Date of Intake: 12/12/2017

Basic Information:: Dallas is a 8 year old male large breed dog with no current of past injuries/health problems the owner is aware of.

Previously lived with:: Adults + another dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Dallas is friendly/outgoing and barks.

How is this dog around children?: Owner stated that Dallas should not be around children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Dallas spent time with a small male chihuahua and was curious and tried to play with him. Dallas was also in doggy day care and the owners stated that he did well with the other dogs there.

How is this dog around cats?: Dallas has not been around cats so behavior is unknown.

Bite history:: Dallas has bit a person but, has not bit another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High Activity Level

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Dallas is described as friendly, playful, and excitable. In the home, Dallas would follow them around, hang out on the couch, or stays in the basement. Dallas likes to play with balls and rope toys. Dallas likes to play fetch. Dallas was kept mostly indoors. Dallas ate Beneful dry food with chicken and the owner stated that he doesn’t like wet food. Dallas is house trained. When left alone in the home Dallas is well-behaved but, would sometimes become anxious and urinate in the home. When left alone in the yard Dallas would be well behaved and just stand outside. Dallas knows commands sit, down, and shake/give paw. For exercise, Dallas would go on slow/brisk walks on leash. On leash Dallas pulls hard. Dallas has never been off leash so behavior is unknown.

Date of intake:: 12/12/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, other dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, barks

Behavior toward children:: Owner recommends Dallas not be around children

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, does well with other dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Most recent bite 12/12/2017: Owner went to lightly tug on Dallas’ collar to bring him into the house and upon doing so, he immediately began biting her legs. The bit resulted in bruising on both legs and one puncture wound on the right leg. 2nd bite: Prior to the most recent bite, Dallas bit owner on the leg or arm (she could not recall) when she made a loud noise with a box. Owner also reports that Dallas has bitten multiple times due to loud noises though they usually result in bruises. 1st bite: Owner stated that 3 years ago her father tried to push/pull Dallas off the bed so, he bit her father on the arm and broke skin.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, playful, and excitable with a high energy level.

Date of assessment:: 12/20/2017

Summary:: Due to his multiple bite history, Dallas’ is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Date of intake:: 12/12/2017

Date of initial:: 12/12/2017

Summary:: Muzzled, tolerated exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Dallas is reported to have a high energy level in a previous home environment in line with what has been observed in the care center.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Dallas be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Dallas to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Dallas to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Dallas presents with outside of the care centers. No children (under 13): Due to his multiple bite history in addition to the behavior concerns outlined below, we believe Dallas should be placed in an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal,Handling/touch sensitivity,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Social hyperarousal: Dallas has displayed low threshold for arousal, rapidly escalating and quickly tipping over to aggression (examples, description, elaboration.) Immediate intervention and consultation with a qualified veterinary behaviorist/professional trainer is strongly recommended to aid in addressing this issue to prevent further behavioral concerns that may appear in the future if not treated right away. We recommend only force-free, reward based training when introducing or exposing Tetris to new and unfamiliar situations. Handling sensitivity: Dallas has escalated to biting when handled in certain areas, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to be cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Dallas to be more comfortable with this. Multiple bite history/risk of future aggression