Date of intake:: 10/20/2017

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 10/22/2017

Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.

Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.

Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

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:: Wesley did not approach the assessor in the assessment room. When the assessor approached him, him moved away, avoiding contact. He eventually approached and had a tense, trembling body throughout the assessment. Wesley allowed all handling.

Summary (1):: 10/21: When introduced off leash to dogs, Wesley is anxious and seeks exit.

Summary (2):: 10/22-24: Wesley keeps to himself and does not approach.

Date of intake:: 10/20/2017

Summary:: Wesley had a tucked tail, was trembling, and growled.

Date of initial:: 10/20/2017

Summary:: Wesley was tense and growled once.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Wesley so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Wesley has displayed fearful behavior in his kennel and also with novel people. He warms up to handlers with a slow approach and will display highly social behavior. He will seek attention, enjoys being picked up and petted by those he is comfortable with. Wesley has also enjoyed enrichment items once he is comfortable outside of his kennel.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: ADULT ONLY HOME

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Wesley may be intimidated by children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Wesley is fearful at the care center and has snapped. It is important to always go slow and give Wesley the option to walk away from any social interaction. Wesley should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Wesley’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Wesley would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.