Pillar of Paws

Getting to know your dog

Behaviour is information. The more we know about your dog's world, the better we can support them.

Please send this back at least 48 hours before your appointment so we have time to prepare. There are no wrong answers, so just share what you know. Questions marked * are needed. Your answers save on this device as you go, so you can come back and finish later.

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Your details

Including your family at home.

Your name *

Your email *

Your dog's name *

Breed or mix (if known) *

Age *

Approximate weight

Sex *

Desexed? *

Family

How many people live in your home? *

What are their names? *Please include ages for anyone under 18.

Do any other animals live with you?Please list their species, age, whether they're desexed and whether they spend time with your dog.

Behaviour

What you'd like support with.

Behaviour 1

What is the behaviour you'd like help with? *

When did it start?

How often does it happen?

Where and when does it usually happen?Who or what is around at the time.

What happens just before, and what happens after?

Behaviour 2 Only if you need it

What is the behaviour you'd like help with?

When did it start?

How often does it happen?

Where and when does it usually happen?

What happens just before, and what happens after?

Behaviour 3+ Only if you need it

What else would you like help with?Feel free to list more than one.

When did it start?

How often does it happen?

Where and when does it usually happen?

What happens just before, and what happens after?

Has your dog bitten or nipped a person or another animal? *Teeth touching skin in a way that wasn't play. If so, please describe what happened and whether council or police were involved.

Learning so far

Has your dog been seen by another trainer or behaviour professional for this?If so, when, and what methods were used?

What has your dog already learned, and how did you teach it?For example sit, recall, mat settle or tricks.

Realistically, how much time can you give to practice each day or week? *

VideosIf it's safe to film the behaviour, you're welcome to share links. Google Drive or iCloud work best.

Health and vet care

Pain and discomfort often sit underneath behaviour, so this part matters.

Does your dog see a vet regularly? *

Who is your vet? *

Any known medical conditions? How are they being managed? *Including sight, hearing or mobility. Write "none" if there aren't any.

Any known or suspected allergies, including food? How are they being addressed? *

What medications does your dog take?

What supplements does your dog take?

Has your vet seen your dog about the behaviour you'd like help with?

Anything physical that hasn't been checked yet?Limping, scratching, tummy upsets, changes in appetite.

Daily life

Food, movement, rest and routine.

Food

What does your dog eat, and how much of each food each day? *

How is food given? *Bowl, food puzzles, scatter feeding, training sessions.

How would you describe their appetite? Do they eat predictably?

How do they respond to new or varied foods?

Favourite foods or treats *

Movement and rest

What equipment do you use for walks and training? *For example collar, harness (front or back clip), long line.

How does your dog get exercise, and roughly how much each day? *

Where does your dog sleep? *

How much do they sleep overnight?

How much do they sleep during the day, and roughly when?

Routine

Please walk us through an average day. *If it changes day to day or feels unpredictable, that's helpful to know too.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

A few quick yeses

I'm happy for Pillar of Paws to contact my vet about my dog if needed. I'm happy for photos or video of my dog to be used in Pillar of Paws content. (Optional) I've read the cancellation policy. *

Please fill in the questions marked * before moving on.

Pillar of Paws

Thank you

Your form is on its way to us. We'll read through everything before we meet and can't wait to get to know your dog.

Getting to know your dog

Your details

Family

Background

What do you know about their history?

About your dog

Behaviour

Behaviour 1

Learning so far

Health and vet care

Daily life

Food

Movement and rest

Routine

A few quick yeses

Thank you

Location

Opening Hours