hank

HANK
Animal Location: Baldwin - B139
ANIMAL ID:
A5800487
DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE:
2026-09-11
ANIMAL TYPE:
DOG
AVAILABILITY STATUS:
Ready to go home
PRIMARY BREED:
GERM SHEPHERD
PRIMARY COLOR:
TAN
SEX:
Male (Neutered)
SIZE:
WEIGHT:
85
AGE:
4 years 0 months
Assessment
BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER
This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center.
EVALUATION DATE:
2026-09-28
DOG SOCIAL SKILLS:
CALM DOGS (REQ) i
ENERGY LEVEL:
MEDIUM i
TRAINING RECOMMENDATION:
CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION i
EVALUATION COMMENTS:
'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.' Hank greeted the runner with a tense/timid demeanor and did not approach. It took some coaxing and a slow approach to leash/remove him from the kennel. Hank was taken to the catch pen and was collared/leashed using a slow approach. Hank greeted the dogs at the barrier with a tense/timid demeanor and was guided into the play yard. Hank displayed a slightly tense body, closed mouth, ears back, low tail, and soft eyes. He appeared tense/timid around the dogs and used the handlers as a shield. Hank remained by the handler's seeking engagement form them and becoming loose/wiggly when receiving petting. Hank spent the majority of the play session amongst the handlers and after time socialized with other calm dogs around them. Hank appeared to prefer to be amongst the handlers and was tolerant of the calm gentle/dainty dogs. Hank maintained a calm demeanor displaying no play style and was able to co-exist. Hank is ok for public adoption medium energy level calm dogs required at this time.