This intake helps prepare for your upcoming K9Edge training session.
Please answer as accurately as possible so I can understand your dog’s environment, history, and behaviour patterns before we meet.
This form takes about 3-5 minutes to complete.
Full Name *
Email *
Phone *
Preferred Contact * EmailText MessagePhone
Address (for in-home sessions)
Dog Name *
Breed / Mix
Age (years) *
Is your dog under 1 year old? Yes – under 12 monthsNo – 12 months or older
Sex MaleFemale
Spayed / Neutered YesNo
Weight (kg)
Where did your dog come from? BreederRescueRehome / PrivateOther
How long have you had your dog?
Do you have other dogs or animals in the home? NoYes
If yes, please list species/breeds + ages (e.g., 2 dogs, 1 cat)
Any concerns between animals in the home? (tension, guarding, fights, chasing, etc.)
Vet Clinic (name only)
Any medical concerns, injuries, or pain history we should know about?
Diet / feeding routine
Has your dog ever bitten a person or another dog? No bitesSnapped / near biteBite without breaking skinBite that broke skinMultiple bites
If yes, who was bitten? PersonDogBoth
How predictable are the behaviours? Very predictable triggersSometimes unpredictableCompletely unpredictable
Can you safely manage your dog right now? YesSometimes difficultNo
Muzzle trained? YesNo
List the main issue(s) (select all that apply by listing them below):
Examples: Human reactivity, dog reactivity, guarding, fear/anxiety, over-arousal/jumping, separation distress, handling sensitivity, leash pulling, noise sensitivity, other.
Main issue(s)
If “Other,” briefly explain
Does your dog guard any of the following? (food/objects/places/people)
What does guarding look like? (e.g., freeze, whale eye, growl, snap)
Has anyone been snapped at or bitten during guarding? NoYesUnsureNot applicable
Which best describes the general environment your dog lives in? Very calm and predictableGenerally calm with occasional busy periodsModerately busy householdOften busy, loud, or unpredictableHigh activity household most of the time
Which best describes your dog most of the time? Calm and settles easilyExcitable but can settleOften restless / unable to relaxOn edge / scanning environmentHighly reactive / escalates quickly
What does your dog typically do when something concerns or excites them? Looks to the owner for guidanceMoves closer to investigateBarks or becomes vocalLunges or reacts quicklyFreezes, hides, or shuts down
How long does it take your dog to calm down after an episode? SecondsMinutes30 minutes or longerVery difficult to calm
What situations are most difficult? (list)
Describe what happens during these situations
Household adults
Children in home? NoYes
If yes, ages
Home type HouseApartment / CondoAcreage
Yard / fence Fully fencedPartially fencedNo fence
Crate trained? YesNo
How many hours is your dog alone daily?
Daily exercise / activity
Does your dog attend daycare? YesNo
Have you worked with a trainer before? NoYes
Aversive / correction tools used (i.e. e-collar, prong collar, sounds, spray, other)
Which tool(s) and what was your experience? (brief)
What would you most like help with?
What would success look like for you?
Scheduling preferences
List what you currently have (harness, leash, long line, crate, baby gates, muzzle, etc.)
Arrival / First Greeting: For safety and a clean start, your dog must be leashed, gated, or contained when I arrive (no loose greetings at the door).
Arrival / access notes (gate code, parking, dogs loose etc.)
Video can be an extremely helpful tool in behaviour training. Short clips sometimes allow us to review subtle changes in your dog’s state, timing, and responses that are easy to miss in real time.
Recording is never required, but many clients find the video review incredibly valuable when we break down behaviour together.
Please indicate what you are comfortable with:
I’m comfortable with short portions of our training sessions being recorded for training review and program development.
I’m happy for training clips involving my dog to be used as educational examples to help other dog owners understand behaviour and training.
When clips are used publicly, identifying details such as faces, names, addresses, and personal information are never included.
I confirm the information provided is accurate and I can safely manage my dog during training sessions.
