JAPAN – A1092634

JAPAN – A1092634

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, BLACK / WHITE, SHIH TZU MIX, 6 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 10/06/2016, From NY 11212, DueOut Date10/09/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scanned negative; BARH- tolerated all handling; friendly; Intact male; Approx 6 yrs old. Eyes- nuclear sclerosis in both eyes. Ear and nose- clear. Teeth- mild/ moderate staining. No parasites or fleas seen. Some matts on coat. AMbx4. NOSF

Weight 13.0

BEHAVIOR :

During SAFER Japan came into the assessment room calm and relaxed he had a loose body posture when interacting with the assessor, he allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Japan was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Japan was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Japan appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed.

Toy 1: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Playgroup:When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Japan mostly keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of male and female dogs. He will correct dogs that attempt to greet him face to face.

PLAYGROUP:

Japan was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 

10/7-10/9: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Japan mostly keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of male and female dogs. He will correct dogs that attempt to greet him face to face.

 

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