Multi-Dog Behavioral and Wellness Assessment Comprehensive Dog Behavioral & Wellness Assessment (multi-dog) Step 1 of 10 10% Comprehensive Dog Behavioral & Wellness Assessment (multi-dog) Utilizing Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S.® + Total Welfare Framework and Trauma-Informed Four Pillars Approach Framework Attribution & Professional Credentials: This assessment is based on Kim Brophey’s proprietary L.E.G.S.® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) + Total Welfare framework. The L.E.G.S.® framework is the intellectual property of Kim Brophey. As a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) and Good Dog Academy Professional Dog Trainer (GDA-PDT), I am trained and authorized to utilize these evidence-based assessment methods in my professional practice. The Four Pillars trauma-informed approach represents established principles in trauma-informed care adapted for canine behavioral work, integrating safety, trust, support, and choice into the human-dog relationship.Estimated Completion Time: 45-60 minutesBasic InformationName(Required) First Last Email(Required) PhoneAddress City State / Province / Region AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe Country Family Composition (please include children's age, if any)(Required)Multi-dog Household OverviewHow many dogs do you have?How long have you had this multi-dog family together?What brought you to this assessment?(Select all that apply) Conflicts between dogs Individual dog behavioral concerns Household management challenges Want to optimize all dogs’ wellbeing New dog integration Preparing for life changes Family disagreements about dog management Living Situation(Required)Best describes your home Apartment (no private outdoor space) Apartment with balcony/small outdoor space House with small yard (under 1/4 acre) House with large yard (1/4 acre or more) Rural/farm property with extensive space How many dogs do you want to be assessed?234 Section BreakDog's Name(Required) Name Dog's Age(Required)indicate months or yearsBreed/mix (best guess if unknown)(Required)separate with comma for each breedSize(Required) Extra Small (under 11 lbs) Small (11-25 lbs) Medium (25-60 lbs) Large (60-90 lbs) Giant (over 90 lbs) Sex(Required) Male Female Spay/Neuter(Required) Yes No Scheduled How long have you had this dog?(Required)indicate months or yearsHow did you get your dog?(Required) Breeder Rescue Organization Shelter Friend/family Born in our home Found/Stray Other LEARNING (L) – How Your Dog Learns & Responds Based on Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S.® Framework ComponentCurrent skill level(Required) Well-trained Some basic skills Limited training No formal training Learning Motivation(Required)What motivates your dog most during training? Food/treats Toys/play Praise/attention Life rewards (walks, access) Still figuring this out Seems unmotivated New Experiences(Required)When encountering something unfamiliar Approaches confidently and investigates Observes cautiously, then usually engages Needs encouragement but will try Avoids or shows worry signs Response depends entirely on the situation Stress Recovery(Required)After something stressful (vet visit, loud noise, conflict) Bounces back within minutes Settles down within an hour Takes several hours to return to normal Seems affected into the next day Depends entirely on what happened ENVIRONMENT (E) – Environment & Activity Based on Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S.® Framework ComponentEnergy level(Required) Low Moderate High Extremely high Variable Exercise & Enrichment(Required)Current activities (check all that apply) Daily walks Fetch/play sessions Training sessions Puzzle toys/food-dispensing toys Dog sports or classes Dog park visits Hiking/outdoor adventures Playmates with other dogs Favorite activites(Required)Where do they go to rest/decompress:(Required)corner, bed, crate, etc. GENETICS (G) – Breed & Background Based on Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S.® Framework ComponentBreed Knowledge(Required)Understanding of your dog’s breed background Very familiar with breed traits and see them clearly in my dog Know some breed traits and recognize some in my dog Aware of general breed characteristics Mixed breed – some idea of likely breeds involved Not sure about breed background or traits Breed Traits(Required)Do you see typical breed behaviors in your dog? Yes, strong breed-typical behaviors Some breed traits, but mild Very few obvious breed behaviors Mixed breed with traits from multiple breeds Not sure what’s breed-related vs. individual personality Physical Health(Required)Current health status Excellent health, regular vet checkups Good health with minor managed issues Chronic condition under veterinary treatment Recent health concerns or changes Overdue for veterinary care Early Development(Required)What do you know about your dog’s first 6 months of life? Detailed information(from responsible breeder) Some information about early socialization and care Basic rescue/shelter history Limited information Very little or no information available Previous Homes(Required)Has your dog lived elsewhere before you? No, we’ve had them since puppy/young age One previous home (known circumstances) Multiple homes or foster situations Rescue with unknown number of previous homes Unknown history before rescue/adoption SELF (S) – Individual Personality & Needs Based on Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S.® Framework ComponentPersonality(Required) Outgoing/confident Moderate confidence Cautious/sensitive Variable by situation Social Preferences(Required)Your dog generally seems to prefer Lots of social interaction and attention Moderate social time with quiet breaks Selective about social partners (picky about dogs/people) More independent, happy with parallel company Social preferences vary dramatically by situation Independence(Required)When given freedom to choose activities Very independent Moderately independent Looks for guidance Needs direction TOTAL WELFARE (TW) – Comprehensive Wellbeing Assessment Based on Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S.® + Total Welfare Framework ComponentQuality of Life Rating(Required)Overall, your dog’s quality of life Excellent – thriving in all areas Very good – minor areas for improvement Good – some significant areas needing attention Fair -multiple welfare concerns requiring intervention Poor – serious welfare issues affecting daily life Physical Comfort(Required)Observable signs of physical discomfort No apparent physical discomfort or limitations Minor stiffness or occasional discomfort (age-related) Intermittent pain or discomfort affecting some activities Chronic pain or physical limitations under management Significant physical discomfort affecting quality of life Daily happiness indicators(Required) Frequent joy/play Regular contentment Neutral mostly Rarely happy Section Break Multi-Dog Household DynamicsRelationships Between DogsDog-to-Dog Relationships(Required)Describe how each dog gets along with the othersHousehold Social Structure(Required)Who tends to be the leader/decision-maker? Who follows?Resource Sharing(Required)How do your dogs handle sharing food, toys, attention, space? Share easily Some tension but manageable Requires management Significant conflicts Complete separation needed Play and Interaction(Required)Do your dogs play together? How would you describe their interactions?Household ManagementDaily Routine(Required)How do you currently manage daily activities (feeding, walks, training)? Please be detailed as possibleIndividual Attention(Required)How do you ensure each dog gets individual attention?Training Approach(Required)Do you train dogs together or individually? Mostly together Mix of group and individual Mostly individual Haven’t done much training Biggest Multi-Dog Challenges(Required)What are your main struggles with managing multiple dogs? Please be detailed as possible.Visitor Management(Required)How do your dogs behave when people visit? (you can expand on your answer on the “other” field, if a dog is reactive) All greet appropriately Chaos/Overwhelming Some reactive We avoid visitors Other Physical EnvironmentLiving Space(Required)Best describes your home setup for multiple dogs Plenty of space, no issues Adequate space with some management Tight Space requiring creativity Cramped, causes stress Exercise Coordination(Required)How do you handle exercise for multiple dogs? All together always Usually together, sometimes separate Mix based on needs Always separate Struggle to meet everyone’s needs Sleeping Arrangements(Required)Where do your dogs sleep? Together in same area Separate space by choice Separated due to conflicts Varies nightly Still figuring it out Four Pillars Assessment – Multi-Dog ContextSafety(Required)Do all your dogs seem to feel physically and emotionally safe in your home? Yes, all seem secure Most do, 1-2 seem anxious Mixed – varies by situation No, ongoing tension Significant safety concerns Trust(Required)Hoe would you rate the trust between you and each dog, and between the dogs? Strong trust all around Good with some areas to improve Building but inconsistent Rarely, struggling to help Don’t know how to help Support(Required)When any dog is stressed or needs help, do they receive appropriate support? Yes, good support systems Usually, some gaps Sometimes, needs improvement Rarely, struggling to help Don’t know how to help Choice(Required)Do your dogs have opportunities to make choices about their daily activities? Many choices available Some choices provided Few choices given Mostly directed by family Haven’t considered this GOALS & HOUSEHOLD VISIONIdeal Multi-Dog Household(Required)What would your perfect multi-dog family dynaminc look like?Priority Concerns(Required)Select exactly 3 choices. Conflicts between dogs Individual dog behavioral issues Household management challenges Individual dog wellness optimization Family harmony and stress reduction Training and communication improvement Exercise and enrichment coordination What are your top 3 concernsSuccess Vision(Required)In 6 months, what would success look like for your multi-dog household? Peaceful co-existence between all dogs Better individual behavior from each dog Improved family management systems Enhanced individual dog wellbeing Stronger bonds with each dog More enjoyable family adventures Reduced stress overall Support Preferences(Required)After receiving your assessment, you’d be most interested in Detailed written implementation plan Video consultation to discuss complex dynamics Ongoing email support during implementation Referrals to multi-dog specialists Follow-up assessment in 3-6 months Access to multi-dog management resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSpecial CircumstancesIs there anything else about your dogs, family situation, or multi-dog dynamics that would help create the most helpful assessment?Specific Multi-Dog ConcernsPlease describe any particular challenges, conflicts, or goals for your multi-dog householdThank you for completing this comprehensive multi-dog household assessment. You’ll receive your analysis within 48-72 hours, including specific recommendations for each individual dog and strategies for optimal household harmony and wellbeing.Professional Disclaimer: This assessment utilizes Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S.® + Total Welfare framework under my professional training as a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). The L.E.G.S.® framework is the intellectual property of Kim Brophey. This assessment is not a substitute for veterinary care, professional behavioral consultation, or medical diagnosis. All recommendations are based on information provided by the client and should be implemented under appropriate professional guidance when necessary.
