Welcome aboard

Tell me all about your dog.

This is where we really begin. Before we meet, I want to get to know your dog properly: who they are, what everyday life looks like, and what you are hoping for. It takes about ten to fifteen minutes with a cuppa. There are no wrong answers, "not sure" is a perfectly good answer, and the honest version is always more useful than the tidy one. I read every word before we meet.

If life interrupts, your answers save themselves on this device and will be here when you get back. If I'm working with more than one of your dogs, send me the form once for each dog.

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Read what Laura says

Hi, I'm Laura from Green Dogs. Thank you for booking a behaviour consultation with me. The more information I have about you and your dog, the easier it is for me to help you. Information is power, so don't worry about getting things wrong and don't worry about any judgement, just write things down as you feel and see them. When I come to see you in person we'll chat through everything again, so give me as much information as you can, and I really look forward to seeing you soon. Bye for now.

Before we start

This form is a welcome, not paperwork. The sections below cover you, your dog, health, everyday life, the story so far, a couple of honest safety questions and a few practical bits. Blank optionals are absolutely fine, and anything marked with a is one I really need. Pop your dog's name in early on and the form will start talking about them properly.

About you (and your people)

First, the humans. Dogs don't fill in forms, so this bit's on you.

Your name

Mobile WhatsApp is usually where I'll natter with you

Address (first line and postcode) So I can find you for home visits

Anything useful about parking or finding you? Skip if not relevant

Who lives at home? Adults, children and their ages, and anyone in and out a lot, like a dog walker, cleaner or grandparents

Any other pets? Species, ages and how they get on with your dog. "None" is a full answer.

Emergency contact for sessions Name and number, if you fancy

Health and vet

The boring-but-brilliant section. Health and behaviour are best mates, so this is where I look first.

Are your dog's vaccinations up to date?

YesNoNot sure

Vet practice name and branch

Vet practice phone number If you have it handy

Is it OK for me to contact your vet about your dog, if it would help? I only ever do this with your permission, and only when it would genuinely help

YesNoLet's talk about it first

Any health conditions, past or present? Including ear, skin or tummy trouble, itchiness, limping or stiffness. "None" is a full answer.

Any current medication or supplements? "None" is a full answer

Any past surgery, injuries or big health events? Skip if not relevant

When was their last vet check-up? Roughly is fine

Is your dog insured? Just useful context, nothing more

YesNo

Anything about being handled, groomed or examined that your dog finds hard? Skip if not relevant

Daily life

An ordinary Tuesday tells me more than a dramatic story ever could.

Walk me through a normal day, from waking up to bedtime

What does your dog eat, and when? Food, treats and who feeds them

Any foods off the menu? Allergies, sensitivities or a vet-prescribed diet. Skip if not relevant.

Will they settle with a chew or a food toy?

YesSometimesNot really

If so, what works best? Skip if not relevant

Where does your dog sleep, and does that work for everyone?

Can your dog be left at home without you?

Yes, happilySometimesThey struggleWe never leave them

What do walks look like? How often, how long, on or off lead, and where

What does your dog love? Games, sniffing, toys, people, jobs. If you fancy.

Kit you use Collar, harness, lead type, longline, crate, muzzle, anything else. Skip if not relevant.

The story so far

What's brought you to me.

What's the main thing you'd like my help with?

When did it start, and has it changed over time? Better, worse, or comes and goes

When is it most likely to happen? Tell me about the last time.

Anything that seems to make it better or worse? Skip if not relevant

What have you already tried? Classes, trainers, behaviourists, things from the internet. No judgement, it all helps.

Has your dog ever been to training classes, day care or a boarder? How was it? Skip if not relevant

What would life look like if we got this sorted?

Practical bits

Nearly there. The small print, minus the smallprintiness.

Sometimes I take photos or short clips during our work. Are you happy for me to share ones featuring your dog on Green Dogs' social media and website?

YesYes, but not people's faces or voicesRather not

I'm happy for Laura to use these details to prepare for and support our sessions. They come to her by email and are not stored on this website. Privacy and cookies

Anything else you'd like me to know? The question the best answers always come from

How do you prefer a natter? If you fancy

WhatsAppPhoneEmail

A few of the bits I really need are still empty. I've highlighted them above.