Section A: Demographic information

Gender: male/female/other Age: 18–24; 25–34; 35–44; 45–54; 55–64; 65+ Education level: Less than Year 12; Year 12 or equivalent; vocational or diploma (Associate/Undergraduate) qualification; Bachelor’s degree (including Honours); Postgraduate/Masters/Doctorate diploma What is your highest certification level in dog training: no formal qualifications; attendance to workshops and informal courses; Certificate III or IV Companion Animal Services/Dog Behaviour or equivalent; Certified professional dog trainer or equivalent; Other (please specify) How many years have you worked as a dog trainer Which of the following categories best describes your dog training work: full time, part time, other (please specify) What percentage (0–100%) of your work time consists of: puppy preschool classes; dog training classes; one-on-one consultations What style of training do you believe to be most effective: force-free dog training; alpha dog/dominance obedience training; balanced; other (please specify) Are you affiliated with a dog training club and/or professional body? If so please specify below (optional) If you belong to a dog training club/organization how many other trainers do you work with? (optional)