Date of intake:: 12/4/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 12/6/2017

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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:: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff.

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

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

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:: Champa appeared anxious in the assessment room, panting and running to the door. She approached the assessor with a soft body, but jumped away when a collar was being placed on her. While she appeared social through most of the assessment, she became fearful during tag, spinning away from the assessor and focusing on the door.

Summary:: Champa has not been completely comfortable during interactions with dogs in the care center. She has approached to greet calmer dogs, but may become uncomfortable with forward or playful behavior. Introductions should only be conducted to respectful dogs, on a one on one basis.

Summary (1):: 12/5: When introduced off leash, Champa avoids approach and barks when the helper dog approaches within close proximity.

Summary (2):: 12/6: Champa offers brief greeting, then keeps to self.

Summary (3):: 12/7-8: Champa offers brief, polite greeting. She offers correction for play.

Date of initial:: 12/4/2017

Summary:: Champa was tense, growling, and snapping.

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

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: In the care center, Champa has exhibited vocal attention seeking behaviors. When comfortable and familiar with handlers, she will lean against them for petting and jump up to seek attention.

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),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Champa may be intimidated by young children. She needs a slow approach and time to warm up. She should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at her own pace. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. No dog parks: Due to some discomfort with play and forward approach, it is recommended Champa meet other dogs on a one on one basis.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Champa is fearful at times at the care center, especially with certain handling. It is important to always go slow and give Champa the option to walk away from any social interaction. Champa should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Champa’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Champa would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Anxiety: Champa appears anxious in the care center, pacing and focusing on exits. We have no history on her in a home, so we do not know if this behavior will be present outside of the care center. If it does occur, we recommend giving her puzzle toys, long walks, and things to do to relieve her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, reward based training only should be used.