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INSTRUCTORS
1.
 Where do you live: (City, State, Country)
2.
 Number of primary instructors teaching puppy class:
3.
 Primary instructor's professional background (Most Applicable)
4.
 Primary Instructor’s credentials (Check all that apply)

RVT/LVT/CVT BS, RVT
DVM PhD
CPDT ACVBDP
Other  
5.
 If you are an RVT/LVT/CVT, do you plan on pursuing Veterinary Technician Specialty Status - Behavior:





6.
 How long has the primary instructor been instructing puppy classes:

7.
 Number of people assisting with classes:

8.
 How do you recruit class volunteers/assistants: (Check all that apply)

Staff    High School Students    Other

If other, please specify:
9.
 How would you rate your support from DVM's in promoting/recommending puppy class:




10.
 How would you rate your support from veterinary support staff in promoting/recommending puppy class:




11.
 Where did you get your knowledge/training: (Check all that apply)

University sponsored CE course APDT
Certified Veterinary School Mentor
Certified Veterinary Technichian School Books
Self taught Other

If other, please specify:
12.
 If you were to choose one book that has influenced or inspired you the most in animal behavior
what would it be:
13.
 If you were to choose one person that has influenced or inspired you the most in animal behavior
who would it be:
COSTS
14.

Client fee for puppy class:









15.
 Are you the owner of the training business: Yes No
16.
 Are you employed by a veterinary hospital/company: YesNo (If no, please skip the next question.)
17.
 If you are employed by a veterinary hospital/company, how are you compensated for training classes: (Check all that apply)

Whole profit (Total fees - expenses) from class
Whole gross (Total fees)
Get a percent of the gross (Specify Percent) %
Get a percent of the profit (Specify Percent) %
Regular hourly rate
Other
18.
 Which of the following do you include in Puppy Class and how much does it cost you per puppy:
(Fill in where appropriate):

Cost per Puppy            
Handouts $
Books $
Puppy Kits $
Clickers $
Building Overhead $
Building Rent $
Total $
19.
 If you have assistants how are they compensated:
20.
 Do you purchase liability insurance:

21.
 If you purchase insurance what is the cost and what company do you use:

Cost    $
Provider
PUPPY
22.
 Preferred number of puppies per class:

Minimum:    Maximum:    Actual average: 
23.
 Age of Puppies:

Minimum:    Maximum: 
24.
 Vaccine requirements to begin classes: (Check all that apply)

Rabies
1 DHLPP
2 DHLPP
3 DHLPP
Bordetella
25.
 How much time after last required vaccine until a puppy may start classes:

Rabies:   DHLPP:   Bordetella: 
LOCATION
26.
 Where are the classes held:


27.
 What is the approximate square footage of the room where you hold puppy classes:
CLASS
28.
 Do you offer an orientation session:

Yes   No
29.
 When is the orientation session held:
30.
 If you offer an orientation session what is the content: (Check all that apply)

I do not offer an orientation session Vaccine requirements
Developmental stages Socialization
Desensitization Bite inhibition
Body language Conflict behaviors
Kids and Puppies Problem prevention
Training styles Recommended reading
Specific owner concerns Other  
31.
 How are classes structured:

32.
 Length of each class (hrs):
33.
 Number of classes per session: (How many classes does each puppy attend?)
34.
 Based on importance, rank the goals that apply to your class: (1 being most important)

Obedience
Socialization
Problem Prevention
Client Education
Problem Intervention
Other  
35.
 Class content: (Check all that apply)

Leave it Retrieve Ring a bell
Drop it Loose leash walking Mental stimulation
Take it Puppy play on leash only Safe Toys
On/Off (furniture) Puppy Play off leash Playing tug
Go to your mat Clicker Training Separation anxiety
Sit Scent recognition Alone training
Down Desensitization Techniques Preventing destructive behavior
Come (recall) Handling Issues Preventing guarding
Stand Children handling puppies Bite inhibition
Heel Collar grabbing Jumping
Stay Crate training Other
Wait at a door House training  
36.
 Training tools/methods recommended to owners: (Check all that apply)

Buckle collar Shaker can
Head collar (Ex: Gentle leader, Snoot Loop) Water spray (Ex: Spray bottle, squirt gun)
Body harness Compressed air horn
No pull harness Clicker
Choke chain (Chain slip collar) Lure reward training
Nylon slip collar Treat training
Pinch collar (Prong collar) Puppy kits (Ex: Ultimate Puppy Kit)
Shock collar Reading material
Citronella spray collar Other
37.
 Who do you encourage to attend classes: (Check all that apply)

Puppy Owner
Whole Family
Children
Friends
Other
38.
 What is your limit on how many people can attend per puppy:
39.
 Minimum age of children allowed to attend class:


If other, please specify:
40.
 How do you promote your classes: (Check all that apply)
Newspaper TV
Radio Fliers
Phone Book/Yellow Pages Humane Societies/Rescues
Veterinary Hospitals Word of Mouth
Other  
OTHER SERVICES
41.
 Do you offer pet selection counseling:

Yes   If yes, what do you charge: $
No
42.
 Do you offer kitten classes:

Yes   If yes, what do you charge: $
No
43.
 Do you offer other training: (Check all that apply)

Agility Senior Classes
Group Obedience (Adolescent or Adult) Canine Good Citizen
Growl Classes (For dog aggressive dogs) Behavior consults
Clicker training Private instruction in home
One - on - one training Other   
44.
 Optional Contact information:
45.
 Additional comments: