Victor ShiBueagle Beagle & Shiba Inu Mix New York, NY

3y 30lb Victor is a handsome bloke, a mix of Beagle and Shiba Inu they say. A bit fearful but we'll help him get over that! and then he doesn't much care for his feet to be touched by strangers but then neither do I!

SAFER ASSESSMENT: 9/2/616 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is down, body a little tense, panting. Tag 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched. Dog is crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog is tense, and moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw, quickly pulls back his paw. Flank squeeze 1/2: 2. Dog moves body away.
Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away.
Summary: Victor was nervous throughout assessment though seeks attention.

PLAYGROUP: 9/21/16 When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Victor is nervous, trembling and does not approach.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/22/16 Victor was nervous and tense during his initial exam but allows most handling and seeks attention.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience

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