picture of your dog’s life.

Your email

Names and phone numbers of all household members (age 18+) who would like to be included in the Whatsapp group chat

Where in the world are you located?

Dog's name, age, and breed (if a mixed breed, give us your best guess)

Dog's weight (an estimate is fine, metric or imperial is fine)

Is this dog de-sexed (spayed or neutered)?

How long have you had this dog?

Where did you get them?

Do you know anything about the dog's background/previous living situation? If so, please describe

Has this dog ever bitten a human or another dog, to the best of your knowledge? (Not including normal puppy mouthiness)

If you answered yes to the above, please describe the bite incident(s)

Does this dog have any known health issues, like allergies, food sensitivities, pain, etc? Are they on any medications or supplements?

What do you feed them? (Dry food, wet food, homemade, etc)

What kind of treats do you use for training rewards, if any?

Has this dog had any previous training? If so, please tell us a bit about it. For example, what kind of things did you work on? Was it a group class, board-and-train, private lessons, training on your own, etc?

What kind of play/exercise do you do with them?

Please describe what an average day looks like for your dog.

Does anyone else live in your home, whom you haven't already told us about? (Kids, roommates, etc). If there are kids, please include their ages.

Please list all other pets in the home, if any.

Please describe your home type. House? Apartment/flat? In the city? Suburbs?

Does your home have a fenced outdoor area where your dog can safely be off-leash?

What best describes your logistical ability to take your dog somewhere by car or other transport? (Think parks, trails, or just getting away from your usual walking route)

What best describes your physical ability to take your dog on outings like walks, hikes, or park visits?

How physically manageable is your dog on walks, and do you use any tools to control leash pulling? Check all that apply.

My dog walks nicely and I don't need any special equipment My dog pulls a bit, but I can usually manage them My dog pulls hard and I struggle to control them I use a front-clip harness or no-pull harness I use a prong collar, choke chain, or slip lead I use a head halter (e.g. a Gentle Leader) I use an e-collar

Please describe your current work or school situation. For example, do you work full-time, part-time, from home? Retired? Not working? Are you a stay-at-home parent? This helps us get a sense of your capacity for training and how much time your dog spends alone.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know before we start? (Don't worry about explaining details of your dog's behavior challenges yet. We'll discuss that at your first coaching session)