Dog Personality Profile

Complete a profile for each dog to be enrolled at Ciao Bow Wow.. Complete responses assist us in the interview process. There are no right or wrong answers as all dogs are unique.

Owner’s Name
Address
Phone (Day)
Phone (Evening)
E-Mail Address

Profiled Dog Information

Dog’s Name
Breed
Dog’s Age
Sex
Female Male

How long have you owned your dog?
Where did you get your dog?
If adopted, what knowledge do you have of your dogs past history?

General Household Information

Number of people living in household
adult males
adult females

male children
ages

female children
ages

Do you have cats?

If so, how many?

Do you have other dogs?

If so, please include dog ages, sex and if spayed/neutered.

Health/Grooming

How often do you brush or comb our dog’s coat?

How does your dog react to having his/her nails clipped?

Does your dog like to be brushed?

If no, what have you tried to make it more enjoyable?

Please describe your dog’s flea/tick control and prevention program

Does your dog have any sensitive areas on his/her body?

If yes, where?

Does your dog have any allergies?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any physical disabilities?

If yes, please explain. Include any restrictions such as no jumping, no running, no hard play, no contact with other dogs, etc.

Does your dog have any pre-existing medical conditions?

If yes, please explain. If medication is used, please provide name and dosage.

Provide details of your dog’s diet – type(kibble, canned, raw/natural) and brand(Innova,Iams, Wellness, etc.)

Where are your dogs favorite petting spots?

How frequently is your dog walked outside?

How long are your walks?

Indicate the overall level of exercise that best describes your dog’s routine:

Couch Potato – Spends days sleeping, occasional walks and/or playtime with humans or other dogs.
Mild Exerciser – Spends days outdoors, short daily walks and/or regular playtime with human or other dogs.
Moderate Exerciser – Long or multiple walks daily and/or regular playtime with human or dogs.
Athlete – Regular jogs/runs and/or regular participation in a dog sport activity such as agility, flyball,Frisbee, etc.

Behavior

Indicate from the following the level of dog socialization that best describes your dog’s routine:

None – No knowledge of other dog
Minimal – On lead encounters only
Moderate – Some off-lead playtime on occasion with visitor’s/neighbor’s/friend’s dog(s)
Extensive – Regular visits to dog social events, off lead dog parks, dog daycare, etcetera
Does your dog like children?

How does your dog behave around children?

How does your dog get along with other household animals?

Do any visitors bring their dog(s) to your house?

If yes, how do they get along?

How does your dog react to a stranger coming into your home?

Does your dog ever bark or growl at anyone passing outside your home?

If yes, please explain.

Are there any particular types of people your dog seems to automatically fear or dislike?

Are there any types and/or breeds of dogs your dog seems to automatically fear or dislike?

How does your dog react to puppies?

How does your dog react to another dog approaching it in a park, at the beach or on a walk?
On Leash
Off Leash

Does your dog play with other dogs?

If yes, please describe size, breed & temperament of the other dogs as well as male/female.

What kinds of games does your dog play with other dogs?

What kinds of games does your dog play with people?

Has your dog ever shared his/her food or toys with other animals?

If yes, how does your dog react to another dog approaching his/her food or toys?

Where does your dog sleep, which room?
Where in the room does your dog sleep?

Has your dog ever jumped up on someone?

If yes, what were the circumstances?

Has your dog ever growled at someone?

If yes, what were the circumstances and how did you respond?

Has your dog ever bitten someone?

If yes, what were the circumstances and how did you respond

To the best of your knowledge, what does your dog do when you’re not at home?

How does your dog act when you get home at the end of the day?

What does your dog do to show he/she is happy?

Is your dog allowed on the furniture at home?
Has your dog ever climbed/jumped a fence?

If yes, what were the circumstances

Is your dog frightened by thunderstorms?

If yes, describe typical behavior & what specifically helps your dog’s fear.

Is your dog frightened by any other noises?

If yes, what noises?

Is your dog frightened of or nervous around anything else?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog play with any toys?

If yes, what kinds of toys does your dog like?

Has your dog ever growled or snapped at anyone who has taken his/her food or toys away from him/her?

If yes, what were the circumstances and how did you respond?

Does your dog have any problems with mouthiness?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any problems with housetraining?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any problems with barking?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any problems with digging?

If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any problems with ignoring commands?

If yes, please explain.

Which command does your dog know?
Sit
Stay
Down
Come
Heel
Rollover
Kisses
High Five
Other (please describe below)

Does your dog know any tricks?

If yes, please Describe.

What kind of colar do you use to walk your dog?
Buckle
Nylon/Chain Sliding Ring
Harness
Head Collar
Prong/Pinch

Is it effective in keeping them under control?
Does your dog have a command to go to the bathroom?

If yes, what is the command?

Does your dog have a command to be quiet?

If yes, what is the command?

Does your dog respond to any commands on hand signal?

If yes, what are the commands?

Is your dog crate trained?

Other

Do you know of any reason that your dog might not like, or be able to use, agility equipment?

Other comments or information about your dog that you feel might be helpful?