Dog Training & Behavior

Canine Case History

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Questionnaire should take 10-20 minutes.

General Information
Full Name:
Email:
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Date:
Phone Number:
Dog's Name:
Breed:
Age:
Sex:



Neutered/Spayed:



Describe the main behavior problem:
Be sure to include how frequently the problem occurs.
Additional Problems:
Be sure to include how frequently the problem occurs.

Chronology of the Behavior
When did you first notice the main problem?
When did it first become a serious concern?
In what general circumstances does the dog misbehave?
Has this problem changed in frequency? Please describe.
Has this problem changed in intensity? Please describe.
Has this problem otherwise changed?
Describe several examples in some detail:
What have you done so far to try to correct the problem?
How do you discipline your dog for this and other misbehavior?

Home Environment
How long is the dog left alone?
What other animals are in the house?
In what sequence were the animals obtained?

What is your dog's relationship to the other animals?
(i.e., fearful, hostile, friendly)

What type of area do you live in?




Have you moved since acquiring the dog?



Has your household changed since acquiring the dog? Please explain.
(i.e., has anyone moved in or out)

Dog's Background
Why did you decide to get a dog?
Why did you choose this breed?
Where did you get this dog?








Have you owned dogs before?



Describe your dog's behavior as a puppy:
Has this dog had other owners?
If yes, how many?
Why was the dog given up?
At what age was your dog spayed/neutered?
Were there any behavior changes after neutering?
Is your dog on any medication? Please describe:

Diet and Feeding
What do you feed your dog?
Has your dog's appetite changed?
How much do you feed?
Meal times:
What is your dog's favorite treat?
Is your dog food-aggressive?

Daily Schedule & Routine
Please describe a typical 24 hour day in your dog's life:
How does dog behave with familiar visitors?
How does dog behave with unfamiliar visitors?
How do you exercise your dog?
Is the dog free in a fenced yard?



Is the dog tied outside?



Does the dog run free?



How do you play with your dog?
What toys does your dog have?
Is your dog 100% housetrained?



Where does your dog sleep at night?
Is dog crated when you are away?



Where is your dog when you have guests?
How does your dog behave when you leave the house?
How does your dog behave when you return?

Obedience Training
What basic obedience has your dog had?
What types of training tools do you use (if any, check as many as apply)







How old was the dog when he/she started obedience training?
Who in the family is the primary trainer?
Does your dog have any awards or titles?
Check if your dog participated in:







What percent of the time does your dog obey the following commands?
Sit
Down
Stay
Come
Heel
Does your dog jump on people without permission?



Does your dog paw at you or others?



Does your dog lick you?



Does your dog mount people?



If yes whom does the dog mount?
Does your dog mount other dogs?



Does your dog ever bark at you?



If so, when? Please describe:
Does your dog bark at other times? Please explain:
What is the dog's activity level in general?

Aggression Screen
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Attacks are sudden and surprising



Episodes appear unprovoked



The dog is abruptly docile after an episode



The dog appears "sorry" afterwards



The dog appears disoriented afterwards



Episodes are associated with a "glazed" or "absent" expression



I can usually tell what will set off my dog



The aggressive behavior is new and uncharacteristic



Has your dog bitten and broken skin?



Number of times (broke skin)
Total numberr of all bites (broke skin or not)
Total number of episodes of aggression(inc. growling, snarling)
Describe typical episode (eg. does dog growl, lunge or bite, and in what circumstance?)
If the dog is in the above situation 10 times, in how many of those times is aggression seen (eg. all=100%, just one=10%, etc.)?
What parts of the body has the dog bitten and how severe were the injuries?
Who is/are the target(s) of aggression?
Did your dog bite aggressively as a puppy?



How old waas the dog when he/she first showed signs of aggressioon?