All new clients must begin by completing this intake questionnaire.
All private lessons are customized to fit your lifestyle and home environment. Our trainers strive to provide you with exercises that can be practiced during your regular dog-related responsibilities (i.e. during walks, feeding, etc.), minimizing your need to block out additional time for training. We begin lessons in the comfort of your home and progress to field trips, where we can simulate real-world situations. It is important to remember that training is a process, one that must be done at your dog's pace to help him/her build confidence through incremental success. Sometimes this takes days, and sometimes it can take months. Timing depends on the dog, but more importantly, your ability to consistently practice between lessons.
There are many variables which can cause unwanted canine behaviors, including medical issues, genetics, different environments, and previous training (or lack thereof). This short, 15-minute questionnaire is designed to provide our trainers with a preliminary overview of your dog's history so a customized training plan can be created unique to your individual needs. Upon completion of this form, Pawgress will contact you to schedule an initial consultation to review your training goals, assess your dog's motivations and sensitivities, discuss training equipment, and cover the basics of behavior and learning theory, in addition to answering any questions you may have. Consultations will include hands-on training, and if necessary, your trainer may recommend additional sessions.
By filling out this questionnaire, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Waiver of Liability and Private Lesson Policies found here:
https://www.pawgress.dog/private-lessons