At A Bark Above, everything we do is guided by kindness, understanding and a deep respect for dogs and the families who love them. Led by the Coast’s only Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant, Cert IV qualified Animal Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional and Family Dog Mediator, our work is grounded in ethical, science-based training and years of hands-on experience supporting dogs through every stage of life.

Every session is thoughtfully tailored to your dog, your home and your goals. We take the time to understand the whole picture so that the support you receive truly fits your family. Our goal is to help you better understand your dog, build connection together and create lasting change that sets your whole family up to thrive. Because our approach isn’t just about teaching cues, it’s about strengthening the bond between you and your dog for years to come!

Welcome to The Bark Club Stage One; This is for our thoughtfully designed day care experience where small groups, emotional wellbeing, and enrichment come first.

This isn’t a high-volume, free for all environments. Each dog is carefully considered to ensure they feel safe, supported, and genuinely enjoy their time with us! To help us do this well, all dogs move through a structured enrolment process, beginning with this form and followed by a behavioural assessment. Where relevant, our prior experience with a dog may help guide placement decisions, alongside a range of other factors that support group harmony. We’re so excited to learn more about your dog and see if The Bark Club is the right fit!

Please note, completion of this from does not guarantee a place in this service.

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Address*

We require an alternative contact in case of emergencies or early collections.*

Pet Name*

Breed*

Sex*

Is your pet desexed?*

Please upload a vaccine record/certificate/booklet for your dog.*

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Who is your dog's veterinary clinic, preferred vet and their contact number.*

Has your dog done training with us previously at A Bark Above?*

Has your dog attended any training at any stage in it's time with you outside of us here at A Bark Above? *YesNo

If you answered yes above, please let us know what previous training has your dog done.*Puppy classesOngoing class levelsPrivate Sessions

If you ticked any of the above boxes, please let us know where the training took place and if it was private sessions, what were the goals for working with the trainer?

Any known medical conditions or injuries? If yes, please list them below.*

Is your dog currently on any medication or supplements? If yes, please list them and the times they need to be given.*

Does your dog have any food or environmental related allergies? If yes, please list them below.*

How would you describe your dog’s personality?*

How does your dog generally respond to other dogs? Please tick all that apply. *Loves all dogsCan be selectiveNervous / unsureAvoidantVocal and can be a bit over the topHas shown reactive behavioursPrefers breeds/sizes that are similarBetter with smaller dogsBetter with larger dogs

How does your dog act, respond or interact with other animals such as; cats, horses, chickens and cattle. Please provide accurate and detailed insight to ensure safety of all animals at our property.*

Has your dog ever: Please tick all that apply. *Growled at another dog?Snapped or attempted to bite?Been involved in a fight?

If yes to any of the above, please provide details.*

How does your dog respond to new environments, new people and handling?*

Does your dog show any of the following: Please tick all that apply. *Separation distressResource guarding (food, toys, people)Barking/excitabilityAnxiety or fear-based behaviours

If yes to any of the above, please provide details.*

What helps your dog feel calm and comfortable?*

What are your dog’s favourite reinforcers? Please tick all that apply. *Treats, food obsessedLoves toys and squeakersBalls and/or frisbee Sniffing adventuresLoves praise and pats

Has your dog attended daycare or group environments before? If yes, where and is there any reason for the changes?

How does your dog play? Please tick all that apply.*Gentle and equally matches the other dogGoes hard and roughLoves to chase and runDoesn't really engage

Can your dog settle around other dogs when not actively playing?*Yes, as soon as play is "over" they go about their own businessYes, but takes a little while Minimal settling, needs to be separated to fully switch offHardly switches off at all

Is there anything you would like your dog to gain from The Bark Club? Things like social skills, enrichment activities, confidence or a new routine? Or are we just looking for a mid-week, work life balance?*

What days suit you best or are more preferred? Please select all that apply. Please note we are unable to offer Tuesday and weekends at this stage.*MondayWednesdayThursdayFriday

What is your preferred morning drop off time? *7:30am to 8:00am8:00am to 8:30am8:30am to 9:00am

If the time preferred is not listed above, please pop the details here.

What is your preferred afternoon pick up time? *4:00pm to 4:30pm4:30pm to 5:00pm5:00pm to 5:30pm

If the time preferred is not listed above, please pop the details here.

I understand that my dog must complete a behavioural assessment prior to acceptance into The Bark Club.*I accept thisI do not accept this

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your dog?*

POLICIES:

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

Drop-off must occur within your allocated time window

Drop-offs after 9:00am will not be accepted
Standard pick-up is required by 5:30pm
Late pick-ups will incur a fee of $15 per 15 minutes

BOOKINGS & CONSISTENCY

To maintain stable group dynamics and ensure fairness for all clients:

Bookings are ideally set, recurring days
Your dog’s place is reserved specifically for them
This allows us to create consistent, well-matched social groups

CANCELLATION POLICY

We require a minimum of 72 hours’ notice for any cancellations or changes. As each dog’s spot is specifically held within a structured and matched group, refunds or credits are not typically provided for late cancellations, unless otherwise agreed upon by A Bark Above.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

For the safety of all dogs, we require notice and that you dog does NOT attend if your dog is showing signs of illness, including:

Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Coughing
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Any contagious condition

If your dog becomes unwell before their booking, please notify us as soon as possible so we can reschedule.

DOGS IN HEAT / ENTIRE DOGS

Entire (non-desexed) and in heat dogs are assessed on a case-by-case basis
Additional consultation may be required

BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY

The Bark Club is designed for dogs who can safely participate in a small group environment
Dogs showing unsafe or high-risk behaviours may not be suitable and will not be accepted
We reserve the right to pause or reassess attendance if needed
Completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance into The Bark Club.

All dogs must successfully complete a behavioural assessment. Placement is determined based on suitability for a structured group environment, at the discretion of A Bark Above.

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