DTO Member Survey Page1 / 1 100% of survey complete. Question Title * 1. What event/class do you compete in or what level of experience do you have? Open Intermediate Novice Nursery Retired from competing Don't compete Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. How often do you train or compete in a week? 8 hours/day for 5-7 days 1-3 hours/day for 5-7 days 3-4 days a week A few hours a week randomly None Question Title * 3. Do you prefer to: Start your own dog Purchase a trained dog Raise a pup to train Finish a dog you purchased Train dogs for ranching Train but not compete Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What is your biggest challenge in training dogs right now? Trouble getting my dog trained Nerves when showing No access to trainers No support or community near me Not knowing how to use/train a dog for my particular needs Availability of stock to work my dog Learning to use a whistle Finding a good prospect Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What is your greatest fear in dog training and competing? Dog going out of order on the course Being overcome with nerves Being embarrassed by my dog's performance Drawing a bad set of livestock Running out of time/being whistled off My dog getting hurt Forgetting the course Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Why do you compete or like to be involved in dog trials? The adrenaline from competing Seeing where I'm at amongst my peers The herding dog community (friends made, support etc) The lifestyle (working with dogs, stock, ranching etc) I just love competing (or I love winning) My family shows dogs, so I do too Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What emotional benefits do you get out of herd dogs? (choose up to 3) Helps me relax and reduce stress from work, daily life etc Sense of belonging to the herding dog community Peer recognition Satisfaction when I have a good run Elation from winning Respect Self confidence Bonding with my dog Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What do you need right now that DTO can help with? Videos from a particular trainer Videos on a specific topic/addressing a specific issue Personal coaching More content in different formats (webinars, reports, podcasts, etc) Member recognition Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What specific "How-To" topics would you like videos on? Question Title * 10. What Trainer would you like to see videos from (or more videos from) on DTO? Question Title * 11. Have you seen an improvement in your scores or trial performance since being a DTO member? Yes, significantly Yes, moderately Yes, somewhat No change Question Title * 12. Have you seen an improvement in your training/trialing confidence since being a DTO member? Yes, significantly Yes, moderately Yes, somewhat No change Question Title * 13. Have you seen an improvement in your ability to bond with your dog since being a DTO member? Yes, significantly Yes, moderately Yes, somewhat No change Question Title * 14. Have you seen an improvement in your knowledge and understanding since being a DTO member? Yes, significantly Yes, moderately Yes, somewhat No change Question Title * 15. How specifically has DTO benefited you and your dog? Question Title * 16. How can we help you to get more out of your DTO membership? Remind me about all the different video content via email Send me SMS text messages when new content is loaded Video content that is sequential or in steps (note there is no one way to train a working dog) Private Facebook group Podcast The opportunity to ask questions Nothing Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. How satisfied are you with DTO? Extremely satisfied Very satisfied Moderately satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neutral Not satisfied (please say why below) Question Title * 18. Thank you again for taking part in our survey. To enter the drawing for a chance to win a personal video coaching session by a top trainer ($99 value), please complete the information below: Name Email Address Phone Number Done
