Date of Intake: 1/7/2018

Basic Information:: Zeus Zolomon is a brown and black German Shepard that is estimated to be 1 year old. His previous owner got him from a breeder a year ago and stayed with them until a family member began to suffer from allergies.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 2 Children (Ages 14,17), 1 Small Breed Dog.

How is this dog around strangers?: Zeus is fearful and sometimes aggressive with strangers. He does not like it when strangers quickly approach him.

How is this dog around children?: Zeus lived with 2 children and was very friendly and playful with them, he sometimes play a little rough with them and likes to play bite

How is this dog around other dogs?: Zeus lived with a small breed dog and was very relaxed around her they would often sleep together and share food and toys.

How is this dog around cats?: Zeus was not around other Cats in his previous home.

Resource guarding:: Zeus is not bothered by people going near his food or toys.

Bite history:: Zeus has no history of having bitten another person or animal.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy, Excitable, Affectionate

Other Notes:: Zeus tends to not be bothered by loud noises and or from having his nails trimmed. He does tend to bark at strangers when they come into the home and if they approach him too quickly he does snap. He is afraid of baths and will try to run away when hes in the tub. He enjoys being brushed and being held.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Zeus has been to the vet in the last year and had no medical concerns

For a New Family to Know: Zeus is an excitable dog that will follow you around the house he enjoys playing fetch and tug-of-war at home. He will lay on the couch with you and watch TV and will go running with you in the park. He does spend most of his time indoors and is used to being in a crate if nobody is home. Zeus is used to eating both wet and dry food. He is very house trained and is wee-wee pad trained as well.

Date of intake:: 1/7/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 1 year)

Previously lived with:: Adults, children (ages 14 and 17), and a small dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful and sometimes aggressive. Does not like to be approached quickly

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful, a bit rough, and play bites

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed with the dog he lived with

Resource guarding:: None reproted

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Zeus Zoloman is described as excitable and affectionate with a medium level of activity.

Date of assessment:: 1/10/2018

Summary:: Zeus Zoloman is difficult to remove from the kennel, barking and growling at people who approach and avoiding the leash. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels, we feel Zeus Zoloman is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of him behavior in his previous home.

Date of intake:: 1/7/2018

Summary:: Zeus Zoloman was barking, growling, and lunging at the counselor.

Date of initial:: 1/8/2018

Summary:: Zeus Zoloman was very tense but allowed handling.

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

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Zeus Zolomon has displayed highly fearful behavior in the shelter environment, mostly avoiding interaction with handlers. In kennel he will bark and rush the front at times, baring teeth, but has made no attempt to snap at the handlers. Once outside of his kennel he allows some petting but does not actively seek interaction. He remains fearful and somewhat aloof but is easily handled.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Zeus Zoloman’s previous owner stating he is fearful of new people and needs a very slow approach, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, as well as allowing minimal handling at the care center, the behavior department recommends Zeus Zoloman be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Zeus Zoloman to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Zeus Zoloman to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Zeus Zoloman presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Zeus Zoloman’s previous owner reported that he is fearful and is sometimes aggressive with new people. At the care center, he has barked and growled at people and allowed minimal handling. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Zeus Zoloman to new and unfamiliar situations.