Behaviour Questionnaire

About Your Pet(s)
Pet(s) Name*
Breed*
'Unknown' or 'Labrador cross Poodle'
Age of Pet*
This can be an age range if unknown
When did you obtain your pet*
Why did you want a pet in the first place? And, has this changed since having them?*
Describe your pet(s) previous home(s) (if applicable/known)*
Describe the behaviour of your pet's parents or littermates (if applicable/known)
Briefly describe your dog’s personality*
E.g., quiet, confident, excitable, unruly, bold, stubborn

Household Details
Who else lives with you and your pet(s)? Please list all the household members, ages and any regular visitors: *
What is your experience (and the rest of the household’s) owning pets/this breed?*
Please describe your household layout and any local things which impact how busy it is outside of the house
E.g., open plan home/large windows/garden/next to a busy school
Please feel free to upload any photos or videos of the house which might help me understand its layout and the presenting issues

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If you have a garden how long is the dog allowed access to this during the day?
Are there any areas the dog is restricted to/from? Why?*
E.g. beds/sofas/upstairs

Routine

This section looks at your lifestyle and your Pet(s)
Please give a brief rundown of the daily routine your dog has*
E.g., walks/food time/wake/sleep schedule
Please give a brief rundown of your routine(s)*
E.g., time at home/work, wake/sleep schedule
What does the dog eat (brand/type of food) for meals and if they have treats when do they have these and what kind of treats do you give? *
Where are they fed and who by?*
Where does your dog sleep at night & in the day?*
Do you think your dog sleeps enough?*
Dogs should sleep about 12-14 hours a day
How long do you tend to walk your dog every day?*
Does your dog play with other dogs when on walks?*
Where do you walk your dog and are they on/off lead (if off lead, for how long)? *
Do you play any games with your dog, if so, what?*
How often do you play, and for how long on average?
Do they have a favourite toy/game?*

Your Pet(s) Health
Have they been Neutered?*
Why were they neutered and did their behaviour change as a result of this?*
Has your pet(s) ever had any medical issues? If so, briefly describe the issue and how it impacted them? *
Type a question
Are they on any medication/herbal remedies or physical treatments now? If so, why?

The Behavioural Issue

Please give as much detail as possible during the subsequent sections
Please describe the main issue you are looking to improve*
When did it begin and how long has it been going on for?
When/where it happens? Does something trigger it?
Explain the context when it happens
Why do you think it began in the first place?
How has the issue developed over time?
Did it improve or get worse at any point? If so, do you know why?
Has homelife changed since the problem behaviour began? *
E.g., house move, kids leaving for university, work patterns.
Have you tried anything already to try to help this behaviour? *
How do you feel about this/these problem behaviour(s)?*
Do you have any needs/wants about the current behaviour(s)?
Does this issue impact others around you and if so, how do they feel about it?*
Does it impact relationships or stop you doing anything
What are your main short-term priorities/goals to work on?*
What are your long-term goals to work on?*

Support
What does your support system around you look like? Who or what do you have around you to help? *
This could be friends/family or paid services like pet sitters/walkers
Do you have anyone other than yourself who will be able to help with training going forwards? *

If you have anything else to add which has not been asked about in this questionnaire, please feel free to add it below:
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