Date of intake:: 11/3/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: two other similarly sized dogs (his litter-mate/his father)

Behavior toward strangers:: Plays exuberantly

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Does not get along with dogs other than resident dogs, especially if they are smaller

Behavior toward cats:: Does not get along with cats

Bite history:: Incident occurred at the home, all three dogs were barking at a neighbor outside, both Bombino and father chased and bit the littermate, leaving puncture wounds that were cleaned at home. There are no details as to which dog caused the extent of the injury. Bombino has bitten both a dog and cat before, no other details given.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Bombino is described as friendly, affectionate, playful,confident, mellow and excitable with a medium level of energy.

Other Notes:: Bombino is well behaved when left home alone as long as he has toys to play with. If he does not have toys he will chew on house hold items. Bombino has never been crate trained.

Date of assessment:: 11/3/2017

Summary:: Bombino is extremely uncomfortable, tail remains tucked, eyes wide. He takes treats tentatively but never settles or relaxed. Out of concern for his stress levels, the Behavior Dept feels he is not an appropriate candidate for a SAFER evaluation at this time. Please look over in-shelter observation notes for further clarification as to some of Bombino’s behavior when more comfortable with some familiar staff members.

Date of intake:: 10/22/2017

Summary:: During intake, Bombino allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 10/22/2017

Summary:: During his initial medical exam, Bombino was tense, resisted handling, growling and snapping.

ENERGY LEVEL:: His owner describes Bombino as having a medium level of energy which matches what we have seen in the care center.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 10/24: Bombino was easily leashed and removed from his kennel. Once outside of his kennel, Bombino is aloof and has neutral body language. He is easily placed back in a kennel. 10/25: Upon approach Bombino is at the front of the kennel with neutral body language. He takes treats in a slow and gentle manner. He is easily leashed, and outside on leash wanders the yard, occasionally checking in with the handler. He sat on the bench with the handler briefly as well. He is slightly hesitant to return to the room but enters his kennel for treats. 10/28-11/3: Easily leashed and taken outside, slowly wanders yard, accepts petting. Uses facilities and occasionally checks in. Somewhat hesitant to return to kennel but eventually goes in on his own.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: Owner reports Bombino has no experience with children and has bitten a cat previously. He would benefit from an adult only home as the only resident pet. Bombino must be placed with a New Hope partner who can reassess once he is in a stable environment.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Owner reports Bombino was never crate trained. In kennel, Bombino appears dull and depressed, and trembling when standing up. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionially charged or stressful environments Bombino may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel. Owner reports Bombino is well behaved when left home alone as long as he has a toy, otherwise he may chew on household items. It is important to always leave Bombino with high value items such as toys and long lasting treats and chews to decrease the possibility of chewing inappropriate items in the home.