Survey – Well Mannered Dog

Yellow Lab puppy lying on a brick step in a Charleston garden, wearing a seersucker bandana, looking relaxed and happy

YOU’VE TAKEN THE FIRST STEP.

This survey helps us understand your dog as an individual: their history, their habits, and what life looks like day to day. The more detail you share, the better prepared we’ll be for your Discovery Session. There are no right or wrong answers here.

DOG BEHAVIORAL SURVEY

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Your Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Preferred way to reach you*

Text

Either

City or area*

We work with clients locally and from out of state. Where you are based helps us figure out which training formats make the most sense for you.

What are you looking for?*

This helps us ask the right follow-up questions about your dog and your goals.

Training

Playcare or lodging

Both

I’m not sure yet

How did you hear about us?*

Google or other internet search

Referred by a friend or family member

Referred by my vet

Referred by a rescue or shelter

Referred by another trainer

Instagram, Facebook, or other social media

Yelp or Google reviews

Other

Who may we thank for your referral?

Optional, but we’d love to know so we can thank them properly.

WHO'S AT HOME?

The humans in your dog’s life matter as much as the dog does.

Number of adults in the household*

Number of children in the household*

First child's age

Second child's age

Third child's age

Fourth child's age

Fifth child's age

What is your living situation?

House

Apartment/Condo

Other

Do you have a fenced in yard?

Yes

Do you plan on leaving your dog(s) unattended in your backyard?

Yes

Your household veterinarian*

Name or practice.

Anything about your own physical situation we should keep in mind as we design your training?

For example, difficulty bending, holding a leash, or balance.

Have you done training on your own?

Be as specific as you can about the methods you’ve tried and what worked or didn’t.

Have you worked with another trainer before?

With this dog or any dog. If so, tell us what type of training it was, what worked, what didn’t, and what you liked or didn’t like about the experience.

What kind of schedule works for you?*

Daily drop-off — your dog(s) train with us during the day and come home every evening

Full board-and-train — your dog(s) stay with us for the program duration

Owner weekends — your dog(s) stay with us during the week and come home with you on weekends

I’m flexible / want to learn what’s available

When are you hoping to start?

As soon as possible

In the next 1–3 months

Flexible — just exploring options

Other

TELL US ABOUT YOUR DOG.

We’ll start with a few basics.

How many dogs in the home?*

ABOUT YOUR DOG.

Tell us who they are, where they came from, and what daily life looks like. If you haven’t brought them home yet, fill out what you can.

Name*

Your dog is…*

Younger than 6 months

Older than 6 months

Age*

Breed (or best guess)*

How long have you had them?

Where did they come from?

Breeder

Rescue/ Shelter

From a Friend

Other

Which one?

Why did you choose to get a dog?

What do you love about your dog? What makes them uniquely them?

How old were they when you brought them home?

How old were they when they left the litter?

How did you choose your puppy?

Breeder Selected

Breeder temperament test- puppy suited my needs

Looks

Smallest

Biggest

Most outgoing

Most quiet/ calm

Most timid

Most affectionate

Only pup left from the litter

Other

N/A Acquired dog as an adult

How often does your puppy play bite?

All the time

Infrequently

Does not display this behavior

If your puppy is having accidents in the house, how often?

Does not potty in the house

Infrequently (less than 3 times a week)

Occasionally (3-5 times a week)

Almost every day

Daily

Several times per day

How does your puppy react to sudden noises?

Does your puppy enjoy playing with toys?

Any growling, lip curling, or stiffening? If yes, please describe.

Is your dog spayed, neutered, or intact?*

Intact male

Intact female

Neutered male

Spayed female

What food are you feeding them, and how much per day? How many meals?

How are they fed?

Free-fed, on a schedule, in a crate, etc.

Any medical issues or food allergies we should know about?

Where do they sleep at night?

Crate, dog bed, your bed, couch, free roam, etc.

How much sleep do they get in a 24-hour period?

Where do they stay when left alone?

Are they crate trained?*

Yes

How do they do in the crate? Please describe in detail.*

Have they ever injured themselves in the crate?*

Yes

Please explain.*

If they're not crate trained, are you interested in crate training?*

Yes

What's their primary form of exercise?

How much exercise do they get?

How consistent is this exercise?

How often do you walk them?

Do they pull on the leash?

Yes. All the time.

Sometimes.

No. Walks nicely on the leash.

Dog is not walked.

What equipment do you walk them on?

Flat collar

Off leash

Retractable leash

Harness

Headcollar

Slip collar/ choke chain

Prong collar

E-collar

Dog is not walked

Other

Please specify.

Are any of these behaviors on your mind?

Check all that apply.

Door-dashing

Housebreaking / accidents in the house

Play biting or mouthing

Jumping on people

Destructive chewing

Separation-related behaviors (barking, destruction, escape, distress when alone)

Resource guarding (food, toys, space, or people)

Recall — coming when called

Barking (at the doorbell, at people, demand barking)

Crate anxiety or refusal

Car behavior (getting in, settling, reactivity from the car)

Do they attend daycare or boarding at a facility?*

Daycare or Boarding at Chucktown Charley

Daycare or Boarding at Another Facility

Does not currently attend daycare or boarding

Has never attended daycare or boarding

Which one(s)?*

What kind of socialization or exposure has your dog had? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other animals? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other people? Please describe.

Does anything change when they're on or off leash?

Has this dog ever threatened a person or made them feel uncomfortable?*

This includes things people sometimes overlook, like growling, snapping or air-nipping without contact, freezing or stiffening with intent, lunging, or any behavior that made someone feel unsafe. We ask because it helps us understand your dog, not to judge them. Most dogs communicate this way at some point, and knowing the full picture is what lets us help you.

Yes

I’m not sure

Tell us what's happened.*

When, how often, and what the situation looked like. The more context, the better we can help.

Has this dog's mouth ever made contact with a person's skin?*

This helps us plan for safety and understand severity. Contact includes anything from a quick nip that left no mark to a bite that broke skin. Puppy mouthing during play doesn’t count here.

Yes

Please describe what happened.*

What triggered it, who was involved, how it escalated, and what the aftermath was.

How many bite incidents total, to your knowledge?*

2-3

4 or more

Unknown

In the most serious incident, what was the severity?*

Threat only (no contact)

Nip (contact but no damage)

Minor damage (bruising, scrapes, small puncture)

Deep damage (deep punctures, tearing)

Required medical attention

When did the most recent incident occur?*

Last month

1–3 months ago

4–12 months ago

Over a year ago

Has this dog ever injured another animal? If so, please describe.

ABOUT YOUR FIRST DOG.

Tell us who they are, where they came from, and what daily life looks like. If you haven’t brought them home yet, fill out what you can.

Name*

Your dog is…*

Younger than 6 months

Older than 6 months

Age*

Breed (or best guess)*

How long have you had them?

Where did they come from?

Breeder

Rescue/ Shelter

From a Friend

Other

Which one?

Why did you choose to get this dog?

What do you love about your dog? What makes them uniquely them?

How old were they when you brought them home?

How old were they when they left the litter?

How did you choose your puppy?

Breeder Selected

Breeder temperament test- puppy suited my needs

Looks

Smallest

Biggest

Most outgoing

Most quiet/ calm

Most timid

Most affectionate

Only pup left from the litter

Other

N/A Acquired dog as an adult

How often does your puppy play bite?

All the time

Infrequently

Does not display this behavior

If your puppy is having accidents in the house, how often?

Does not potty in the house

Infrequently (less than 3 times a week)

Occasionally (3-5 times a week)

Almost every day

Daily

Several times per day

How does your puppy react to sudden noises?

Does your puppy enjoy playing with toys?

Any growling, lip curling, or stiffening? If yes, please describe.

Is your dog spayed, neutered, or intact?*

Intact male

Intact female

Neutered male

Spayed female

What food are you feeding them, and how much per day? How many meals?

How are they fed?

Free-fed, on a schedule, in a crate, etc.

Any medical issues or food allergies we should know about?

Where do they sleep at night?

Crate, dog bed, your bed, couch, free roam, etc.

How much sleep do they get in a 24-hour period?

Where do they stay when left alone?

Are they crate trained?*

Yes

How do they do in the crate? Please describe in detail.*

Have they ever injured themselves in the crate?*

Yes

Please explain.*

If they're not crate trained, are you interested in crate training?*

Yes

What's their primary form of exercise?

How much exercise do they get?

How consistent is this exercise?

How often do you walk them?

Do they pull on the leash?

Yes. All the time.

Sometimes.

No. Walks nicely on the leash.

Dog is not walked.

What equipment do you walk them on?

Flat collar

Off leash

Retractable leash

Harness

Headcollar

Slip collar/ choke chain

Prong collar

E-collar

Dog is not walked

Other

Please specify.

Are any of these behaviors on your mind?

Check all that apply.

Door-dashing

Housebreaking / accidents in the house

Play biting or mouthing

Jumping on people

Destructive chewing

Separation-related behaviors (barking, destruction, escape, distress when alone)

Resource guarding (food, toys, space, or people)

Recall — coming when called

Barking (at the doorbell, at people, demand barking)

Crate anxiety or refusal

Car behavior (getting in, settling, reactivity from the car)

Do they attend daycare or boarding at a facility?*

Daycare or Boarding at Chucktown Charley

Daycare or Boarding at Another Facility

Do not currently attend daycare or boarding

Have never attended daycare or boarding

Which one(s)?*

What kind of socialization or exposure has your dog had? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other animals? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other people? Please describe.

Does anything change when they're on or off leash?

Has this dog ever threatened a person or made them feel uncomfortable?*

Yes

I’m not sure

Tell us what's happened.*

When, how often, and what the situation looked like. The more context, the better we can help.

Has this dog's mouth ever made contact with a person's skin?*

This helps us plan for safety and understand severity. Contact includes anything from a quick nip that left no mark to a bite that broke skin. Puppy mouthing during play doesn’t count here.

Yes

Please describe what happened.*

What triggered it, who was involved, how it escalated, and what the aftermath was.

How many bite incidents total, to your knowledge?*

2-3

4 or more

Unknown

In the most serious incident, what was the severity?*

Threat only (no contact)

Nip (contact but no damage)

Minor damage (bruising, scrapes, small puncture)

Deep damage (deep punctures, tearing)

Required medical attention

When did the most recent incident occur?*

Last month

1–3 months ago

4–12 months ago

Over a year ago

Has this dog ever injured another animal? If so, please describe.

ABOUT YOUR SECOND DOG.

Tell us who they are, where they came from, and what daily life looks like. If you haven’t brought them home yet, fill out what you can.

Name*

Your dog is…*

Younger than 6 months

Older than 6 months

Age*

Breed (or best guess)*

How long have you had them?

Where did they come from?

Breeder

Rescue/ Shelter

From a Friend

Other

Which one?

Why did you choose to get this dog?

What do you love about your dog? What makes them uniquely them?

How old were they when you brought them home?

How old were they when they left the litter?

How did you choose your puppy?

Breeder Selected

Breeder temperament test- puppy suited my needs

Looks

Smallest

Biggest

Most outgoing

Most quiet/ calm

Most timid

Most affectionate

Only pup left from the litter

Other

N/A Acquired dog as an adult

How often does your puppy play bite?

All the time

Infrequently

Does not display this behavior

If your puppy is having accidents in the house, how often?

Does not potty in the house

Infrequently (less than 3 times a week)

Occasionally (3-5 times a week)

Almost every day

Daily

Several times a day

How does your puppy react to sudden noises?

Does your puppy enjoy playing with toys?

Any growling, lip curling, or stiffening? If yes, please describe.

Is your dog spayed, neutered, or intact?*

Intact male

Intact female

Neutered male

Spayed female

What food are you feeding them, and how much per day? How many meals?

How are they fed?

Free-fed, on a schedule, in a crate, etc.

Any medical issues or food allergies we should know about?

Where do they sleep at night?

Crate, dog bed, your bed, couch, free roam, etc.

How much sleep do they get in a 24-hour period?

Where do they stay when left alone?

Are they crate trained?*

Yes

How do they do in the crate? Please describe in detail.*

Have they ever injured themselves in the crate?*

Yes

Please explain.*

If they're not crate trained, are you interested in crate training?*

Yes

What's their primary form of exercise?

How much exercise do they get?

How consistent is this exercise?

How often do you walk them?

Do they pull on the leash?

Yes. All the time.

Sometimes.

No. Walks nicely on the leash.

Dog is not walked.

What equipment do you walk them on?

Flat collar

Off leash

Retractable leash

Harness

Headcollar

Slip collar/ choke chain

Prong collar

E-collar

Dog is not walked

Other

Please specify.

Are any of these behaviors on your mind?

Check all that apply.

Door-dashing

Housebreaking / accidents in the house

Play biting or mouthing

Jumping on people

Destructive chewing

Separation-related behaviors (barking, destruction, escape, distress when alone)

Resource guarding (food, toys, space, or people)

Recall — coming when called

Barking (at the doorbell, at people, demand barking)

Crate anxiety or refusal

Car behavior (getting in, settling, reactivity from the car)

Do they attend daycare or boarding at a facility?*

Daycare or Boarding at Chucktown Charley

Daycare or Boarding at Another Facility

Do not currently attend daycare or boarding

Have never attended daycare or boarding

Which one(s)?*

What kind of socialization or exposure has your dog had? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other animals? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other people? Please describe.

Does anything change when they're on or off leash?

Has this dog ever threatened a person or made them feel uncomfortable?*

Yes

I’m not sure

Tell us what's happened.*

When, how often, and what the situation looked like. The more context, the better we can help.

Has this dog's mouth ever made contact with a person's skin?*

This helps us plan for safety and understand severity. Contact includes anything from a quick nip that left no mark to a bite that broke skin. Puppy mouthing during play doesn’t count here.

Yes

Please describe what happened.*

What triggered it, who was involved, how it escalated, and what the aftermath was.

How many bite incidents total, to your knowledge?*

2-3

4 or more

Unknown

In the most serious incident, what was the severity?*

Threat only (no contact)

Nip (contact but no damage)

Minor damage (bruising, scrapes, small puncture)

Deep damage (deep punctures, tearing)

Required medical attention

When did the most recent incident occur?*

Last month

1–3 months ago

4–12 months ago

Over a year ago

Has this dog ever injured another animal? If so, please describe.

ABOUT YOUR THIRD DOG.

Tell us who they are, where they came from, and what daily life looks like. If you haven’t brought them home yet, fill out what you can.

Name*

Your dog is…*

Younger than 6 months

Older than 6 months

Age*

Breed (or best guess)*

How long have you had them?

Where did they come from?

Breeder

Rescue/ Shelter

From a Friend

Other

Which one?

Why did you choose to get this dog?

What do you love about your dog? What makes them uniquely them?

How old were they when you brought them home?

How old were they when they left the litter?

How did you choose your puppy?

Breeder Selected

Breeder temperament test- puppy suited my needs

Looks

Smallest

Biggest

Most outgoing

Most quiet/ calm

Most timid

Most affectionate

Only pup left from the litter

Other

N/A Acquired dog as an adult

How often does your puppy play bite?

All the time

Infrequently

Does not display this behavior

If your puppy is having accidents in the house, how often?

Does not potty in the house

Infrequently (less than 3 times a week)

Occasionally (3-5 times a week)

Almost every day

Daily

Several times a day

How does your puppy react to sudden noises?

Does your puppy enjoy playing with toys?

Any growling, lip curling, or stiffening? If yes, please describe.

Is your dog spayed, neutered, or intact?*

Intact male

Intact female

Neutered male

Spayed female

What food are you feeding them, and how much per day? How many meals?

How are they fed?

Free-fed, on a schedule, in a crate, etc.

Any medical issues or food allergies we should know about?

Where do they sleep at night?

Crate, dog bed, your bed, couch, free roam, etc.

How much sleep do they get in a 24-hour period?

Where do they stay when left alone?

Are they crate trained?*

Yes

How do they do in the crate? Please describe in detail.*

Have they ever injured themselves in the crate?*

Yes

Please explain.*

If they're not crate trained, are you interested in crate training?*

Yes

What's their primary form of exercise?

How much exercise do they get?

How consistent is this exercise?

How often do you walk them?

Do they pull on the leash?

Yes. All the time.

Sometimes.

No. Walks nicely on the leash.

Dog is not walked.

What equipment do you walk them on?

Flat collar

Off leash

Retractable leash

Harness

Headcollar

Slip collar/ choke chain

Prong collar

E-collar

Dog is not walked

Other

Please specify.

Are any of these behaviors on your mind?

Check all that apply.

Door-dashing

Housebreaking / accidents in the house

Play biting or mouthing

Jumping on people

Destructive chewing

Separation-related behaviors (barking, destruction, escape, distress when alone)

Resource guarding (food, toys, space, or people)

Recall — coming when called

Barking (at the doorbell, at people, demand barking)

Crate anxiety or refusal

Car behavior (getting in, settling, reactivity from the car)

Do they attend daycare or boarding at a facility?*

Daycare or Boarding at Chucktown Charley

Daycare or Boarding at Another Facility

Do not currently attend daycare or boarding

Have never attended daycare or boarding

Which one(s)?*

What kind of socialization or exposure has your dog had? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other animals? Please describe.

How does your dog react to other people? Please describe.

Does anything change when they're on or off leash?

Has this dog ever threatened a person or made them feel uncomfortable?*

Yes

I’m not sure

Tell us what's happened.*

When, how often, and what the situation looked like. The more context, the better we can help.

Has this dog's mouth ever made contact with a person's skin?*

This helps us plan for safety and understand severity. Contact includes anything from a quick nip that left no mark to a bite that broke skin. Puppy mouthing during play doesn’t count here.

Yes

Please describe what happened.*

What triggered it, who was involved, how it escalated, and what the aftermath was.

How many bite incidents total, to your knowledge?*

2-3

4 or more

Unknown

In the most serious incident, what was the severity?*

Threat only (no contact)

Nip (contact but no damage)

Minor damage (bruising, scrapes, small puncture)

Deep damage (deep punctures, tearing)

Required medical attention

When did the most recent incident occur?*

Last month

1–3 months ago

4–12 months ago

Over a year ago

Has this dog ever injured another animal? If so, please describe.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE?

This is the part we care about most. Take your time.

If training went better than you hoped, what would that look like for you and your dog?*

If training went better than you hoped, what would that look like for you and your dogs?*

What's getting in the way of that right now?*

Which of these sounds most like you?*

Choose the one that fits best.

I have a puppy under 6 months and want to start right

My dog struggles around other dogs, people, or stimuli

My dog is generally good but I want real off-leash freedom

My adult dog isn’t problematic, but I want to build a better relationship or do more together

My dog needs safe socialization

My dog is advanced and I want to take them further

I’m not sure. I just need help

Which of these sound like you?*

Check any that describe a dog in your household.

A puppy under 6 months

A dog who struggles around other dogs, people, or stimuli

A dog who is generally good, but we want real off-leash freedom

An adult dog who isn’t problematic, but we want to build a better relationship or do more together

A dog who needs safe socialization

An advanced dog we want to take further

I’m not sure. We just need help

What are you hoping to get out of playcare or lodging with us?*

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Thank you for taking the time to share your dog's story. Please know that not every situation is the right fit for our programs or our current schedule, and that's okay. After submitting, look for an email from us within 24 to 48 hours.

Thank you for taking the time to share your dogs' stories. Please know that not every situation is the right fit for our programs or our current schedule, and that's okay. After submitting, look for an email from us within 24 to 48 hours.