Pre Coaching Questionnaire

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Please answer these questions to the best of your ability. Don’t worry if there are some you can’t yet answer or if you are unsure—just let us know that, too. We’ll fill in the details and gaps together.

Though less is often more, in this case the more you share the better we’ll able to help and to support you in meeting your goals. So when in doubt, include it!

You don’t have to complete it all at once. If you click “Save and Continue Later” you’ll be prompted to enter your email address and provided a unique link to return to your questionnaire. Be sure to save the link! We only receive submitted forms and are not able to view partially completed forms.

Name

First Last

Business Name

Phone for Coaching Calls*

*Zoom for international clients or upon request.

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How did you hear about dogbiz?

Your Services

Though less is often more, in this case the more you share the better we’ll able to help and to support you in meeting your goals. So when in doubt, include it!

Are you currently in business?

Yes

If yes, how long have you been in business?

If in business, what services do you currently provide?

If you’re launching a business, what services would you like to provide?

If you’re already in business, are there additional services you’re considering adding?

If you teach group training classes:

How many group classes do you currently teach per week, on average?

How many students are you currently averaging per class?

What is your maximum number of students per class?

What kinds of training and behavioral issues, dogs, and clients, do you most enjoy working with?

What kinds of training and behavioral issues, dogs, and clients do you least enjoy working with?

Tell Us About You

What education have you attended related to this field? What certifications, if any, do you hold? What related reading have you enjoyed?

Check your areas of strength

working with people one on one

public speaking

writing

organizing

networking

follow through

using technology

Other areas of strength

Any notes about these areas:

Check any areas of least comfort

working with people one on one

public speaking

writing

organizing

networking

follow through

using technology

Other areas of least comfort

Any notes about these areas:

What is your current work and time situation? (Are you currently running your business full or part time? Working at another job full or part time? What other things in your life impact your schedule?)

Your Community

Tell us a bit about your clients and/or potential clients, such as socio-economic status.

Tell us a bit about your client’s and/or potential clients’ attitudes toward dogs and understanding of dog behavior, and common dog goals and complaints (type of training or services commonly desired, common behavior problems complained of).

What other kinds of dog related services and activities exist in your area? (Such as pet stores, groomers, vets, local festivals, dog parks, etc.)

Marketing

If you are in business, what steps if any have you taken to market your business thus far?

What have the results of your marketing efforts been?

Are there additional marketing ideas you’re considering and would like to discuss?

What questions or concerns do you have regarding marketing your business?

Do you have a website?

Yes

If yes—please give us the address:

What marketing materials do you currently have?

Logo?

Yes

Business cards?

Yes

brochure/rack card?

Yes

Other:

Upload copies here, or you can email them separately

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 64 MB.

What do you feel sets your business apart from others in your area? If you had to tell a potential client what you do, what you have to offer, what would you say?

Your Rates and Competition

If you are already in business, what are your current rates for each service you provide? What is included in each service?

Description of Services

Rates

Tell us about your competition—Those people or businesses providing similar services in your area.

Name

Description of Services and Philosophy

Rates

What does your business need to make, in gross numbers, to be sustainable for you on a full-time basis?

If you’re currently in business, what did the business make last year, in gross numbers (the total amount of revenue that came in)?

Business Paperwork

Do you have your basic business paperwork (business license, fictitious business name) filed? If not, is this something you would like assistance with?

Do you have basic liability strategies (contracts/ waivers, insurance) in place? If not, is this something you would like assistance with?

Are there additional paperwork or liability issues you’d like to discuss or take care of, such as becoming a Limited Liability Company, service marks, copyrights, etc.?

Goals, Questions, and Concerns

What are your goals for your business? (You might include here goals for your own enjoyment and quality of life, monetary goals, goals regarding what you want to accomplish for dogs and their people, etc.)

If you are already in business, how are things going for you so far? What are you happy with, what would you like to see changed? What do you enjoy and what do you not enjoy about having your business?

What are you goals for working with dogbiz? How can coaching be of most help to you? What questions and concerns do you have? Are there particular topics that hold priority over the rest?

Anything else you’d like to add that we didn’t provide room for?

Here are a few things we'd like you to know about the consulting process:

If you haven't already chosen a consulting package, your coach will take a few minutes at the end of your consult to help you decide on the level of support best matched to your goals.

If you choose a consulting package, the time is yours to use at whatever speed matches your goals and work style. The time does not expire and is non-refundable.

Because we're invested in your success and want to see you continuing to move forward, and because we keep our schedules limited in order to provide individualized support for each client, we require 7 days' notice for cancellations. Appointments cancelled with less than 7 days' notice will be counted against your package, so please plan carefully to prioritize your business success.

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