Basic Information:: Client bringing in the dog stated that she was just a friend transporting the dog. She stated that the friend/the owner does not have time to take care of the dog and didn’t have the time to bring in the dog to SIACC herself.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults?

How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown

How is this dog around children?: Unknown

How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown

How is this dog around cats?: Unknown

Date of intake:: 12/20/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017

Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Toy:: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His/her body is between you and the toy, and is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary:: Shakey displayed no behavior concerns during his handling assessment.

Date of intake:: 12/20/2017

Summary:: During intake, Shakey was aloof with staff and jumping up affectionately on person who surrendered.

Date of initial:: 12/20/2017

Summary:: During his initial medical exam, Shakey was tense but tolerated handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Shakey so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Shakey was slow to warm to staff, but is now social and enthusiastic with a medium level of energy. He will benefit from regular mental and physical activity such as walks, runs, exercise, and play.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Shakey is food motivated, he is soft and eager to come out of his kennel when approached with food in hand. He was a bit aloof upon first entering the yard, keeping distance and approaching only to take small bits of food off a spoon and not staying in close proximity. Eventually (15-30 min later) he sits directly in front of handler, gives paw gently, and eats consistently off the spoon with soft body. When a familiar staff approached the yard, he became animated, jumping excitedly, tail wagging and affectionately jumping up. He eventually allowed some soft petting from others and followed handler around the yard. Easy to leash and placed back inside kennel without issue. Shakey also received drive by treats from staff throughout the day to help with kennel presence. He does best with a soft and slow approach, not rushing or forcing interactions at a quick pace. Once comfortable, he is social, friendly, interactive, body soft.

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

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Potential challenges: : Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Shakey may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel (barking, may low growl when someone unfamiliar approaches, submissive grin). If crate training, we recommend always including a high value treat or chew to give positive association to kenneling.

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