New Assessment Framework Form Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of Assessment *Dogs Name *Age *Dog Info *MaleFemaleSpayed/NeuteredSource *StrayOwner SurrenderSeized (RSPCA Only)TransferMedical Concerns *Previous History KnownWelfare assessment needed?YesNoBehaviour – Initial impression – Handling tolerance Paws/legsEarsEyesMouthTailNotesBehaviour – Initial impression – Resource responseHigh-value foodOther food/food related items (bowls)ToysSleeping areaHuman attentionNotesResponse to familiar people Response to strangers Environmental Confidence – Kennel environment Environmental Confidence – Outdoor areas Environmental Confidence – New rooms Environmental Confidence – Slippery floorsEnvironmental Confidence – Stairs Environmental Confidence – Car travel Environmental Confidence – Unfamiliar Noises Emotional State RelaxedConfidentFearfulHyper-arousedDefensiveShutdownCuriousAnxiousFrustratedTrigger Assessment – Men – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Children – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Dogs – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Loud noises – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Handling – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Resources – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – Vehicles – Intensity Selected Value: 1 Trigger Assessment – NotesDog 2 Dog Behaviour – Distance observationSocialNeutralAvoidantOver-arousedFearfulVocalLungingDog 2 Dog Behaviour – Parallel walking SocialNeutralAvoidantOver-arousedFearfulVocalLungingDog 2 Dog Behaviour – GreetingSocialNeutralAvoidantOver-arousedFearfulVocalLungingDog 2 Dog Behaviour – Off-lead (if appropriate) SocialNeutralAvoidantOver-arousedFearfulVocalLungingBreeds AssessedTraining Assessment – Tick which applyName ResponseBasic CommandsLoose LeadAgility PotentialObedience PotentialCrateHead CollarMuzzleAdditional Training NeededComments Assessment Confidence Bite Risk Assessment (if applicable) – Number of incidents Antecedents Is there a common trigger/most at risk groupBite severity (use framework) Recovery afterwards Adoption AssessmentFirst-time ownerQuiet householdChildren 12+Dog companionRuralExperienced ownerActive householdAdult-onlyOnly dogUrban Management RequirementsSecure garden (minimum 6 ft fencing)Double leadMuzzle trainedOngoing behaviour supportMedicationNo off-lead exercise initiallyOverall outcome Ready for adoptionGeneral fosterExperienced fosterNot suitable for rehomingPotential transferTraining requiredVeterinary investigationsOngoing veterinary careSpecialist assessmentFurther assessment requiredAdditional Comments Submit
