Ask A Behavior Consultant

Name (we won't publish this) *

First Name Last Name

Email (we won't publish this) *

example@example.com

What behavior problem(s) are you experiencing?

Aggression to familiar dogs Aggression to unfamiliar dogs Aggression to familiar people Aggression to kids Aggression to strangers Aggression only around valued objects (food, toys, etc) Anxiety Barking Destruction/distress when left alone or in a crate Destruction in general Fear/phobias/hiding Jumping/mouthing/being rude Litterbox problems (cats only) Running away/not listening off leash Predatory behavior (prey drive) Pulling on leash Potty training (dogs)

Please choose ONE behavior problem from the list above that you would like more help with. Describe your problem in more detail. *

If you consent and your question is chosen, this will be published in our online response. 0/50

What makes the behavior start? What makes it stop? Can you stop it? If so, how?

Do any of these recent changes in the household apply to you?

Move Someone left the house (roommate moved out, divorce, separation, kid went to college) A new person joined the house New baby New pet Schedule change

What breed is your pet? *

What sex is your pet? *

Neutered Male Intact male Spayed female Intact female

How old is your pet? *

Where did your pet come from? What was (s)he like as a puppy or kitten, if you know? What were her parents like, if you know?

Please describe your pet's daily routine in as much detail as possible. Include where (s)he sleeps, what exercise (s)he gets, what (s)he does while you're at work, etc. *

What have you tried so far to remedy this behavior problem? *

Tell me a bit about your household. How many people live in the house? How old are they? Are there other pets? Tell me about them, too. *

This helps me get a clearer picture of your home so that I can help better.

How long has this problem been going on? *

Is the behavior problem getting better, getting worse, or staying the same? *

Are you considering giving up your pet because of this issue?

Yes No

What are your goals going forward? What would you call "success" for you and your pet?

I am OK with my problems, chosen name, and answers being published online in an Ask A Behavior Consultant blog post, Training Tuesday video, and/or a Canine Conversations Podcast episode. *

Yes No

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