What did your dog notice: dog, person, bike, car, sound, visitor, or window movement?
Resource
Reactive Dog Trigger Log Template
A simple log for recording trigger, distance, intensity, food response, and recovery before choosing a next step.
Audience
For conservative observation and professional-help conversations, not for pushing a dog closer to triggers.
Do not use this log to practice closer greetings when there is bite history, severe panic, or unsafe control.
Use this safely
Keep it short and observable.
This resource is a checklist for planning and tracking. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for qualified in-person help.
Download printable PDFChecklist
Estimate the distance where your dog first noticed the trigger.
Record body language before barking or lunging starts.
Could your dog eat a high-value treat and turn back to you?
How long did it take to settle or move away calmly?
Note narrow paths, surprise turns, children, multiple dogs, or poor footing.
If safety is uncertain, use the log with a certified behavior professional.
Safety boundary: Do not use this log to practice closer greetings when there is bite history, severe panic, or unsafe control.