Basic Information:: Kahlua is a 3 year old female brown and white large breed mix. Owner has known Kahlua for a few years and is surrendering because of no time.

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Kahlua is friendly and outgoing. Kahlua played exuberantly with adults.

How is this dog around children?: Kahlua has been around children fro 8 and up and is playful with them. V played exuberantly and liked to jump up a lot .

How is this dog around other dogs?: Kahlua has not lived with other dogs. Around dogs outside Kahlua is very hyper and will try to play with them. Kahlua will play bow.

How is this dog around cats?: Kahlua has not lived with cats.

Resource guarding:: Kahlua isnt bothered when having her food bowl touched while eating or have bones and treats taken away. When on the furniture all you have to do is tell Kahlua to get down and she listens. Kahlua isnt bothered when someone unfamiliar approaches the house or a family member.

Bite history:: No known bite history

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: very high

Other Notes:: Kahlua is calm during storms and fireworks

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Kahlua was described as friendly. When home with Kahlua she liked to follow you around. Kahlua at pedigree dry food twice a day. Kahlua would have accident s in the house 1 to 2 times a day. Kahlua was walked once a day and preferred to go to the bathroom on cement. Kahlua did well for 6 to 7 hours but then would have an accident. when left alone in the hoseu Kahlua was well behaved. Kahlua knows the commands sit. Kahlua pulls on the leash when she sees something she wants to go towards. when its time for bed Kahlua liked to sleep on a mat on the floor.

Date of intake:: 2/15/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, dogs

Behavior toward strangers:: Around strangers Kahlua is friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward children:: Kahlua is playful, and exuberant.

Behavior toward dogs:: Kahlua is active and engages in play.

Behavior toward cats:: Behavior unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Kahlua was described as friendly with a high energy.

Date of assessment:: 2/17/2018

Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary:: Kahlua was playful and engaged with the assessor; he readily allowed handling. Kahlua showed no behavior concerns.

Summary (1):: According to Kahlua’s previous owner, Kahlua has not lived with other dogs. Around dogs outside, Kahlua is very hyper and will try to play with them- offering them play bows. Here at the Care Centers, Kahlua muzzle punches the gate when greeting at the gate. After a muzzle is placed on her, she leans forward and tenses her posture. Due to these behaviors the Behavior Department recommends that Kahlua be the only resident dog at this time. 2/16: When off leash at the Care Center, Kahlua anxiously approaches the gate. She hard barks then muzzle punches it, when the novel male dog greets her. Due to this initially greet, a muzzle is placed on her as a precaution. After the pen door is opened, Kahlua tenses a bit while leaning forward. She jumps towards the greeters direction, but does not become reactive.

Date of intake:: 2/15/2018

Summary:: Kahlua was friendly seeks attention.

Date of initial:: 2/16/2018

Summary:: Kahlua was nervous, but friendly and allows handling and exam

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: _X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that kahlua has shown during playgroup, we feel that Kahlua should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Kahlua associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : House soiling

Potential challenges comments:: Kahlua is reported to have frequent accidents in the house, and appears not to have been housetrained in the past. She will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse.