General life at home Step 1 of 9 11% General life at home This is just so we can match your form to your client folder.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Dog name(Required) Home environment Where do you think you dog’s favourite place at home is and why?Is there anywhere in the house your dog doesn’t like to be and why? Barriers, crates and pens Does your dog use or have access to a crate or pen? Yes - Currently Yes - Previously No Please describe the pen or crate you used to usee.g. XL crate in lounge with vet bed inside, surrounded by puppy pen so crate door left open and pen door closed.Why did you introduce this?How did you teach your dog to go in there?How much time did your dog spend in there each day? Door open or closed?Please give examples e.g. just left open for dog to use if wanted to, door closed overnight or when we went out, typically 2 hours per dayHow much do you think your dog enjoyed using that space and why?When did you stop using the crate or pen and why?Please describe the pen or crate you usee.g. XL crate in lounge with vet bed inside, surrounded by puppy pen so crate door left open and pen door closed Why did you introduce this?How did you teach your dog to go in there?How much time does your dog spend in there each day? Door open or closed?Please give examples e.g. just leave open for dog to use if they want to, door closed overnight or when we go out, typically 2 hours per dayHow much do you think your dog enjoys using that space and why?Do you use baby gates or barriers? Yes - Currently Yes - Previously No Please tell us where and what you use(d) them for Separation from you when you are at home How close does your dog stay to you when you are home?1 (Like velcro)2345 (Does own thing)Please tell us if this varies with different peopleHow does your dog react if you go to a different part of the house with a door closed between you? Separation when you leave the house What is your routine if you are going out and leaving your dog at home? How does your dog react to this?Please include where you leave your dog and how you get your dog into that area if relevant. Is your dog happy to go in?If relevant, please tell us here if this varies with different people, including if you all go out compared to if one person stays and the other leaves etc.How does your dog behave while you are out? Please let us know if this varies for any reason e.g. time of day, how long they ae left for etc.Have you video'd your dog? If not, how do you know what happens when you're out?How does your dog behave when you get home? Is this the same with everyone at home?Have you noticed any behaviour changes over time when your dog is left? Please describe Sleep How much rest does your dog get during the day?1 (Very little, always has one eye or ear open!)2345 (lots of deep sleep)What sort of dog beds/furniture/other resting places does your dogs have access to during the day?Where's your dogs favourite place to sleep during the DAY?Does your dog prefer to sleep on their own, with you, with another pet (where relevant) during the day?What positions does your dog like to sleep in during the day?Tick as many as relevant stretched out flat on side lying down, chest on floor upside down curled up covered up e.g. with blanket Other If other, please specify ...(Required)On average, how many hours of deep sleep (score 4-5) would you say your dog gets during the day? Night time sleep How deeply does your dog sleep at night?1 (very light, disturbed by tiniest noise)2345 (Dead to the world)Roughly what time do you go to bed/get up? Does your dog follow this pattern or go to sleep/get up earlier/later than you?Please describe your dog’s bedtime routine;If your dog has a choice about where they sleep at night, where is their favourite place to sleep?Have you ever videoed your dog over night? Yes No Please tell us here what you sawe.g. position, number of times they move, time awake vs asleep, how settled and relaxed they look etc.Does your dog ever wake you at night? If yes, how often and why? What do you do when this happens? Toys, chews and activities What toys does your dog have free access to at home? (All of the time)How much does your dog enjoy playing on their own with these toys?1 (Not at all)2345 (Loves them!)What things can your dog chew at any time (other than the toys above)?e.g. antler, coffee woodHow much does your dog enjoy chewing these?1 (Not at all)2345 (Loves them)Does your dog chew anything you would prefer they didn’t? Please give us some examples and context of when this tends to happen. How do you manage it?e.g. post, skirting boards, remote controlsPlease tell us here if you use any food activity toys (things you prepare and give your dog)e.g. Kong, puzzle toys, snuffle mats, lickimats or homemade things like filled cardboard boxesName of toyWhat treats/food do you put in itHow often do you use itHow much does your dog enjoy it? Add RemoveDo you offer your dog any other activities? Please describe heree.g scent work games, Paddling pool etc. Toileting training How did you housetrain your dog? How long did it take?How does your dog tell you if they want to go out to toilet?Where does your dog typically go to the toilet?WeePooBothGardenWalksDoes your dog ever have accidents in the house? (unless poorly e.g. with an upset tummy - that can happen to all dogs occasionally!)WeePooBothDaytime (When you're in)Daytime (When you're out)OvernightIs there a particular spot where the accidents happen?When accidents happen, what do you clean up with?How does your dog behave after they've had an accident indoors? Sound For each of the following noises please describe how your dog reacts. e.g. no reaction, barking, whining, howling, crying, fearful or anxious behaviour, panting, hiding etcFireworks Not bothered/no reaction Other Thunder Not bothered/no reaction Other Heavy rain/high winds Not bothered/no reaction Other Unexpected sudden daily life noises (e.g. drop pot in kitchen, car door bangs) Not bothered/no reaction Other Vacuum / hairdryer Not bothered/no reaction Other Alarm clocks / beeping Not bothered/no reaction Other Motorbike Not bothered/no reaction Other Lorries/buses Not bothered/no reaction Other Dogs barking Not bothered/no reaction Other TV Not bothered/no reaction Other Day to day noises outside when your dog is at homee.g. Cars going past the house, people walking past, car doors closing outside etc. Not bothered/no reaction Other Are there any other noises which cause a reaction?How do you respond to your dog when they are bothered/upset/frightened about/agitated by a noise? Please give multiple examples if neededHave you noticed any changes to your dogs sound sensitivity over time? If so, please describe any changes here. Other useful information Have you noticed any obsessive behaviours? If so, how often do they happen?e.g. licking, tail chasing, repetitive pacing or staring, shadow or light chasing, blanket suckingTell us if your dog shows any inappropriate / unwanted mounting/humping? If so, how often do they happen?Is there anything else you have noticed or are concerned about with your dog’s behaviour at home?And that's it! Time to submit.....
