Date of Intake: 2/21/2018

Basic Information:: Cherry Berry is a 5 years old female large mixed breed. The previous owner bought her off a breeder when she was a puppy. She was surrendered because her owner recently lost his home.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 2 Children

How is this dog around strangers?: She was friendly and outgoing around strangers.

How is this dog around children?: She lived with two children of the ages of 1 month and 7 years old. She was relaxed around the newborn and grew up with the 7 years old. She played gently with the child.

How is this dog around other dogs?: She is relaxed around other dog. Two years ago she lived with a small 3 year old Chihuahua whom she was very relaxed towards.

How is this dog around cats?: The previous owner stated that it depends on the cat. If the cats approaches her nicely she be gentle with the cat. When she was less than a year old a cat swatted at her and she ended up chasing the cat. That has been the only negative incident revolving around a cat and the cat nor Cherry Berry were injured.

Resource guarding:: Cherry Berry does not guard food, toys nor treats.

Bite history:: Cherry Berry does not have a bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium, Friendly, Gentle, Independent

Other Notes:: Cherry Berry was house broken and was friendly when held or restrained. She was also friendly when disturbed while sleeping, bath, and with strangers that approached the house or family members.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Cherry Berry is very prone to allergies. She was kept on a Rachel Ray nutrish diet.

For a New Family to Know: She was described as an independent, affectionate, and friendly dog. Her activity level was medium. She enjoyed chewing on soft fabric toys. She was kept mostly indoors and rarely had potty accidents as long as she was walk. She still had accidents a few times a month. She was well behaved when left alone in the house and can stay inside a crate for over 8 hours. She sat when told to do so sometimes. She enjoyed running with her previous owner. She wander some but came back when called while off leash.

Date of intake:: 2/21/2018

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender (in previous home for 5 years, since she was a puppy)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children ages 1 month and 7 years, one small dog (chihuahua)

Behavior toward strangers:: Social, friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and played gently with resident children

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed with resident small dog.

Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed with most cats, one time a cat swatted at her and she chased it.

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium energy, Friendly, Gentle, Independent

Date of assessment:: 2/23/2018

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

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Cherry Berry was tense throughout up-close tactile handling portions of the assessment, but tolerated all touch.

Summary (1):: 2/22: Cherry Berry is fearful and trembling when attempting to introduce to the male helper dog. An off leash is not conducted due to concern for stress level.

Summary (2):: 2/23: When introduced off leash to a male dog, Cherry Berry remains immobile, allowing greeting.

Summary (3):: 2/24: Cherry Berry engages in soft bouncy play with male dogs.

Summary (4):: 2/26: Cherry Berry is playful with male dogs. She attempts to mount dogs who aren’t engaged in play. Cherry Berry appears stiff when greeting a female dog on the other side of the fence.

Date of intake:: 2/21/2018

Summary:: During intake, Cherry Berry allowed all handling, though whined when owner left and tail was tucked.

Date of initial:: 2/21/2018

Summary:: During her initial medical exam, Cherry Berry growled from in kennel, but allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Her owner describes Cherry Berry as having a medium level of energy, which matches what we have seen in the care center.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Cherry Berry has been timid in the shelter environment but will warm up and become social with handlers while engaging outside the kennel. She continues to be fearful of novice items and people, but will engage after a slow introduction.

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: Cherry Berry takes some time to warm up to new people, though she shows good coping skills when uncomfortable. We feel she will do best with an adopter prepared to allow her to warm up to new people and new environments slowly. Use of treats and other rewards will help to make new experiences positive.