Date of Intake: 2/7/2018

Basic Information:: Freckles is a black, white, brown small breed dog that is estimated to be 3 Years old. Her previous owner found her as a stray 3 years ago and took her in. She stayed with them for the last 3 years until she had to move

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 2 Children (Age7,6), 1 Infant, 1 Small breed dog, 2 Cats

How is this dog around strangers?: Freckles is shy around strangers for a few minutes and will warm up to people very quickly.

How is this dog around children?: Freckles lived with children and an infant she was very relaxed and playful around them.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Freckles lived with a small breed dog and was very friendly and affectionate with her.

How is this dog around cats?: Freckles lived with 2 cats in her previous home. She did not interact with them too much but would be friendly when she was around them.

Resource guarding:: Freckles is not bothered by people going near her food or toys

Bite history:: Freckles has no history of having bitten another person or animal

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Affectionate, Playful

Other Notes:: Freckles is not bothered by loud noises. She enjoys baths and being groomed for long periods of time. She is used to people trimming her nails and will stand still for it. She enjoys being held and will jump up asking to be picked up.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Freckles has been to the vet in the last year.

For a New Family to Know: Freckles is an affectionate dog that enjoys lying around the house and following people around if shes looking to play. She likes to play with balls rope and squeaky toys. She is used to being indoors all day and is very house trained. She prefers dry food. She does like to go out for walks and will run around with other dogs.

Date of intake:: 2/7/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 3 years)

Previously lived with:: Adults, children (ages 7, 6, and infant), a small dog, and two cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy but quickly warms up

Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly and affectionate with the dog in the home

Behavior toward cats:: Friendly

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Freckles is described as affectionate and playful with a high level of activity.

Date of assessment:: 2/8/2018

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:: 5. Dog growls, snaps, or tries to bite.

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: In the assessment room, Freckles did not approach the assessor and attempted to flee when the assessor approached her. She was very tense during handling, and growled during tag, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was omitted.

Summary (1):: 2/8: When introduced off leash to dogs, Freckles yelps and offers correction when approached.

Date of intake:: 2/7/2018

Summary:: Freckles had a loose body and was approaching and greeting people.

Date of initial:: 2/7/2018

Summary:: Freckles was tense and growled in the cage but allowed handling once out.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Freckles’ previous owner described her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to how uncomfortable Freckles is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Freckles has not acclimated well to the kennel environment. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Freckles previous owner described her as shy with new people. At the care center, she has been very fearful, snapping and growling in her kennel and at times outside of her kennel. It is important to always go slow and give Freckles the option to walk away from any social interaction. Freckles should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Freckles’ choice to approach a new person or thing. Freckles would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.