Does My Dog Love Me Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. When your dog wants something, how directly do they communicate with you?
They use a clear signal and check how I respond
They give one directed signal, then wait or move on
They go to the relevant place or object without involving me much
They rarely direct noticeable signals toward me
2. When you return after being away for a routine amount of time, what does your dog typically do?
Notices me but waits for me to approach
Approaches to greet me and remains nearby afterward
Continues the current activity with little visible change
Greets me briefly, then returns to another activity
3. Suppose you accidentally bump or startle your dog. What usually follows?
My dog recovers and soon reconnects with me
My dog recovers nearby without seeking interaction
My dog needs noticeable time or distance before returning
My dog remains especially wary of me afterward
4. During a calm one-to-one interaction, how much back-and-forth adjustment do you notice?
My dog often adjusts to my pause, gesture, or tone and gives signals in return
My dog responds to some of my signals while keeping their own pace
My dog participates briefly but rarely adjusts as the interaction changes
My dog shows little interest in maintaining the exchange
5. During familiar gentle care, such as wiping paws or checking a collar, how does your dog usually respond?
My dog avoids the interaction or quickly moves out of reach
My dog tolerates a brief interaction, then clearly wants distance
My dog shows mild tension at first but settles with me
My dog remains loose, comfortable, and cooperative with me
6. In a safe unfamiliar place where your dog can explore, how do they keep track of you?
They explore independently without visibly checking toward me
They check mainly when prompted by the leash, treats, or my voice
They look back or come near me once or twice
They repeatedly check my location while continuing to explore
7. If you get up and move to another room without calling your dog, what usually happens?
My dog generally stays where they are without checking
My dog may check on me or join me after a while
My dog follows or comes to find me soon afterward
My dog follows mainly when expecting food, a walk, or another routine
8. When you invite your dog into a favorite shared activity, such as play, a walk, or a short training game, how do they respond?
They show little change and usually continue their own activity
They notice the invitation but do not often join
They join after some encouragement
They readily engage and focus on the activity with me
9. What does your dog’s body language usually look like while resting near you?
Relaxed posture with easy breathing and little monitoring
Deeply settled, sometimes sleeping in an exposed or loose position
Resting, but frequently alert to my movement or the surroundings
Guarded or positioned for distance while closely monitoring me
10. When a sudden but harmless noise startles your dog, what response is most typical?
My dog seeks me out or moves closer while recovering
My dog accepts my calm presence if I come near
My dog settles independently without seeking contact
My dog moves away and remains reluctant to approach me
11. During an ordinary quiet evening, where does your dog most often choose to settle?
Close to me, even when I am not offering attention
Elsewhere unless a familiar activity is happening near me
In the same general area, with some space between us
Usually in a different room or separate part of the space
12. In a mildly uncertain situation, such as encountering an unfamiliar object, how does your dog relate to you?
My dog approaches me or checks in before deciding what to do
My dog watches my response from nearby
My dog relies mostly on the surroundings rather than checking with me
My dog increases distance from both the situation and me
13. As a familiar shared routine begins, such as preparing for a walk or settling for the evening, how does your dog participate?
My dog anticipates the routine and coordinates their actions with mine
My dog joins once I provide a familiar cue
My dog participates inconsistently or mainly at the final step
My dog usually continues a separate activity
14. When several familiar people or comfortable resting places are available, how often does your dog choose you?
My dog regularly selects my company or returns to me
My dog divides time among options but comes back to me
My dog spends time with me mostly when I initiate it
My dog generally chooses other company or personal space
15. If a shared game or interaction pauses unexpectedly, what does your dog tend to do?
They make a clear attempt to restart the interaction with me
They remain available and respond if I restart it
They watch briefly, then shift to something else
They immediately disengage and do not return to the activity