Survey: Social Interactions of Dogs

Please complete the survey below so that we can better understand pet dogs and their place as our favourite friends.

This survey should be completed for an individual dog, owners with multiple dogs can complete additional surveys if they would like to.

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A Little About You

Name *

First

Last

If you prefer not to use your real name, then use a pseudonym.

County *

Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Nottinghamshire etc.

Email *

Your age? *

18 - 25	26 - 35	36 - 45	46 - 55	56 - 65	66 Plus
Your age? 18 - 25	Your age? 26 - 35	Your age? 36 - 45	Your age? 46 - 55	Your age? 56 - 65	Your age? 66 Plus

People living in your home? *

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6 or more
Adults	Adults 0	Adults 1	Adults 2	Adults 3	Adults 4	Adults 5	Adults 6 or more
Children	Children 0	Children 1	Children 2	Children 3	Children 4	Children 5	Children 6 or more

Number of dogs you have at this time? *

1	2	3	4	5 or more
Number of dogs owned? 1	Number of dogs owned? 2	Number of dogs owned? 3	Number of dogs owned? 4	Number of dogs owned? 5 or more

Do you own any other pets, if so what are they? *

Cats, Rabbits and so on, put N/A if not applicable

Your Dog's Details

Your dog's breed? *

Mongrel, Poodle, Great Dane etc

Your puppy or dog's age: *

Under 12 weeks	12 weeks - 16 weeks	17 weeks - 6 months	7 months - 1 year	2 - 3 years	4 - 6 years	7 years or more
Years Under 12 weeks	Years 12 weeks - 16 weeks	Years 17 weeks - 6 months	Years 7 months - 1 year	Years 2 - 3 years	Years 4 - 6 years	Years 7 years or more

Your dog's gender? *

• Male
• Female

Is your dog neutered? *

• Yes
• No

If your dog was neutered, at what age was this done? *

Under 6 months	6 months - 1 year	2 - 3 years	4 - 6 years	7 years or more	Don't know
Years Under 6 months	Years 6 months - 1 year	Years 2 - 3 years	Years 4 - 6 years	Years 7 years or more	Years Don't know

Where did you get your dog from? *

House Breeder	Kennel Breeder	Rescue Centre	Pet Shop	Farm	Overseas	Other Source
Where do you get your dog from? House Breeder	Where do you get your dog from? Kennel Breeder	Where do you get your dog from? Rescue Centre	Where do you get your dog from? Pet Shop	Where do you get your dog from? Farm	Where do you get your dog from? Overseas	Where do you get your dog from? Other Source

What age was your dog when you got it? *

Under 12 weeks	12 weeks - 6 months	6 months - 2 years	2 years plus
Where do you get your dog from? Under 12 weeks	Where do you get your dog from? 12 weeks - 6 months	Where do you get your dog from? 6 months - 2 years	Where do you get your dog from? 2 years plus

If you got your dog as a puppy did you see: *

	Yes	No	N/A
The Mother	The Mother Yes	The Mother No	The Mother N/A
The Father	The Father Yes	The Father No	The Father N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Breeding questions: *

	Yes	No	N/A
Does your dog have pedigree paperwork?	Does your dog have pedigree paperwork? Yes	Does your dog have pedigree paperwork? No	Does your dog have pedigree paperwork? N/A
Does your dog come from a working line?	Does your dog come from a working line? Yes	Does your dog come from a working line? No	Does your dog come from a working line? N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Is your dog on prescribed medicine? *

• Yes
• No

If Yes, please detail conditions and medicine taken:

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Dog Training Details

Some questions about dog training: *

	Yes	No
Have you self trained your dog in obedience?	Have you self trained your dog in obedience? Yes	Have you self trained your dog in obedience? No
Have you attended a dog training club with your dog?	Have you attended a dog training club with your dog? Yes	Have you attended a dog training club with your dog? No
Has a professional dog trainer helped you train your dog?	Has a professional dog trainer helped you train your dog? Yes	Has a professional dog trainer helped you train your dog? No
Have you ever consulted a canine behaviourist about your dog?	Have you ever consulted a canine behaviourist about your dog? Yes	Have you ever consulted a canine behaviourist about your dog? No
Does your dog pull on the lead?	Does your dog pull on the lead? Yes	Does your dog pull on the lead? No
Is your dog allowed ‘off – lead’ during exercise?	Is your dog allowed ‘off – lead’ during exercise? Yes	Is your dog allowed ‘off – lead’ during exercise? No

Does your dog return to you when called? *

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes

If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: *

Hunting or scavenging	Smelling	Playing	Meeting people	Meeting other dogs
If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: Hunting or scavenging	If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: Smelling	If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: Playing	If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: Meeting people	If No; what causes your dog NOT to return to you: Meeting other dogs

Tick any that apply

Meeting Other Dogs

Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? *

No	Yes	Depends on size of other dog	Depends on breed/colour of other dog	Depends on gender of other dog
Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? No	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Yes	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Depends on size of other dog	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Depends on breed/colour of other dog	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Depends on gender of other dog

When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: *

Ignores other dog	Friendly	Fearful	Nervous	Aggressive
When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Ignores other dog	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Friendly	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Fearful	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Nervous	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Aggressive

Has your dog been attacked or challenged by another dog? *

• Yes
• No

If Yes; How has this affected your dog’s reaction to other dogs: *

No change	Barks	Barks or lunges or tries to bite other dogs	Tries to avoid other dogs	Scared of other dogs
When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: No change	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Barks	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Barks or lunges or tries to bite other dogs	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Tries to avoid other dogs	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Scared of other dogs

Does your dog attack or challenge other dogs? *

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes

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Place of Dog Attack

If your dog has been attacked or challenged by another dog please complete the place and year of attack: *

	N/A	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015	2014	Earlier
Public park	Public park N/A	Public park 2020	Public park 2019	Public park 2018	Public park 2017	Public park 2016	Public park 2015	Public park 2014	Public park Earlier
Woodland	Woodland N/A	Woodland 2020	Woodland 2019	Woodland 2018	Woodland 2017	Woodland 2016	Woodland 2015	Woodland 2014	Woodland Earlier
Large open green space	Large open green space N/A	Large open green space 2020	Large open green space 2019	Large open green space 2018	Large open green space 2017	Large open green space 2016	Large open green space 2015	Large open green space 2014	Large open green space Earlier
National park	National park N/A	National park 2020	National park 2019	National park 2018	National park 2017	National park 2016	National park 2015	National park 2014	National park Earlier
Beach or coastal path	Beach or coastal path N/A	Beach or coastal path 2020	Beach or coastal path 2019	Beach or coastal path 2018	Beach or coastal path 2017	Beach or coastal path 2016	Beach or coastal path 2015	Beach or coastal path 2014	Beach or coastal path Earlier
Street	Street N/A	Street 2020	Street 2019	Street 2018	Street 2017	Street 2016	Street 2015	Street 2014	Street Earlier
Countryside	Countryside N/A	Countryside 2020	Countryside 2019	Countryside 2018	Countryside 2017	Countryside 2016	Countryside 2015	Countryside 2014	Countryside Earlier
Other	Other N/A	Other 2020	Other 2019	Other 2018	Other 2017	Other 2016	Other 2015	Other 2014	Other Earlier

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Dog Attack Details

When you first saw the attacking dog approaching your dog, what best options describes it's behaviour: *

Playful	Friendly	Fearful	Aggessive	N/A
When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Playful	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Friendly	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Fearful	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: Aggessive	When meeting or seeing other dogs; what best describes your dog’s attitude: N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

When the attack happened: *

	Yes	No	Can't remember	N/A
Was your dog off it's lead?	Was your dog off it's lead? Yes	Was your dog off it's lead? No	Was your dog off it's lead? Can't remember	Was your dog off it's lead? N/A
Was the attacking dog off it's lead’?	Was the attacking dog off it's lead’? Yes	Was the attacking dog off it's lead’? No	Was the attacking dog off it's lead’? Can't remember	Was the attacking dog off it's lead’? N/A
Was the attacking dog’s owner in sight?	Was the attacking dog’s owner in sight? Yes	Was the attacking dog’s owner in sight? No	Was the attacking dog’s owner in sight? Can't remember	Was the attacking dog’s owner in sight? N/A
Did the attacking dog’s owner try to recall their dog?	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to recall their dog? Yes	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to recall their dog? No	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to recall their dog? Can't remember	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to recall their dog? N/A
Did the attacking dog’s owner try to help?	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to help? Yes	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to help? No	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to help? Can't remember	Did the attacking dog’s owner try to help? N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Was contact made with your dog during the attack? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Did your dog receive injuries that needed veterinary attention? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Did you receive injuries? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

If you did receive an injury, please describe them: *

Put N/A if not applicable

Describe how you reacted during the attack (ie screamed, hit or kicked the other dog, shouted etc)? *

Put N/A if not applicable

Did you report the attack to the Police? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

Did you report the attack to a dog warden? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

As a result of the attack has this made your walk: *

Less relaxed	The Same	Take a different route	N/A
As a result of the attack has this made your walks: Less relaxed	As a result of the attack has this made your walks: The Same	As a result of the attack has this made your walks: Take a different route	As a result of the attack has this made your walks: N/A

Tick N/A if this does not apply to you.

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Meeting Strangers

Does your dog like meeting people on walks? *

Yes	No
Does your dog like meeting people on walks? Yes	Does your dog like meeting people on walks? No

How does your dog react towards people during the walk? *

Calm and Friendly	Excited (becomes bouncy / pulls on lead / very waggy tail)	Fearful (tries to pull away / avoids / cowers / tucks tail under body)	Aggressive (barks / snarls / lunges / bites).
How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Calm and Friendly	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Excited (becomes bouncy / pulls on lead / very waggy tail)	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Fearful (tries to pull away / avoids / cowers / tucks tail under body)	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Aggressive (barks / snarls / lunges / bites).

During a walk, does your dog bark at any of the following? *

Strangers	Dogs	Cats	Traffic	Bicycles	Children	Pushchair	Disability scooter	Doesn't bark
How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Strangers	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Dogs	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Cats	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Traffic	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Bicycles	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Children	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Pushchair	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Disability scooter	How does your dog react towards people during the walk? Doesn't bark

Tick all that apply

Has your dog ever bitten or nipped a stranger on a walk? *

Yes	No
Has your dog ever bitten or nipped a stranger on a walk? Yes	Has your dog ever bitten or nipped a stranger on a walk? No

Exercise

How long is your dog walked daily? *

0 - 30 mins	30 min - 1hr	1hr - 1.5 hrs	1.5 hrs - 2 hrs	More than 2 hours
Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? 0 - 30 mins	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? 30 min - 1hr	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? 1hr - 1.5 hrs	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? 1.5 hrs - 2 hrs	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? More than 2 hours

Who walks the dog most often? *

Woman owner	Man owner	Child	Other family member	Dog walker	Friend	Other
Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Woman owner	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Man owner	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Child	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Other family member	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Dog walker	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Friend	Does your dog enjoy meeting other dogs? Other

Do you play with your dog during walks? *

Yes	No	Sometimes
What equipment do you walk your dog with? Yes	What equipment do you walk your dog with? No	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Sometimes

What equipment do you walk your dog with? *

Head or face collar	Flat collar	Half check collar	Choke chain	Body Harness	1.2m (4ft) Lead	1.8m (6ft) Lead	Flexi Lead	Long line	Muzzle
What equipment do you walk your dog with? Head or face collar	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Flat collar	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Half check collar	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Choke chain	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Body Harness	What equipment do you walk your dog with? 1.2m (4ft) Lead	What equipment do you walk your dog with? 1.8m (6ft) Lead	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Flexi Lead	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Long line	What equipment do you walk your dog with? Muzzle

Diet

What type of food does your dog eat? *

Dry / Kibble	Wet food	Raw food	Home cooked food
What type of food does your dog eat? Dry / Kibble	What type of food does your dog eat? Wet food	What type of food does your dog eat? Raw food	What type of food does your dog eat? Home cooked food

How many times is your dog fed daily? *

Once	Twice	Three or more
How many times is your dog fed daily? Once	How many times is your dog fed daily? Twice	How many times is your dog fed daily? Three or more

Where is your dog fed? *

Kitchen	Garden	Living room	Dining room	Conservatory	Other
Where is your dog fed? Kitchen	Where is your dog fed? Garden	Where is your dog fed? Living room	Where is your dog fed? Dining room	Where is your dog fed? Conservatory	Where is your dog fed? Other

Does your dog eat its own poo? *

Yes	No
Does your dog eat its own poo? Yes	Does your dog eat its own poo? No

Does your dog eat other dog’s poo? *

Yes	No
What equipment do you walk your dog with? Yes	What equipment do you walk your dog with? No

Does your dog eat any other type of poo (cat, sheep, rabbit etc)? *

Yes	No
Does your dog eat any other type of poo (cat, sheep, rabbit etc)? Yes	Does your dog eat any other type of poo (cat, sheep, rabbit etc)? No

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At Home

Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any family member? *

Yes	No	Sometimes
Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any family member? Yes	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any family member? No	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any family member? Sometimes

Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? *

Yes	No	Sometimes
Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Yes	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? No	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Sometimes

What best describes your dog’s greeting to visitors? *

Not bothered	Hides away	Jumps up	Excited	Playful	Barks and backs away	Barks, remains still or moves forward
Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Not bothered	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Hides away	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Jumps up	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Excited	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Playful	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Barks and backs away	Does your dog bite / growl at / challenge any visitor to your home? Barks, remains still or moves forward

How does your dog react when visitors leave? *

Not bothered	Barks at them	Lunges / snaps or bites them
How does your dog react when visitors leave? Not bothered	How does your dog react when visitors leave? Barks at them	How does your dog react when visitors leave? Lunges / snaps or bites them

Your dogs reaction in the following situations: *

	Yes	No
Does your dog get aggressive when toys are taken from it?	Does your dog get aggressive when toys are taken from it? Yes	Does your dog get aggressive when toys are taken from it? No
Does your dog get aggressive when food / food bowl is removed or touched?	Does your dog get aggressive when food / food bowl is removed or touched? Yes	Does your dog get aggressive when food / food bowl is removed or touched? No
Does your dog get aggressive when treats / chews are taken from it?	Does your dog get aggressive when treats / chews are taken from it? Yes	Does your dog get aggressive when treats / chews are taken from it? No
Does your dog bark when someone is at the door?	Does your dog bark when someone is at the door? Yes	Does your dog bark when someone is at the door? No
If Yes, Does your dog stop barking when you ask it to?	If Yes, Does your dog stop barking when you ask it to? Yes	If Yes, Does your dog stop barking when you ask it to? No
Does your dog bark at the post person?	Does your dog bark at the post person? Yes	Does your dog bark at the post person? No
Does your dog rip up your letters / papers?	Does your dog rip up your letters / papers? Yes	Does your dog rip up your letters / papers? No

Anxiety in the Home

Does your dog react badly to noise? *

• Yes
• No

If Yes, what does it react to? *

Fireworks	Traffic	Alarms	Vacuum Cleaner	Other noises
If Yes, what does it react to? Fireworks	If Yes, what does it react to? Traffic	If Yes, what does it react to? Alarms	If Yes, what does it react to? Vacuum Cleaner	If Yes, what does it react to? Other noises

Can your dog be left alone in the home for 2 hours or more without fuss? *

• Yes
• No

If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? *

1 hour	2 Hours	3 Hours	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours or more
If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 1 hour	If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 2 Hours	If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 3 Hours	If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 4 Hours	If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 6 Hours	If Yes, how long is your dog left alone? 8 Hours or more

More about your dog's behaviour at home: *

	Yes	No
Is your dog destructive when left alone?	Is your dog destructive when left alone? Yes	Is your dog destructive when left alone? No
Does your dog howl / whine /cry when left alone?	Does your dog howl / whine /cry when left alone? Yes	Does your dog howl / whine /cry when left alone? No
Does your dog toilet indoors when left alone?	Does your dog toilet indoors when left alone? Yes	Does your dog toilet indoors when left alone? No
Does your dog toilet indoors when you are present?	Does your dog toilet indoors when you are present? Yes	Does your dog toilet indoors when you are present? No
Does your dog groom or lick itself excessively?	Does your dog groom or lick itself excessively? Yes	Does your dog groom or lick itself excessively? No
Does your dog chase shadows, light or excessively chase its tail?	Does your dog chase shadows, light or excessively chase its tail? Yes	Does your dog chase shadows, light or excessively chase its tail? No
Does your dog show inappropriate sexual behaviour?	Does your dog show inappropriate sexual behaviour? Yes	Does your dog show inappropriate sexual behaviour? No

Where does your dog sleep at night? *

Kitchen	Dining room	Living room	Conservatory	Bedroom	Outdoors/Garden/Kennel
Where does your dog sleep at night? Kitchen	Where does your dog sleep at night? Dining room	Where does your dog sleep at night? Living room	Where does your dog sleep at night? Conservatory	Where does your dog sleep at night? Bedroom	Where does your dog sleep at night? Outdoors/Garden/Kennel

Tick any that apply

Does your dog sleep in or on the bed with a family member? *

• Yes
• No

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