Independent Expert Dog Temperament Assessment reports
Professional, independent assessment reports of dog temperament, responses and potential risk. Providing objective professional reports for local authorities, organisations and private individuals requiring an independent opinion.
Does this Sound Like You?
Are you a local authority looking for an independent report about a dog / dogs to help inform decision-making?
Has your local authority, police service, housing provider or another professional organisation requested an independent report regarding your dog?
Do you require an objective professional opinion following an incident or dispute involving a dog?
Are you involved in a situation where a clear, evidence-based evaluation of a dog’s temperament, responses and potential risks is required?
Are you considering fostering or adopting a child and would like an independent assessment of your dog’s temperament and suitability?
Are you adopting, rehoming or placing a dog and want a professional opinion to help understand their temperament before making an important decision?
Are you experiencing difficulties with neighbours or other people and require an independent report documenting your dog’s temperament and responses?
Would you like a professional record of your dog’s characteristics, communication, responses and any relevant risk considerations?
If you require an independent professional evaluation of a dog, an Independent expert dog temperament assessment report may be suitable.
Please Note
This service is an independent assessment and reporting service. It is not an ongoing training programme or behaviour modification package. Please see other services for this.
The purpose of the report is to provide an objective professional opinion based on:
Information provided
Relevant history
Previous incidents or concerns
Direct observation of the dog
Behavioural responses and communication
Environmental and people factors
Professional experience and knowledge
The report can assist with:
Local authority decision-making
Risk and incident management
Safeguarding considerations
Suitability assessments
Ownership decisions
Rehoming decisions
Future planning
Every dog is assessed as an individual.
A single incident, label, breed or allegation does not provide the full picture. A professional evaluation is unbiased and considers the complete circumstances surrounding the dog, including history, environment, communication and individual temperament.
What does the Independent Canine Temperament & Risk Report entail?
Home visit to observe and interact with the dog/dogs
Detailed background, behaviour and incident review
Circumstances surrounding concerns or requirements
Review of veterinary information, where relevant
Previous training or interventions
Full professional report sent same day
Where required, reports can support decision-making by local authorities, organisations, professionals and private individuals.
Why choose Paul Lasky Dog Training and Behaviour?
I have extensive experience assessing dogs across a wide range of situations, including complex behavioural presentations.
My experience includes:
6 years assessing dogs for Dogs Trust, both on intake and rehoming
9 years assessing behaviour issues privately in real homes
Extensive experience of hundreds of local authority assessments
Extensive experience with reactive and aggressive dogs
Extensive experience working with challenging cases involving safety considerations
Extensive experience interviewing dog owners and supporting complex decisions involving dogs and people
Long-standing member of the APDT UK.