Gwen - Classic Family Dog Vizsla & Pit Bull Terrier Mix Washington, IA

Gwen is an adult female Vizsla mix who is described as a ‘Classic Family Dog’. This means she is loyal, trusting, and obedient to her people. Gwen lost her home about a year ago due to a larger female dog moving in who threatened her. Gwen has impeccable indoor manners (fully housed trained and does not chew). She is happy to snuggle with humans on the couch and does well with male dogs. Outdoors—she walks well on a leash and is eager to share in whatever fun is at hand. For the month of July, Gwen was in foster in a rural setting but developed grass allergies or kept getting into wild parsnip.

Gwen is good with male dogs.
She prefers a home without cats or female dogs.

Per the Center for Shelter dogs Match-Up Evaluation---
Dog Weight: 48 lbs
Primary Color: Brown
Looks Most Like: Vizsla and American Pit Bull Terrier
Intake Date: 9/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
Relisted on 01/24/20.
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Surrender Reason(s): Aggressive to Other Animals.

Personality Scores
Friendliness: 22 out of 34
Fearfulness: 2 out of 36
Excitability: 6 out of 33
Aggressiveness: 0 out of 36
Playfulness: 9 out of 21
Knows Cues: 6 out of 15

Potential Problems Identified
Aggression to Dogs

Recommended Behavior Training
Remember, it is important to provide dogs with social interaction, mental stimulation, and the exercise that they need. Visit our enrichment programs to find out more.

**** Behavioral History Summary ****

Aggression to People?
No behavior issues identified in this area.

Aggression toward Veterinarians or Groomers?
No behavior issues identified in this area.

Aggression to Animals ?
Dog has shown teeth/growled at, snapped at and bit another dog.

**** Behavior Evaluation Summary ****

Subtest 1: Leash Manners
Pulls Lightly

Subtest 2a: Room Behavior Part 1
Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 2b: Room Behavior Part 2
Yes, dog came when called, times tried 2, Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Person, Lick Person, Paw Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 3: Cues
Sit: 1, Down: 1

Subtest 4: Handling
Approach Person, Lick Person, Lie Down/Lie on Side, Wag Tail

Subtest 5a: Toys - Ball
Approach Toy When Thrown, Pick up Toy in Mouth, Bring Toy Back, Drop toy, Approach Person, Wag Tail
Reluctant to give up toy but would let handler grab it from mouth

Subtest 5b: Toys - Plush
Approach Toy When Thrown, Pick up Toy in Mouth, Drop Toy, Traded Toy, Wag Tail
Will trade for another squeaky toy

Subtest 5c: Toys - Tug
Take Toy in Mouth, Approach Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 6: Run and Freeze
Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Paw Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 7: Rubber Hand
Approach Hand, Sniff Hand, Lick Hand, Wag Tail, Playful with Hand

Subtest 8a: Possessiveness
Eat food, Stop eating, Wag Tail, Held on leash
Took a couple bites but not long enough for handler to try and pet her - wasn't overly interested in food. Let handler pick up bowl and avoided it when she tried to put it towards her face.

Subtest 8b: Possessiveness - Pig Ear
Chew Ear, Pause chewing, Wag Tail, Held on leash
Allowed handler to pet her while chewing the rawhide and take the rawhide away.

Subtest 9: Toddler Doll
Skip Test

Subtest 10: Strange Looking Woman
Skip Test

Subtest 11a: Dog to Dog - Dog 1
Skip Test - Has been aggressive to dogs in previous home and has been in dog fights.

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We recommend crate training until you’re confident that your dog is used to his/her new home: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/weekend-crate-training

All our dogs have been spayed or neutered or arrangements will be made if currently too young. They will be treated for fleas, bathed, vaccinated against distemper/parvo, treated against general parasites, and if of age, tested for heart worms and vaccinated against rabies. If underage for these things at the time of adoption, they are to be done at the adopter’s cost when the dog becomes of age. They will be microchipped at the time of adoption.

Each dog adopted from PAWS and More also comes with a free consult session with Carmen, our Professional Dog Trainer.
For more information, please contact the shelter at 319-653-6713.