Basic Information:: Carrie is a brown and white large female dog. She was surrendered at MACC after being dropped off by her owner’s family friend. Allegedly Carrie’s owner passed away.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

How is this dog around strangers?: This information is not known because she was dropped off by a person who had very little knowledge of her.

Date of intake:: 10/31/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 11/1/2017

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:: 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.

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:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary:: Carrie approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She allowed all handling but became a bit nervous during tag, tucking her tail when touched. She quickly grabbed the toy when it was presented to her and was reluctant to relinquish it but did not become tense.

Summary (1):: 11/1: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Carrie is social and engages in bouncy, pushy play.

Summary (2):: 11/2: Carrie is soft and social when greeting male and female dogs.

Summary (3):: 11/3-11/4: Carrie is soft and social with male and female dogs. She offers correction for mounting.

Date of initial:: 10/31/2017

Summary:: Carrie was tense.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Carrie so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a low level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Carrie consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.

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

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Carrie is a bit at times in the care center, seeming to be afraid of quick movements. We recommend allowing Carrie to interact at her own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing her to new/unfamiliar situations.