Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Miracle is a 5 year old spayed gray and white large dog that was surrendered by her owner due to the fact she had to move and can no longer have pets. The owner stated she got Miracle from a breeder when Miracle was 8 weeks old

Previously lived with:: Owner

How is this dog around strangers?: Owner stated that when around strangers she is shy for a few minutes but will warm up. At times Miracle is fearful of men due to the fact she has witnessed domestic violence in the home.When playing with adults she is gentle.

How is this dog around children?: Miracle has not spent time in the home with children so it is unknown how she will react.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Miracle has spent time around a small dog in the home and she is relaxed and playful. When playing with other dogs she is gentle.

How is this dog around cats?: Miracle has spent time in the home around cats and she is relaxed and playful.

Resource guarding:: Owner stated that if you are to touch Miracles treats or chew bones she will growl and snap. She isn’t bothered if someone was to touch her food or toys. If someone was to approach her house or family member she will bark.

Bite history:: Miracle has bitten a person before but has never bitten an animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Miracle in’t bothered if she is pushed off the couch, restrained or disturbed while she sleeps. Miracle enjoys being bathed and brushed. She has never had her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she 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 Miracle as friendly playful and mellow. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spot. She likes to play fetch with balls and ropes. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats Iams dry dog food. When using the bathroom she will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the home or the yard she is well behaved. She has been crated before and does well for up to 8 hours. Miracle knows how to sit and come when called. She is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard. When off the leash she will say close by your side.

Date of intake:: 11/18/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, fearful towards men

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Gentle

Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed, playful

Resource guarding:: Growls, snaps over high value items

Bite history:: Miracle bit victim on the foot upon entry to her home

Housetrained:: Yes

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

Date of assessment:: 11/20/2017

Summary:: Miracle is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time due to the high levels of stress displayed in the shelter.

Date of intake:: 11/20/2017

Summary:: Anxious, lunging

ENERGY LEVEL:: Miracle is described to have a high energy level in her previous home in line with what has been observed in the care center.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

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

Recommendations comments:: _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment as well as in the care center, the behavior department recommends Miracle be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Miracle to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Miracle to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Miracle presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: _X_Resource guarding: Miracle’s previous owner notes that she may growl and snap when her high value items are approached (chew bones/treats). We recommend that Miracle be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Miracle’s mouth, and any time something is removed she should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. She should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Miracle is reported to become fearful around men and observed to be fearful in the care center when approached by unfamiliar handlers. We recommend allowing Miracle to acclimate to her new environment at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Miracle to new and unfamiliar situations.