Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Kingston is a 10 year old large neutered brindle dog who was surrendered by his owner due to behavior concerns. The owner stated that she got Kingston from a breeder when he was 8 weeks old.

Previously lived with:: Owner

How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers Kingston at times is friendly and outgoing. She stated that sometimes he will hard bark at men that come into the home. When playing with adults he is exuberant.

How is this dog around children?: Kingston has sent time around a 6 year old child. When around him Kingston was friendly and outgoing. When playing with children he is exuberant.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Kingston has not spent time in the home with other dogs but he has gone on play dates with dogs and he is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with other dogs he is exuberant.

How is this dog around cats?: Kingston has spent time in the home around female cat and he was relaxed and affectionate.

Resource guarding:: Kingston is friendly if someone was to touch his food treats or toys. If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family member he will bark.

Bite history:: Kingston has bitten a person once before but has never bitten another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Kingston isn’t bothered if he is pushed off the furniture, restrained or disturbed while he is sleeping.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Kingston has food allergies and he is allergic to chicken.

For a New Family to Know: Owner described Kingston as friendly, anxious and excitable. When at home he will follow his owner around and like to be in the same room as them. He likes to play with balls ropes and chew bones. He has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. When using the bathroom he will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the home he will get into the garbage. He has been crated before and will destroy and chew his way out. He ha been left in the yard and he has chewed on the door not and the window to get back in. Kingston knows how to sit and come when called.He is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard when his owner is present. On the leash he pulls very hard and when off the leash he will wander but comes back when called.

Date of intake:: 11/30/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Owner

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: friendly, outgoing, and exuberant.

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and affectionate.

Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed and affectionate.

Bite history:: Kingston has bitten a person once before but has never bitten another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Owner described Kingston as friendly, anxious and excitable.

Date of assessment:: 12/2/2017

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

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.

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:: Kingston was friendly and allowed handling. He was social towards the assessor, relaxed, but grabbed the toy away quickly mouthing the hand; no pressure

Summary (1):: According to Kingston’s previous owner, Kingston participated in play dates with other dogs and is relaxed and affectionate as well as exuberant. 12/1: When off leash at the Care Center, Kingston greets the female greeter with a soft posture. He quickly paces through the pens whimpering and anxiously whining throughout the session. He rushes the female dog and mounts her, displaying a tense posture. When handlers interrupt him, he offers brief lip curls towards them.

Date of intake:: 11/30/2017

Summary:: Kingston was anxious, and did not allow collaring.

Date of initial:: 12/1/2017

Summary:: Kingston was a little hyperactive but allowed exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owner describes Kingston as an friendly, energetic, and enthusiastic dog. Kingston displayed medium energy and movement throughout assessment, and will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner

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

Potential challenges: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Separation anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Owner stated three weeks ago there was an altercation between she and her spouse, when Kingston rushed toward her and bit her foot. Six months ago The owner stated she was yelling at her 6 year old son, when Kingston ran in and snapped at her, but did not make contact. Separation Anxiety: Kingston is reported to experience separation anxiety in a home environment. When left alone he is destructive or household/personal items and will bark constantly. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment.

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