Behavior determination: Experienced A volunteer writes: Oh MY goodness! Jodie has taken sweet and charming to unprecedented levels! Really, if I were handwriting this, I would dot every “i” in his name with a heart (and let’s face it, the “o”s might have to be hearts, too). He comes to us as a stray, but looks like he was well cared for, and he definitely knows how to love and be loved. He is super wiggly, flashes some of the best submissive grins I’ve ever seen, and is just a giant mush (the kind that leans all of his weight against you when you pet him, and kisses you as he smacks himself in the face with his uncontrollably wagging tail!). He has been easy to walk on leash, seems housebroken, and loves treats. He knows “sit” and “shake”, and I suspect he was taught to pick things up, as sometimes he misunderstands my request for his paw and instead goes and picks up whatever is closest and offers it to me. He LOVES toys and is super happy to just parade around with a stuffy in his mouth (and in impossibly endearing fashion, shows them off to anyone that passes by). He is going to make someone super happy…please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC and see if that might be you!

Weight: 65 lbs

Behavior Assessment Date: 10/1/2017 Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Date of assessment: 1-Oct-2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Flank squeeze 1: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy. Summary: Actual assessment date: 9/28 Jodie was friendly and affectionate towards the assessor with relaxed body posture. Summary (1): Jodie was brought in as stray with two other resident dogs but limited information was provided, so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 9/26: Jodie was uncomfortable with handling, giving the handler a clear warning by low growling when an attempt was made to place a collar on him. His warning was respected and attempts to place a collar on him were suspended. He greeted a novel female dog through the gate and displayed soft, loose and wiggly body language while whining. He showed sociability towards the other dog. Summary (2): 9/27-10/1: After a second attempt, Jodie allowed the handlers to collar him. He approached the gate with a soft body. He is sexually motivated- persistently sniffing the greeter’s genitals- but does not mount. He explores his surrounding, occasionally checking in with the other dog. He is tolerant of a flirtatious female mounting him. Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: Not handled at intake. Date of initial: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: Brought in tranquilized. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Jodie so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 10/1/17: Jodie’s in kennel behavior has done a 180. Jodie is no longer bearing his teeth but now shows a submissive grin when you approach the kennel, while becoming loose and wiggly. Jodie will take treats gently and leans against the kennel door to solicit attention, in the form of face scratches. Jodie is now easily leashed and only pushed once the rope was firmly fixed and I moved my door from his door. While outside he remains loose wiggly, solicits for attention, and allows all handling. ~RS // 9/28/17: Jodie displays some concerns with his kennel presents in the care center. When approaching his kennel Jodie would growl, bark, lunge and bare his teeth. Once the cage door is open he would attempt to flee out by pushing the door with his front two paws while standing on his legs: barking and growling. When Jodie comes out the kennel he becomes relaxed and walks nice on the leash outside with loose and wiggly body posture. 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: Kennel presence Potential challenges comments: Jodie has improved dramatically since intake, both in terms of his comfort level with his handlers and his kennel presence. However, the kennel presence initially demonstrated needs to be noted; while we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Jodie may show behavior similar to what he has demonstrated in his kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations. Recommendations Other: 9/28: Experience Adoption Summary: Behavior determination: Experienced A volunteer writes: Oh MY goodness! Jodie has taken sweet and charming to unprecedented levels! Really, if I were handwriting this, I would dot every “i” in his name with a heart (and let’s face it, the “o”s might have to be hearts, too). He comes to us as a stray, but looks like he was well cared for, and he definitely knows how to love and be loved. He is super wiggly, flashes some of the best submissive grins I’ve ever seen, and is just a giant mush (the kind that leans all of his weight against you when you pet him, and kisses you as he smacks himself in the face with his uncontrollably wagging tail!). He has been easy to walk on leash, seems housebroken, and loves treats. He knows “sit” and “shake”, and I suspect he was taught to pick things up, as sometimes he misunderstands my request for his paw and instead goes and picks up whatever is closest and offers it to me. He LOVES toys and is super happy to just parade around with a stuffy in his mouth (and in impossibly endearing fashion, shows them off to anyone that passes by). He is going to make someone super happy…please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC and see if that might be you!

9/28: Experience