81949 dolly behaviorassessment
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Dolly is a 2 year old, white and red American Bulldog mix who was assessed at the Kalamazoo County Animal Shelter. She walked nicely on a leash but pulled a bit when going out, likely needing to go to the bathroom. In her cage, she was calm and quiet and followed encouragement to go in and out. She was friendly and gentle with strangers, wagging her tail and sniffing without jumping. Dolly ate eagerly from her food bowl but stayed in place when encouraged to move. She responded well to treats and distractions. The assessment recommends Dolly for a home with older children and notes she seems like a big, sweet dog who loves her food.
81949 dolly behaviorassessment
- 1. Behavior Assessment Findings Record ID: 202475 Kalamazoo County Animal Services Species: Dog Name: Dolly Gender: Female Breed: American Bulldog mix Color: White/Red Pattern: Bicolor Altered: (Unknown) Age: 2 years, 1 month Shelter Area: Dogs - Large Pen: 105 Primary ID: Intake ID: 81949 Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Conclusion:Behavior 1 Behavior on Leash Pulls Walks She walked nicely coming back in, but going out she pulled, which may have just been her needing to go to the bathroom. If she finds a smell she likes, she'll put her whole body into following its trail, so you may have to use two hands to restrain her. Of course, distraction with hot dogs pulls her attention back to the trainer. :) Behavior With Strangers Polite-Friendly Nice sniffing and tail wagging, no jumping observed during assessment. Cage Behavior - Activity Calm Exit She waited nicely for my to put the leash on, although she was a little hesitant when it was going over her head. She waited until I opened the door to come out. Quiet and calm in cage Resistant to go in She was a little resistant coming in from outside, but after a little coaxing followed me nicely. She paused again at the entrance to the run, but again followed me for hot dogs. Cage Behavior - Noise Level Rarely barks (may be a good choice for apartment dwellers/working homes) Cage Behavior-Strangers Front of cage, with encouragment Food Bowl Passed With Reservation She was a bit eager, eating the wet food. I could move the bowl easily, but when I tried to move her face out of the bowl with the assist-a-hand, she stayed firmly in place. She is a bit chunky, and so she seems a little greedy regarding food. However, I did not see this as grounds to fail her because of her otherwise extremely sweet demeanor and the fact that she takes hot dogs with no mouthiness at all. Very gentle. General Observations Calm Confident Page 1 of 2Copyright 息2005 Multiple Options, Inc. Printed: 10/3/2013 10:26:07 AM
- 2. Behavior Assessment Findings Record ID: 202475 Kalamazoo County Animal Services Species: Dog Name: Dolly Gender: Female Breed: American Bulldog mix Color: White/Red Pattern: Bicolor Altered: (Unknown) Age: 2 years, 1 month Shelter Area: Dogs - Large Pen: 105 Primary ID: Intake ID: 81949 Distracted Especially by smells. Gentle Responds Especially for hot dogs. Fatty :) Secure House Broken Yes No mess in cage (although it had just been cleaned so there may have been some before), and she went #1 and #2 as soon as she reached the grass outside, in quick succession. Physical Control - Hug Easy to handle Mellow and tractable Recommendations Children She may do well with children, given her sweet, calm demeanor, and her lack of jumping. She is, however, a big, strong dog, and may do better in a house with older children as opposed to younger. Her food bowl habits would need to be communicated and watched. First Impression She seems like a big, sweet girl who loves her food. :) She is very gentle, so don't let her size keep you from taking her out; she's very responsive for treats. Safety Exam Date 9-17-13 WMU passed. Toys No Interest Passed W/Reservation She was not overly interested in the toys, did not pick any of them up in her mouth. Page 2 of 2Copyright 息2005 Multiple Options, Inc. Printed: 10/3/2013 10:26:12 AM