Sample resource / Between visits
Everyday observation notes
A sample place to record what you notice in daily life and the questions you would like to bring to the team.
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Dog’s name:
Your name / date:
The moment
Date, time and place:
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What was your dog doing just before and during the observation?
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What I noticed
Describe the movement or behaviour in your own words:
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Was this familiar, different or something you had not noticed before?
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The surroundings
What surfaces, equipment, people or other animals were present?
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Was anything different about the usual routine?
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Context for the conversation
Which current instructions or recent appointments are relevant?
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Has the team asked for any particular observations or a video?
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Questions for review
What would you like to understand about this observation?
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What did the team advise, and when was that conversation?
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