Printable safety tool

Track safety before progress.

Use this beside the 30-day tracker. If safety worsens, do not push forward. Make the setup easier, pause the drill, or get qualified local help.

Stop and get help for bite history, severe aggression, resource guarding risk, sudden pain or behavior change, panic, or any situation where people or animals may be hurt.
Daily safety log

Can the dog learn today?

DayTrigger/setupCan eat?Can disengage?Recovery timeStop signs seen?Next setup
1Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
2Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
3Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
4Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
5Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
6Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
7Yes / NoYes / NoEasier / Same / Harder
Stop sign checklist

Circle anything that happened.

Body language

Freeze / growl / snap / hide / shake / frantic escape / cannot eat / cannot recover.

Safety

Bite risk / child too close / dog-dog conflict / unsafe pulling / door or car exit risk.

Health

Pain signs / sudden behavior change / limping / yelping / unusual sensitivity to touch.

Plan

Next session should be: farther away / shorter / quieter / easier reward / professional support.