How Resilient is your Family Dog?

How Resilient is your Family Dog?

Resilience isn't just a trait for humans; it's equally important for our beloved canine companions. Resilience in dogs refers to their ability to adapt, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive despite challenges they may encounter in their daily lives. Just like us, dogs face various stressors and changes, from loud noises and unfamiliar environments to health issues and training difficulties. A resilient dog can navigate these obstacles with confidence and ease, maintaining their well-being and happiness along the way. By taking this quiz, you'll gain valuable insights into your dog's resilience level across different aspects of their life.
What is your first name?
What is your dog's name?
1. How does your dog typically respond to changes in routine or environment?*

Calm and adaptableSomewhat hesitant but adjusts eventuallyShows mild signs of anxiety but copesBecomes visibly stressed but managesHighly anxious and struggles to cope
2. How does your dog behave in social situations with unfamiliar people?*

Friendly and confidentInitially shy but warms up quicklyShows some signs of discomfort but managesFearful and avoids interactionReactive or highly anxious
3. How does your dog react to new experiences or stimuli (e.g., loud noises, unfamiliar objects)?*

Curious and explores without hesitationCautious but curious, approaches slowly, might barkShows signs of discomfort, reacts, but investigatesTerrified, reactive, tries to flee or hide or barks/lungesCompletely avoids new experiences
4. When faced with a setback or frustration, how does your dog typically react?*

Bounces back quickly and resumes normal behavior, even if the trigger or event is still presentReturns to normal as soon as the trigger or event is overNeeds reassurance but recovers with support within a few hoursRemains visibly distressed for an extended period >3 hoursStruggles to recover, displays prolonged signs of distress (several hours to days)
5. How does your dog react, behaviorally, to illness or injury?*

Remains relatively unaffected, maintains normal behaviorShows signs of discomfort but still functions relatively normallyRequires additional attention or extra space but otherwise copesBecomes severely distressed, requires significant reassurance and care or extra space; may growl or nipWithdraws and becomes lethargic, needing constant care and support
6. How adventurous is your dog when it comes to exploring new places or playing with unfamiliar toys?*

Highly adventurous, eager to explore and playCautious at first but becomes more adventurous with timeEnjoys familiar toys and environments but hesitant with new onesReluctant to explore or play with unfamiliar objects; clings to meAvoids new experiences altogether, preferring routine activities
7. How does your dog handle being left alone for extended periods?*

Comfortable being alone, doesn't display signs of distressMay exhibit mild signs of anxiety but generally copes wellBecomes restless or vocal but settles eventuallyExperiences severe separation anxiety, displays destructive behavior and may be extra clingy upon returnDisplays extreme distress and is very clingy upon return
8. How does your dog react to changes in their daily routine?*

Adapts easily and remains contentInitially unsettled but adjusts after a brief periodBecomes noticeably stressed or agitatedRequires extra reassurance but manages the changeShows signs of confusion and distress, struggling to adapt
9. How quickly does your dog recover from visual triggers (i.e. unfamiliar dogs, loud vehicles, unfamiliar people, deliveries)?*

Immediately, rarely triggered and if so, can be easily redirected while the trigger is still present.Out of sight, out of mind. Once the trigger is gone, there is immediate recovery, as if nothing happened.Looks back towards where the trigger was for a little while but recovers once the trigger is clearly gone.It's a long recovery, distressed for a while even after the trigger is goneThere might be residual effects or sensitivities even into the next day(s).
10. If spooked by something, where does your dog go?*

I'm not sure, rarely spooks.Straight to me or to the house if I'm not thereTowards the trigger, reactively or to a crate or other small hidden spaceIt could be multi-directional. There doesn't seem to be any thought - just panic.To the ground. There's no running, just pancaking and trying to appear small.
Email
Enter your email and I'll send the results straight to your inbox!