Aggression Scoresheet

28 Questions About Your Aggressive Dog

Whether or not a dog is too dangerous for you is very personal. This checklist will help you get an idea of where your dog falls.
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4 Questions About Your Dog in General (check all that apply)

My dog frequently barks at minor disturbances, startles at noises, paces, whines, drools, and/or otherwise appears restless, vigilant, or anxiousMy dog is large and/or powerfulMy dog is relatively new to our home.My dog was raised in an environment that lacked good socialization opportunities (such as puppy mills, as a stray, in a neglectful home, or a dog fighting ring)
3 Questions About Your Dog's Training History (check all that apply)

My dog is generally poorly behaved, making him difficult to live with.My dog lacks basic obedience training and doesn't respond to basic cues such as sit.My dog has already seen a trainer skilled in dealing with aggression.
5 Questions About Bite Inhibition

My dog has bitten someone.That bite/those bites broke skin(answer yes even if it was only once)The bite(s) required medical attention (answer yes even if it was only once)One or more of those bites was to a person’s torso or faceMy dog has bitten another dog and caused damage (broke skin)
10 Questions About Your Dog's Aggressive Behavior

My dog is aggressive frequentlyMy dog’s aggression seems unpredictableMy dog reacts to many different triggersGiven the choice, my dog would rather fight than retreatMy dog is aggressive towards something we struggle to avoid (like a family member)My dog has relatives that also exhibit aggressive behavior.My dog's aggression has been going on for a whileThe aggression is getting worseMy dog does not give clear warnings before aggressingMy dog takes a long time to calm down after an incident
6 Questions About Your Family and Living Situation

We have children or teenagers at home.We have an active social life or we travel a lotWe have an HOA, neighbors, or apartment setup that "complicates things" (such as no fencing allowed, a rude neighbor, or narrow apartment hallways)We don't have time to train our dogWe don't have money to train our dogWe don't have the energy or emotional strength to train our dog
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28 Questions About Your Aggressive Dog