whiskey

Animal ID: A5709102
Date in County Care: 6/25/2025
Animal Type: DOG
Availability Status: AV PEND SN
Primary Breed: GERM SHEPHERD
Primary Color: TAN
Sex: Male
Size:
Weight: 59.5
Age: 1 years 0 months
The behaviors described today reflect the dog?s responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out?or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences. He was in the back of the kennel growling with a body tremble when the runner approached. The runner entered the kennel, and he backed further into the wall. The runner tried to loop leash him and he snapped at the leash. After a few attempts, the runner was able to loop leash him. He walked behind the runner with no pull on the leash to the catch pen. He entered the catch pen with a tucked tail and a light body tremble. The runner slowly approached him. He had his ears back, light body tremble and licking his lips. The runner slowly clasped the collar around his neck. He entered the yard with his ears back and a tucked tail. He was approached by a female Doberman and exchanged soft greetings with her. He was then approached by a male husky and exchanged soft greetings with him. He roamed the yard and started to explore his surroundings. A female Doberman pawed at his side and offered him a play bow trying to entice him to play. He excepted the play, and the two engaged in a gentle/dainty play. He would slowly approach handlers in the yard to solicit affection. He remained social the rest of his time in the yard. He needs confidence building and continued socialization. Whiskey is social with other dogs and has a gentle/dainty play style. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, ADULTS (REC), LARGE DOGS OK, MEDIUM ENERGY
The behaviors described today reflect the dog?s responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out?or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences. He was taken to the catch pen after play group for his assessment. He was given a few moments to acclimate. The handler called him over and he approached with a soft body and low tail wag. He allowed the handler to check and hold his ears, teeth, and tail with no reaction. The first time the handler lifted and held his front paw, he was tense and licking his lips. The second time the handler lifted and held his front paw, he had a soft body and was leaning against the handler seeking affection. The handler lifted and held his back paw with no reaction. After the handling assessment he sought affection from the handler. He was returned to his kennel without issue. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, ADULTS (REC), LARGE DOGS OK, MEDIUM ENERGY