Date of intake:: 7/23/2019

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history

Date of assessment:: 8/4/2019

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild-moderate pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral, tail wagging, approaches readily, ears erect, some tension in head, leans into handler, accepts contact, stays near handler, solicits attention from handler, jumps up onto handler softly Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Neutral-tense, sat down then stood up with contact, closed mouth, tense head, ears erect, somewhat leans into handler and accepts contact Exuberant handling: Neutral-tense, closed mouth, tense head, some lip licking, ears erect, somewhat leans into handler and accepts contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler; Overstimulated somewhat, jumps up and bites leash, vocalizes/growls; Does not escalate and readily refocuses on her own Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Explores room somewhat when assistant exits; No response to knock; Does not approach when assistant enters, turns and moves toward handler Toy Toy comments: Grips, tenses and growls when approached

Summary:: Diya was surrendered to the care center as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. 7/24-7/25: When off leash at the Care Center, Diya is introduced to a novel male dog. She is fearful - tucked posture, lowered head- and does not approach the male nor greet the male. The male is held at a distance to give Diya an opportunity to approach. She avoids the male for the entire session. 8/6: Diya continues to be uncomfortable when introduced to a novel male dog. She wanders the pens with a tense posture but does sniff the males rear briefly.

Date of intake:: 7/23/2019

Summary:: Timid, hard barking; Allowed slow handling

Date of initial:: 7/23/2019

Summary:: Whale eyed, flinched w/ contact, tucked tail; Growled, bared teeth; Muzzled

ENERGY LEVEL:: Diya has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during her interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that she be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for her energy.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 8/6/19: Today a handler was giving Diya treats when she was leaving playgroup. When the handler had no more treats, she slowly turned her palm towards Diya, keeping it close to her body line, to present an empty hand. Diya leaned forward to sniff the hand then growled and snapped catching the tip of the handler's finger. No marks or broken skin. 8/2/2019: Diya was easily removed from her kennel without avoiding the rope or showing signs of fearfulness. Upon entering the pens, handler crouched down and attached a drag-leash while Diya maintained a neutral body. Diya flinched when handler moved her hand too quickly but quickly returned to being neutral. Once free, Diya roamed the pens. She engaged in play with tennis balls and was willingness to trade. Diya solicited attention by approaching and leaning in and/or by standing on her back legs with her paws against handler's stomach area. She allowed all handling with a loose body, giving tail wags throughout. Another dog/handler pair entered a pen near ours for their interaction, which at first distracted Diya, causing her to walk over to the pen gate and watch the dog with a somewhat tense body. However, handler called her over and she quickly lost interest in the other dog, coming to handler and soliciting. She was returned without any issues. 7/24/19: While in the pens handler offered treats and Diya readily approached and took the treat gently. The handler moved their hand over her head and she rushed forward, growled and snapped.

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 (under 13): Due to the higher level warnings Diya has been displayed in the care center when uncomfortable, we feel she may be best set up to succeed in an adult only home environment at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Because Diya remains highly fearful in the care center and has been observed to escalate on multiple occasions when uncomfortable, we feel she may be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can reassess behavior when in a more stable environment. Force-free, reward based training only is advised as well as safe and appropriate management.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: During her assessment, Diya was introduced to a plush squeaky toy and was observed to become tense and growl when approached. Please refer to the handout for Resource guarding. Handling/touch sensitivity: Although she has shown significant improvement, Diya exhibits some handling and touch sensitivity when interacting with staff members. Diya does solicit attention and accepts contact, but initially remains tense, wary and is startled with sudden movements. Diya should never be forced to interact or approach if she is not comfortable. Please refer to the handout for Handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: On multiple occasions, Diya has been observed to growl, snap and bare teeth towards handlers. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.