Date of intake:: 6/15/2024

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

Date of assessment:: 6/18/2024

Summary:: Snail has displayed high anxiety and arousal, making it difficult for handlers to manage him safely. During a handling assessment, Snail displayed extreme agitation, racing around the room, panting, and being unable to settle. Due to this a handling assessment could not be finished, Snail is not a good candidate for an assessment at hits time.

Summary:: Due to Snail entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 06/16/24 Snail is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Snail greets the novel female dog with a soft, wiggly body. Snail is sexually motivated, displaying wide eyes and a flagging tail, while excessively muzzle licking the novel female. Snail will follow the novel female dog in any direction she walked to.

Summary (6):: 06/28/24: Snail is loose and wiggly in kennel upon handler’s arrival and will be leashed with ease. Snail is brought outside and will demonstrate a neutral form while walking along side handler on a short leash as she explores the dirt path and relieve herself. Snail will be brought back into the care center and returned to her kennel safely. 06/27/24 Snail is sitting in his kennel with a neutral body, panting heavily. the handler leashes him and they proceed outside for a walk. Snail is under the weather, making his movements bit lethargic. Snail will maintain a neutral frame while moderately walking beside the handler. Snail doesn't take any treats when administered or tossed. Snail will walk with a low-head for the remainder of the walk. Snail is returned to the facility with no issue.

Summary (7):: 6/21/24: Snail is pacing back and forth at the front of the care center as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately outside to the set up LATTE enrichment items. Snail sniffs each item, but licks up the spray cheese. He relaxes some and engages intermittently with the handler. Snail quickly begins to pace and pant so handler sprays more cheese. Snail licks up the cheese and settles again before being returned to the kennel without issue. 6/17: A handling assessment was attempted with Snail. However, he was highly anxious and aroused upon entering the room. He races around the room, panting and unable to settle. Handlers attempt to refocus him with treats but he does not accept anything other than cheese. But Snail cannot focus long on taking the cheese before he starts jumping up and nipping at the handler feeding him the cheese on their hands and forearm. He does this hard enough to leave red marks and does not stop until the second hanlder intervenes. Due to his behavior, he is returned to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 6/15/2024

Date of initial:: 6/15/2024

Summary:: mounts medical staff

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Snail so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, active 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:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to snail potential challenges we recommend he be placed in an adult home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner-Snail requires the support of an adopter/foster through one of our New Hope partner to address his high anxiety and arousal levels. His behavior during the handling assessment suggests that he would benefit from a more stable and less stressful environment with experienced handlers who can provide consistent and patient training. Positive reinforcement techniques, gradual desensitization, and regular exercise will be crucial in helping Snail manage his anxiety and improve his behavior. Consulting with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist may also provide additional strategies to support his emotional and behavioral needs.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Anxiety/Low threshold for arousal/Poor impulse control/Mouthiness- Snail exhibits a low threshold for arousal, poor impulse control, and mouthiness. During his assessment, he began to excessively jump on the handler, nipping them and leaving red marks. He showed a high level of arousal and was unable to settle. Snail also displays high levels of anxiety, characterized by pacing, heavy panting, and an inability to settle. To address these issues, Snail needs consistent training focused on impulse control and managing arousal. Positive reinforcement techniques, such as rewarding calm behavior and providing structured activities, can help him learn to control his impulses. Additionally, implementing strategies to reduce his anxiety, such as providing a calm environment, regular exercise, and enrichment activities, will be crucial. Consulting with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist may offer further insights and techniques to support Snail's behavioral and emotional needs. Please see handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition, generalized anxiety, and Arousal.