Date of intake:: 6/26/2025

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

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild - Moderate Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Mild - pulls towards, vocalizes (high pitched sounds) Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts - soft body, wagging tail Exuberant handling: Accepts - soft body, wagging tail Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play Arousal comments: Knock: No response, then approaches loose Knock Comments: Toy: Grips, relinquishes Toy comments:

Summary:: 8/5: Picasso meets novel female MMB at gate. Picasso approaches exuberantly forward facing body. He begins to vocalize, barking and play bowing while keeping focus on novel female. Picasso is difficult to walk away from gate. 6/28: Picasso greets a F LMB dog at the gate with a loose body, wagging tail.

Summary (2):: 8/31 Picasso is leashed while being distracted by a jerky treat and once outside he pulls toward the yard. Once in the yard he lunges at toys and chews on them. He is thrown different toys and chases them, picking them up and walking back towards staff. At one point, he holds down the triceratops stuffed animal in the yard and holds it down with his left paw and begins to rip it open with his mouth. Picasso then bites and pulls the stuffing. Once he is done, staff throws tennis balls for him to chase, while cleaning up the mess left behind. Picasso is easily returned to his kennel. 8/30 Picasso is leashed with the help of a treat and brought out into the yard. In the yard, he chews on multiple hard bone-shaped toys. Staff gets him to sit and then throws a few treats and a couple of the toys around. He breaks a blue one into pieces, which staff throws out. He is then thrown a squeaky rubber donut toy and he chases it. Picasso is easily returned to kennel. 8/28: Picasso is easily leashed with a long-lasting chew and continues to eat it while walking through the hall. He jumps up exuberantly toward a staff member, bouncing off them, before continuing on the walk. He keeps his head down investigating scents. In the yard, a drag leash is attached and he engages in play with soft toys, shaking them and attempting to hold two in his mouth at once while ignoring the staff member. When called over, Picasso participates in a pattern game, sitting on “2” and anticipating the treat on “3.” He jumps quickly to grab the treat but takes it gently without teeth making contact. The staff member slowly feeds him small pieces while petting his head, and Picasso maintains a soft body. Once treats are finished, he returns to the toys. Two tennis balls are then thrown in rotation, and he responds well to the “drop” cue. However, while waiting for him to drop one, the staff member notices he is chewing the tennis balls vigorously, creating a potential choke hazard. The tennis balls are removed and traded for soft toys. Picasso returns to his kennel without issue.

Summary (3):: 8/30 Picasso is leashed with the help of a treat and brought out into the yard. In the yard he chews on multiple hard bone shaped toys. Staff gets him to sit and then throws a few treats and a couple of the toys around. He breaks a blue one into pieces, which staff throws out. He is thrown a squeaky rubber donut toy and he chases it. Picasso is easily returned to kennel. 8/29 Picasso is leashed using a jerky treat as a distraction and then brought out for a walk. On the walk he stops and takes long sniffing sessions, leading the handler down the block. At the bottom of the block he defecates. When the walk is over he is easily returned to his kennel. 8/28: Picasso is easily leashed with a long-lasting treat. He continues to eat it as he walks through the hall. He jumps up towards a staff member exuberantly, bouncing off of them. They continue on the walk, and he keeps his head down investigating scents. In the yard a drag leash is attached, and he engages in play with soft toys, shaking them about, trying to hold two in his mouth and hovering, while ignoring staff member. She calls him over and counts 1-2-3, Picasso sits on 2 picking up on the pattern game previously played. He will quickly jump to grab the treat from her but takes it without teeth touching skin. She slowly feeds him small pieces of the treats while petting his head. He keeps a soft body. When treats are done, he returns to toys. 2 tennis balls are thrown in rotation, and he responds well to "drop" cue. While waiting for him to drop the ball she notices he is chewing the tennis balls vigorously, making them a choke hazard. Soft toys are traded and tennis balls removed. He returns without issue.

Summary (4):: 8/27: Picasso is easily leashed with the help of a high-value treat. He barks when passing other dogs at the end of the room and during a meet-and-greet. On the walk, Picasso scavenges along the ground for food and finds a cupcake wrapper, attempting to eat it. The staff member successfully trades for a handful of treats and removes the wrapper from reach. He continues this seeking behavior up the block but remains calm when a member of the public speaks to the handler from their car. Picasso engages in a pattern game, sitting on “3” as treats are tossed, but begins to get snatchy and jumps toward the staff member’s hands. When shown no more treats are available, he investigates with his nose. During an adoption interaction, due to his jumping and mouthy behavior, a soft toy is offered to occupy his mouth. He engages in play, shaking the toy. When the potential adopter attempts to greet him, Picasso jumps exuberantly and bounces off them without manners. He is walked away and returned without issue. 8/23: A high-value treat is used to assist with leashing Picasso. He is brought out for a walk, displaying a loose body with mild pulling. Picasso wags his tail with a loose, wiggly body when he sees a member of the public. He is easily walked past them and returns to a neutral body once they are out of sight. On the return walk, Picasso sits and allows the staff member to pet him on the head before continuing back to the building. He is easily unleashed. 8/21: Picasso is standing at the front of his kennel and barking. He is distracted with a high-value treat, leashed, and brought out for a walk. On the walk, Picasso moves at a moderate pace ahead of the handler while leaving some slack on the leash. He sniffs briefly. At one point, when the staff member bends down to tie a shoe, Picasso approaches, greeting them and licking their face. He is easily returned to the kennel. 8/19: Picasso is easily leashed with the help of a high-value treat. He pulls into the yard where a drag leash is attached. He explores independently and relieves himself. The staff member tosses tennis balls, and Picasso engages in play, readily trading when given the “drop” cue. When he has both balls, the staff member is able to trade for a treat and retrieve the other ball. Picasso is returned without issue.

Summary (5):: 8/18: A long-lasting chew is used to assist with leashing Picasso. He is taken on a walk, sniffing along the grass and relieving himself. While passing a store, Picasso pulls toward a member of the public leaving the building, displaying a wiggly body. Near the shelter, Picasso looks up toward the handler and sits in front of them, but the staff member continues walking. When being unclipped, Picasso investigates the clip with his mouth but allows the staff member to finish and is easily returned to his kennel. 8/15: Picasso is standing at the front of his kennel and barking. He is distracted with a high-value treat, leashed, and brought to the yard. Picasso runs around, engages with treats, and chases a ball. He is easily returned to his kennel. 8/12: Picasso is standing at the front of his kennel and barking. He is distracted with a high-value treat, leashed, and taken on a walk. He defecates on the grass near the ramp. During the walk, Picasso pulls toward scents and spends time sniffing. On the return walk, he pulls harder but is easily returned to his kennel. 8/11: A long-lasting chew is used to assist with leashing Picasso. On the walk, he stays close to the handler and spends time sniffing the ground. He carries a high tail and a relaxed body. When turning back toward the building, he begins to pull slightly. At the door, Picasso sniffs at the clip before facing the entrance. He pulls hard when returning to his kennel, ignoring neighboring dogs. 8/10: Picasso is standing against his kennel door and barking. He is distracted with a high-value treat, leashed, and taken on a walk. He pulls lightly at the end of the leash, relieves himself outside, and is easily returned to his kennel. 8/9: Picasso is barking while standing against the kennel door. He is easily leashed with the help of a long-lasting chew and taken on a walk. He pulls mildly, then zooms to the end of the leash after defecating, spinning in circles. Once finished, he walks beside the handler and is easily returned to his kennel. 8/7: Picasso is easily leashed with a high-value treat and brought to the yard, where food is scattered in boxes, paper towel rolls, on the Kuranda bed, and on the Klimb. At first, he shows little interest, pacing the yard, but later engages with the enrichment items. He briefly accepts pets before running zoomies. At the end of the session, he runs away from the handler and avoids the slip lead, but is successfully lured through the loop with a treat and returned without issue.

Summary (6):: 8/6: Picasso is at the front of his kennel when approached. He is easily leashed after being given a long-lasting chew. He is taken for a walk, pulling a mild amount while maintaining a neutral body. Picasso notices another dog walking across the street, looks back at them, but does not escalate into reactivity. He is easily returned to his kennel. 8/3: A long-lasting chew is offered to help leash Picasso. He pulls hard on the leash while leaving the room. In the yard, Picasso performs paws up on an upside-down bowl. He jumps on the Klimb for treats and sits waiting with a loosely wagging tail. Picasso begins to take treats harder the more they are offered. When walking back toward the building, he pulls harder on the leash and maintains focus on the staff member’s hand where he was being fed treats. 8/2: A long-lasting chew is used to assist with leashing Picasso. He walks out while continuing to chew, ignoring neighboring dogs. He is brought on a short walk around the building and then into the yard. Due to recent surgery, Picasso is kept on a leash. He practices paws up and is easily lured onto an upside-down bowl. Picasso sits nicely for treats and takes them gently. When another dog walks past the yard, he sits and offers attention to the staff member. While being fed, he ignores the dog walking by. 7/30: Picasso is brought out to the yard for a video. He pulls at the end of the leash while leaving the building. He sits for treats and takes them enthusiastically. He follows a lure up and over the A-frame. Treats are tossed into the tunnel, and while initially hesitant, Picasso eventually walks all the way through as treats are placed deeper inside. 7/29: Picasso is distracted but can be leashed with treats. In the yard, a drag leash is placed on him. He explores the yard with a soft body and relieves himself, but does not approach staff while wandering. Picasso is easily leashed and returned to his kennel. 7/27: Picasso is at the front of his kennel when approached. He is distracted with treats while being leashed, but attempts to push past the staff member when exiting. He is taken on a walk, pulling a moderate amount while maintaining a soft body. Picasso is easily returned to his kennel.

Summary (7):: 7/20: Picasso is at the front of his kennel when approached. While being leashed, he attempts to rope bite and ignores the treats placed in his kennel. Once leashed, he is taken on a walk. During the walk, Picasso maintains a soft body and walks nicely, only occasionally pulling mildly. When the staff sits on a chair, Picasso calmly jumps up and rests his front paws in their lap, leaning in for pets. He is easily returned to his kennel. 7/18: Picasso is standing at the front of his kennel with a wagging tail. He is given a high-value treat and is easily leashed. He ignores neighboring kennels as he chews his treat and exits the room. In the yard, a drag leash is placed on him, and he immediately relieves himself. Picasso approaches the staff and begins jumping up. The staff member breaks up treats and tosses them into the pool, which Picasso hops into and retrieves. He then follows the staff, nudging at their treat pouch. When he hears another dog walk by, he begins barking and jumping at the fence. Staff members leash him and return him to his kennel. 7/9: Picasso is easily leashed and taken for a walk. He pulls mildly and watches as a member of the public passes by, standing with a forward-facing body and ears alert at the end of the leash. Once they pass, he continues walking. 7/8: Picasso is easily leashed and pulls toward a neighboring kennel but is redirected. He is brought on a walk, pulling hard at times and running to sniff different areas on the street. Picasso pauses to accept pets and praise, maintaining a loose posture and wagging tail. When returned, he goes directly into his kennel and eats the treats left for him. 6/29: Picasso is easily leashed with the help of a treat. He is brought to the yard, and a drag leash is attached. He is tolerant of having his collar tightened. Picasso explores on his own but will approach for treats. He understands “sit” and repeats this behavior when asked. He may jump up for treats but takes them nicely. 6/27: Picasso is jumping at the kennel door with a wagging tail upon approach. He is easily leashed and brought out to the yard, where a drag leash is secured. He runs around, exploring and sniffing, then quickly finds a toy and engages in play. Picasso runs toward the staff and briefly sits for pets, but jumps up on staff periodically. He follows another staff member’s movements when they pass the yard. When it is time to return, he goes directly into his kennel.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to lack of basic manners and arousal, we recommend a home with no children. Picasso seems selective and should be given a period of decompression prior to attempting to introduce him to another resident dog. He will need slow, careful introductions done by an experienced owner. Recommend no dog parks: Picasso has been observed to become over aroused at times when other dogs pass the yard or are playing in the neighboring yard. We recommend he does not visit the dog park.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Picasso lacks basic manners, especially when food is around. He will jump up on staff member and attempt to get into their treat pouches, become snatchy when taking it from their hands. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Social hyperarousal: Picasso becomes easily aroused when interacting with people, lacking basic manners and impulse control, jumping up, becoming mouthy. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Picasso to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Picasso. Please see handout on Arousal. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Picasso is very food motivated. With prolonged stay in the care center, he has begun to seek treats persistently while out with staff, taking them roughly, becoming mouthier. Please see handout on Mouthiness and Poor Bite Inhibition. Handling/touch sensitivity: Picasso has been less interested in receiving pets while out with staff. It is important to always go slow and give Picasso the option to walk away from any social interaction. Picasso should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be his choice to approach a new person or thing. Picasso may 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 Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Anxiety: Picasso seems anxious in the care center. The shelter is a stressful environment. Should Picasso display signs of anxiety in his future home, we recommend long walk, puzzle toys and enrichment items. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.