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For course descriptions, click here: Dog Training Services

For more information and/or to request a call back, please email me at: monty@mail.hollysden.com

Board & Train is not available through Holly's Den. 

Appointment Scheduling:  It is usually best to schedule your four appointments once a week for four weeks.  There are times that your schedule or mine may require some flexibility and a change in this routine, but whenever possible, please plan to complete your sessions within this time frame.

Getting started: Please fill out the Enrollment Form and Behavior History/Questionnaire (below) and after you email those back to me, I will contact you to arrange an appointment.  Doing this prior to our first appointment saves you time and money since I will not have to spend the better part of our first hour together gathering the necessary information about your dog.  On the first (private session) visit, we will review your behavior form and discuss training goals.  I will also do an initial evaluation of your dog and we will begin some training exercises.  Before our next session I will develop a Training/management plan for your dog and email you a copy. *I usually refer cases involving serious aggression to a vet behaviorist; if the vet behaviorist decides that a training program is the appropriate course of action, I will then work with you under his/her direction.  If you have already been referred to me by a vet behaviorist, we will follow the training program that has been prescribed for you.

Please fill out the forms below by copying them into an email or Word doc and returning it to:  monty@hollysden.com

Holly's Den Enrollment Form

1. Date:

2. Owner(s) Name & Others in Household (names/ ages of children):

3. Dog’s Name, Breed, Sex, Age and Date of Birth:            Neutered:  Spayed:   Intact:

4. Tel: (Home)                 (Work)                 (Cell)

5. Email:

6. Address:

7. Appointment Days/Times:  What days of the week you are available: Mon__ Tues__ Wed__ Thurs__ Fri__ Variable__   What times are you available: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. __   After 5 p.m.__

8. Appointment Location: Holly's Den location___   Your home___  (in-home sessions are generally only available weekdays 10- 4 p.m. if you live within a 15 minute/10 mile drive from my location in Sugar Land).

9. List behavior problems you need help with:

10. When meeting up with strangers does your dog: bark____   snarl______  nip____   lunge on leash_____

11. Has the dog ever bitten or injured another person or animal—if yes, list incidents and details:

12. Veterinarian:                

13. Does your dog take have any medical/physical problems or take any medication:

14. Do you have any medical/physical problems (orthopedic, vision, hearing, etc.) that will require special training help:

15. Dog was obtained from (breeder, shelter, etc.):           How Long Owned:

16. Dog Lives: In or Outdoors:           Where does dog sleep:

17. Property Barriers:  None__        Fence/ht/type:     Kennel Run/size:         

18. Exercise routines:

19. Potty trained:    Crate trained:    Other training:

20. How often fed & what brand:

21. Other pets (name/species/sex/age):

22. How did you hear about Holly’s Den:

Services Agreement:  Full payment is due at the time services are rendered.  The trainer may, at her discretion, refuse to admit any pet which does not seem healthy or otherwise suitable for the services being provided.

I understand and agree that Holly’s Den and owner/instructor Beverly Hebert shall not be liable for any injury or damage to any person, animal, or property, which results from the training or behavior of my pet.  I also understand and agree that an adult must accompany any child in attendance under the age of 18.  I further agree that Holly’s Den and its owner or employees shall not be held liable for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with any claim occurring as a result of my pet’s participation in the training program.

Owner’s Signature______________________________________

Date_________________________________________________

Please continue and answer the following questions (write N/A if answer is not applicable or unknown) and email this form back to monty@hollysden.com

Holly’s Den Behavior History-Part 1

1. Describe a recent event and/or any significant incidents related to the problems you need help with:

2. When did the problem start:

3. Did anything happen in your dog’s past that you believe has contributed to the problem:

4. Please list any past health problems, treatments and surgeries:

5. Have you discussed this problem with your vet and were any of the following actions taken: blood work__  full thyroid panel___ please list any other treatments or medications prescribed:

6. What training or management corrections have you tried and with what outcome:

7. How did you come to choose this breed:

8. What steps did you take to socialize this dog as a puppy:

9. Did your dog receive regular exposure to strangers and other dogs (including unfamiliar dogs) prior to reaching 12 weeks of age--please give details:

10. Who is the primary caretaker:

11. Is dog particularly attached to you or any one family member?

12. Does the dog show any guarding behaviors regarding you or this family member?

13. Does the dog behave any differently toward other people when you or this family member are not present?

14. Describe the dog’s daily schedule and what the dog does when left alone:

15. How do you and your dog say good-bye and greet each other when you return:

16. How do you and the dog play together:

17. What toys does the dog play with:

18. Does dog guard his food or toys:

19. Is your dog intense about chasing balls or playing tug:

20. Does your dog retrieve objects or know any tricks:

21. Does your dog have any chewing behavior problems:

22. How well does your dog Sit, Stay and Come when called:

23. Does your dog pull on leash:

24. Does your dog jump up:

25. Does dog mount people, other animals or objects:

26. Would you describe your dog’s activity level as low, average, high or excessive:

27. What is dog’s attitude/behavior with familiar people:

28. What is dog’s attitude/behavior with unfamiliar people and children:

25. What is dog’s behavior/attitude toward unfamiliar dogs:

26. How does this dog get along with other pets in the household:

27. Are you planning to breed this dog—if yes, for what purpose:

28. What impact is this problem having on you and your life:

29. What are your goals for the dog and for this training intervention:

30. Which statement below  best describes your feelings: a___  b___   c___ 

    1. I would like to change the problem, but it is not serious.

    2. The problem is serious, but if it remains unchanged I will keep my dog.

    3. The problem is very serious and if it remains unchanged I will have my dog euthanized or give him/her up.

Behavior History-Part 2 For Reactivity/Aggression  (Skip this section if reactivity/aggression is not the problem):

1. Is there any particular type of person that your dog is most reactive towards, for example, men or men with beards, toddlers, etc.

2. Do particular people or circumstances act as regular triggers for your dog's reactivity, for example the mail carrier or yard cleaning crew?

3. Has your dog bitten and broken skin? _____yes _____no
   Number of bites that broke skin:
   Total number of bites (that did or did not break skin):

4. Total number of episodes of aggression (growling, snapping, biting):
   What parts of the body has the dog bitten and how severe were the injuries?

5. Has anyone required medical attention as a result of a bite by your dog?

6. Has another dog required vet attention/care as a result of a bite by your dog?

Aggression Screen (Please Fill Out by check/marking the appropriate answer).