Is Your Pet a Secret Escape Artist?

Q1

What does your pet do when you leave the house?

A Sleeps peacefully until I return

B Stands by the door and whines

C Scratches at the door or window

D Tries to follow me out

Q2

Have you ever caught your pet pawing at a door handle?

A Never

B Once or twice

C Often, especially when bored

D Yes, they seem to be practicing

Q3

How does your pet react to the sound of keys or the door unlocking?

A Ignores it completely

B Pricks up ears but stays put

C Runs to the door

D Tries to position themselves near the door

Q4

Does your pet have a favorite spot near the front or back door?

A No, they avoid the door area

B Sometimes they lie there

C Often sits or lies by the door

D Always stationed by the door

Q5

Have you ever found the door slightly open when you were sure you closed it?

A Never happened

B Once, but blamed it on wind

C A couple of times

D It happens regularly

Q6

Does your pet show interest in lever-style door handles?

A No interest at all

B Sniffs them sometimes

C Paws at them occasionally

D I've seen them push down a lever handle

Q7

What does your pet do when they hear someone at the door?

A Barks/hisses but stays back

B Runs to the door but stops

C Tries to squeeze past legs

D Aims for the open door gap immediately

Q8

How does your pet react to new people entering your home?

A Hides or runs away

B Greets them calmly

C Excited but stays inside

D Sees it as an opportunity to dash out

Q9

Have you taken any measures to prevent your pet from opening doors?

A No need, they can't

B I keep doors locked

C I use childproof locks

D I have installed special pet-proof handles

Q10

Does your pet ever try to open cabinets or drawers?

A Never

B Only if there's food

C Occasionally out of curiosity

D Yes, they are skilled at opening them