A volunteer writes: Looking for a sweet treat that’s comforting, casual and fun? Then you want Smores…the dog! This happy-go-lucky young lady proves that a true star can rock any occasion, from strutting past admiring fans in the park, to living it up with a friend and a tennis ball in the yard. I just met her, and already I’m in love! She’s happy to don any outfit I suggest, from a fleecy hoodie to a silky scarf, and in addition to being soft and silly with people, Smores seems happy and relaxed around other dogs, too. She greets pups of all sizes politely, and didn’t even react to some less-than-friendly little dogs we met while on our walk. Playing, exploring and snuggling are the things Smores likes best in life, and so far, her only dislike seems to be saying goodbye to her adoring fans and returning to her kennel. Whether you’re searching for a jogging buddy, a ball fetcher, a couch cuddler or a doggie playdate partner, you’ll find them all in Smores. Our scrumptious social butterfly is ready to spread her wings and fly home with you as soon as possible. Ask to meet her today!

Smores is at risk for CIRDC

Animal Behavior Saved At: 9-Oct-2017 15:21:0.000 Animal ID: 7960 Animal Name: Smores Age: 1 Year 1 Week Tag Number: Breed: Pit Bull Gender: Female Spayed / Neutered: No Handler: Observer: Behavior Assessment Date: 10/4/2017 Retest Date: Retest Reason: Next Test Date: Date of intake: 30-Sep-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Previously lived with: Unknown Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Unknown Date of assessment: 4-Oct-2017 Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. 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. Flank squeeze 1: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy. Summary: Smores was wiggly throughout assessment, remained soft. At times, displacement shoulder rubbing, yawning, and shaking off, showing good coping skills. Summary (1): Smores has had successful interaction with select dogs in the care center. She has displayed the most compatibility with that engage in rough styles of play. Smores has displayed the potential to become over aroused and frustrated when paired with dogs who are less active or playful. She has displayed reactivity when attempting to introduce to select dogs, stiffening and hard barking. The behavior department advises that 10/4: when introduced off leash to male dogs, Smores is initially cautious, and offers brief greeting. Once comfortable, she opens up and plays exuberantly. When greeting a female dog through the fence, she becomes tense and hard barks. The behavior department recommends that any introductions to dogs be conducted slowly to tolerant dogs who match Smores’s exuberant play style. One on one introductions are recommended. Summary (2): 10/5: Smores engages in exuberant, running play with another dog who engages in a similar play style. When introduced to a calmer, less playful dog, Smores becomes increasingly frustrated, barks at, and follows while tense and vocalizing. Summary (3): 10/6: Smores engages in exuberant running play with a playful dog. Summary (4): 10/7: Smore repeatedly solicits play, becoming slightly vocal when play is not reciprocated. Date of intake: 30-Sep-2017 Summary: Upon intake, Smores had a wiggly bod and allowed handling Date of initial: 30-Sep-2017 Summary: During her initial medical exam, Smores was thrashing and resisting restraint. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Behavior Asilomar H – Healthy Recommendations: Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No dog parks: Due to apparent selectivity during interactions with dogs, the behavior department advises against placing Smores into dog park settings. Potential challenges: Other Potential challenges comments: Leash Manners: At times when excited, Smores would playfully grab leash and tug. She may benefit from being walked on a harness and trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training. Smores would benefit from learning the cue ‘drop’ and other trade up games. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Suitability With Children: Other: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Yard Size: Overall Rating: Passed For Rehoming: Indemnity/Waiver: Adoption Summary: A volunteer writes: Looking for a sweet treat that’s comforting, casual and fun? Then you want Smores…the dog! This happy-go-lucky young lady proves that a true star can rock any occasion, from strutting past admiring fans in the park, to living it up with a friend and a tennis ball in the yard. I just met her, and already I’m in love! She’s happy to don any outfit I suggest, from a fleecy hoodie to a silky scarf, and in addition to being soft and silly with people, Smores seems happy and relaxed around other dogs, too. She greets pups of all sizes politely, and didn’t even react to some less-than-friendly little dogs we met while on our walk. Playing, exploring and snuggling are the things Smores likes best in life, and so far, her only dislike seems to be saying goodbye to her adoring fans and returning to her kennel. Whether you’re searching for a jogging buddy, a ball fetcher, a couch cuddler or a doggie playdate partner, you’ll find them all in Smores. Our scrumptious social butterfly is ready to spread her wings and fly home with you as soon as possible. Ask to meet her today!

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Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)