Basic Information:: : Kane is a 2 year old large male brown brindle and white do who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact he had to move and can no longer have pets in the home. The owner stated that he got Kane as a gift when he was 8 weeks old.

Previously lived with:: Owner

How is this dog around strangers?: When around strangers Kane is aggressive and will hard bark and if they continue to approach him he will snap at them. When playing with adults Kane is somewhat rough.

How is this dog around children?: Owner stated that Kane has spent time around his 5 year old daughter and he is relaxed and affectionate. Owner stated that he does not trust Kane around other children. When playing with children he is somewhat rough.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Kane has spent time around other dogs and he is relaxed and affectionate when playing with other dogs he is exuberant.

How is this dog around cats?: Kane has spent time around cats and he is relaxed and affectionate.

Resource guarding:: If his owner was to touch his food treats or toys he isn’t bothered. It is unknown what will happen if a strangers was to touch his food. He isn’t bothered if he is pushed off the couch restrained or disturbed while he is sleeping. If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family member he will bark growl and may possibly snap at the person.

Bite history:: Kane has bitten a person before.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Kane is very much house broken and never has accidents. When using the bathroom outside he will go on the grass or cement.Overall his owner stated that he behaves well. During fireworks or loud noises he isn’t bothered. He enjoys being bathed and brushed and he will tolerate having his nails trimmed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns

For a New Family to Know: Owner described Kane as friendly, playful and excitable. When at home he will follow his owner around. He likes to play with balls, ropes and chew bones. He has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. When left alone in the house or yard he is well behaved. He has been crated and does well for a few hours at a time. Kane knows how to sit, come, lay down and shake. He is used to off leash walks and playing in the yard. When off the leash he will stay by his owners side.

Date of intake:: 10/21/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Barks, snaps

Behavior toward children:: Rough though has spent time with one child and is relaxed

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed, affectionate, exuberant

Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed, affectionate

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, playful and excitable with a high energy level

Other Notes:: If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family members he will bark, growl and may snap

Date of assessment:: 10/25/2017

Summary:: Kane appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Kane is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior in his previous home.

Summary (1):: According to his previous guardian, Kane is relaxed and affectionate around other dogs and plays exuberantly with them. 10/22: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Kane is nervous and has a tucked tail while being introduced to a novel female dog. He greets her briefly before retreating to the corner of the pen. As the session continues he becomes slightly sexually motivated, persistently sniffing at her genital area, but does not attempt to mount and soon returns to the back corner. 10/24-25: Kane continues to display a nervous posture, and paces around the pen, when introduced to a calm group. He is briefly interested in the novel male dog before, moving away to explore the pens.

Date of intake:: 10/21/2017

Summary:: Growling and whale-eyed, no handling was conducted

Date of initial:: 10/22/2017

Summary:: Tense, shaking

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While participating in a session of Playgroup, Kane snapped towards the handlers interruption, and continued to be fearful.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: New Hope: Kane has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. 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 challenges comments:: Fearful: Kane has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers, at times avoiding interaction and shying away from direct touch. Zeus startles easily and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement. He displays proper warning signals as well as increasing distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.