Is My Dog Autistic Quiz

Understand your dog’s routines, social engagement, and sensory responses in about 10 minutes. Get a 15 question snapshot to help you talk with a vet and spot changes that need prompt care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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6/15
Repetitive Behavior and Rigidity (RBaR)
Measures how often your dog shows repetitive behaviors or difficulty adapting to changes in routines or environments.
No scored pattern captured
Pattern to document
Veterinary discussion advised
0NaNNo scored pattern captured1NaNPattern to document3NaNVeterinary discussion advised
A score of 6 falls in the “Veterinary discussion advised” range, suggesting repetitive or rigid patterns that are persistent or disruptive enough to review with a professional.
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4/15
Sensory Responses and Regulation (SRaR)
Measures how strongly a dog reacts to sensory input (sounds, touch, movement) and how easily they self-regulate and recover.
No pattern captured
Pattern to document
Discussion advised
0NaNNo pattern captured1NaNPattern to document3NaNDiscussion advised
A score of 4 falls in the “Discussion advised” range, suggesting notable sensory reactivity or slower recovery that may be worth tracking and discussing with a professional.
example score
12/15
Social Engagement and Communication (SEaC)
Measures observed differences in a dog's social engagement and communication cues across people, dogs, and situations.
No scored pattern captured
Pattern to document
Veterinary discussion advised
0NaNNo scored pattern captured1NaNPattern to document3NaNVeterinary discussion advised
A score of 12 falls in the “Veterinary discussion advised” range, indicating frequent or impactful signs of social disengagement, distress, or communication difficulty in the items scored.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried dog parents
41%OF USERS
People who notice repetitive habits, strong routine needs, or unusual social responses and want a structured way to describe what they’re seeing before talking to a vet.
New or recent adopters
34%OF USERS
Owners still learning a dog’s baseline behavior who are sorting out whether shutdown, stress, or adjustment issues could explain odd reactions to people, touch, or environments.
Training and enrichment seekers
25%OF USERS
Handlers looking for clues about sensory sensitivities and engagement so they can tailor routines, play, and training and decide if professional behavior help is needed.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Repetitive Behavior and Rigidity (RBaR)
Average
4.1
Normal range
1.96.3
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Sensory Responses and Regulation (SRaR)
Average
6.8
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Social Engagement and Communication (SEaC)
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7.6
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510.2
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It is a brief behavior self-check focused on routines, social engagement, and sensory responses. It helps organize observations and identify patterns to discuss with a veterinary professional.
Can this quiz diagnose autism in dogs?
No. Autism is a human diagnosis, and similar behaviors in dogs can reflect pain, anxiety, neurological conditions, breed traits, learning history, or stress.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
How should responses be selected?
Base answers on typical behavior over the past several weeks in familiar settings. If behavior varies by context, select the option that best reflects the most common pattern.
When should veterinary care be sought promptly?
Seek prompt care for sudden behavior changes, signs of pain, collapse, seizures, breathing difficulty, or inability to eat or drink. Otherwise, use the results to guide follow-up with a veterinarian or qualified veterinary behaviorist.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Is My Dog Autistic Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, quick dog behavior self-check helps you organize observations involving routines, social engagement, and sensory responses. It cannot determine whether a dog is autistic: autism is a human diagnosis, and similar canine behaviors may arise from pain, anxiety, neurological conditions, breed traits, learning, or stress. Use the results to guide a conversation with a veterinarian or qualified veterinary behaviorist. Seek prompt veterinary care for sudden changes, pain, collapse, seizures, breathing trouble, or inability to eat or drink.

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