Behavior History

If you have requested a behavior consultation, please fill out this form as well as the registration form.  Please click the "send" button after you complete the form.  If a section is not applicable (e.g., if your dog is not aggressive but has other issues) you can skip it, but please be sure to look through the questions to be sure.  If you prefer not to send this information online, you may print the form and send it to us at Box 4235 , Middletown , RI 02842

By providing this information prior to the initial evaluation, you will enable us to prepare for the session and begin to work with your dog as soon as possible.  If you have any questions about this form, please contact us at (401) 339-2398 or email us at info@ridogguy.com

Identifying Information:

 Owner’s Name:

 Email:

 Phone:

 

Dog’s Name:

 

Principal Issues:

 

What is the main problem or complaint?

 

What additional problems would you like to resolve? 

 

 How often does the main problem occur?

 

 How often do the other problems occur?

 

How old was the dog when you first noticed the main problem?

 

When did it first become a serious concern?

Has this problem changed in frequency? How?

Has this problem changed in intensity? How?

Please describe the most recent incident.

What have you done to correct the problem?

If these problems are not resolved, will you be able to keep the dog in your family? Please explain

 

Family Information:

 

 

 

Please list all family members; include ages of children.

Please list all other animals in the home (species, breed, sex, age when obtained, and age now).

What is your dog's behavior toward the other animals?

Have you moved since acquiring your dog? How many times?

Has your household changed since acquiring your dog? How?

 

Dog’s Background:

 

Why did you decide to get a dog? Why did you choose this breed or mix?

How many dogs did you have to choose from? Why did you pick this dog?

Where did you get this dog (breeder, pet store, shelter, friend, etc.)?

How many littermates did your dog have? Any information about their behavior?

Any information about the dog's parents behavior?

Have you owned dogs before? How many?

Has this dog had other owners? If so, why was it given up?

Is your dog spayed or neutered? Any behavior changes after the operation?

Do you plan to breed your dog?

For intact females, was the last heat normal?

 

Nutrition and Exercise:

 

What do you feed your dog (brand and type)?

 

How much do you feed? How many times daily?

Who feeds the dog? Where?

What is your dog's favorite treat?

How long is your dog alone on an average day?

How do you exercise your dog?

When outdoors, how is your dog confined (fence, electric fence, tie-out, leash, runs free)?

What are your dog's favorite toys and games?

How would you describe your dog's activity level (low, average, high, very high)?

 

 

Behavior:

 

Where is your dog when alone in the house?

Where does your dog sleep?

Where is your dog when you have guests?

How does your dog behave with familiar visitors?

With unfamiliar visitors?

Is your dog housetrained?

Were there any housetraining problems? Please describe.

How does your dog behave when you leave the house?

When you return?

Please indicate "yes" for any of the listed behaviors that your dog does to you or others, without permission

Jump up

Paw

Lick

Mount

 

Does your dog mount other animals or objects? Please describe.

Does your dog bark at you? When?

Does your dog bark at other times? Please describe.

Does your dog show fearful behavior (hiding, whining, tensing or backing up, lowered ears or tail, refusal to interact) around people? Please indicate if this is with respect to a particular age, gender or physical type.

Does your dog show fearful behavior around other dogs? Any particular breed, gender or size?

Does your dog show fearful behavior in response to particular objects or in particular situations? Please describe.

Does your dog show fearful responses to thunderstorms or to loud noises? Please describe.

 

Training:

 

 

Has your dog had obedience training? Please describe behaviors learned, training program (private or group) and methods (leash corrections, electronic collar, food rewards, clicker training, etc.).

Has your dog earned any awards for obedience or dog sports? Please specify.

What percentages of the time will the dog obey the listed commands?

Sit:     

Down:

Come:

Heel:  

Who in the family is the primary trainer?

Does your dog have any special talents or tricks? Please describe.

Medical History:

 

Is your dog on any medication? Please specify condition

being treated, type of medication and dosage.

Had your dog been on medication in the past? For what condition(s)?

Date of last rabies vaccination.

 

 

Has your dog had any physical injuries or disabilities?  When? Please describe the type, treatment and outcome.

 

 

 

Bite History:

 

Has your dog ever bitten a person or another animal?  Who or what was the target?

 

How many times has your dog bitten and broken skin? Was medical treatment required?

Were the bites reported to animal control?

How many times has your dog bitten and not broken skin? Please provide details.

 

 

Please enter "yes" in  the boxes for any of the following that are characteristic of your dog’s bite/aggression history:

Attacks are sudden and surprising

Episodes appear unprovoked

Dog is abruptly docile after an episode

Dog appears disoriented afterwards

Episodes are associated with a “glazed” expression

I can usually tell what will set my dog off

Aggressive behavior is new and uncharacteristic

 

 

Aggression Screen:

 Please read through the list of situations that may elicit aggressive signals.  For any situations that apply to your dog, indicate in the "reaction" column the type of aggressive display--bark, snarl, growl, air snap or bite that has occurred.  Use the "comments" column for information about the targets of the aggressive displays (e.g., husband, strangers, etc.).  You may provide additional comments at the end of the form.  

Situation

Reaction

Comments

Take dog’s food dish with food

Take dog’s empty food dish

Take dog’s water dish

Take human food that falls on floor

Take rawhide

Take real bone

Take biscuit

Take toy

Human approaches dog while eating

Dog approaches dog while eating

Human approaches dog while playing with toys

Dog approaches dog while playing with toys

Human approaches/disturbs dog while sleeping

Dog approaches/disturbs dog while sleeping

Step over dog

Push dog off bed/couch

Reach toward dog

Reach over head

Put on leash

Human pushes on shoulders

Dog mounts, pushes on shoulders

Human pushes on rump

Towel feet when wet

Bathe dog

Groom dog’s head

Groom dog’s body

Human stares at dog

Dog stares at dog

Take muzzle in hands and shake

Push dog over onto back

Stranger knocks on door

Stranger enters room

Dog in car at toll booth

Dog in car at gas station

Dog on leash approached by dog on street

Dog on leash approached by person on street

Dog in yard when person passes

Dog in yard when dog passes

Dog in vet’s office

Dog in boarding kennel

Dog at groomer

Dog is yelled at

Dog corrected with leash

Dog physically punished or hit

Someone raises voice to owner in presence of dog

Someone hugs or touches owner in presence of dog

Squirrels, cats or other small animals approach

Dog sees bicycles or skateboards

Dog sees crying infant

Dog plays with toddlers

Dog plays with 5-7 year old children

Dog plays with 8-11  year old children

Dog plays with 12-16 year old children

 

 

Please provide any additional comments. You may send a separate email to info@ridogguy.com if you prefer.