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Compatibility Assessment Form

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From ch08.md (lines 305-371).

One assessment per dog before mixing.

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Dog being assessed

Owner

Date

Operator's own dog(s)

Has the dog lived with other dogs before?

If yes, with what breeds / sizes?

Has the dog ever shown aggression to another dog?

If yes, in what circumstances?

Has the dog ever bitten a person?

If yes, in what circumstances?

Does the dog have any known triggers? (e.g. resource guarding, fear of men, fear of children)

Body language on arrival

Notes (body language)

Reaction to operator's own dog(s) on first meeting (on-lead, in a neutral area)

Notes (first meeting)

Resource guarding observed (food bowl, bed, toys)

Notes (resource guarding)

Play style with operator's own dog(s)

Notes (play style)

Compatible — may share designated room with operator's own dog(s)

Compatible with supervision — must be supervised when in the same room

Not compatible — must be housed separately, no contact with operator's own dog(s)

Inconclusive — re-assess after [time period]

Owner informed of decision / date

Operator signature / date

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