Dog Training and Behavioral Questionnaire

Dog Training Behavioral Questionnaire

Please provide as much detail as possible. Your answers will help me better understand your dog’s behavior, background, and training needs — so we can get started with the right plan.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
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Email*
DOG INFORMATION
Dog’s name*
Dog’s age*
Dog’s gender*
Dog’s breed*
Is your dog spayed/nuetured?*
Where did your dog come from? (Shelter, breeder, rehomed?)*
Do you know anything about their history before coming to you?*
How old was your dog when they came to you? (If unsure, please estimate)*
Did you have your dog during their puppy stage (under 6 months old)?

YesNo
If you had your dog as a puppy, please describe what their behavior was like during that time.*
Have those behaviors changed, improved, or worsened over time?*

BEHAVIORAL HISTORY:

Please fill this section out as thoroughly and as in much detail as possible.
How would you describe your dogs temperament? *
What are some of your dogs triggers—movement, noise, specific places or certain dogs? *
After your dog reacts to a trigger, how long does it take him/her to recover?*
Is your dog reactive or aggressive? If so, please describe typical episode (does dog growl, lunge or bite, and in what circumstance? And towards who?) *
Does your dog have a bite history? Was it a human or was it another dog? What happened?*
Does your dog generally get along with other dogs? Why or why not?
How does your dog behave on leash, and what is their behavior like off leash (if applicable)? Are they responsive to recall in open or distracting environments?*
How does your dog respond when they see other dogs or people while on leash?*
How does your dog react to unfamiliar dogs? Does this differ when on your own property, in car, or off property?*
Has your dog ever attended dog parks, daycare, or group play sessions? If yes, how did they respond?*
How does your dog behave around children?*

HOUSE RULES
What specific house rules or boundaries are enforced?
Is your dog fully housetrained? (Do they consistently go to the bathroom outside or in their designated area?)
Is your dog allowed on furniture?

YesNo
How often is your dog left alone and for how long?
How does your dog act when they are home alone?
Is your dog create trained?
How does your dog react when someone is knocking or ringing the doorbell?
How does your dog react when unfamiliar people enter into your home?*
Does your dog jump up on guests?
“Does your dog show any signs of guarding or protecting items like food, toys, bones, beds, or even people?(For example: growling, stiffening, snapping, or hovering when someone approaches something they value. This can include guarding people, other dogs, or both.)”*

DAILY ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISE
Describe your dogs typical daily routine
What types of physical exercise does your dog regularly get? (e.g., walks, runs, hikes, fetch, dog park)
What types of play do you and your dog enjoy together? (e.g., tug, chase, toy play, training games)
What do you do to provide enrichment for your dog? Ex. Food-based activities like puzzle feeders and treat trails, scent-based activities such as nose work , and environmental enrichment through walks in new places or interactions with novel objects

TRAINING HISTORY
Has your dog participated in any training before? If yes, please describe what worked and what didn’t*
What cues does your dog perform regularly and reliably?*
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve face with your dogs behavior?*
How do you typically correct unwanted behavior?*
What training methods or approaches have you used in the past?*

TRAINING GOALS
List 3-4 short term training goals that you would like to work towards*
List 3-4 long term training goals that you would like to work towards*
How much time can you realistically dedicate to training each day?

5-10 minutes10-20 minutes30 minutesVaries by day
What will success look like for you and your dog at the end of your training journey?*
How can I best support you throughout your training journey?*
Is there any other information that you would like me to know about you and or your dog?*
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Dog Training Behavioral Questionnaire