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Take The Great British Dog Survey 2020

Calling the nation’s dog lovers, we want you!

At Guide Dogs we love talking about our perfect pooches and the impact they have on people’s lives but now it’s your turn! Our survey is back for another year to find out even more about your fantastic four-legged friends. From their cheekiest habits to their favourite tasty treats– we want to hear it all.

What’s more, by entering our survey you’ll be in with a chance to win some of our spectacular prizes including a dog photoshoot and a £200 Pets at Home hamper ! For full prize list please see T&C’s.

If you have more than one dog, please complete an additional survey per dog.

1. How many dogs do you have?

2. What is your dog's name?

3. What breed is your dog?

Please enter your dog's breed:

4. What gender is your dog?

Male Female

5. How old is he?

5. How old is she?

6. How would you best describe your dog's personality? Please select the most appropriate option.

Playful puppy at heart Very loving and affectionate Incredibly curious Fearless – the bravest of the bunch Cheeky monkey – always clowning around Bit of a wimp Very intelligent – a doggy mastermind!

7. What is your dog's cheekiest habit? Please tick ALL that apply. Finding something smelly to roll in Stealing food off the work surface Accidents on the carpet Chasing cyclists Excessive barking Chewing/destroying my belongings Pulling on the lead Digging up my lovely garden Teasing the cat Doing a runner None of the above, I’m very lucky!

8. What is your dog afraid of? Please tick ALL that apply. Fireworks and loud noises Being left alone Going to the vet Travelling in the car Meeting new people/other dogs The bath None of the above

9. Let's talk toys. What is their favourite? Please select the most appropriate option.

Soft toy A good old-fashioned ball A chewy bone A knot rope tuggy A frisbee A treat-filled toy or game Upcycled toys (made from cardboard tubes etc.) My dog doesn’t play with toys

10. What is your dog's favourite treat? Please select the most appropriate option.

A biscuit with a crunch A chew or dental stick Crunchy veggies A good old-fashioned bone A juicy bit of meat A lump of cheese Homemade treats My dog doesn’t have treats

11. What are your favourite things to do with your dog? Please tick ALL that apply. Long walks in the countryside Having a snooze or a cuddle on the sofa Running Playing games in the garden Visiting friends and family Lazy pub lunches Just being together – we’re the best of friends

12. Does your dog come on holiday with you? If so, where do you like to explore together? Please tick ALL that apply. The coast – my pup loves running along the beach A city break Wide open countryside Mountain ranges, so we can hike I don’t take my dog on holiday

13. How does your dog behave off the lead? Please select the most appropriate option.

Perfect recall Just wants to socialise An independent explorer Sticks to my side Forgets all about me! We keep our dog on the lead

14. Does your dog share their home with any other animal friends? Please tick all that apply. A feline friend Another canine companion Small furries (e.g. guinea pig, rabbits, hamsters) Reptiles Fantastic fish I don’t have any other pets

15. Do you and your dog like to take part in any of these fun activities? Please tick all that apply. Agility Flyball Heel work to music Charity dog runs/walks Swimming Doggy Yoga We haven’t tried any of these!

16. We love our guide dog’s little quirks – they often make us laugh out loud! Can you remember a funny time where your dog made you laugh?

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The Great British Dog Survey

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