Question 1 of 8
When your dog sees another dog on a walk, what happens?
They notice but stay calm and keep walking
They pull toward the dog and get excited
They bark and lunge but calm down after the dog passes
They completely lose control — barking, lunging, spinning, can't refocus
Question 2 of 8
How far away does a trigger need to be before your dog reacts?
My dog only reacts when triggers are very close (within 10 feet)
About 20-30 feet away
About 50 feet — across the street
They react to triggers they can barely see — 100+ feet away
Question 3 of 8
How quickly does your dog recover after seeing a trigger?
Almost immediately — a few seconds
Within a minute or two
Several minutes — they're amped up for a while
The walk is basically over — they can't settle down after
Question 4 of 8
Can you get your dog's attention with treats or commands during a reactive moment?
Yes — they'll take treats and respond to commands
Sometimes, if the trigger is far enough away
Rarely — they ignore food and commands completely
Never — nothing gets through to them during a reaction
Question 5 of 8
What triggers your dog's reactive behavior? (Select the most intense)
Specific things only (one type of dog, bikes, etc.)
Multiple triggers (dogs, strangers, sounds)
Almost everything — they react to most stimuli
Question 6 of 8
Has your dog ever redirected their frustration onto you (mouthed, nipped, or bit you) during a reactive episode?
No, never
They've grabbed the leash in their mouth
They've mouthed or nipped me once or twice
Yes — they've bitten me or someone else during a reaction
Question 7 of 8
How does your dog's reactivity affect your daily life?
Minor annoyance — walks are still mostly enjoyable
I plan routes to avoid triggers
I dread walks and avoid public places with my dog
I've basically stopped walking my dog — it's too stressful
Question 8 of 8
How long has your dog been showing reactive behavior?
Less than a month — this is new
1-6 months
6 months to 2 years
Over 2 years — this has been going on a long time
