Is Your Dog Reactive?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When your dog sees another dog or person in the near vicinity that they don't know while on leash, what do they typically do? (Select the one that fits best)
- A.
  Stay calm and walk past without reacting
- B.
  Look but stay quiet
- C.
  Bark a few times without pulling
- D.
  Bark while lunging and growling
- E.
  Freeze or refuse to move
- F.
  Pull forward without barking
- G.
  We avoid those situations altogether
- H.
  I use rewards to distract my dog and that works most of the time
2.
Has your dog ever intensely stared at or fixated on any of the following? (select all that apply)
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- A.
  Other dogs
- B.
  People they don't know
- C.
  Wildlife (cats, squirrels, etc.)
- D.
  Moving objects (bikes, scooters, cars)
- E.
  Me (their human)
- F.
  They don't stare or fixate much
3.
When your dog sees a person or another animal, do they become overly excited, vocal, or difficult to control?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  No
4.
When your dog is on leash, do they ever do any of the following behavior? (select all that apply)
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- A.
  Grab or chew the leash
- B.
  Spin in circles
- C.
  Bounce or prance in place
- D.
  None of the above
5.
Have you seen your dog suddenly freeze or stiffen when encountering a trigger, like another dog, person, or strange noise?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  No
6.
Does your dog try to avoid triggers by hiding, retreating behind you, or pulling away?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  No
7.
Does your dog ever lunge toward other dogs or people in what seems like excitement or a desire to play?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  No
8.
In high stimulus environments, such as off-leash dog parks or busy social settings, does your dog seem overly friendly or submissive by doing any of the following with other dogs? (select all that apply)
- A.
  Crouches low or crawls toward other dogs
- B.
  Licks other dogs' faces or jowls
- C.
  Constantly tries to make contact
- D.
  Rolls onto their back to expose belly/genitals when approached
- E.
  Wags tail low and fast, with tense body posture
- F.
  No, none of the above
- G.
  We don't go to dog parks or group settings
9.
How long does it take your dog to recover after encountering a trigger? Some signs of still being worked up are panting, pacing, or being hypervigilant.
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- A.
  A few seconds
- B.
  A few minutes
- C.
  At least 30 minutes
- D.
  Over 30 minutes
10.
How many different types of triggers does your dog react to?
- A.
  My dog doesn't react to anything
- B.
  Just one or two: My dog is mostly reactive in very specific situations (e.g., skateboards and bicycles)
- C.
  Three or four: My dog reacts to a handful of different triggers, but not everything (e.g., skateboards, bicycles, large dogs, and cats)
- D.
  Lots of things: My dog reacts to many different triggers
11.
Which of the following does your dog react to most often? (Select all that apply, even if it seems like playful reactivity.)
- A.
  Other dogs, especially large dogs
- B.
  Other dogs, especially small dogs
- C.
  People wearing hats or sunglasses
- D.
  People with certain physical characteristics (e.g., male, female, children, tall)
- E.
  People carrying bags, umbrellas, or strollers
- F.
  Joggers or people moving quickly
- G.
  Skateboards, scooters, or bikes
- H.
  Cats or wildlife (squirrels, birds)
- I.
  Wheelchairs, walkers, or canes
- J.
  People with unusual gaits or movements
- K.
  No one in particular - it's unpredictable
- L.
  My dog doesn't really react to anything on walks
12.
How often does your dog react to triggers like other dogs, people, sounds, or movement?
- A.
  Rarely or only mildly: Reactions are infrequent
- B.
  Sometimes, but it's manageable: Reactions happen occasionally
- C.
  Frequently: Reactions are common
13.
What is the intensity of your dog's reactions?
- A.
  Mild: Reactions are easy to interrupt and my dog recovers quickly
- B.
  It varies: Reactions are sometimes mild and sometimes more intense
- C.
  Intense: Reactions are difficult to interrupt, and my dog stays aroused for quite a while
14.
How confident do you feel handling your dog when you see a known trigger (like a dog, person, or fast-moving object)?
- A.
  Totally confident. I know how to help my dog through it.
- B.
  Somewhat confident, but it's hard sometimes.
- C.
  Overwhelmed. I often don't know what to do.
- D.
  I avoid those situations entirely.
- E.
  My dog is not difficult to handle.
15.
What worries you most about your dog's reactions? (select all that apply)
- A.
  My dog might hurt another dog or person
- B.
  People misunderstand my dog
- C.
  I'm avoiding walks or activities
- D.
  I feel embarrassed or stressed
- E.
  My dog seems scared or unhappy
- F.
  I'm not really concerned. It's just annoying sometimes
- G.
  Other

Quiz Outcomes

1.
High Reactivity
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Your dog's reactivity is more common than you think. If you subscribed to email, I sent you a video with some interventions you can start today. And click the link below to check out the full Reactive Dog Reset course.
2.
Moderate Reactivity
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Your dog may be showing some reactivity, and now is the time to intervene. If you subscribed to email, I sent you a video with some interventions you can start today. And click the link below to check out the full Reactive Dog Reset course.
3.
Low or Situational Reactivity
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Your dog may have a few stress triggers, but they will be easy to rectify. If you subscribed to email, I sent advice on how to support your dog.

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