Date of Intake: 11/6/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Bullwinkle is a 4 year old, tan and white, medium mixed breed male. He was not neutered prior to coming into BACC. He came in with a possible ear infection and has not seen a vet recently. He has been in the home since he was a puppy. He has not seen a vet recently and was an owner surrender due to changes in the owners housing situation.

Previously lived with:: In home with owner

How is this dog around strangers?: Bullwinkle is typically outgoing when meeting new people. He will jump on them but does not always welcome being pet.

How is this dog around children?: Bullwinkle has lived with the owners young children and is playful and tolerant around them. The owner is unsure how he would behave around children he is not familiar with though.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Bullwinkle has lived with his litter mate in he previous home and was usually tolerant with him. He does have resource guarding behavior with the dog and will growl and snap if he approaches his food or treats.

How is this dog around cats?: Bullwinkle has not spent time around cats.

Resource guarding:: Bullwinkle has resource guarding behavior with other dogs but not with his owner,

Bite history:: Bullwinkle has no bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Due to Bullwinkle not being walked often enough he will have accidents inside the home.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Bullwinkle has had a hematoma in his right ear.

For a New Family to Know: Bullwinkle is described as being friendly, affectionate and playful. He is not bothered by being pushed off the furniture and his owner has been able to bathe and groom him without any issues. He will bark if someone approaches the house or yard. He likes to follow his family around when they are home, he likes to play with stuffed toys and chew bones, and has been an indoor dog. He sleeps in his crate and eats both wet and dry food. His favorite treats are dental chews. He is crated when left alone in the house and knows the commands sit and come. he walks on leash for exercise and is never let off leash. He will pull hard when being walked.

Date of intake:: 11/6/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, and young children

Behavior toward strangers:: Bullwinkle is outgoing, and friendly

Behavior toward children:: Bullwinkle is playful, and tolerant.

Behavior toward dogs:: Bullwinkle is tolerant of housemate, but will resource guard when food is approached by the dog

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Bullwinkle is reported to resource guard towards his litter housemate. He will growl and snap if his food/treats are approached by the other dog.

Housetrained:: Partially

Date of assessment:: 11/8/2017

Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.

Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.

Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Bullwinkle came into the room nervous and timid, he would approach the handlers when he was ready and comfortable. He needed a slow approach when attempting to pet him.

Summary (1):: Bullwinkle is nervous and takes time to warm up with other dogs. He is tolerant of most behaviors and keeps to himself during group. Bullwinkle has lived with his litter mate in his previous home and was usually tolerant with him. He does have resource guarding behavior with the dog, he will growl and snap if the other dog approaches his food or treats. The Behavior Department recommends that Bullwinkle be placed in a home with well socialized, respectful dogs that matches his calm demeanor. All introductions should be done slowly and under supervision. 11/07: When off leash at the Care Center, Bullwinkle is extremely nervous- displaying a tucked tail, lowered head. He avoids interaction or even looking at the other dog and moves away quickly when approached. 11/9: In a group of nervous dogs, Bullwinkle briefly greets them before exploring the pens. He displays a soft body when exchanging sniffs with another male dog. 11/10-21: Bullwinkle was tolerant of a female’s assertive posturing, socializes briefly in a group of calm male and female dogs, but mostly kepst to himself throughout the session.

Date of intake:: 11/6/2017

Summary:: No handling done.

Date of initial:: 11/7/2017

Summary:: Bulwinkle was nervous, but allow handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Bullwinkle may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Bullwinkle would growl and snap at other resident dog if approached his food bowl. There is no report of this being directed onto humans. We recommend that Bullwinkle be left alone while eating and nothing should ever be taken directly out of Bullwinkle’s mouth. Appropriate management around other dogs is highly recommended. Behavior modification protocols for food guarding behavior can be found on aspcapro.org. Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Bullwinkle to approach his potential new adopters at his own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Bullwinkle to new and unfamiliar situations.