ARIEL – 8006 (ALT ID A1126813)

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity:  1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a

relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:  2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.

Paw squeeze 1:  1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly.

Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary:  Ariel displayed no behavior concerns during her handling assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

When greeting off leash with a male dog, Ariel was polite but did over correct when he smelled her rear ( she is in heat). She mostly explored the yard and avoided interaction.

Ariel was introduced on leash to a shy male. She approached quickly, low growled when he did not reciprocate play style. Tandem walked well, she appropriately corrected when he attempted to mount. Ariel then avoided interaction.

Date of intake:  28-Sep-2017

Summary:           During intake, Ariel allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Date of initial:    28-Sep-2017

Summary:           During her initial medical exam, Ariel allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:  We have no history on Ariel so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Ariel displays a medium level of energy. She is a young, social, enthusiastic dog who will benefit from daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend walks, exercise, and play.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:

Ariel is usually quiet in her kennel, very soft and gentle when i leash her to come out. In the yard she is often soliciting attention, giving kisses and playing tug with toys. She knows cues “sit, paw, lay down and give kiss” Ariel goes right into her kennel with issues.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Behavior Asilomar           H – Healthy

Suitability With Children:

Other:   Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Enrichment

Ariel continues to be very social with everyone. She is easy in and out of her kennel, solicits attention and gives kisses. She loves to play with toys.