Date of intake:: 9/17/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray ( history from prior stay)

Other Notes:: **04/22/24: prior stay was an owner surrender level determination Level 2- No Young, leash pulling, basic manners, anxiety . Profile from original owner - - Previously lived with 2 adults, 3 kids (18, 20, and 2yr old since birth) - Around strangers Tolerant, Playful. - Around children Playful, Tolerant, Friendly & Outgoing. - Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful - Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Tolerant, Playful - Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Tolerant - Around cats Tolerant, Playful. - No history of resource guarding - No bite history - Reported to be partially housetrained - Reported to have a medium energy level Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)", Designated area in home Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: He will pee/poop outside on walks, but does tend to it it as well in the house if we are out the house at appointments and won’t hold it. - Behavior concerns: "General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle)" - How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered, Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered - For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Loves bath time/wate - Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: Around 20 minutes Crate trained: Yes, does well Hours in crate: 3 Type of crate: Cage

Date of assessment:: 9/19/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive- didn't walk pass people Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- didn't walk pass people Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social- loose wiggly Call over: Approaches readily- gently takes treats, whining Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler Handling Soft handling: Allowed handling- distracted, leans in wagging tail Exuberant handling: Allowed handling- leans in wagging tail Comments: Arousal :Follows handler with open panting mouth, wagging tail Jog comments: Knock: Approaches readily jumps on helper Knock comments: Toy:Grips firm, moves away with loose wiggly body Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Draco's original owners, he is playful and tolerant of familiar and unfamiliar dogs. 10/22/24 Draco is introduced to a novel male dog face-to-face while off leash at the care center. Draco approaches the novel male dog with a neutral frame, placing their paw on the novel male dog's shoulder. The novel male dog will move away. Draco will then explore elsewhere, appearing to ignore the novel male dog. Draco will return however, in order to attempt to mount the novel male dog. Draco is unsuccessful as the novel male dog moves away and maintains their distance. Draco will walk away, soliciting attention form one of the handlers present. Draco is returned to kennel. 09/18/24 Drake is introduced to a novel male greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Drake is conflicted, slowly approaching the gate in which the greeter dog is standing behind, displaying paw raises and whimpering. Drake appears nervous, maintaining his distance and seeking out an exit.

Summary (4):: 12/21/24: Draco is at the front of his kennel barking incessantly when approached. Draco begins to jump in the kennel door when being leashed, is eventually leashed and brought out for a street walk where he begins to pull moderately-hard, and begins to trying to eat the snow off the floor. Draco has to be pulled off the snow due to the handler not knowing if there was rock salt in it. Draco throughout the walk pants heavily, excessively drooling and unable to settle on his own. Draco does lean in for petting, and is social wit the handler at times, but overall struggles to settle. Draco is returned to his kennel without issue.

Summary (5):: 12/19/24: Draco is observed to be hard barking in his kennel incessantly, panting heavily and drooling as the handler approaches. 12/18/24: Draco was sleeping on kuranda bed when handlers approached. He approached them at front of kennel and was leashed with ease. Draco walked with a loose frame to the live room where he was clipped to a drag leash. He enthusiastically engaged with LATTE puzzles set out for him and engaged in pattern games with handlers. He was highly social and treat motivated. He was returned to kennel with ease. 12/12/24: Draco is jumping up in his kennel and pawing at the glass upon the handler’s arrival but will be leashed with ease and brought to the play yard for enrichment. In the yard, the handler offers Draco soft toys, but he shows no interest and instead goes to the snuffle mat in search of hidden treats. Due to his vet-recommended diet, there are no treats available. Draco then walks around the yard, exploring, sniffing, and taking in the fresh air. Once he appears to be finished, Draco walks over to the handler, sitting next to their feet. When the handler remains still, Draco walks to the door, pawing at the gate, signaling he is ready to return. Draco is leashed and escorted back to the care center, where he is returned to his kennel safely with no issues. 12/07/24: Draco is observed at the front of his kennel with a wide strained expression, panting and barking incessantly at his kennel. 11/21/24: Draco is standing at the front of kennel and will be leashed withy ease and brought out to the BT room. Handler will place a drag leash on Draco and he's free to roam the room, while doing so Draco will participate in snuffle mat games and playing fetch with squeeze toy. Draco will run around the room with excitement greeting handlers. Draco will be brought back to his kennel safely with no issues.

Summary (6):: 11/20: Draco is laying down in his Kuranda bed when a handler approaches. He greets the handler is a wiggly body but is difficult to leash due to the size of his cone and his attempts to push his way out of his kennel. A second handler feeds Draco treats while the first clips his collar. Draco is then taken out for an interaction. He is first taken for a walk where he pulls hard for majority of the walk. Draco does take occasional breaks to investigate scents or relieve himself. While waiting to cross the street, Draco checks in with handlers, seeking contact by leaning his body against the legs. Once in the play yard, a drag leash is attached and Draco has zoomies around the play yard. He stops to throw himself into legs or laps, seeking attention. He does begin to jump up persistently to seek further attention. Draco is easily refocused with toys and plays with them for a short while before returning to seek attention. When the interaction is complete, Draco returns to his kennel without issue. 11/07/24: Draco is standing at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches. He begins to jump up onto the kennel door as he notices the handler. Draco is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He is loose and social with handlers, running around the room. He allows the handlers to place a harness, but it does not fit so it is removed. He pulls hard back to kennel but enters without issue. 11/1/24: Draco is located at the front of the kennel, resting and gently nudging the door as someone approaches. He can be leashed easily but tends to pull when leaving the care center. Once outside, he jumps up on the handler but enjoys being petted on the head and remains calm throughout the interaction. Draco is returned back to kennel with no issue and given an enrichment item to settle in kennel> 10/25/24: Draco is situated at the front of the kennel, resting and gently nudging the door with his paws as someone approaches. He can be leashed without difficulty but tends to pull quite a bit when departing from the care center. Once outside, Draco jumps up on the handler but enjoys being petted on the head, remaining calm throughout the interaction. Draco is panting a bit heavy during the walk, and pulls inconsistently. Draco offers sit cues when he pulls to the end of his leash, and begins to continue to do this. During their walk, he pulls eagerly, exploring his environment with curiosity. When it's time to return to his kennel, he does so without any problems and is rewarded with a handful of treats. 10/22/24: Draco is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks out to the play yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). On the walk, Draco pulls hard, leaning to the right. Handler tosses treats as an attempt to sow him down but he shows no interest. After playgroup, Draco pulls significantly less and returns to kennel safely.

Summary (7):: 10/19/24: Draco is positioned at the front of the kennel, lying down and softly jumping against the door with his paws when approached. He is easily leashed but tends to pull hard as he leaves the care center. Once outside, Draco jumps on the handler but allows himself to be petted on the head, maintaining a relaxed posture during the interaction. While on their walk, he pulls strongly and curiously explores his surroundings. Draco is returned to his kennel without any issues and rewarded with a handful of treats before leaving. 10/11/24: Draco is standing at the front of his kennel and will be leashed with ease and brought to the live room where handler will place a drag leash on him and he’s free to roam. Handler will give Draco a wobble toy full of treats and he will engage with toy until there’s no more left. When Draco notice no more treats are coming out he will begin whining and jumping up on the counter looking for more treats. Draco will be brought back to his kennel safely. 10/4/24: Draco is at the front of the kennel laying down and begins to jump on the kennel door softly, pawing at the door when approached. Draco is easily leashed and pulls hard leaving the care center. Draco will jump on the handler, allowing pets along his head and stands with a neutral body while being pet. Draco is refocused off the handler and goes on his walk, still pulling hard and exploring his surroundings. Draco will see other dogs and begin to tense up, but is easily refocused with a bit of leash pressure. Draco is brought back to his kennel with no issue, and given a handful of treats before leaving. 09/24/24: Draco is loose and wiggly at the front of kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls hard on the walk to the play yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). Draco shows some initial anxiety, tucked tail, slightly tense body, but warms to handlers quickly. Draco is returned to kennel safely. 09/18/24: Draco is loose and wiggly and will pawing at the glass waiting for handler to leash him. drake will be brought ton the assessment room where a drag leash will be placed on him and he's free to roam the room. Draco will seeking attention from handler as he roam around the room anxiously. Draco will be brought back to his kennel safely. Previous stay at ACC: 4/22/24- Drake is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, he is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. He pulls very hard and is aloof with handler. He is offered treats but shows no interest. He continuously sniffs and pulls hard throughout the walk. He is taken for his assessment, he is social in room and jumps up on handlers seeking attention. He is returned to his kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/17/2024

Date of initial:: 9/19/2024

Summary:: tries to escape but wags tail, tense body, responds to commands well

ENERGY LEVEL:: Drake is described as active and enthusiastic. He 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Drake.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: Due to poor basic manners we recommend a home with no young children.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Drake has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social manners. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Anxiety: Drakes previous owner states that Drake is anxious in the home he will pace, whine and be unable to settle. If Drake displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on General Anxiety. Leash Pulling: Drake is a strong dog with the capability to pull the average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.