Basic Information:: Brooklyn is a 7 year old female that has no previous or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner had Brooklyn for 6 years but had to surrender due to personal problems.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Brooklyn is nervous and will bark. She needs to be around a stranger for several hours to become comfortable and will approach and allow to be touched.

How is this dog around children?: Owner did not have any children in the home but stated that there were 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 4 that would come over to the house frequently and as long as they were not touching Brooklyn she was fine. Owner stated that they would rough play with her and pull her ears so the animal would growl.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Owner had another dog in the home, a medium sized male and stated that Brooklyn was always relaxed and respectful around the other animal.

How is this dog around cats?: Owner did not have a cat in the home so behavior is unknown.

Resource guarding:: Brooklyn will growl when her food is touched or taken away but with toys or treats she is not bothered.

Bite history:: Brooklyn does not have a bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Brooklyn is not bothered by being held/restrained, being pushed off furniture, being disturbed while sleeping, being given a bath, having her coat brushed or having her nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person would approach the home or yard, Brooklyn would bark.

For a New Family to Know: Brooklyn is described as mellow and independent. She has a low activity level and liked to play with balls. In the home, she liked to follow the owner around from room to room. Brooklyn was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. The only time she would have an accident is if the owner did not walk her on time. In the home, Brooklyn was fed dry food only brand Pedigree. When left alone in the home, Brooklyn was always well behaved. Owner has never tried to crate train Brooklyn. Brooklyn knows the cues sit, come, stay, down and paw. For exercise, Brooklyn was taken on brisk walks on the leash or running. When on the leash, she pulls hard at first but then after a few minutes does not pull. Owner has never tried to walk her off leash so behavior is unknown

Date of intake:: 12/17/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender(6 years in the home)

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult and been around children

Behavior toward strangers:: Nervous and bark.

Behavior toward children:: She would growl if the children pull her ears.

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and respectful

Resource guarding:: Yes, she will growl when her food is touched and taken away.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: The owner describes Brooklyn as mellow and independent with a low activity level.

Date of assessment:: 12/19/2017

Summary:: Brooklyn has displayed fearful behavior during her stay in the care center. She has also allowed minimal handling from her caretakers. Out of concern for her stress levels and her response to restraint, we feel Brooklyn is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (1):: According to Brooklyn’s previous owner, Brooklyn was always relaxed and respectful around the other animals and the male resident dogs. 12/19: When off leash at the Care Center, Brooklyn slowly enter the pens with a tense posture. She continues to display this posture while greeting the helper male dog and exploring the pens. 12/20: Today, Brooklyn completely avoid the novel female greeter. She paces the pens, attempting to escape.

Date of intake:: 12/17/2017

Summary:: Tense and hiding next to the owner.

Date of initial:: 12/18/2017

Summary:: Nervous and fearful

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: Place with a new hope partner: Brooklyn has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Brooklyn’s previous owner notes that she may growl when her food bowl is approached. We recommend that Brooklyn be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Brooklyn’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Handling/touch sensitivity:1. Brooklyn has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over her. It is important to always go slow and give Brooklyn the option to walk away from any social interaction. Brooklyn should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Brooklyn’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Brooklyn may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Fearful:Brooklyn has been observed to display fearful behavior during her stay at our care centers, at times avoiding interaction and shying away from direct touch. Brooklyn startles easily and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement. She displays proper warning signals as well as increasing distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.