How This Client Intake Form Helps
A livestock guardian dog placement works best with careful matching. The dog should fit the farm, livestock, fencing, and predators. Management style also affects long-term success and daily working conditions. This intake form gathers those details before any formal placement discussion begins. Property size, terrain, shelter, roads, and neighbors all matter. These details help identify containment challenges and possible roaming risks.
Livestock and Predator Details Matter
Guardian needs change with livestock species and herd size. Birthing seasons and grazing systems can increase supervision requirements. Poultry protection differs from guarding sheep across large rotating pastures. Predator frequency also changes the expected pressure on working dogs. Recent losses can reveal patterns needing immediate attention or prevention. Risk areas may include woods, gullies, roads, or weak fencing. Recording these details supports safer introductions and realistic placement expectations. It also helps clients explain problems clearly during follow-up conversations.
Matching Experience and Management
Client experience is another important part of a good match. Puppies need supervision, livestock introductions, and consistent boundary training. Adult dogs may arrive with useful skills and established habits. Existing guardian dogs can influence compatibility and integration planning. Farm dogs, pets, visitors, children, and machinery also matter. Public access may require additional handling and containment considerations. The form records these conditions beside training and behavior expectations. That makes the working environment easier to understand before placement.
Health, Budget, and Long-Term Readiness
Responsible ownership also requires dependable health and care planning. Veterinary access matters when injuries or illness require prompt treatment. Feeding, parasite prevention, shelter, and transport create continuing costs. Budget fields clarify practical limits without determining suitability by themselves. Readiness questions cover containment, supervision, introductions, and adjustment time. Clients can also record preferred breeds, ages, and working experience. The generated summary provides a practical record for later review. It can be printed, copied, or exported for documentation. Good intake records reduce omissions and strengthen placement discussions.
Example Intake Review Table
| Review Area | Example Entry | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing | 48-inch woven wire with hot wire | Helps assess containment readiness |
| Livestock | 65 sheep and spring lambs | Defines guardian workload |
| Predators | Coyotes seen weekly | Shows threat frequency |
| Existing dogs | One adult LGD | Guides integration planning |
| Placement timing | Before lambing season | Supports transition scheduling |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use this intake form?
Breeders, rescues, trainers, farms, ranches, and placement coordinators can use it to collect structured client information.
Does this form determine whether someone should receive a dog?
No. It organizes information for review. Final placement decisions should consider the specific dog, environment, and professional judgment.
Can the form handle clients who already own guardian dogs?
Yes. Selecting an existing LGD count reveals extra fields for breed, age, health, temperament, training, and integration reasons.
What information is included in the CSV download?
The CSV export includes the generated summary fields, intake identifier, date, and important client, property, livestock, and placement details.
How is the PDF generated?
The page uses the jsPDF browser library to create a downloadable PDF from the generated intake summary.
Is submitted information stored in a database?
No. This version processes the submitted form for the current page request and does not save records permanently.