Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Kano is a 3 year old gray brindle extra large dog who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact he moved and can no longer have pets. The owner also had some behavior concerns with Kano. The owner stated that he got Kano from a breeder when he was 10 weeks old.

Previously lived with:: Owner

How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers Kano is aggressive and will bark growl and possibly bite. When playing with adults the owner stated he is excitable.

How is this dog around children?: Owner stated that when around children Kano is also aggressive. He will growl snap and possibly bite. The owner stated that Kano does not play with children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Kano has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how he will react.

How is this dog around cats?: Kano has not spent time in the home cats so it is unknown how he will react.

Resource guarding:: Owner stated that Kano is not bothered if someone was to touch his food treats or toys. If someone unfamiliar was to approach his house or family member he will bark growl snap and possibly bite.

Bite history:: Kane has bitten 2 people before but he has never bit another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Kano isn’t bothered if he is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while he sleeps. Kano enjoys being bathed and brushed. He has never had his nails trimmed so it is unknown how he will react.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know: Owner described as friendly confident and playful. When at home he likes to be in the same room as his owner. He likes to play fetch with balls and tug with ropes. He has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. When using the bathroom he will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house or yard he is well behaved. He has been crated and does well for 8 hours. Kano knows how to sit, come when called, down and stay. He is used to playing in the yard and brisk walks on the leash. When on the leash he pulls hard. When off the leash he may run away.

Date of intake:: 1/2/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adult

Behavior toward strangers:: Barks, growls, may snap

Behavior toward children:: Growls, snaps

Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Yes, Kano has bitten twice. A year ago a parent and child entered the home, and Kano rushed forward and bit the child on the arm. This was a bite-and-release and did not break skin. Six months ago the owner’s relative was in conversation and raised her hand, and Kano rushed forward and bit the woman’s thumb. This was a bite-and-release that left one puncture.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Kano is described as friendly, confident, and playful, with a high activity level.

Date of assessment:: 1/5/2018

Summary:: Kano is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging and snapping at the leash. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He did not allow any handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Kano 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.

Date of intake:: 1/2/2018

Summary:: Allowed some handling.

Date of initial:: 1/3/2018

Summary:: Tense, whale eyed, head shy, muzzled for exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Kano is described as active and enthusiastic. He 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Kano as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of future aggression.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Kano’s bite history, including a bite to a child, he should not be placed into a home with children. New Hope Only: Due to Kano’s bite history he needs to be placed with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. We recommend an experienced, adult-only foster home while Kano’s behavioral needs are addressed.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Bite history: Kano is reported to be reactive to strangers and children, growling, snapping, and sometimes biting. He poses a risk of future aggression and this behavior needs to be addressed in order to keep Kano and those around him safe.