Basic Information:: Solo is a 4 year old large male gray and white dog who was brought to the ACC as a stray due to the fact a family member was watching him and they never came back to reclaim him.

Previously lived with:: caretaker

How is this dog around strangers?: Finder stated that when around strangers Solo is friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults he is gentle.

How is this dog around children?: Solo has spent time in the home around young children and he is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with children he is gentle.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Solo has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how he will react.

How is this dog around cats?: Solo has not spent time in the home around cats so it is unknown how he will react.

Resource guarding:: Solo is friendly if someone was to touch his food treats or toys. If someone was to approach his house or family member he isn’t bothered.

Bite history:: Solo has never bitten a person or another animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Solo loves to be bathed and brushed. He will struggle to get away when having his nails trimmed. He also isn’t bothered if he is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while he sleeps.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know: Finder described Solo as friendly affectionate and playful. When at home he likes to be in the same room as his owner. Solo likes to play with balls ropes and chew bones. Solo eats both wet and dry food. He is very much house trained and will go outside on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house or yard he is well behaved. He has never been crated so it is unknown how he will react. Solo knows how to sit stay and come when called. He is used to brisk walks on the leash. When off the leash he will wander but comes back when called.

Date of intake:: 11/24/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and affectionate

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Solo is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high level.

Date of assessment:: 11/27/2017

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:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.

Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.

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

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. No interest.

Summary:: Solo approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was interested in sniffing around the room and was distracted, but allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary (1):: Solo is a social around both male and female dogs. He is slightly sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount them. He spends the sessions, exploring the pens while checking in on the other dogs. Solo was surrendered as a stray, but his finder stated that Solo has not spent time in the home around other dogs so it is unknown how he will react. The Behavior Department recommends that Solo b placed in a home with resident dogs that are well socialized and match his calm sociability. All introductions should be done slowly and under supervision,. 11/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Solo greets a novel female with a soft body. He is sexually motivated, but does not mount and walks away when he is corrected. He is a bit anxious and whines as he explores the pens. 11/27-28: Solo continued to remain soft and social while interacting in a group of calm female dogs. He grumbles and quickly moves away from an energetic female. 11/29: Today, Solo greeted a neuter male dog with a soft body. He walked away when the other dog offered him a clear correction when Solo moved too quickly. He spent most of his session exploring the area, occasionally checking in with the greeter. 11/30-12/07: In a group of female dogs, Solo offers low growls during a long face to face greet. He bounces a few time with another female, then keeps to himself the rest of the session.

Date of intake:: 11/24/2017

Summary:: During intake Solo was friendly and outgoing.

Date of initial:: 11/24/2017

Summary:: Solo allowed handling but was more interested in sniffing the room than in the people.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Solo is described as having a high level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who 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.

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: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: • At the care center Solo has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them and barking ). Solo may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.