TRANSFERRING CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire is for students who have completed training with another business/trainer and would like to begin training with Wise Canine.

If we determine that you have some, but not all of the skills required to attend Wise Canine classes at a more advanced level (for example: attending Level 2 Manners without first completing Basic Manners) we may request that you complete the prerequisite class. This will ensure that you and your dog will have the necessary skills to be successful in our classes.

Is Wise Canine A Good Fit For You?

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Dog Information

Dog's Name *

Dog's Breed *

Dog's Age *

Dog's Sex: *

Spayed/Neutered *

Health issues (if any)

Does your dog have food allergies?

What group classes has your dog completed, and with which training organization or business? *

We’d love to learn more about how you currently work with your dog. What training tools or equipment do you use during walks or training sessions? (Examples: harness, flat collar, head halter, long line, prong collar, choke collar, e-collar, etc.)

Can your dog confidently perform the following behaviors when asked?

Please note that your dog should respond to a verbal cue/commend or hand signal without the need for physical prompts or corrections such as: pressure on the collar, pushing, pulling, forcing, jerking on a choke/prong collar, or applying shock using an e-collar.

Eye Contact (your dog looks at you when given a verbal cue/command) *

Hand Touch (dog touches nose to hand when cue'd)

Sit *

Down *

Recall *

Heel Position (moving into place at your side and sitting down) *

Heeling (with a loose leash while wearing a flat collar or harness) *

Leave-It (moving away or providing eye contact when near a distraction or food) *

Go to a Bed/Mat (getting on a bed/mat when asked) *

Sit Stay *

Down Stay *

Stand *

Side Position (lying on their side for grooming/vet visits, dog should move willingly with a verbal or hand signal without physical force) *

Touching & Handling (is your dog comfortable having their feet, ears and mouth touched) *

Training Methods

We are committed to using training methods that are recommended by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. This means that we do not recommend the use of physical force, intimidation, collar corrections, choke collars, prong collars, shock/e-collars, yelling, hitting, alpha-rolling etc. If you've used these tools in the past, there's absolutely no judgement. We're here to help you and your dog learn through positive methods. We want to make sure you're aware, and are a good fit for our classes.

Do you agree not to use force/punishment or aversive tools (choke, prong or e-collars) during classes with Wise Canine? *

Yes

No

Are you familiar with clicker or marker training concepts? *

If you are familiar with clicker or marker training, are you willing to use a clicker to train your dog when deemed appropriate? *

Behavior Concerns

Does your dog regularly struggle with any of the following behavior concerns (check all that apply)

Has your dog ever bitten a person or another animal? If so, please describe the circumstances

Have there been any incidents of your dog snapping or attempting to bite? If so, please describe

Additional Notes