Behaviour Questionnaire – Dog

Ballarat Veterinary Practice - Behaviour Questionnaire - Dog

Behavioural problems in our pets and in society are a very important issue.

To help us resolve the various behaviour problems your pet may have we need to know your pet’s daily activities, so please complete these forms regarding your pet.

You can fill out the form below, or download and print out the form here.

When completed please return them to the Sturt Street clinic, for the attention of Dr Ruth Duncan. You can also email the questionnaire if that is easier for you to rd@bvp.com.au

Dr Ruth Duncan will then assess the questionnaire regarding the behaviour of your pet and will ring to arrange an appointment to further discuss the matter.

Behaviour problems are usually complicated, as such the initial behaviour consultation takes approximately 60 minutes.

If in completing these forms you have any questions please contact Ruth Duncan on 5331 1533.

We look forward to helping you and your pet live happier together.

Dog Behaviour Questionnaire

Client Questionnaire - Dogs

Section One

Have you had pets before?
Where did you get this pet?
Your pet’s relationship to any other pets in the household is best described as:
Has your household changed since acquiring this pet? If yes how?
What kind of home do you live in?
Is your pet (tick any that apply)
What is your pet’s activity level?
What type of exercise does the pet get?
How does your pet react to visitors?
Where does your pet sleep at night?

Section 2 - Dogs

What level of training has your dog received?
What sort of training collar do you use?
Does your dog…
Is your dog housetrained?
Does your dog still eliminate inside? If yes, does your dog:

Section 3 - Problem Behaviours

The main behaviour problem your dog has – mark those that apply:
Which of the following statements applies to you?
Aggressive Behaviour
Please tick the box corresponding to the behaviour that your dog shows. For example if your dog growls when he is moved off any furniture you would tick the BG box.

If there is any question regarding how to complete this part of the questionnaire please contact Ruth Duncan at Ballarat Veterinary Practice, 5331 1533.

Key:
- BG - bark / growl (aggressive not alerting)
- SL - snarl / lift lip
- SB - snap / bite
- NR - no reaction
- NA - not applicable

Pet dog
Hug dog
Kiss dog
Lift dog
Call dog off furniture
Push / pull dog off furniture
Approach dog on furniture
Person disturbs dog while resting / sleeping
Dog approaches dog while resting / sleeping
Person approaches while dog is eating
Dog approaches while dog is eating
Reach toward dog
Reach over dog
Step over dog
Take dog’s food bowl away with food
Take empty dog’s food bowl away
Take human food away that is on the floor
Take water dish away
Take rawhide away
Take biscuit/cookie away
Take bone away
Take toy/object away
Person approaches when dog has a toy
Dog approaches when dog has a toy
Verbally punish
Physically punish
Visual threat
Speak to dog (normal tone)
Person stares at dog
Dog stares at dog
Bend over dog
Push dog on their shoulders or back
Approach dog near spouse
You enter room with dog present
You leave room with dog present
Leash restraint / correction
Collar restraint / correction
Scruff restraint
Take muzzle in hands and shake
Put leash on/take leash off
Put collar on/take collar off
Give the dog a bath
Towel the dog dry – especially the feet
Groom / brush the dog
Dog at groomers’
Trim nails
Response to sit
Response to down
Dog at the veterinary clinic
Dog in the boarding kennels
Stranger knocks on the door
Stranger enters the room
Unfamiliar child enters house / yard
Dog in the yard – person passes
Dog in the yard – dog passes
Response to toddlers / babies
Unfamiliar adult approaches owner / dog
Unfamiliar child approaches owner / dog
Dog in the house, sees people outside
Response to other dogs, while on leash
Response to other dogs, not on leash
Response to people, while on leash
Small animals approach the dog
Bicycles / skateboards nearby
Someone raises voice to you in presence of dog
Someone hugs / touches you in presence of dog
Aggression is directed at:
Please tick which of the following are characteristics of your dog’s aggression:
Which of the following statements applies to you?
Stereotypic or Ritualistic Behaviour
Describe the behaviour:
Which of the following statements applies to you?