Basic Information:: Pharaoh is a 5 month old tan and white medium mixed breed dog. He was bought from a breeder. His previous owner had him since he was a week old, his eyes were still closed.He has no known injuries or health concerns. The last time he went to the vet was 1 month ago .

Previously lived with:: 1 child, 2 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Pharaoh is said to growl and bark. When he plays with adults he is somewhat rough.

How is this dog around children?: He lived with a 10 year old child. With him, he was relaxed and playful. When he plays with children he is somewhat rough.

How is this dog around other dogs?: He did not spend time with dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: When he saw stray cats on the street he ignored them.

Resource guarding:: If his food bowl was touche he would wag his tail and continue to eat. He knows to sit before food is given to him. He isn’t bothered if a treat or toy is taken away

Bite history:: Pharaoh has never bitten a person and drawn blood but he does nip when playing. He has never bitten another animal.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Pharoah inst bothered if he is pushed off furniture, given a bath, if his coat is brushed or if his nails are trimmed. He enjoys hugs. If an unfamiliar person approached his previous owner he barked and growled.

For a New Family to Know: Pharaoh is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s playful and likes to run. When his previous owner was home he would tend to follow her around. He plays fetch with toy balls. He was kept indoors only. at night he slept in his dog crate. He ate dry Blue Buffalo. He is partially house trained and is still learning but has accidents 2 times a day. He is well behaved when left alone indoors. He was crate trained and does well for 8 hours. He knows the cues sit and drop it. He was walked 3 times daily. On leash he pulls very hard.

Date of intake:: 10/30/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 5 months)

Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 10)

Behavior toward strangers:: Growls and barks

Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful with the child he lived with

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Pharaoh is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable with a very high level of activity.

Summary:: Pharaoh is not an appropriate candidate for a handling assessment at this time due to age.

Summary (1):: The previous owner of Pharaoh did not report history around other dogs. Pharaoh has displayed fearful behavior when introduced to other dogs in the care center. The behavior department recommends allowing Pharaoh a period of decompression before immediate introductions to other dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace to respectful dogs. 10/31: Due to high levels of fearful behavior observed Pharaoh is unable to be handled for collaring. When greeting on leash, he appears fearful and turns away. 11/1: When introduced off leash to the female helper dog, Pharaoh is fearful and avoids approach. He lip curls when the helper dog attempts to greet.

Date of intake:: 10/30/2017

Summary:: Pharaoh had tense body and snapped when his paw was touched.

Date of initial:: 10/30/2017

Summary:: Pharaoh was tense and snapped.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Pharaoh’s previous owner described him as having a very high level of activity. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. 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:: Pharoah has displayed distance increasing behaviors while in his kennel (growling, backing away) and also with novel people outside his kennel (including lip curl). However, Pharoah has warmed up to select handlers with treats and a slow approach and will then display social behavior appropriate for a puppy of his age (jumping up, licking, seeking attention). He will remain fearful of sudden movements and some touch, but has done much better with a slow approach.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Pharaoh growls when he is being removed from the cage and when people attempt to handle him at the care center. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Pharaoh is a very fearful puppy. He has growled and snapped at people in the care center and his previous owner reported that he growls and barks at new people. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised; force-free, reward based training only is highly recommended.

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