Date of intake:: 12/2/2023

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

Previously lived with:: 1 adult 1 child 1 small dog

Behavior toward strangers:: varies - can be social, shy, but has escalated to hard barking and lunging

Behavior toward children:: playful, outgoing, tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: social, outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: none reported

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Cartier is reported to have a high energy level

Other Notes:: 11/28/23: Dropped off for surgery by previous owner but never picked up, no updated behavior profile. Cartier's previous owner reported that she can be selective with visitors and strangers. There were times that she was social and outgoing but there were occasions when she became shy but then escalated to barking and lunging.

Date of assessment:: 12/5/2023

Summary:: 12/5/23 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Pacing, panting, leans into contact, jumps on handler, red/dilated pupils, aroused Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seek contact Handling comments: leans hind end into handler, panting, loose body Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: engages with handler exuberantly Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: Panting, greets walks away to explore room Toy: Grips, moves away Toy comments: Grips, moves away from handler, circles back to bring toy to handler 9/8/23 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Pacing, panting, leans into contact Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Fearful Handling comments: Head whips when feet touched Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: Panting, greets assistant then seeks exit Toy: No response Toy comments: Ignores

Summary:: Due to operation limitations, dog-to-dog introductions are postponed.

Summary (4):: 3/23/24: ACS reports that Cartier to chew on the side wall of her kennel. 03/07/24: While visiting Cartier, handler stands in front of kennel gate as Cartier stand on her two hind paws with a loose body waiting for handler to open kennel gate and leash her, Cartier is leashed up and ready to go for her walk, as she walk through the hallways she displaying a neutral body language while fixated on every human on the walk by, as we reach outside Cartier body loosens up once again and she begins to sniff around, handler offers Cartier treats for the good job of responding when called, she received her treat and looked to gain more rewards, handler pets Cartier on the head and on the body and her body language begins to stiffing up, Cartier was returned back to her kennel with no issues safe and secure. 02/29/24: As handler is approaching Cartier kennel he's jumping up and down and pouncing in his kennel, he grads the leash with his paws rushing trying to get it on his neck faster to leave out his kennel, Cartier allows handler to leash him and walks beside his handler through the hallway, as Cartier and handler reach the play yard he's receiving treats and walking around and sniffing the play pin, Cartier sat in the chair in the play yard just taking treats from his handler, Cartier is being returned to his kennel with no issues and safe and secure. 02/25/24: when handler approaches Cartier kennel she's standing up with neutral body and wagging tail she's easily leashed and brought outside, still remains in a neutral body stands and is stiffing from tree to tree not much around quiet day, as handler and Cartier are heading back to return her back to her kennel, Cartier see another dog and is now stiff body and trying to pull towards other dog standing up while on leash to pull her self forward closer to the dog, Cartier is returned to her kennel with no issues safe and secure 2/14: When the handler approaches Cartier kennel she is lying down towards the back of her kennel, the handler calls her over and she quickly gets up and comes towards the front of her kennel. Cartier displays a soft body and takes treats gently through the kennel bars, she is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel room. Once in the hallway, she checks in on the handler walking beside them. The handler takes her to the play yard, a drag lead is attached to her collar: she stays close to the handler sniffing around the yard. The handler gives her a wide range of toys, she doesn't engage but rather engages with the handler for pets leaning in and displaying a loose body and wagging tail. The handler sits on the bench and continues leaning on the handler receiving pets. After a while, she is leashed and taken into her kennel without issue.

Summary (5):: 2/6/24: Cartier is laying down in her kennel when the handler approaches, the handler opens up her kennel door which quickly hops up displaying a loose body and wagging tail. The handler easily leashes her and takes her out of the kennel room where she pulls with slight tension on the lead, she is taken out of the center where she quickly relieves herself. Cartier allows touch all over displaying a loose body and wagging tail, she leans into the handler melting to touch. Cartier ignores novel dogs and checks in often with the handler. The handler takes Cartier back into the center where she hops into the kennel without issue. 1/3/24: When the handler approaches Cartier she is lying down at the back of her kennel the handler unlocks her kennel door and feeds her treats which she takes and then drops. The handler clips on the leash onto her harness and walks her out of the kennel room. Cartier walks on a loose leash and displays a wagging tail and soft body as she passes by staff. Once outside she relieves herself and bounces when she sees novel dogs. The handler feeds her treats which she takes and leans into the handler allowing touch all over. Cartier begins to bounce on lead when going back into the center where she hops into her kennel and allows the handler to unclip the leash from her harness. 12/30/23: Cartier is standing neutrally as the handler approaches. Handler tosses a treat scatter and then walks away. Cartier begins to engage readily with the scatter. 12/27/23: Cartier is standing neutrally as the handler approaches. Handler plays a few rounds of click for quiet and then exits.

Summary (6):: 12/19/23 Cartier is standing neutrally as the handler approaches. The handler unlocks the kennel door and leashes her with ease proceeding outside for a walk. Cartier displays a loose, wiggly body, with a wagging tail, walking moderately beside the handler. Cartier sits upon command and will sit on her own when wanting a treat. Cartier will maintain a calm pace throughout the remainder of her walk. Cartier is returned to the facility where she enters the building and her kennel with no issue. 12/05/23 Cartier was sitting in front of her kennel neutrally as the handler approaches. Cartier is leashed easily and taken to the assessment room. Cartier is loose and wiggly upon entering the room, greeting the other handlers politely, remaking on the ground, leaning in for pets. Cartier engages with a toy the handler tosses her and the two would play fetch. When Cartier returns the toy she receives a treat in which she takes gently when administered to her. Cartier remains loose and bouncy as she circles around the room. Cartier is then taken for a walk, where she maintains her loose, wiggly body. Cartier will pull slightly while walking. She will also intensely sniff in some places while walking, really taking her time. The handler returns her back to the facility where they enter the building with no issue. Cartier then enters her kennel fine. Previous stay at ACC: 10/21/23 Cartier was excited upon approach of the first handler with all four paws on the floor. Soft, loose body language and wagging tail. Alert. She was safely leashed with no issues and escorted out on her walk. She pulls. Outside she walked with a confident stride and head high. She pulled towards what ever scents aroused her interest. By the end of the walk Cartier showed softer body language and began to relax. Some what food motivated but selective with certain treats. She regularly checks in with both the first handlers. She also offers calm and decompressed sits. Gave no issues going into her kennel. 10:16 Cartier was aroused upon approach of the first handler. Excited to come out. Soft, loose body language and wagging tail. Alert. She was safely leashed with no issues an escorted out on her walk. She is a puller. Outside she walked confident and head high. She pulled towards whichever scents excited her. By the end of the walk Cartier showed softer body language and began to relax. She also regularly checked in with both the 1st and 2nd handler. Gave no issues going into her run.

Summary (7):: 10/07/23 Cartier is sitting still in her kennel vocalizing at the handler. The handler leashes her, and they proceed outside for a walk. Cartier maintains a still, neutral body while walking moderately beside the handler. Cartier will sit still when wanting a treat, remaining in position until its administered. Cartier will allow touch as she is pet by the handler and she leans in for more. Cartier will scale the handler gently, in a playful manner, receiving pets to the face and head. The handler returns Cartier back to the facility where she enters the building and her kennel with ease. 09/23/23 Cartier is standing still with a wagging tail. The handler unlocks the kennel door and leashes her with ease, proceeding outside for a walk. Cartier displays a loose body, wagging tail, while walking moderately beside the handler. Cartier will jump onto handler playfully and sit on her own when wanting treats. Cartier takes treats gently when administered and allows touch. The handler returns her back to the facility where she enters the building and her kennel with no issue. 09/17/23 Cartier is lying down neutrally when handler approaches. The handler leashes Cartier with no issue, proceeding outside for a walk. Cartier displays a looser frame with a wagging tail, while walking moderately beside the handler. Cartier takes treats gently and leans in when pet. She slowly climbs the handler and remains staring at them softly while receiving pets. The handler returns Cartier back to the facility where she enters the building and her kennel with no issue. 9/8/23: Cartier was brought into the canine behavior office in order to conduct a handling assessment. She displays anxiety behaviors, panting, pacing, and seeking exit. Cartier tolerates a collar and drag leash being placed. She leans into contact during the handling portion of the assessment, but head whips and pulls away when her feet are touched. Cartier completes the remainder of the assessment without issue. Once finished, she begins to seek exit at the door. Cartier is returned to her kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 12/2/2023

Date of initial:: 12/5/2023

Summary:: friendly in kennel

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have limited history on Cartier so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Cartier's anxiety and escalation to barking and lunging in her previous home, we feel she may find children overwhelming. As a result, we recommend she be placed in a home without children.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,House soiling,Handling/touch sensitivity,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: HOUSE SOILING: Cartier is reported to not be house-trained. Please see the handout on House Soiling. HANDLING/ TOUCH SENSITIVITY/ FEARFUL/POTENTIAL FOR DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: Cartier has been moderately fearful in the care center, shying away from unexpected contact, sights, or sounds. Her previous owner stated that she has been social with strangers and visitors but there were occassions where she was shy and escalated to hard barking and lunging. She has also head whipped when her feet are touched. It is important to always go slow and give her the option to walk away from any social interaction. Cartier should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be her choice to approach a new person or thing. Cartier would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. See handout on Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression ANXIETY: Cartier appears anxious at the care center, panting, pacing, and seeking exit during her assessment. We have no history on her behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a 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. See handout on Generalized Anxiety.