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Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME VELVET 182227 MANHATTAN ACC Estimated to be 2 years 1 week old, 41.2 Lbs UNALTERED FEMALE, MEDIUM MIXED BREED OWNER SURR FROM NY, OWNER EVICTED MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY INTAKE DATE 09/12/2023 PET PROFILE Princess is a 3 yr old female dog, she was surrendered as previous owners were homeless. Previously lived with:: 4 adults & 2 offspring dogs(daughter/son) How is this dog around strangers?: It was reported that she is only tolerant with strangers & visitors. How is this dog around children?: no experience with children. How is this dog around other dogs?: It was noted she is playful & tolerant with familiar dogs. she is tolerant with unfamiliar dogs-on leash. it was noted she will also hard bark/growl & bite at unfamiliar dogs-off leash. How is this dog around cats?: It was noted that she will lung, snap & bite at cats. Resource guarding:: It was noted that she has resource guarding issues with other dogs but information is very limited. will update when information becomes available. Bite history:: It was noted, she has bitten but information regarding the bite history is limited. Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: high energy Other Notes:: It was noted, she is fearful of loud noises & is anxious when left alone & has general anxiety(whines ,paces ,unable to settle). It was noted she can react to strangers that approach you or your home, bikes, cats & large/small dogs. It was noted she will react by lunging & attempting to bite. It was noted, she can be fearful but isn't bothered when held/restrained. she isn't bothered when disturbed while sleeping/resting. she becomes fearful when startled & will snap or lung. she isn't bothered when when pushed/pulled off furniture, when feet/paws are touched & when collar is grabbed. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No For a New Family to Know: Velvet is described as a very active & playful, quiet, solitary independent dog who prefers contact on her terms. she spends most of her time around where people are & in her crate. It was noted, she loves bath time/water, allows owner/family t bathe her, brush & trim her nails. on the leash, she will pull very little to mild pulling. for exercise she is used to 1-2 walks a day for about 15-30 mins. she has been crate trained but doesn't do well. crate was made of steel. she loves going for a car ride. she knows how sit on cue. previous owner stated their favorite thing about her is that she has a unique personality & like being on her own. her favorite activity is to exercise & eating. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Velvet is on the emergency placement list due to behavioral reasons. Velvet becomes overstimulated easily, causing her to bite at handlers. Medically, Velvet is underweight. Velvet was surrendered with another dog to ACC. Her previous owner reports that Velvet is reactive towards other dogs/lunging towards them, but is playful and tolerate of dogs she is familiar with. She is reported to guard resources from the other dogs which resulted in a bite, and will need someone who is comfortable working with her to prevent any future incidents. We recommend Velvet go to an experienced, adult-only home that will provide her with the space and time needed to acclimate to her surroundings as well as force free training to work on her behavior concerns. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! Please check here for updated adoption hours. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of assessment:: 9/13/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Light Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Approaches, soft, wanders room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Standing, loose Arousal Jog comments: Follows, neutral Knock Knock comments: No response Toy Toy comments: No response Summary:: 9/13/23: Slightly tense, raised hackles Summary (3):: 9/21/23: Velvet is laying in her kennel but stands when handler approaches the kennel. She is neutral bodied. She is leashed using treats as a lure and removed from kennel. She approaches another handler with neutral body and wagging tail. She will sit for treats. On the walk she remains near handlers and is responsive to them calling her. She is easily returned to kennel. 9/13/23 ACS staff came to behavior team to report concern with Velvet. Staff memb

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