Weight: 70.5 lbs

Behavior Assessment Date: 10/1/2017 Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender (in home for one month) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Social, friendly, may growl initially Behavior toward children: Not playful Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed, playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: None reported Other Notes: Friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow with a medium level of energy. Date of assessment: 1-Oct-2017 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Nino displayed a high energy, though allowing all handling during the handling assessment. Summary: The previous owner of Nino reports that “he is relaxed and playful other dogs at the dog park”. Nino has displayed discomfort interacting with dogs in the care center, appearing tense and often avoiding. The behavior department recommends that any introductions between Nino and unfamiliar dogs occur at a very slow pace to respectful dogs. Summary (1): 8/17: When off leash at the Care Center, Nino greets the novel female dog with a soft body. After exchanging a long genital sniff, Nino explores the yard. He occasionally checks in with the other dog. Summary (2): 8/18: Today, Nino displays defensive reactivity, at the gate, when a fearful female bares her teeth and hard barks. He lunges and growls at her and only ended the behavior when they were separated. When the reactive female was removed, Nino greeted a calmer female with a hard stare, and deep growls. He was removed from group. Summary (3): 9/23: Nino will offer the female greeter dog a brief greeting. He will then wander the yard. Summary (4): 9/27: Nino greets briefly, then stiffens with raised hackles any time he is approached by the female greeter dog. Date of intake: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: Relaxed, affectionate Date of initial: 1-Oct-2017 Summary: Sweet, friendly ENERGY LEVEL: Nino as an energetic playful, and enthusiastic dog, he displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment. Nino will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Behavior Asilomar H – Healthy Recommendations Other: Average Adoption Summary: Behavior determination: Average A volunteer writes: Nino made a big impression from day one here at the Manhattan Care Center. He was very relaxed and affectionate with the receiving staff who admitted him, and a very compliant patient with the veterinary team. Five stars from day one!! Nino comes also with glowing comments from his former owner who relinquished him because of personal problems. Nino is a very handsome dog, strong, too, although he walks quite well on the leash. He is eager to step out of his kennel (he never was crate trained) and does his business at once, keeping clean and orderly quarters. He is one happy camper leash free in the yard, where he plays beautifully with tennis balls. He puts on quite a show, jumping high and twirling in the air. Although he does not guard his stuff, he sneakily was hoarding the tennis balls in a corner. I tested his patience and made him sit and stay, and he did. I was quite proud of him. He so deserved a treat and a hug. Nino and I did not have the chance to meet other dogs, but we are told that he used to attend a dog park. Nino is a superb dog, friendly, super playful, strong, but who can also be a couch potato, and who will make an awesome for ever best friend to the adopter looking for an active and enthusiastic pet. Nino is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center. A volunteer writes: Adopted from us about a month ago and returned as his person lost his job and home, Nino comes back to us with a glowing resume, which, after spending time with him, is no surprise. We’re told he’s friendly with all people including children, relaxed and playful with dogs (although has had mixed reactions in ACC playgroups), doesn’t guard his things, is OK with baths, growls if someone knocks on the door but is fine when they come in. Nino loves toys, is housetrained, is well behaved when left alone and loves peanut butter and dental treats. I loved my time with Nino, he’s great on leash, and after going potty stops and looks up waiting for his ‘good boy’ treat – so sweet! In the park squirrels are fun to chase when they come over to tease us, and then Nino shows off his sit and shake paw – both of them! He gently takes a reward treat, gobbling it down quickly hoping for another. He’s a gorgeous boy with lively eyes, a huge smile, gorgeous coat and sweet friendly personality. I see him fitting into any living situation as his soft and loving personality is what best friends are made of. Come meet him today.

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