Exit RSPCA Dog Behaviour Survey 2017 Question Title * 1. What was your main reason for getting a dog? (Tick all that apply) To keep me company To be part of the family I've always had dogs To encourage me to take exercise To breed from The children/partner pestered me Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Did you take or are you currently taking your puppy/dog to training classes? Yes (please go to to Q5) No (please go to Q3) Question Title * 3. If no, what was the main reason for your decision? Question Title * 4. Looking back, do you think that taking your puppy/dog to training classes when you first acquired them would have been helpful? Please tell us why. Question Title * 5. In the following situations, does or did your dog show any of the following behaviours: cower, tremble, pant, whine, freeze, hide, seek assurance, move/run away, poo/wee? (Tick all that apply) Hears loud noises (e.g. fireworks/slamming doors) Approached by other dogs on walks Approached, stroked or touched by people they know Approached, stroked or touched by strangers None of the above Question Title * 6. In the following situations, does or did your dog bark or growl, snap, nip or bite? (Tick all that apply) When meeting people they know When meeting people they don't konw When meeting other dogs and cats that live in the same house When meeting other dogs they are not familiar with None of the above Question Title * 7. If your dog is at home alone, does or did he or she whine, howl or bark, wee or poo, chew, scratch or destroy things in the house? Yes No Question Title * 8. If a person approaches your dog while they are eating, has a bone or a toy, do or did they freeze, become tense, growl or snap? Yes No Question Title * 9. Does or did your dog do any of the following? Chase traffic and/or cyclists and/or joggers? Chase livestock and/or wildlife and or other animals e.g. cats? None of the above Question Title * 10. Does or did your dog lunge, bark or growl in the following situations? At people they know At people they don’t know At other dogs or cats in the household At other dogs or cats they don't know None of the above Question Title * 11. If you have indicated that your dog displays or displayed any of the behaviours described in Q5-10, how does or did this impact on your life? E.g. you cannot walk your dog near other dogs or leave your dog alone for any length of time. Question Title * 12. If you have indicated that your dog displayed or displays any of the behaviours described in Q5-10, have you ever sought help? Yes (please go to Q13) No (please go to Q15) Question Title * 13. Which behaviour have you sought help with? Question Title * 14. From where have you sought help (please tick all that apply) Vet Pet shop Online Charity Friend Behaviourist Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. If your dog displays or has displayed any of the behaviours described in Q5-10, but you have not sought help, please tell us why (e.g. didn't know how to find help/too expensive) and to which behaviour/s this relates. Question Title * 16. Finally, thinking about your dog's behaviour, is there anything you know now that you wish you had known before you got a dog? Done
