Basic Information:: Arya was found outside 2 days ago. She was wandering the front yards on her block alone in the morning. At the end of the day, she was in her finder’s backyard, on a bench, shivering. She kept her inside for 2 days but isn’t allowed to have pets where she lives. She put up fliers but couldn’t find an owner.

Previously lived with:: woman, 12 year old girl

How is this dog around strangers?: Arya approaches with a low body but allows petting and then follows new people.

How is this dog around children?: Arya stayed with a 12 year old child. She followed her and slept next to her bed. Shew as affectionate and tolerant with her.

For a New Family to Know: Arya’s finders report that she is very sweet. She spent her time near them, often sitting on the couch next to them. She pottied outside on walks and didn’t have accidents inside. She was well-behaved while in the home loose alone. She was also quiet. She didn’t eat anything.

Date of intake:: 2/1/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (With finder for two days)

Previously lived with:: An adult and a child (age 12)

Behavior toward strangers:: Approaches with a low body but allowed handling

Behavior toward children:: Affectionate and tolerant of the child in the home

Energy level/descriptors:: Arya is described as quiet and sweet.

Date of assessment:: 2/4/2018

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

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:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:: Arya approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft bot body and a calm manner. She allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary (1):: 2/2: When introduced off leash to male and female dogs, Arya allows greeting but offers hard corrections for play solicitation.

Date of intake:: 2/1/2018

Summary:: Arya was tense but allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 2/2/2018

Summary:: Arya was tense but allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Arya is described as quiet. At the care center, she displays a medium level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Arya has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be fearful of novice items and people, but will engage after a slow introduction.

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

Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Arya is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Arya the option to walk away from any social interaction. Arya should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Arya’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Arya would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.