Date of Intake: 11/14/2017

Basic Information:: Kato is a male black and white large breed mix. Owner has had Kato for over 2 years and is surrendering because of Behavior.

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Kato is fearful and will growl and bark at them.

How is this dog around children?: Kato has lived with a child the age of 6 and is relaxed and playful with them. Kato plays exuberantly with children he knows. Around children he doesnt know Kato will bark and growl

How is this dog around other dogs?: Kato has not lived with other dogs. Kato has socialized with small dogs that he knew and was playful with them. Kato played gently with the small dogs. Around large dogs over 30 pounds Kato will growl and bark.

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

Resource guarding:: Kato isnt bothered when having his food bowl touched while eating or having toys and treats taken away. Kato is afraid of getting baths but will let you wash him. Kato enjoys being brushed and isnt bothered when having his nails trimmed but was not cut often. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house or the family Kato will bark and growl.

Bite history:: Kato has bitten once 5 months ago.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: high

Other Notes:: During storms and fireworks Kato is usually calm. Very loud close fireworks will startle Kato a little.

For a New Family to Know: Kato was described as affectionate playful fearful and anxious. When home with Kato he will follow you around the house. Kato enjoys playing with balls, ropes and nyla bones. Kato knows how to pay fetch and tug. Kato is house trained and goes outside 4 to 5 times a day. Kato prefers to go to the bathroom on Grass. Kato pulls hard on the leash and has never been let off the leash outside. When left in the house alone Kato is well behaved. When left in the yard alone Kato is usually well behaved but will bark when he wants to go inside. Kato has been crate trained but only uses it when people are over for a couple of hours. Kato will whine and bark in the crate for about 40 minutes at first. Kato knows the commands sit, down, roll over, stay and high five. for exercise Kato like to play in the yard and goes on brisk walks. Kato eats Beneful dry food and has the bowl left out for him. When its time for bed Kato likes to sleep on the couch or the bed.

Date of intake:: 11/14/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, growls, barks

Behavior toward children:: Barks, growls at unknown children though relaxed with children is familiar with

Behavior toward dogs:: Growl and barks at larger dogs, relaxed with smaller dogs he is familiar with

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Victim was waving clipboard over Kato and Kato bit him on the elbow resulting in one puncture

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Affectionate playful fearful and anxious with a high activity level.

Date of assessment:: 11/16/2017

Summary:: Due to the higher level warning signals displayed in the care center in addition to concern noted by the previous owner, Kato is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time.

Summary (1):: According to Kato’s previous owner, Kato did not lived with other dogs. Kato has socialized with small dogs that he knew and was playful with them. Kato played gently with the small dogs. Around large dogs Kato would growl and bark. 11/15: Kato was uncomfortable with handling, and quickly head whip 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. Another attempt will be made tomorrow. 11/16: Today we were able to successfully place a collar on Kato. When introduced to a female greeter, Kato focused on her genital area. He eventually moves away and explores the pens.

Date of intake:: 11/14/2017

Summary:: Tense, growled

Date of initial:: 11/15/2017

Summary:: Lunges, snaps

ENERGY LEVEL:: Kato is reported to have a high energy level in his previous home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Kato’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the underlying anxiety.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Kato has a bite history and seems to escalate quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Kato needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Kato as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.