Basic Information:: Oreo shake is a 4 year old large unaltered male. Owner got him when he was a puppy. There are no injuries or health concerns with him. he has not seen a vet in the last year.

Previously lived with:: one owner, one 9 year old, female dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Oreo shake is friendly and outgoing with strangers he will bark first but then let them approach him.

How is this dog around children?: He has lived with a 9 year old and a teenager. he is friendly, respectful, and tolerant with them

How is this dog around other dogs?: He lived with an older large breed however was seperated from her since they did not get along. He has not been in a dog park so behavior is unknown. He is known to growl and bark at other dogs

How is this dog around cats?: he has not been around cats so behavior is unknown.

Resource guarding:: Oreo shake doew not have any resource guarding concerns.

Bite history:: There is no bite history with oreo shake

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: high

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: there are no medical concerns according to owner.

For a New Family to Know: Oreo shake isnt bothered with touching of food bowl, taking a bone or toy out his mouth, holding or restraining. he enjoys bath time, brushing of coat. it is unknown how he will act when unfamiliar approaches to family. he is described as friendly, affectionate, playdul, and excitable with a high activity level. He does not have much interest in toys. He ate pedigree dry food. he likes any type of treat. He is well behaved being left alone in a yard and home. He knows and his name. He pulls very hard on leash. Owner has never had him off leash.

Date of intake:: 12/26/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)

Previously lived with:: An adult, a child (age 9), and a dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing, may bark at first

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, respectful, and tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: Did not get along with the dog he lived with, they were separated. Barks and growls at other dogs

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reproted

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Oreo Shake is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a high activity level.

Date of assessment:: 12/27/2017

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

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:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Summary:: Oreo Shake approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He allowed all handling, was social, and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary:: The behavior department feels that Oreo Shake may succeed best as the only resident dog in a home at this time. Oreo Shake was described to bark and growl at other dogs by his previous owner. The previous owner also cited that he did not get along with the other dog in the home, and was kept separate. Oreo Shake was muzzled for introduction a female dog, and displayed brief, polite greeting. He did not escalate upon receiving correction for the other dog. Any follow up on behavior around dogs should enlist the help of a certified trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques.

Summary (1):: 12/27: Oreo Shake was muzzled for his first off leash interaction due to reported dog reactivity by owner and on intake. Oreo Shake greets a female dog politely and continues to sniff her. He becomes slightly tense with lingering face to face greeting but recovers well. When corrected by the female for following her too intently, he takes correction well, and slows his approach.

Date of intake:: 12/26/2017

Summary:: Upon intake, Oreo shake had a loose wiggly body. He growled at a dog in the lobby.

Date of initial:: 12/26/2017

Summary:: Oreo Shake was social, active, and had a loose body.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Oreo Shake is reported to have a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: While Oreo Shake presents to be a challenge in the care center with his on leash dog reactivity, he remains social when interacting with his human caretakers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to owner history and observations made in the care center, a single dog home is recommended for Oreo Shake.

Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Oreo Shake has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. The behavior was also reported in his previous home. Oreo Shake may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.