🧠 Is Your Dog’s Meerkat Running the Show?

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Quiz Questions

1.
My dog is the best at relaxing. They can rest through anything and aren't bothered by external noises.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
2.
When your dog sees a trigger (e.g., person, dog, sound), how do they respond?
- A.
  They glance and move on
- B.
  They tense or freeze briefly
- C.
  They bark, lunge, or hide
- D.
  They explode or shut down entirely
3.
How often do you notice this behaviour?
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- A.
  Rarely, just now and then
- B.
  At least once a week
- C.
  Almost daily
- D.
  Every time we’re in certain situations
4.
My dog gets overwhelmed quickly and I find them difficult to control when they react suddenly.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
5.
My dog has a tantrum (bark, whine, paw) when they can’t get what they want e.g. fusses, or if I don’t play when they bring me a toy.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
6.
I dont worry about my dog reacting or bolting, they're always calm and responsive to me.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
7.
My dog has difficulty in responding to me or taking treats in some situations.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
8.
There are days when my dog seems to become more easily overwhelmed than others.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
9.
At times my dogs reaction is extreme and like they have been hijacked. I struggle to get them to listen to me or back under control.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
10.
My dog can get highly emotional daily, either by being upset, irritated, excited or scared etc.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
11.
When my dog is in a new situation they can calm down quickly and can even fall asleep.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
12.
I find it easy to get my dogs attention everywhere I go.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
13.
My dog gets super excited very quickly, especially when getting ready to go for a walk or when it's play time.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
14.
My dog is so laid back nothing scares or startles them.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
15.
If my dog has been spooked / startled, they seem on edge for quite a while after.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
16.
My dog becomes overwhelmed in a large range of situations. They might, freeze, bolt, bark, or lunge.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
17.
My dog has sudden urges to act first and think later, in different situations.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
18.
My dog is a thinker, it’s rare they react suddenly.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
19.
My dog finds it easy to relax and settle when they don’t get what they want.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they dont
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
20.
My dog can highly focus their attention onto something and I struggle to get their attention back onto me. This can be when they see, hear, or smell something.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
21.
Does your dog ever startle at noises, or seeing strange things, being touched etc.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Often
- C.
  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
- D.
  Hardly ever
- E.
  Never
22.
How quickly can your dog recover from being triggered?
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- A.
  Instantly
- B.
  Within a few minutes
- C.
  It takes 10+ minutes or ruins the walk
- D.
  They don’t calm down again

Quiz Outcomes

1.
It looks like your dog has a Calm Meerkat
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Click HERE to help your dogs now! Only £35 Month! You got the jackpot! Dogs with a calm meerkat are generally happy go lucky dogs and love life in. Your dogs Meerkat is rarely alert, they're happily chilling out on you dogs collar and only hijack your dog in rare specific circumstances. Your dog has great control of their emotions in general and can relax and respond to you in most situations. There are still some circumstances where they may need help, no ones perfect, and we're happy to help you reach those final goals.Your dog’s Meerkat seems to be mostly calm, and they’re showing signs of healthy emotional regulation. That’s something to celebrate!You can keep the momentum going by deepening your connection and helping your dog build their self-regulation skills.🎁 Join the FREE Check-In ChallengeBuild lasting focus, one glance at a time.For Calm Meerkats we recommend starting with 'Dr Spock & The Meerkat - How the brain affects behaviour' especially If you want to understand whats happening inside your dogs brain and why they get hijacked by the Meerkat. 'If in Doubt; Chill Out' will help your dog to learn how to calm themselves down in different situations, or improve on this ability. You can try out our 'Check In Challenge' and our foundation games too. Can your dog take a deep breath on cue ? We can show you how! We highly recommend our webinars if you really want to geek out on your dogs behaviour with us.You can get these individually or gain access to all of them with membership to our community and learning empawrium.Only £35 Month! We have a supportive community, a bunch of self study courses so you can go at your own pace, and qualified professionals to support you, your dog, and their Meerkat. You can even book a consultation with our team of Clinical Animal behaviourists from anywhere in the world! We can then create a plan just for you and your dog! Come and join us today !
2.
It looks like your dog has an Alert Meerkat!!
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Click HERE to help your dogs now!Dogs with an Alert Meerkat are fantastic companions, though they can really struggle to manage themselves but get there eventually. Often those that live with dogs that have active meerkats wish they could control themselves more and respond a bit faster! It's ok help is here!Your dog is finding it difficult to regulate their arousal in certain situations. The good news? You’re not alone — and there’s a simple way to start building calm confidence together.💤 Try “If In Doubt; Chill Out” (£40)Learn the powerful pause technique I teach to all my assistance dogs and trauma clients.💬 Or join our supportive Meerkat CommunityThere are 5 main Meerkats that can hijack your dog. To help your dog we need to 'Control The Meerkat' before we train. We can show you how.For ALERT Meerkats we recommend starting with our 'Check In Challenge' ! This helps your dog to become more responsive to you on a walk and then you can look at our ‘Self Regulation Bundle’ and start to apply these skills to other situations like rabbits, squirrels, other dogs, or anything that makes your dogs Meerkat 'ALERT'. The foundation skills from our challenge and courses, plus the self management exercises in 'If in Doubt; Chill Out', will help your dog to learn how to calm themselves down in different situations. We have a selection of downloadable E-Books to help to build your B.A.S.E., your foundation skills, and teach your dog to self regulate.Then you can try out 'Check In Challenge', to help your dog become more responsive to you on a walk. Then 'If in Doubt; Chill Out'; will help your dog to learn how to calm themselves down in different situations. We also have an array of printable worksheets to help you record your progressYou can get these individually or gain access to all of them with membership to our community and learning empawrium. that's only £35 Month! We have a supportive community, a bunch of self study courses so you can go at your own pace, and qualified professionals to support you, your dog, and their Meerkat. You can even book a consultation with our team of Clinical Animal behaviourists from anywhere in the world! We can then create a plan just for you and your dog! BOOK A CONSULTATION TODAY!Please do check with your pet insurance as they will often cover our fees and even pay us direct !
3.
It looks like your dog has an Active Meerkat!!
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Click HERE to help your dogs now!Your dog needs personalised behaviour support. Your quiz results suggest your dog may be experiencing deep-rooted behavioural or emotional challenges. When the Meerkat is hijacking the brain, DIY just isn’t enough.BOOK A CONSULTATION TODAY!or email hello@controlthemeerkat.com for more details. Please do check with your pet insurance as they will often cover our fees and even pay us direct !You deserve expert, compassionate support to get back on track — and I’d love to help.Let’s talk through your dog’s behaviour and next steps — no pressure, no judgement.Dogs with an Active Meerkat are incredible but can be so tough to live with. These types of dogs really struggle to manage themselves, and can appear to over react to what feels like everything. They seem unpredictable and struggle to focus; making it harder for you to get them to respond to you. It's ok help is here and only £35 Month! Step 1 - AwarenessSimply taking the time to notice how your dog is feeling can help to put their behaviour and emotions into perspective. By increasing distance between your dog and whatever is upsetting them, you are giving your dog a break and increasing your own awareness of the things that upset them.Step 2 - Take A Proactive ApproachSimply taking the time to notice how your dog is feeling can help to put their behaviour and emotions into perspective. By increasing distance between your dog and whatever is upsetting them, you are giving your dog a break and increasing your own awareness of the things that upset them.There are 5 main Meerkats that can hijack your dog. To help your dog we need to 'Control The Meerkat' before we train. We can show you how.For 'ACTIVE' Meerkats we recommended starting with our building their B.A.S.E. and foundation course. If you want to understand more about how your dog gets hijacked check out our 'Dr Spock & The Meerkat - How the brain affects behaviour' course. This will help you understand whats happening inside your dogs brain. We have a selection of downloadable E-Books to help to build your B.A.S.E., your foundation skills, and teach your dog to self regulate.Then you can try out 'Check In Challenge', to help your dog become more responsive to you on a walk. Then 'If in Doubt; Chill Out'; will help your dog to learn how to calm themselves down in different situations.You can get these individually or gain access to all of them with membership to our community and learning empawrium. We have a supportive community, a bunch of self study courses so you can go at your own pace, and qualified professionals to support you, your dog, and their Meerkat. You can even book a consultation with our team of Clinical Animal behaviourists from anywhere in the world! We can then create a plan just for you and your dog! BOOK A CONSULTATION TODAY!or email hello@controlthemeerkat.com for more details. Please do check with your pet insurance as they will often cover our fees and even pay us direct !