What is your name? *

First Name

Last Name

Which of the following applies to you?

Please select all that apply

Dog Owner

Dog Walker

Dog Trainer

Other Dog Professional

I work within a green space

I use green spaces, without a dog

What does a typical walk look like for you and your dog?

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Keeping ourselves to ourselves

Walking with Friends

Sniffing and pottering

Letting the dogs play!

Mostly stressful

Mostly relaxed

We like to do training

We play Fetch

We seek out woodland

Lots and lots of running

Playing games/ activities with my dog

Finding the quietest places

Staying vigilant and finding distance of distractions

Seeking friendly playmates

Keeping my owner of their toes!

If you chose' no' or 'sometimes', what are some reasons you don't let your dog off-lead?

Please select all that apply

My dog has unreliable recall

My dog is reactive towards dogs

My dog is reactive towards humans

My dog is reactive towards bikes/scooters etc.

I'm worried to lose them

In case they get hurt

I'm unable to clean up after my dog if they go far

I worry about other dogs/ people around me

My dog needs to be on lead for health or recovery reasons

If you chose 'yes' or 'sometimes', what would help you to feel more confident and safe around unknown dogs?

Please select all that apply

Learning more about dog-to-dog interactions

Being able to decode dog body language

Being able to express my concerns without feeling judged

Changing my dog's behaviour/ responses in the situation

Learning how to move my dog away kindly, quickly and safely

Getting to know more of the dogs we share our walk spaces with

Using non verbal ways to communicate with other owners (coloured leads, vests, hand signals)

Other

What would make walks with your dog better?

More to do together in local spaces

People being more understanding of me and my dog

More safe social interaction for my dog

Others respecting our space

If i could let them offlead

If they didn't drag me around on the lead

If my dog listened to me more

If you chose 'never', let us know why:

It never occurred to me

I don't want dog food in my pockets

I don't use food to train my dog

Another reason