> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.k9traininglog.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating & Using Templates

Create a template any time you want to **share exercise data with another handler.**

<Tip>
  **Re-using one of your own exercises?** \
  You don't need to create a template – just open the exercise and click **Copy** in the header.

  <Frame>
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/k9traininglog/V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj/images/image-31.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj&q=85&s=c08253cdfe056433f061db430ed706d2" alt="Image" width="1594" height="128" data-path="images/image-31.png" />
  </Frame>
</Tip>

## What's included in a template?

Templates include all data that would be consistent from one dog to the next, including:

* Exercise set time
* Person who set the exercise
* Location
* Terrain info
* Distraction info
* Exercise type (scenario, drill, etc)
* Area size
* Target info
* Exercise objectives

## How to create a template

### While filling out your own exercise log

Fill out an exercise log for your own dog. When you get to the bottom, turn on the toggle next to **Share template with other handlers** and enter their email addresses. They will get an email whether or not they are already signed up for K9 Training Log.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/k9traininglog/V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj/images/image-33.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj&q=85&s=d3e17d950041222d6a17191f47f03edf" alt="Image" width="1396" height="398" data-path="images/image-33.png" />

### Create a template without an exercise log

Click **Templates** in the sidebar, and **New Template** in the upper right corner. The form will walk you through everything needed to create a new template.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/k9traininglog/V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj/images/image-34.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=V-L-DYlrgjGz39Tj&q=85&s=aeee85016f3ce314492ac3f262faaa04" alt="Image" width="2138" height="994" data-path="images/image-34.png" />
</Frame>

## How to use a template

If someone shares a template with you, it will show up in your **Templates** tab. Just click **Use Template** and the form will walk you through all of the necessary fields.

**Need to change something?** That's ok – all of the prefilled data is editable.