Profile Form - Dogs
Please fill in the profile form below. Print out this form and mail it
with your registration and fee.We will review all the forms to ensure
that all dogs attending are suitable for the training. We do want to be
able to accommodate as many of your dogs as we can but certain factors
may limit the number or type of dogs we can accept, such as the
combination of dogs attending the session, and the space and resources
of the venue.
Your dog does not need to have difficulties in order for you to consider
bringing him/her to the training. We really enjoy having a variety of
dogs and they are appreciated for the different experiences they
provide.
Our focus is to teach you TTouch skills and during that process we often
see many wonderful changes in dogs with a wide variety of difficulties.
TTouch has been proven to be particularly successful with issues of
timidity, fear and unwanted aggression. To be effective in that process
means establishing a positive environment in which all participants -
human and canine - can feel as safe and comfortable as possible.
In order to maximize the TTouch experience for all participants, two-
and four-legged, we ask you to agree to the guidelines listed below. If
you have any questions about the suitability of your animal, please
contact us so that we can discuss the situation together. Similarly, if
after checking the profile form, and reviewing the combination of
animals, we have questions about your dog, we will get in touch with
you. We may both decide that you will learn more if you come alone
without your animal (or bring a different one) and can focus on skills
to work with later at home.
Requirements for dogs attending TTouch training:
- Part of our work will not involve the dogs. We may be working with
other animals or involved in exercises with people. Therefore, all dogs
must have the opportunity for "down time" in a space where they feel
comfortable. This time for the dogs is also critical for their learning
and can be achieved by:
- Crating (in some cases a crate/kennel could be provided if you are
unable to bring your own)
- Staying in the car - which is of course weather and/or shade dependent
- We will always consider other creative options.
- Some dogs attending the training may not be comfortable about being
approached by other dogs or people they don't know. Please be
responsible for your dog by keeping him or her away from other dogs.
Please ask a dog's person for permission before petting their dog. Dogs
should be on a leash at all times unless they are in a designated
off-leash play area.
- Please check with the instructor if you wish to give your dog a
high-value treat or toy when in the company of other dogs.
- Please bring with you a flat (or rolled) collar and standard
(non-flexi) leash in addition to any other training /leading equipment
you may normally use. Also bring anything else your dog might need to be
comfortable such as a blanket, bed and water bowl, toys, etc.
- If your dog has a history of aggression and we have determined that
it is appropriate for you to bring your dog, we may require you to bring
a comfortably fitting muzzle, particularly if the dog has bitten. The
purpose of the muzzle is to make it possible to work with your dog
safely without an increased level of human anxiety. We recommend a
basket muzzle in which the dog can open his/her mouth easily and be able
to take a treat.
- All dogs require proof of rabies vaccination.
Attendance of your dog at the training implies acceptance of the above
requirements
Print out the form from http://www.greyhoundrescueaustin.com/dogprofile.htm fill it out and mail it in with your registration.
Please print, fill out and mail this form with your registration
Marnie Reeder
7611 Old Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78735
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If you have any questions, please call:
512-288-4480
512-288-0068
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Tellington TTouch Seminar
Dog Profile
Workshop Information:
Date: November 21-22
Location: Austin, TX
Owner/Guardian Information:
Name :______________________________________________________________
Dog's Information:
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Breed/Type: ________________________________ Age: ___________________
Gender: _____________ Spayed/Neutered? ____________
How long have had your dog?
___________________________________________________________________
Behavior:
What do you particularly like/love about your dog?
___________________________________________________________________
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Does your dog have some behavior that you wish was different? (e.g. growling,
barking, lunging, biting, chewing (on what?), digging, jumping up, pulling,
licking, running away, inappropriate urination, separation anxiety, hyperactivity,
reactivity to cats, vehicles/machinery etc.)
___________________________________________________________________
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What does he/she do, and when? (please be as clear as possible about circumstances
under which your dog exhibits the behavior)
___________________________________________________________________
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What have you done, if anything, to change the behavior? Has it helped?
___________________________________________________________________
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Are you usually comfortable about handling your dog in all circumstances?
(please clarify)
___________________________________________________________________
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How does your dog usually respond people he/she doesn't know?
___________________________________________________________________
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How does your dog usually respond to dogs he/she doesn't know?
___________________________________________________________________
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What
kind of training has your dog had? Did you do the training or did someone
else?
___________________________________________________________________
Health:
Please describe your dog's health and any health concerns you may have:
(e.g. aging, arthritis (where?), car sickness, dysplasia, stress, allergies
(symptoms?), disease, injury or surgery (when and what?))
___________________________________________________________________
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Please list vaccination history, if applicable (can be important in understanding
some health or behavioral changes)
___________________________________________________________________
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Is your dog currently under the care of a veterinarian? What for? Is
he/she on any medication?
___________________________________________________________________
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Other comments:
What are your goals for bringing your dog to this training?
___________________________________________________________________
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Please include anything else you’d like us to know about your dog:
___________________________________________________________________
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Signature:
(Owner)_____________________________________________________________
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We would greatly appreciate it if you would keep us updated on the progress you have with your dog. Would you be willing to call the TTEAM office or to send in an updated case history every three months or may we call you for an update?
Thank you for participating in this workshop!
