The Sustainability of Free-living Dogs as Pets
Academic Research
Dog's Name
Your Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
What's your age?
What's your occupation?
Where do you live?
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Sri Lanka
Asia
Europe
America
Oceania
Africa
In what kind of area do you live?
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City
Countryside
Mountains
Beach
Rural
Other
How many dogs do you currently have?
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Are you a first-time dog guardian?
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Yes
No
Have you ever had a free-living dog before?
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Yes
No
How does your dog spend its time?
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Indoors
Outdoors
A mix
Other
How did you adopt your dog?
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From the street
From an organisation
Through social media
From a friend or acquaintance
Other
Did you receive any support or resources during the adoption process?
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Yes
No
If yes, what type of support or resources did you receive? (Select all that apply)
Vet Care
Training Tips
Behavioural assessment
Follow-up/ ongoing support
Other
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What was the initial behaviour of your dog upon adoption?
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Friendly
Reactive
Fearful
Indifferent
Shy
Have you undertaken any formal training with your dog?
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yes
No
I intend to
How does your dog react to strangers?
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Positively (excited, friendly, happy)
Neutral
Negatively (shy, reactive, fearful)
Other
How does your dog react to children?
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Positively
Neutral
Negatively
How does your dog react to other unknown dogs?
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Positively (curious, interested, friendly)
Neutral
Negatively (avoidant, shy, scared, reactive)
How does your dog behave with other pets in the household?
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Positively (plays, seek, share spaces, stay together)
Neutral
Negatively (barks, chases, attacks, bites)
Other
How would you describe your dog's temperament?
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Energetic
Calm
Reactive
Anxious
Other
How easily did your dog adapt to restricted living?
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Not easily
1
2
3
4
Extremely easily
5
1 is Not easily, 5 is Extremely easily
How long did it take your dog to adjust to the new home environment?
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Less than a week
1 - 4 weeks
1 - 3 months
More than 3 months
What behavioural issues have you observed in your adopted free-living dog? (Select all that apply)
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Separation Anxiety
Reactive with people
Reactive with dogs
Chasing behaviours
Destructive behaviours (digging, shredding, chewing, etc.)
Escaping or roaming
Resource guarding
Fearfulness
Excessive barking and howling
Hyperactivity or Overexcitement
Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviours
Poor Recall
House Soiling
Other
Did your dog undergo a veterinary health check upon adoption?
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Yes
No
What health issues were identified during the initial check-up?
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Parasites
Skin Issues
Infection
Malnutrition
None
Other
How frequently do you take your dog to the vet?
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Monthly
Quaterly
Twice a year
Annually
Only when unwell
Have you faced any significant health challenges with your dog?
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Yes
No
If yes, please specify.
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What motivated you to adopt a free-living dog? (Select all that apply)
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Compassion for stray animals
Recommendations from friends/family
Previous positive experience with free-living dogs
Lack of other pet options
Foster Fail
Other
What are the biggest challenges you have faced with your dog?
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Behavioural issues
Adaptation to the new environment
Health issue
Other
What were the main challenges in integrating your dog into your home?
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House training
Socialisation
Behavioural issues
Health issues
Other
How have you addressed these challenges?
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Personal efforts
Vet care
Professional help
Do you believe free-living dogs can make good pets with proper care and training?
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Yes
No
Overall, how happy are you with your decision to adopt a former free-living dog?
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Not happy
1
2
3
4
Very Happy
5
1 is Not happy, 5 is Very Happy
How has adopting a free-ranging dog impacted your lifestyle? (Select all that apply)
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Increased physical activity (e.g., walking the dog)
Improved emotional well-being
Greater sense of responsibility
Financial impact
Social interactions (meeting other dog owners)
Other
What do you find most rewarding about having a free-ranging dog as a pet?
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Companionship
Security
Intelligence
Other
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What support do you think is necessary for successful adoption of free-living dogs?
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Vet Support
Training Support
Behavioural Support
Adoption Support
None
Other
What advice would you give to someone considering adopting a free-living dog?
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Please share any additional comments or experiences about adopting a free-living dog.
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