79Behavioural AuditLunaGerman Shepherd, aged four months at assessment. Early foundations and household boundaries.
Luna's assessment focused on early foundations, useful engagement and clearer boundaries around everyday household activity.
Case stageBehavioural Audit
ProfileGerman Shepherd, aged four months at assessment. Early foundations and household boundaries.
01 · The presenting picture
The history described pulling, barking and lunging, jumping and limited duration on familiar commands. Luna closely followed the owner and repeatedly sought play with the household cat.
The goals included recall, a release cue, better lead manners, reduced barking and greater confidence.
02 · What the audit identified
A sit was witnessed, but maintained responses were not established in the account. The assessment described little engagement on walks and difficulties directing Luna away from unwanted cat interaction. The report's interpretation of anxiety remained an assessment opinion rather than a separately established diagnosis.
03 · The Canine UK strategy
- Build engagement and a consistent vocabulary of cues.
- Practise recall, lead skills and maintained positions.
- Establish manageable boundaries around the household cat.
- Develop calm independence through gradual foundation work.
04 · Recommended pathway
- The source provides an assessment with advice and homework directed towards these early skills.
- No later record establishes a booked programme, completed training, a handover or measured progress.
05 · Owner transfer and maintenance
The proposed owner work centred on repeating clear communication in ordinary routines and helping Luna practise manageable responses. The plan needed to reflect a young dog's current understanding and confidence.