A dog training intake form covers contact details, the dog’s age, behaviour goals, walk equipment, session preferences, and what to have ready before training starts.
A dog pulls on the lead, barks at distractions, or can’t settle at home, and the next step is usually a trainer asking the same questions before anyone meets. The dog training intake form gives that first step a clear place to land, so the trainer can read the situation before suggesting a plan. The pages sit under Syne headings with violet and leather-brown accents, which keeps the tone firm and practical without feeling harsh.
The form opens with a short note about starting sessions and what happens after submission, then moves into the basics: name, email, and an optional phone number. The questions then switch to the dog and the work: the dog’s name and age, the main behaviour concerns or goals, and what the dog wears on walks, including options like harnesses, headcollars, and training collars. The last questions cover where to meet, how many sessions the owner has in mind, and what they can bring or have ready, so the first session doesn’t start with guesswork.
- Start Dog Training Sessions A short opening note explains that the answers start the process and that the trainer will reply with next steps.
- Your name A required full name field collects who the sessions are for.
- About the dog and sessions A second written block introduces the trainer and frames the rest of the questions around dog details and training goals.
- Walk equipment A required selection captures what the dog wears on walks, with common options plus an “other” path to describe gear in the last question.
- Session preferences The last questions cover in-home consult vs park, session count expectations, and what can be ready or brought to sessions.
Once the form is in Plutio, the trainer sends a link, the owner fills it in, and the answers come back as a response inside Plutio with the required questions already marked. The only real edits are the two written blocks at the top, so the trainer’s name, expectations, and next steps match how sessions actually run.
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What to include in a dog training intake form
| Part | What it covers |
|---|
Start Dog Training Sessions | An opening written section explains that the form starts sessions and that the trainer will review the answers and reply with next steps. |
Your name | A required name question identifies the person filling out the intake. |
Email address | A required email question sets the main contact for follow-up. |
Phone number | An optional phone question adds a second way to reach the owner if needed. |
About the dog and sessions | A written section introduces the trainer and asks for dog details and goals before moving into the questions. |
What is your dog's name and age? | A required text question records the dog’s name and age for context in training. |
What are the main behaviour concerns or goals? | A required long-answer question captures the behaviours to work on and the outcomes the owner wants. |
What equipment does your dog wear on walks? | A required select question records the current walking setup, including collars, harnesses, and other training tools. |
Would you like an in-home consult at your flat? | A required choice question sets the preferred location for the first consult, with an “unsure” option for advice. |
How many sessions are you hoping for? | An optional choice question captures expectations for session count, including “unsure”. |
What can you bring or have ready for sessions? | An optional long-answer question lists what the owner can bring or prepare, including any “other” equipment details. |
Who it is for
Dog trainers and behaviour consultants who need consistent intake details before starting puppy training, behaviour modification, or service dog training sessions.
The form in full
Start Dog Training Sessions
This form starts dog training sessions. I will read your answers and reply with next steps.
- Your name (required)
- Email address (required)
- Phone number
About the dog and sessions
I am Katarzyna Wróbel, Dog trainer. Tell me the dog details and goals.
- What is your dog's name and age? (required)
- What are the main behaviour concerns or goals? (required)
- What equipment does your dog wear on walks? (required)
- None / flat collar
- Harness
- Headcollar (for example, Halti)
- Choke chain / slip chain
- Prong collar
- E-collar / remote
- Long line
- Other (describe in 'What can you bring')
- Would you like an in-home consult at your flat? (required)
- Yes, I want an in-home consult
- No, meet in a local park
- Either is fine
- Unsure, please advise
- How many sessions are you hoping for?
- Single consult only
- 2 to 4 sessions
- 5 to 8 sessions
- More than 8
- Unsure, please advise
- What can you bring or have ready for sessions?
