About JODIE

TO BE KILLED - 1/22/2021 Sweet and Super People Social Girl JODIE Wants You to Give Her Belly Rubs All Day Everyday! From Jodie's Foster Home: Jodie is 6 years old. She is very sweet and loves to be cared for! She is house trained, but prefers a home without cats. Jodie sleeps freely in her bed in the living room of the house. She pulls on a leash and will need some training to become a great walker. But she is very intelligent and we think she will learn fast! We think the perfect home for her would be a house with a backyard and if you choose her, you will always have lots of love and kisses!!! Glowing angelic beauty Jodie shines from the inside out! She is still young, healthy and so endearing. She arrived and put her incredible behavior on display for all to enjoy. A smile that leaves a lasting impression on our hearts. This girl is magic! JODIE@BROOKLYN ACC Jodie ID#97533, 6 years old, 51 lbs Medium Mixed Breed, WHITE/BROWN spayed female Came into shelter as a Owner Surrender Medical Behavior: Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope only INTAKE DATE: 08-07-2020 PET PROFILE: My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped. Jodie warms up quickly to familiar staff at the care center, but does present as initially wary and requires a slow approach. Her previous foster reported positive behaviors in the home setting, and only reported that she will need continued training for her strength and leash pulling. Due to an incident regarding Jodie and an off-leash dog that ran up to her resulting in a bit incident, Jodie will require placement through a New Hope Partner that can help her sensitization to other dogs. Jodie previously lived in a home with children and is suitable for a home with children over 5 years of age, with an experienced foster. BEHAVIOR: SAFER ASSESSMENT: BEHAVIOR: DOG-DOG: Summary: According to Jodie's previous owner, she lived with one small dog when she was a young puppy, but not has been around many other dogs since. Here at the Care Center, Jodie is initially neutral but becomes anxious when greeting a novel dog. During her stay in foster, Jodie bit another dog that did result in broken skin. Upon her return to the Care Center, Jodie is uncomfortable with a novel dog and displays appropriate warning signs and body language. Handlers are able to refocus her using treats. The Behavior Department believes that Jodie would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however, if she may be placed in a home with other larger dogs, pending the recommendation that all initial interactions between dogs been done slowly and supervised over a period of time. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to counter-condition and desensitize Jodie to help her associate other dogs with positive experiences, such as toys or treats. 12/16: Jodie returns to playgroup today. She exuberantly greets the handlers with a wiggly body and seeks attention. A novel male enters the adjacent pen and Jodie's posture tenses. She greets the male at the gate and gives a short low growl. Her posture remains slightly tense, her lip short. A handler is able to easily refocus Jodie using treats. 8/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Jodie is introduced to a novel male dog. She greets with a neutral posture but slowly becomes anxious as the session continues. She begins pacing the yard seeking an exit. The male is pushy with his face to face greets, but Jodie tolerates for a brief period before walking away. FUN FACTS: INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 7-Aug-2020 Summary: Allowed for handling, balked at kennel door but was coaxed inside without issue MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 7-Aug-2020 Summary: Loose body language, tail wagging, leans into pets. Allowed all handling. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 8/9: Jodie presented with a tucked tail and low head when the handler approached her kennel, but she quickly relaxed her body when spoken to in a soft voice. She easily allowed the handler to remove her from her kennel and walk her outside. Jodie alternated between pulling hard on the leash in bursts, and settling walking at the handlers pace. When walking by another dog in the play yard she pulled hard towards the dog and would look back continuing to pull as the handler attempted to redirect her away.Jodie did not escalate to barking and once out of sight, she continued her walk. When brought into the assessment room Jodie had difficulty settling, panting and pacing around but did accept treats and drank water when offered. Jodie showed minimal interest in toys but would chase after a stuffed toy if tossed around. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only Recommendations: No young children (under 5) Recommend no dog parks Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments: No young children (under 5): Due to Jodie's observed level of anxiety and need for a slow approach, the behavior team recommends she be placed in a home with

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