Stabyhoun Temperament Questionnaire

How does your Stabyhoun compare to others? Help the ASA find out what makes this breed tick!
Today's Date*
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Owner's Name*
First Last
Owner's Email*
Dog's Name*
Sex of Dog*
- Male Intact
- Male Neutered
- Female Intact
- Female Spayed
Staby's Current Age*
Section 1: Training and obedience
1. When off the leash, Staby returns immediately when called.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
2. Obeys the "sit" command immediately.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
3. Obeys the "stay" command immediately.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
4. Seems to attend/listen closely to everything you say or do.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
5. Slow to respond to correction or punishment; "thick-skinned".*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
6. Slow to learn new tricks or tasks.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
7. Easily distracted by interesting sights, sounds, or smells.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
8. Will "fetch" or attempt to fetch sticks, balls, or objects.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
Section 2: Fear and anxiety
Stabys sometimes show signs of anxiety or fear when exposed to particular sounds, objects, persons or situations. Typical signs of mild to moderate fear include: avoiding eye contact, avoidance of the feared object, crouching or cringing with tail lowered or tucked between the legs, whimpering and whining, freezing, and shaking and trembling. Extreme fear is characterized by exaggerated cowering, and/or vigorous attempts to escape, retreat or hide from the feared object, person or situation.By clicking on the following scales, please indicate your own dog's recent tendency to display fearful behavior in each of the following contexts:
9. When approached directly by an unfamiliar adult while away from your home.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
10. When approached directly by an unfamiliar child while away from your home.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
11. In response to sudden or loud noises (e.g. vacuum cleaner, car backfire, road drills, objects being dropped, etc.).*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
12. When unfamiliar persons visit your home.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
13. When an unfamiliar person tries to touch or pet the dog.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
14. In heavy traffic.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
15. In response to strange or unfamiliar objects on or near the sidewalk (e.g. plastic trash bags or bins, leaves, litter, flags flapping, etc.).*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
16. When examined/treated by a veterinarian.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
17. During thunderstorms, firework displays, or similar events.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
18. When Staby hears gun fire.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
19. When approached directly by an unfamiliar dog of the same or larger size.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
20. When approached directly by an unfamiliar dog of smaller size.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
21. When first exposed to unfamiliar situations (e.g. first car trip, first time in elevator, first visit to veterinarian, etc.).*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
22. In response to wind or wind-blown objects.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
23. When nails clipped, groomed or bathed by a household member.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
24. When having his/her feet toweled by a member of the household.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
25. When unfamiliar dogs visit your home.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
26. When barked, growled, or lunged at by an unfamiliar dog.*
- No fear or anxiety
- Avoids eye contact
- Shaking or trembling
- Cowering, whining, tail tucked
- Desperate to run or hide
Section 3: Separation-related behavior
Some Stabys show signs of anxiety or abnormal behavior when left alone, even for relatively short periods of time. Thinking back over the recent past, how often has your dog shown each of the following signs of separation-related behavior when left, or about to be left, on its own:
27. Shaking, shivering, or trembling.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
28. Excessive salivation.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
29. Restlessness, agitation, or pacing.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
30. Whining.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
31. Barking.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
32. Howling.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
33. Chewing or scratching at doors, floor, windows, curtains, etc.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
34. Loss of appetite.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
35. Are there any other situations in which your dog displays separation anxiety? If so, please describe briefly:*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
Section 4: Excitability
Some Stabys show relatively little reaction to sudden or potentially exciting events and disturbances in their environment, while others become highly excited at the slightest novelty. Signs of mild to moderate excitability include increased alertness, movement toward the source of novelty, and brief episodes of barking. Extreme excitability is characterized by a general tendency to over-react. The excitable dog barks or yelps hysterically at the slightest disturbance, rushes toward and around any source of excitement, and is difficult to calm down.By clicking on the following scales, please indicate your own dog's recent tendency to become excitable in each of the following contexts:
36. When you or other members of the household come home after a brief absence.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
37. When playing with you or other members of your household.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
38. When doorbell rings.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
39. Just before being taken for a walk.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
40. Just before being taken on a car trip.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
41. When visitors arrive at your home.*
- Calm
- Alert, welcoming
- Jumping
- Barking
- Overcome with excitement
42. Are there any other situations in which your dog gets overly excited? If so, please describe briefly:
Section 5: Attachment and attention-seeking
Most Stabys are strongly attached to their people, and some demand a great deal of attention and affection from them. Thinking back over the recent past, how often has your dog shown each of the following signs of attachment or attention-seeking:
43. Displays a strong attachment for one particular member of the household.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
44. Tends to follow you (or other members of the household) about the house, from room to room.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
45. Tends to sit close to, or in contact with, you (or others) when you are sitting down.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
46. Tends to nudge, nuzzle or paw you (or others) for attention when you are sitting down.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
47. Becomes agitated (whines, jumps up, tries to intervene) when you (or others) show affection for another person.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
48. Becomes agitated (whines, jumps up, tries to intervene) when you (or others) show affection for another dog or animal.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
Section 6: Miscellaneous
Dogs display a wide range of miscellaneous behavior problems in addition to those already covered by this questionnaire. Thinking back over the recent past, please indicate how often your Staby has shown any of the following behaviors:
49. Chases or would chase wild birds given the opportunity.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
50. Chases or would chase squirrels, rabbits and other small animals given the opportunity.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
51. Escapes or would escape from home or yard given the chance.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
52. Eats own or other animals' droppings or feces.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
53. "Mounts" objects, furniture, or people.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
54. Begs persistently for food when people are eating.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
55. Steals food, counter surfs.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
56. Nervous or frightened on stairs.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
57. Urinates against objects/furnishings in your home.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
58. Urinates when approached, petted, handled or picked up.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
59. Urinates when left alone at night, or during the daytime.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
60. Defecates when left alone at night, or during the daytime.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
61. Hyperactive, restless, has trouble settling down.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
62. Displays playful, puppyish, boisterous behavior.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
63. Active, energetic, always on the go.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
64. Frequently chases own tail/hind end.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
65. Chases/follows shadows, light spots, etc.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
66. Barks persistently when alarmed or excited.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
67. Licks him/herself excessively.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
68. Displays other bizarre, strange, or repetitive behavior(s)*.*
- Never
- Seldom
- Sometimes
- Usually
- Always
Section 7: Aggression
Stabys rarely display aggressive behavior. Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling and baring teeth. More serious aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.
69. Please indicate below if your dog has any tendency to act aggressively.*
- Yes
- No
70. If yes, please describe briefly:
Section 8: Overall
Please take a moment to describe your dog's character or temperament in a few words!
71. Please describe here:
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Stabyhoun Temperament Questionnaire

Stabyhoun Temperament Questionnaire

How does your Stabyhoun compare to others? Help the ASA find out what makes this breed tick!

Section 1: Training and obedience

Section 2: Fear and anxiety

Section 3: Separation-related behavior

Section 4: Excitability

Section 5: Attachment and attention-seeking

Section 6: Miscellaneous

Section 7: Aggression

Section 8: Overall

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