MHHS Dog Behavior Helpline Struggling with your dog's behavior? Ask one of our behavior team members for help today. 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Adopted from MHHS Contacting or visiting MHHS Another shelter/rescue Veterinarian TV commercial Radio Friend/Family member Website/online search Facebook I took a training class at MHHS I have used the Behavior Helpline before Pet Information Are you considering rehoming your dog? Yes No Unsure Are you considering euthanasia for your pet's behavior? Yes No Unsure Your dog's name Name Age Gender Un-neutered Male Un-spayed Female Neutered Male Spayed Female Breed or best guess: Where did you get your dog? How long have you had your dog? Who is your veterinarian? Does your dog have any medical issues or allergies? If yes, please describe below: Is your dog currently on any medication? If yes, please list drug and dosage below: What brand of dog food do you use? How many cups of food does your dog get daily? What is your dog's feeding schedule? Check all that apply: Food is available all/most of the time Scheduled meals My dog eats and immediately finishes all of its food My dog is a picky eater and takes its time and/or grazes What are your dog's favorite treats or snacks? What are your dog's favorite toys or games? (tug, fetch, frisbee, etc.) Has your dog received formal training? If yes, please list trainers/organizations/classes you have worked with: Please check all of the equipment you have used with your dog (check all that apply): Flat collar Harness (front or back clipping) Head halter (Gentle Leader, etc.) Choke chain/training collar Pinch/prong collar Bark Collar Electric Collar Invisible Fence Crate Exercise Pen Baby Gate Tether (for time outside) Tether (for time inside) Long Line Muzzle Thundershirt Other Calming Products (aromatherapy, herbs, collars, etc.) Where does your dog sleep at night? What is your typical schedule for work/school? Where is your dog when left alone? How many hours is your dog left alone and how often? Household Information Please list every person who lives in your house (including age): Please describe your dog's behavior and relationship with each person in your home: If you have other pets in the household, please describe them below (including species, breed, age, gender, spayed/neutered, etc.): Please describe your dog's behavior with the other pets in the household: How does your dog respond to strangers coming to the door? How does your dog react after guests enter the house? Behavior Issue Please describe your dog's concerning behavior. Please be as specific as possible (where it happens, how frequently, etc.): When did this behavior start? Were there any environmental or lifestyle changes that occurred around the time that the behavior first presented? If so, please describe (moved, had a baby, new roommate, etc.): What do you do when your dog exhibits this behavior? How does your dog react to your response? What changes have you made (if any) due to your dog's behavior? Have you consulted your veterinarian about your dog's behavior? If yes, what was the result? Has your dog bitten or injured another animal? If so, please describe the circumstances leading up to the incident, nature of the injury, and extent of injury (how many punctures, depth of punctures, medical care needed)? Has your dog bitten or injured a person? If so, please describe the circumstances leading up to the incident, nature of the injury, and extent of injury (how many punctures, depth of punctures, medical care needed)? When was the most recent date that this animal has bitten and broken skin? Submit Leave this field blank
