Date of intake:: 10/25/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: Rangers stated as they approached Oso tied to the fence he started to lung, hard bark and growl. Previous assessments can be given upon request.

Date of assessment:: 11/10/2024

Summary:: Oso has shown improvement with select handlers at the care center over time. While a handling assessment was completed and Oso has shown the potential to do well with certain people, the below handling assessment is not a sole indicator of the behaviors they will display once they leave the care center as this assessment was done by a handler who has spent large amounts of time with DOG over the course of their stay. Based on Oso's history and their behavior at the care center, we recommend giving them ample time to decompress in a new home, always using a slow approach, and positive reinforcement when introducing them to new and unfamiliar situations and people. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is also advised for guidance to safely manage and modify any behavior they may present with outside of the care center. Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Initially seeks contact leaning into handler then tenses upon contact Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, no reaction

Summary:: 11/5/24: Oso greets another dog at the gate with neutral body and low hanging tail. She turns her head away from the other dog as the sniff her.

Summary (6):: 11/8/24: Oso is standing at the front of the kennel as handler begins to unlock the kennel door Oso gives a soft tail wag and her body is soft. Oso is easily leashed and brought out to the yard. In the yard, Oso sniffs around and then jumps on handler with a loose body seeking pets. Oso allows her head to be petted and she tucks her head into the handlers legs and continue to allows petting. When walking around the yard, Oso sees a dog in the pen and becomes tense, however she is easily called back to handler with a squeaker. When returning to kennel, Oso stopped and wouldn't move, with some coaxing of baby talking and chicken, Oso hesitantly began to walk towards her kennel stopping periodically. Oso slowly walks into the kennel room and enters the kennel on her own. 11/6/24: Oso is standing in the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed without issue and brought to the street for her walk, pulling hard down the hall and out the building. Once on the street she continues to pull moderately and will occasionally attempt to pull towards people passing by on the street. She ignores dogs she sees outside and uses the bathroom while on her walk. She is walked around for a while before being brought back into the building. When returning she stops briefly at the doorway leading into the medical hallway, but continues walking on her own after a moment. He is slightly hesitant a few times but each time she walks on her own and returns to kennel without issue. 11/5/24: Oso is standing at the front of the kennel as handler approaches. She is easily leashed and is taken out on a street walk. Oso doesn't pull and is aloof for the majority of the walk. Oso socially jumps on handler and accepts pets. Returning to the shelter Oso baulks at the gate driveway and is unable to be coaxed forward with toys or treats handler has to muscle her into the driveway. After a few moments of soft talking and coaxing to continue back towards the building Oso begins to walk. In the hallway Oso begins to baulk excessively again refusing to take treats, resulting in a sling being used to bring her back into kennel.

Summary (7):: 10/31/24: Oso is standing in the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed without issue and brought to the street for her walk. She pulls moderately on her way out to the street and uses the bathroom as soon as she makes it outside. Oso begins pulling excessively so handler places her on a slip lead harness, she initially spins and turns towards the slip lead after it is secured and she jumps around briefly seeming confused by the harness but immediately settles and begins walking next to handler without pulling. She attempts to walk up to people passing on the street but is easily kept away. She finishes using the bathroom and is brought back to the building. When returning to kennel she pancakes and refuses treats. She has to be muscled into kennel and is returned. 10/30/24: Oso is standing in the front of her kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed without issue and brought to the yard for her walk. Oso will pull moderately during her walk and once outside is hyper vigilant, looking around frequently and displaying a low body posture. She walks throughout the yard and doesn't sniff around or use the bathroom, she also does not accept treats. After a while she is brought back to kennel and returned, she baulks but is muscled in by handler. 10/28/24: Oso is at the back of the kennel when handler approaches. Handler offers Oso treats and he is not receptive. Handler speaks to Oso in a soft tone and presents the leash. Oso remains in the back of the kennel with a tense body. Handler is able to lasso Oso and he readily exits the kennel. Oso walks with a tense trembling body and frequently looks back at the handler. Oso is not receptive to treats and seeks exit by the back gate. Oso is able to be returned to kennel without issue. 10/26/24: (LATE ENTRY): Oso is laying at the back of her kennel, head down. She does not come forward or lift her head when handler approaches. Treats are tossed but she does not eat them. Handler opens the door slightly and tosses in a few more treats. These treats land close to her and she eats them. Handler kneels withe the door slightly open and tosses some treats. Oso continues to eat these treats and will reach for once that land not so close to her. Handler stands and holds the leash inside the kennel but by the door and Oso stiffens. Her lifts her lip slightly. Handler removes the leash an

Date of initial:: 10/25/2024

Summary:: Sedated for handling due to reports of aggression.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Oso so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to hard barking, lunging and growling while on leash we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Oso has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social seeming manner once she has warmed up to them. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Fearful Defensive/ On Leash Reactivity: Rangers stated that when they attempted to approach Oso he began to lunge, hard bark and growl. During his stay in shelter Oso has been observed to be highly fearful. Observed to have a tense and trembling body. It is important to move slowly with Oso, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.