Livestock Guardian Dog Readiness

1. How frequently do you observe predator activity (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves) on your farm?
1 10
2. How severe have predator attacks on your livestock been in the past year?
1 10
3. How diverse is the predator species presence on your property?
1 10
4. How close are known predator dens to your livestock areas?
1 10
5. How effective are your current predator deterrents (fencing, lights, etc.)?
1 10
6. How active are predators around your farm during nighttime hours?
1 10
7. How many predator incursions do you experience per livestock season?
1 10
8. How challenging is your farm's terrain for guardian dogs to patrol?
1 10
9. How consistent is predator pressure across different seasons on your farm?
1 10
10. How confident are you in detecting early signs of predator presence?
1 10
11. What is the total acreage of pasture or range designated for livestock?
1 10
12. How adequate is the ratio of livestock area per guardian dog you plan to keep?
1 10
13. How accessible are all areas of your farm for a guardian dog to patrol?
1 10
14. How complex is your farm layout (number of paddocks, fences, buildings)?
1 10
15. How sufficient is the shelter available for guardian dogs across your property?
1 10
16. How reliable are the water sources for guardian dogs on your farm?
1 10
17. How secure are your perimeter fences against predator breaches?
1 10
18. How good is the visibility across pastures for monitoring livestock and dogs?
1 10
19. How close are livestock pens to potential predator hotspots?
1 10
20. How well does your landscape allow guardian dogs to move freely and patrol?
1 10
21. Rate the adequacy of your current guardian dog-to-livestock ratio.
1 10
22. Rate your planned number of guardian dogs relative to your livestock needs.
1 10
23. Rate your ability to provide daily exercise and training for each dog.
1 10
24. Rate your budget sufficiency for feeding and veterinary care for guardian dogs.
1 10
25. How available are caregivers to attend to each guardian dog on a daily basis?
1 10
26. Rate your experience handling multiple guardian dogs simultaneously.
1 10
27. Rate your ability to separate and manage dogs when introducing them.
1 10
28. Rate your preparedness to integrate guardian dogs into daily livestock routines.
1 10
29. Rate your confidence in correcting unwanted guardian dog behaviors.
1 10
30. Rate your commitment to providing long-term care and resources for guardian dogs.
1 10