Date of Intake: 1/11/2018

Basic Information:: Jusky is a black and white large mixed breed dog. His previous owner got him as a gift when he was a puppy. He has no history of injuries or health problems.

Previously lived with:: 3 Adult

How is this dog around strangers?: Jusky was friendly with strangers.

How is this dog around children?: Jusky was friendly towards children of all ages. He did not live with any but sometimes children came to visit and he was very playful towards them.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Jusky was never around other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Jusky was never around other cats.

Resource guarding:: Jusky did not guard any resources.

Bite history:: Jusky does not have a bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High.

Other Notes:: Jusky was not bothered by strangers and he was friendly when people knocked on the door. He allowed most handling and his things to be touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: He was described as a friend and affectionate dog. He was very playful and enjoyed being sang to. He ate Alpo wet dog food and grain purina. He sat, gave paw and came on command. He had a huge backyard to play in and was not used to going outside. He was afraid of car noises. One time his previous owner had to carried him in the street because he refused to walk.

Date of intake:: 1/11/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 11 years)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and playful

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Jusky was described as a friend and affectionate with a high level of activity.

Other Notes:: Jusky is afraid of cars and loud noises.

Date of assessment:: 1/14/2018

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

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

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. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:: Jusky approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body after some coaxing. He was interested in sniffing around the room but also displayed social behavior. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behavior.

Summary:: The previous owner of Jusky did not report previous behavior around dogs. In the care center, Jusky has interacted politely with calm dogs, though has displayed the potential to become aroused by and eventually uncomfortable with play. The behavior department recommends allowing Jusky time to decompress outside the care center before immediate introduction to unfamiliar dogs. Future introductions to dogs should be conducted at a slow pace to respectful, non playful dogs.

Summary (1):: 1/12: When off leash with another dog, Jusky greets politely then will wander the pen.

Summary (2):: 1/13: Jusky greets a calm female dog politely and wanders the pen. He becomes very aroused by running play in a neighboring pen and is difficult to remove from the yard area.

Date of intake:: 1/11/2018

Summary:: Upon intake Jusky had a loose body and waggy tail.

Date of initial:: 1/12/2018

Summary:: Jusky allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Jusky’s previous owner described him 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.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Jusky remains calm when in his kennel in the shelter environment and social with handlers outside of his kennel. He may display some anxious behavior, but will engage with his care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.

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: Jusky’s previous owner reported that he was scared of cars and mostly went out in the back yard. At the car center, he has appeared very fearful at times when outside. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to work with Jusky on walking on leash outside. He should never pulled outside or forced to walk when uncomfortable. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used.