Training Help Request Form

SOHO Training Program:

We understand the need for qualified and precise advice regarding your herding dog. If you have a dog you are having issues with, please fill out the form below and one of our trainers will be in contact with you.

Name:*

Email Address:*

Primary phone number:*

Please describe the issues you are having with your dog.*

What training methods have you already tried with your dog?*

Please describe the exercise your dog gets every day.*

Please describe your home environment, including type of home, other animals the dog lives with, any adults or children in the household, and if the home is rural, suburban, or urban.*

How many adults live in the household?*

Do children under the age of 18 live in the home at least part-time?*

How long has the dog been displaying this behavior?*

Is your yard completely fenced?*

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Where does your dog spend the majority of their day?*

Describe your dog's typical routine.*

Has the dog bitten anyone? if so, please describe in detail the situation surrounding the bite, if the bite drew blood, and if the bite was reported to animal control.*

Does the dog respond to treats, praise, and/or play as a reward?*

DISCLAIMER:

By typing your initials into the signature blocks, you understand that your request attests that the information you have given is accurate and true, and that you would like help from our trainers as part of our Pet Retention and Community Outreach program.

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You agree to abide by our postive reinforcement program and not use force, physical punishment, or painful restraints on your dog (choke collars, prong collars) for the duration of training or in accordance with what the trainer is recommending.

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You also agree to phone consultations and/or in-person visits (if possible and if in the ability and time constraints available to volunteers) to assess the dog and provide a training plan.

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Save Our Herders Outreach and all members, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all claims, suits, or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by you or anyone on your behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by you or anyone acting on your behalf, for the conduct of this dog on or after the date of this request.

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You agree that any training program is the sole responsibility of yourself to follow and train the dog in appropriate mannerisms, and that accepting our advice and training recommendations does not constitute a guarantee of behavioral improvement in your dog.

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By signing digitally below, you also agree that if SOHO does not have the resources to assist you, that SOHO may refer you to a local trainer at your expense.

SOHO gets many requests for help and we cannot answer all of them, so please be patient in allowing our volunteers to get back to you.

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