MARBLE aka PIA – 7927 (ALT ID – A1124952)

Behavior Determination: New Hope A volunteer writes: A 58 lb. lap dog? Why not? And with this beauty in your lap and in your heart, she’ll feel as light as a feather, and so will you! Quiet in her kennel and coming forward to be leashed, Miss Marble shows off her housetraining skills the moment we’re out the door. During intake, Marble sat in the counselor’s lap, and she did the same with me. A big, gorgeous, fabulous lap dog–there’s nothing better! Off leash, Marble came when I called to her, snuggled on the bench with me, and rolled over for a semi belly rub. She loved watching a dog in an adjoining pen and greeted her with a wagging tail through the gate. Marble is full-figured in her gorgeous caramel color coat, has a fabulous smile, a graceful prance and a wagging tail. Her eyes are soft and intelligent, and confused, understandably. It’s clear she’s been well taken care of, and is ready to find a new person or family to love. Will you be the lucky one? Another volunteer writes: I’m a pushover for the shy, quiet dogs…the dogs that read like a love letter to their person. Marble is that dog. She’s always quiet in her kennel, shy, confused and gorgeous. Ask her on a date and she’s always willing and happy for the chance to go potty. She’s easy on the leash, gives kisses when asked for, loves to snuggle by invitation, and is just a doll. As we walked back from the park, she stopped in front of an SUV, as if she knew what it was all about, and wanted to hop in. I wish I could have opened the door and driven her away. If sweet, quiet, gentle and respectful is what makes your heart go pitter patter, then Marble is your girl. Another volunteer writes: As my colleague says, ‘Who doesn’t love time snuggling with a gorgeous dog?’. And indeed, if you’re a dog person, Miss Marble is the snuggle girl you never knew you wanted….until now. She’s gorgeous, easy, gentle, a total respectful lover girl. A soft approach, a quiet voice and a lap…that’s Marble’s happy place. She’s going to make it so easy for you to fall in love with her, and while they say that beauty is only skin deep, this beauty has it through and through. Marble is waiting to meet you and find her forever lap. Ask to meet her today, and we know you’ll fall in love. <iframe src=”http://albumizr.com/a/-iKf” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen width=”700″ height=”400″></iframe>

Weight: 54.8 lbs

22-Sep-2017 Spay/Neuter status: Yes Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Return (In home for one week) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Has snapped at them and once bitten them Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, Marble bit a child in the home when he quickly came up to her side and went to pet her. The bite broke skin, leaving two punctures on the arm. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Marble is described as affectionate, clingy, and calm. Marble has a moderate level of energy. Date of assessment: 2-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. Flank squeeze 1: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: In the assessment room, Marble quickly approached the assessor. She was soft and solicited attention. She allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors during her assessment. Date of intake: 22-Sep-2017 Summary: Upon intake, Marble had a loose body and allowed all handling Date of initial: 22-Sep-2017 Summary: During her initial medical exam, Marble allowed handling BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: NEW HOPE ONLY Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13) Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments: No children: Due to her reported history of snapping at children, and her bite to a child, we recommend an adult only home. New Hope: Due to her bite history, 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: Marble snapped at children in her previous home and bit a child who walked up to her quickly. It is important to always go slow and give Marble the option to walk away from any social interaction. Marble should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Marble’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Marble would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Suitability With Children: Other: New Hope Yard Size: Overall Rating: Passed For Rehoming: Indemnity/Waiver: Adoption Summary: Behavior Determination: New Hope A volunteer writes: A 58 lb. lap dog? Why not? And with this beauty in your lap and in your heart, she’ll feel as light as a feather, and so will you! Quiet in her kennel and coming forward to be leashed, Miss Marble shows off her housetraining skills the moment we’re out the door. During intake, Marble sat in the counselor’s lap, and she did the same with me. A big, gorgeous, fabulous lap dog–there’s nothing better! Off leash, Marble came when I called to her, snuggled on the bench with me, and rolled over for a semi belly rub. She loved watching a dog in an adjoining pen and greeted her with a wagging tail through the gate. Marble is full-figured in her gorgeous caramel color coat, has a fabulous smile, a graceful prance and a wagging tail. Her eyes are soft and intelligent, and confused, understandably. It’s clear she’s been well taken care of, and is ready to find a new person or family to love. Will you be the lucky one? Another volunteer writes: I’m a pushover for the shy, quiet dogs…the dogs that read like a love letter to their person. Marble is that dog. She’s always quiet in her kennel, shy, confused and gorgeous. Ask her on a date and she’s always willing and happy for the chance to go potty. She’s easy on the leash, gives kisses when asked for, loves to snuggle by invitation, and is just a doll. As we walked back from the park, she stopped in front of an SUV, as if she knew what it was all about, and wanted to hop in. I wish I could have opened the door and driven her away. If sweet, quiet, gentle and respectful is what makes your heart go pitter patter, then Marble is your girl. Another volunteer writes: As my colleague says, ‘Who doesn’t love time snuggling with a gorgeous dog?’. And indeed, if you’re a dog person, Miss Marble is the snuggle girl you never knew you wanted….until now. She’s gorgeous, easy, gentle, a total respectful lover girl. A soft approach, a quiet voice and a lap…that’s Marble’s happy place. She’s going to make it so easy for you to fall in love with her, and while they say that beauty is only skin deep, this beauty has it through and through. Marble is waiting to meet you and find her forever lap. Ask to meet her today, and we know you’ll fall in love.