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Shadow Student Discovery Form

To ensure this shadow program is as impactful as possible, we don’t do "one size fits all." We want to tailor your time on-site to your specific goals, current hurdles, and professional background.

Please complete the Discovery Assessment below. This allows us to prep the curriculum specifically for you (and your team) before you arrive.

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Question 1 of 38

Name

Address

Phone Number

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

Let's assess where you are in your training journey. 

Question 3 of 38

How many years have you been training dogs professionally? Is it full time? Part time?

Question 4 of 38

Describe your current business model. Are you employed by another company? Self employed? Have employees? Do you offer board & trains? Hybrid models? Group or private classes?

Question 5 of 38

What types of cases make up your current workload right now? Are these your target clients?

Question 6 of 38

What types of cases do you avoid or refer out? Why?

Technical Skills

Tell us where your confidence level is when it comes to technical skills.

Question 8 of 38

Reading subtle body language in real time

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 9 of 38

Managing multiple dogs socially

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 10 of 38

E Collar conditioning

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 11 of 38

E Collar Troubleshooting

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 12 of 38

Off Leash Reliability

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 13 of 38

Designing behavior modification plans

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 14 of 38

Leash handling skills

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 15 of 38

Markers & timing

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Question 16 of 38

Handling aggression cases safely

A

Not Confident

B

Needs Improvement

C

Confident

D

Extremely Confident

Strength VS Stretch

Let's find out where you are strong, and in what areas you can grow.

Question 18 of 38

What, in your opinion, is currently your strongest technical skill? Be specific- body language interpretation, owner communication, mechanics, evaluations...

Question 19 of 38

What areas do you feel inconsistent or unsure?

Question 20 of 38

Which of these feel most familiar? Check all which apply.

(Select all that apply)
A

I know what to do- I just need refinement in execution

B

I understand the pieces, but struggle sequencing them into a clear progression.

C

I can train the dog, but struggle when transferring the information to the owner

D

I struggle when assessing the "why" behind the behavior dog is exhibiting

E

I find it difficult to tailor a training protocol to behavioral cases

F

I find it difficult to assess how much pressure is needed when working with a dog- either using too much or not knowing when to increase

Business Reality

Let's discuss where you are currently vs where you want to be.

Question 22 of 38

What part(s) of your business or employment feel most stable right now?

Question 23 of 38

What part(s) seem fragile, overwhelming or unclear?

Question 24 of 38

Do you struggle with: 

Check all that apply

(Select all that apply)
A

Pricing

B

Sales Conversion

C

Program Design

D

Time Management

E

Boundaries with Clients

F

Marketing

G

Burnout

Question 25 of 38

What level of revenue or income are you aiming for over the next 12 months?

Question 26 of 38

What do you feel is currently preventing that growth?

What do you actually want over the next 4 days?

Let's find out the best way we can tailor this program for your needs.

Question 28 of 38

What are you hoping to be different for you after completing this program?

Question 29 of 38

What would you specifically like to observe us do? (Examples: evaluations, e collar conditioning, owner lessons, socialization, pricing structures, program structure...)

Question 30 of 38

What business conversations would you like us to have openly while you're here?

Question 31 of 38

Do you have a current case you would like to mentally workshop while you're here? Briefly describe it.

Learning Style & Integration

Let's discuss how you learn and take in information best

Question 33 of 38

Do you learn best by:

(Select all that apply)
A

Observing quietly first

B

Asking questions in the moment

C

Debriefing afterwards

D

Hands-on repetition

E

Structured discussion

Question 34 of 38

Are you comfortable receiving direct feedback in real time?

Question 35 of 38

What is one belief about your training or business that you suspect may need upgrading?

Final Calibration

If you feel there is anything left out from our questions, now is the time to let us know!

Question 37 of 38

What do you think you need most right now? 

Check all that apply

(Select all that apply)
A

Technical refinement

B

Emotional neutrality under pressure

C

Help with business structure

D

Building professional confidence

E

Clarity in evaluations of behavioral cases

F

Improving upon or developing systems

G

Advanced training mechanics

Question 38 of 38

Anything else you would like us to know or have not addressed in the assessment before you arrive?

Confirm and Submit