Date of Intake: 12/4/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Spyro is a 4 year old, neutered, Medium mixed breed. Previous owner had him since he was 6 weeks old. Unfortunately, previous owner surrendered due to moving somewhere that does not allow pets. He does not have any health issues and was last at the vet in July for vaccines.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 dogs

How is this dog around strangers?: Spyro is described as being shy for a few minutes when strangers come to the house. He will initially bark and then sniff them and then get playful with them. He plays gently with adults.

How is this dog around children?: Spyro is tolerant with children ages 8 and up. Younger children make him anxious and he hides. He plays gently with older children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Spyro lives with two dogs, A female husky and a male Jack Russell. He is relaxed and playful with the husky but can be aggressive with the smaller Jack Russell. He plays gently with the husky dog but does not play with he Jack Russell.

How is this dog around cats?: Spyro has been around cats and he is respectful and relaxed around them. He does not play with cats.

Resource guarding:: Spyro is friendly when his food and treats are touched or taken from him while is eating. He is friendly if a toy is taken from him while he is playing with them.

Bite history:: Spyro has bitten a person on Wednesday November 30th. He bit his previous owner while she was trying to separate him and the Jack Russell dog from fighting.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Other Notes:: Spyro isnt bothered when he is pushed or pulled off furntiure, hold or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, given a bath or brushed. HE is afraid of getting his nails trimmed and will struggle to pull his paw away. He barks if someone unfamiliar comes to the home or up to the owner while outside.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Spyro is a affecionate, playful, shy, independent, mellow dog. He has a medium activity level and previous owner loved how cuddly he is. He enjoys play tug and fetch with his rope toys and bones. He will follow you around while you are home and is mostly an indoor dog. He sleeps on the bed with owner and eats 2 cups of natures miracle dog food in the evening. She enjoys pepperoni and begging strips. He is house trained and rarely has accidents. He is well behaved when left alone in the house or yard. He has never been crate trained and he knows how to sit, come, leave it, drop it and give paw. He doesn’t pull on leash and when walked off leash he will wander some but will come when they called.

Date of intake:: 12/4/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 4 years)

Previously lived with:: Adults and two dogs

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy but then warms up and is gently playful

Behavior toward children:: Is anxious around and hides from children about 8 years old and under

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful with the larger dog in the home but can be aggressive with the smaller dog

Behavior toward cats:: Relaxed and respectful

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Yes, Spyro bit his owner while she was separating him and the other dog in the home who he was fighting with.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Spyro is described as affectionate, playful, shy, independent, and mellow with a medium level of activity.

Date of assessment:: 12/11/2017

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

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 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:: 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:: Spyro barked at the assessor when he first entered the assessment room and kept his distance. After a few minutes, he began to warm up and slowly approached the assessor. He then became social and allowed all handling.

Date of intake:: 12/4/2017

Summary:: Upon intake, Spyro growled at counselor when trying to scan for microchip.

Date of initial:: 12/4/2017

Summary:: Spyro was nervous and had a tucked tail.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Spyro’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Spyro has shown social and attention seeking behaviors towards handlers he is familiar with (i.e. jumping on their lap with his mouth open and eyes soft, while accepting petting). He has also shown food-motivated behaviors, and has responded to cues such as “sit” and “paw” in exchange for treats.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Spyro’s previous owner reporting that he is anxious around children and hides from them, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Spyro’s 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: Spyro is reported to be shy with new people, which we have seen at the care center. He takes several minutes to warm up to new people, barking at them at first. It is important to always go slow and give Spyro the option to walk away from any social interaction. Spyro should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Spyro’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Spyro would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

You may know me from such films as…