Date of Intake: 10/28/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Buster is a medium size dog that is possibly 2 years old. Finder stated that he as cared for Buster for two weeks. Finder noticed the dog wandering the street alone. He decided to bring Buster into his home. He is not interested in keeping the dog due to moving.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child

How is this dog around strangers?: When strangers come over during the two weeks the finder had him. Buster sniffed new people and wagged his tail. He allowed to be petted and warmed up to new people quickly.

How is this dog around children?: He lived for two weeks with a 7 year old boy. Buster was friendly and affectionate with the child.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Buster was introduced to an unaltered female dog.They would play chase and rough play.

How is this dog around cats?: He was not introduced to cats.

Resource guarding:: He finder could touch Buster food bowl an d he was not bothered. He allows the family to remove toys from his mouth. He was never bathed or had his nails trimmed.

Bite history:: No bite history that finder is aware off.

Energy level/descriptors:: high energy

Other Notes:: n/a

Medical Notes: n/a

For a New Family to Know: Finder stated that Buster was playful, affectionate and friendly. He loves long walks in the park. When left alone he was put in a crate for 7hrs. He was well behaved. He never had an accident in the home. He was walked 3 times a day.

Date of intake:: 10/28/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (with finder for 2 weeks)

Previously lived with:: Adults (2), child (age 7)

Behavior toward strangers:: Warms up to new people quickly

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and affectionate with the child in the home

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Buster is described as playful, affectionate, and friendly, with a high activity level.

Other Notes:: Buster was crated for up to 7 hours and did well.

Date of assessment:: 10/31/2017

Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.

Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Buster was a bit fearful, pulling away from assessor, and wary during the handling assessment. He did allow handling while keeping his body low, and remained a bit tense.

Summary (1):: Buster is uncomfortable in a group setting. He displays a tense posture with a tucked tail. He tolerates the other dogs greeting him throughout the session. Buster was brought in as a stray, but his finder reported he was introduced to an unaltered female dog. They would play chase and rough play. The Behavior Department believes that Buster would be most comfortable as the only dog in the other. Any resident dogs should be polite and respectful. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision. 10/29: When off leash at the Care Center, Buster greets with a nervous, tucked posture and moves slowly away from the helper dog. He spends most of the session exploring the yard and avoiding interactions. 10/30- 11/02: Buster interacts in a group of calm male and female dogs and tolerates their muzzle and genital greets. He remains uncomfortable and stiff throughout the session and attempts to avoid contact with them.

Date of intake:: 10/28/2017

Summary:: Social, allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 10/29/2017

Summary:: Nervous, growled, needed a slow approach

ENERGY LEVEL:: Buster is described as active and exuberant. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Static.

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

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: Buster seems a bit uncomfortable with quick movements and may be most comfortable in a home without very young children. Dog-savvy young children can be considered pending interaction. He otherwise shows good coping skills, even when uncomfortable, and has been human social with his caretakers in the care center.

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Though observed to be human-social, Buster may need time to warm up to the handler as he initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Buster to interact at his own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing his to new/unfamiliar situations.