Date of intake:: 5/1/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: Adults, Children, Other Dogs

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy/Contact on their terms

Behavior toward children:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Hard barks and/or growls, Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Hard barks

Behavior toward cats:: Alert barks

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Cersei has been in four altercations with resident F LMB dog. Owner states that Cersei had to protect herself and on one occasion needed medical care for injury incurred.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: Never has an accident unless she is left for excessive amount of time never Cersei will not walk on a dog leash and will only go outside to use the bathroom in the back yard (always had a yard) Behavior concerns: "None, my dog is the best! Reacts to on walks: Other / Otros Reaction type: Other / Otro Additional info: Cersei will not walk on a leash however she has been put on a leash and (forced outside) and she will bark at other animals if seen How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Fearful

Summary:: Due to a high level of fear, Cersei is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Cersei has been in multiple altercations with F LMB resident dog. She would likely do best as a single pet.

Summary (1):: Cersei is a sweet, affectionate dog who spends most of her time lounging in the bedroom, living up to her laid-back, couch potato personality. She’s crate trained and did very well with a black metal crate for the first six years of her life, though she hasn't used one since being rehomed. While she has access to a yard, she doesn't enjoy leash walks and will lie down rather than move forward. Grooming can be a challenge, as she’s fearful and uncomfortable with bathing or brushing. In the car, she tends to have accidents, so a pee pad or plastic liner is recommended for travel. Cersei knows basic cues like "sit," "stay," and "no," and her previous owner described her as incredibly loving and caring. Her favorite pastimes include chewing on stuffed animals and simply relaxing in her cozy space.

Summary (7):: 5.10- Cersei began to wag her tail when a familiar staff member approached the kennel. Once kennel door was opened, Cersei retreated to the back of the kennel shaking. Staff member had to enter the kennel and leash her. Staff member began calling her over and Cersei walked out of the room slowly to the yard. Once in the yard, she began to explore. She approached staff member and allowed petting on her back and then walked away. She was leashed and walked back to her kennel after a few minutes. Once in the kennel, she retreated to the back and began to shake. 5/7/25: Cersei is barking behind her blocker as staff enter the room. Upon approach, she retreats to her bed and begins to urinate in fear. She is on her kuranda with her head against the wall making it difficult to secure the lead. Handler steps into her kennel and once the lead is secured gives her a tug until she walks on her own. She follows handler out of the building, taking breaks on the way to the yard. A drag leash is attached and she remains by the entrance of the yard. At the end of the session she is tolerant of all handling, securing the slip lead, unclipping the drag and safety clipping the lead. She rushes back to kennel. 05.05 Cersei is laying on her bed visibly shaking. She keep her head against the kuranda bed and can not be leashed. Handler stays at the front of her kennel speaking to her. She tolerates petting on her back continuing to shake. She lifts her head and handler is able to leash her. The leash is tugged on and she stand and begins to walk. She balks when leaving the room and leash is tugged and follows. We walk towards the ramp and she relieves herself. She walks most of the way down the ramp then begins to walk back towards the building. She is brought into meet and greet, and allows handler to collar her and attach a drag leash. A blanket is placed on the floor and Cersei lays down on it shaking. We sit together is the room quietly for Cersei remains in this position. She is easily returned to kennel. 05.04 Cersei is laying in the back of her kennel shaking, avoiding the leash and looking away. The leash needs to be tugged for her to stand and walk out of dog holding. She begins to walk and pulls towards small yard. Cersei relieves herself and tucks herself into a corner shaking. She lays down and doesn't move from that spot. When being returned, handler has to tug on the leash again for her to stand and begin to walk. She walks into her kennel and settles on her bed.

Date of initial:: 5/2/2025

Summary:: tense but allowed handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to high level of fear, we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home: Cersei lived with two other dogs over 3 years ago. She was in 4 incidents with the resident female dog. We believe she would be happiest as a single pet. Recommend no dog parks: Due to her past incidents with another dog, we recommend Cersei does not go to the dog park.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Cersei is highly fearful in the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Cersei the option to walk away from any social interaction. Cersei should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Cersei’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Cersei would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on Fearful. Bite history (dog): Cersei was involved in 4 incidents with another resident dog. The previous owner described the other dog as the instigator however; Cersei had to defend herself and has a bite to another dog in her history. Please see handout on Bite History. Anxiety: Cersei appears anxious at the care center, often shaking in fear and refusing to walk. If Cersei displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.