55Behavioural AuditSparkyMale Dalmatian, aged three at assessment. Arousal and household control.
Sparky's assessment focused on reducing household pressure while teaching clearer responses to people, movement and play.
Case stageBehavioural Audit
ProfileMale Dalmatian, aged three at assessment. Arousal and household control.
01 · The presenting picture
The report described jumping, mouthing and chasing behaviour, alongside competition around toys and pressure on another household dog. Dependable walking and recall had not been established.
Strong ball interest offered a useful reward, but excitement needed a clear structure. The available information did not establish a complete injury history.
02 · What the audit identified
The audit considered activity, rest, resource access and handler responses together. It treated calm behaviour and recovery as skills to develop, rather than assuming that more stimulation would resolve the difficulties.
03 · The Canine UK strategy
- Manage feeding, valuable toys and resting spaces to reduce conflict.
- Prevent chase situations and keep handling with capable adults.
- Teach shared cues, complete recalls and a clear release.
- Use short, structured play with opportunities to settle afterwards.
04 · Recommended pathway
- The proposed route began with individual foundation work and owner coaching. More advanced training depended on suitability and progress.
- No later training result is confirmed for this case. The account therefore describes the recommended pathway rather than a completed outcome.
05 · Owner transfer and maintenance
Owners would record incidents, rest, recovery and responses to simple cues. Progression needed to reflect consistent behaviour across days, with safeguards maintained around vulnerable people and the other dog.