SJBHS Foster Survey

SJBHS Foster Survey
Thank you so much for fostering! This data greatly helps us get to know how our pets do in a home environment and increase their chance of adoption!
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My foster pet has these behavioral Considerations:

Digger Chewer Shy Escape Artist Guards food/objects No other dogs Very vocal Bonded pair Separation anxious Noise sensitive Professional Grooming
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Housebroken Very Social Loves car rides Good for vet Sits on command Crate trained Good with cats Walks well on leash Snuggles Good with dogs Plays fetch
When around children under 4 years, this dog tends to be: (check all that apply)

Extraordinarily gentle and patient Inquisitive and mindful (curious and gentle but still a dog) Protective (tends to guard children) Mouthy (uses mouth when interacting) Bossy (physically assertive or pushy) Guarded/skittish/nervous (keeps distance) Obsessive (constantly following or watching children) Fearful (stays away or backs away from children) Don't know
When nervous, fearful or seemingly uncomfortable, this dog tends to:

Leave the room Stay in the room but goes to a resting place Lay under a table Hide under a bed None of the above
This dog seems to be friendly and comfortable with:

Everyone Adults Men Women Teens Older Children (8-12) Young children (4-7) Very young children (under 4) Only people they know
This dog appears to be nervous, fearful or uncomfortable around:

Men Women Teens Older Children Young or very young children None of the above
This dog must live with adults ONLY

Yes No Don't know
When being walked on a leash, this dog tends to:

Walk nicely by or near my side Pull me forward Lag behind Stop and refuse to walk
When interacting with off-leash dogs, this dog is:

Dominant (a leader) Submissive (a follower) Indifferent (goes with the flow) Don't know
Does this dog have any issues with other dogs, i.e. no female or male dogs, no small dogs, no dominant dogs, no hyper dogs, etc?
This dog has had the following experiences with other dogs:

Successfully lived with one or more dogs Had a negative experience with another dog in household and should be a single dog Gets along with other dogs on leash Gets along with other dogs off leash Does not get along with other dogs on leash Does not get along with other dogs off leash Gets along with other dogs in a dog park or daycare environment Does not get along with other dogs in a dog park or daycare environment Has been bitten by a dog an is now fearful Has bitten another dog
When interacting with other dogs, this dog:

Is NOT respectful of another dog's space Resource guards (food, toys, people, etc.) from other dogs Does NOT accept correction from another dog None of the above
When interacting with other dogs on leash, this dog is:

Friendly and calm Friendly and straining the leash Agitated and straining the leash Indifferent
This dog has lived with cats or small animals

Yes No Don't know
When off leash, or not in a physically fenced in area, this dog tends to:

Stay close to me Run freely but returns when called or coaxed Runs without intention of returning Don't know
When this dog sees a small animal they want to chase, it is difficult to interrupt his focus:

Yes No I have not experienced this behavior with this dog
This dog obsessively chases

Bicycles/skateboards Cars/trucks Motorcycles Don't know
This dog can successfully live in a high-noise or urban environment

Yes No Don't know
This dog is comfortable being left alone for _____ hours each day:

1-2 3-5 6-8 8+
When left at home alone, this dog:

Chews objects Scratches at the doors or windows Whines, cries or howls Salivates, drools or pants Self mutilates (injures themself by biting, chewing, scratching to point of bleeding) Doesn't mind being alone
Is this dog uncomfortable when confined to a crate/cage or kennel with the door closed?

Yes No Don't know
Does this dog have a history of running away, or escaping from enclosed areas?

Yes No Don't know
This dog steals some food, a sock, a child's toy, etc. When I try to get it back, they:

Runs away but drops the object either on command or when I catch them Runs away and holds onto the object until I pry their mouth open Runs away and will not let me have it even if I pry open their mouth Runs away and growls or snaps at me when I attempt to take it I have not experienced this behavior
This dog barks at me when they want attention

Yes No Sometimes
This dog guards the following things:

Food, bones, treats Family members Toys
When this dog is eating and a family member stands near his food bowl:

Not care-I could even take some out of the bowl Eat more quickly Eat more slowly Freeze and keep head by bowl Act differently, depending on which family member it is Growl
When a familiar guest arrives outside my home, this dog:

Barks to announce but stops barking when guest enters Barks to alert me and continues to bark when guest enters house Does not bark and greets guest Does not bark but does not try to interact
When a familiar guest arrives inside my home, this dog:

Barks initially, then greets them politely Barks continuously, then greets them cautiously Does not bark and greets all guest like family Does not bark but does not try to interact
In my household, when the noise level gets high: this dog:

Curiously comes over to investigate Stays in the room but goes to a resting place Lays under a coffee table Hides under a bed Leaves the room Have little or no reaction
Check all personality traits that apply to this dog:

Playful = exuberant Constant companion =always by your sidee Daydreamer =short attention span Friendly Physically affectionate Cool, distant, aloof Fearful Alert and protective Initially cautious but warms up after interaction Stubborn (slow to follow commands) Unflappable (totally chill when hears noise and is in the midst of activity) Highly reactive to noise (barks obsessively) Sensitive to noise (cowers) Sensitive to activity (avoids social activity) Reactive to activity (barks when in social situation)
When meeting new/unfamiliar people (inside my home) this dog:

Is calm and social Barks and greets in a friendly manner Is friendly and jumping and failing about Is friendly but does not jump Lays down, rolls over Is disinterested Urinates Avoids eye contact and seems stressed Backs away or leaves the room Barks and backs away or leaves room Barks and assertively moves forward
When meeting new/unfamiliar people (outside my home) this dog:

Is calm and social Barks and greets in a friendly manner Is friendly and jumping and failing about Is friendly but does not jump Lays down, rolls over Is disinterested Urinates Avoids eye contact and seems stressed Backs away or leaves the room Barks and backs away or leaves room Barks and assertively moves forward
When it comes to physical exercise, I would describe this dog as:

A super athlete (2-3 hours of exercise each day). Long daily runs or walks are a must and cannot be missed High energy (1-2 hours of exercise). Loves a good long walk, ball throw or play. With exercise is content in the house Adaptable (needs several 15-30 min walks each day). Loves a good walk or play in fenced yard. He is content with shorter walks during the week, when balanced by longer weekend outings. A short walker (needs several short walks or free play in a fenced yard). He is happy with moderate to little exercise because he is older or not a fan of physical effort. Low energy (couch potato); Happy to just rest and/or cuddle.
I believe this dog would enjoy and has the temperament for:

Going to work with his person Walking daily in the community Long walks or hikes daily Long walks or hikes weekly Agility, tracking, frisbee, herding etc. (highly focused, high energy, high performance dog) Obedience training (has high food motivation and is attentive) Therapy dog work (only most calm, unflappable, social dogs)
When meeting other dogs ON leash this dog:

Is calm and social Barks and greets in a friendly manner Is friendly and jumping and failing about Is friendly but does not jump Lays down, rolls over Is disinterested Urinates Avoids eye contact and seems stressed Backs away or leaves the room Barks and backs away or leaves room Barks and assertively moves forward
When meeting other dogs OFF leash this dog:

Is calm and social Barks and greets in a friendly manner Is friendly and jumping and failing about Is friendly but does not jump Lays down, rolls over Is disinterested Urinates Avoids eye contact and seems stressed Backs away or leaves the room Barks and backs away or leaves room Barks and assertively moves forward
I think this dog will thrive in the following environment

Active and sometimes noise. The more the merrier. Loves being in the middle of social activity. Quiet and predictable. Likes routine and would prefer if visitors were infrequent and noise level stays low. Either environment would suit them.
During the day, this dog's favorite resting place is:

The floor His/her crate His/her dog bed A chair or couch My bed
At night, this dog sleeps:

In bed with me or a family member On the floor, a dog bed or crate in my room On the floor, dog bed or crate in another room away from me and other family members
This dog follows me from room to room:

Always Sometimes Never
Would you consider this dog to be a hard-to-place dog?

Yes No
When playing or excited, what is this dog's energy level?

Low Moderate High Very High
When excited, this dog calms down:

Quickly Slowly Not at all
This dog's preferred reward is:

Food Praise Toys None of the above
This dog will only follow command if I have food:

Yes No Don't know
With food, this dog follows commands:

The first time I say them The second time I say them Whenever he feels like it
Without food, this dog follows commands:

The first time I say them The second time I say them Whenever he feels like it
Anything else we need to know about your foster dog to best help place them in a home?
What commands/tricks does your foster dog know?
Would you consider your foster dog a quick or slow learner? Are they motivated by food to learn?
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SJBHS Foster Survey

Thank you so much for fostering! This data greatly helps us get to know how our pets do in a home environment and increase their chance of adoption!