musa

Animal ID: A5718054
Date in County Care: 8/5/2025
Animal Type: DOG
Availability Status: Ready to go home
Primary Breed: ROTTWEILER
Primary Color: BLACK
Sex: Male
Size:
Weight: 67.2
Age: 1 years 0 months
Meet Musa ? Big Heart, Big Energy, and Ready to Learn! 🐶💪
Musa (A5718054) is a strong, handsome boy with lots of potential and even more personality! 🐕✨ After a little time to decompress, Musa allowed a full exam and showed a neutral, relaxed posture ? but he's still figuring out how to channel his excitement. 🎾🐾 He gets wiggly and jumpy when overstimulated, even nipping playfully, so slow introductions and impulse control training will help him thrive. Musa is best suited for an experienced home ready to guide him with patience, structure, and lots of love. 🏡❤️
August 12, 2025
E25-087762
NEW ASSESSMENT
DOWNEY
A5718054
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.
Musa A5718054(Intact) was lying down on his bed when the runner arrived. He did not approach when called, appearing
concerned with a tense body posture. When the kennel door was opened, Musa retreated to the back, requiring the runner to
lower the divider to prevent Musa from retreating again. The runner gave him some coaxing before attempting to leash him.
He appeared uncomfortable with the runner?s presence, backing away; nonetheless, the runner was able to partially step into
the kennel and leash Musa without issue. Once leashed, he exited the kennel on his own and proceeded to walk alongside the
runner while he passed by the other kennels. Inside the catch pen, he was reactive toward some of the dogs at the barrier,
barking and growling. As a precaution, he was collared and muzzled without concern. Musa was allowed into the yard and
immediately sat next to one of the handlers, showing no interest in the dogs. When one of the dogs approached him, Musa
growled and lunged forward without making contact, signaling for space. Eventually, he began to explore his surroundings,
exhibiting a neutral body posture but tensing when other dogs approached. Later, Musa returned to interact with the
handlers, pressing and rubbing his body against them. For the remainder of the session, Musa continued to growl at the
nearby dogs, preferring to remain near the handlers. Once the session concluded, he was shifted to the side yard to begin his
handling assessment. Due to Musa?s lack of socialization around other dogs, he may benefit from a home where he is the
only dog.
SELECTIVE
NON REACTIVE
FEARFUL2
ADULTS ONLY (REQ)
NO OTHER DOGS (REQ)
MEDIUM
IMPULSE CONTROL
08/12/2025
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E25-087766
HANDLING ASSESSMENT
DOWNEY
A5718054
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.
Musa A5718054(Intact) was allowed to decompress alone in the yard prior to the assessment. The handler was able to
conduct a full examination without incident; however, Musa constantly backed away, making it difficult at times to examine
him due to his size and strength. The handler was required to use firm grip on the leash to keep him still. Once settled, he
allowed his ears, mouth, stomach, nub, and legs to be handled. Musa displayed a neutral body posture, with a natural ear set,
an open- mouth pant, a relaxed tail nub, and an open-mouth pant. Once the session concluded, Musa became aroused,
jumping on the handler uncontrollably. On one occasion, he jumped and nipped at one of the handler?s fingers, though he
did not cause an injury, requiring a verbal correction. Musa was also reluctant to enter his kennel, requiring the handler to
apply firm leash pressure to guide him inside. Musa could benefit from impulse control training due to arousal behavior. It is
recommended to approach slowly during interactions to allow him to warm up to people.
SELECTIVE
NON REACTIVE
FEARFUL2
ADULTS ONLY (REQ)
NO OTHER DOGS (REQ)
MEDIUM
IMPULSE CONTROL
08/12/2025
Eval Type:
Training:
Kids:
Large Dogs:
Small Dogs:
Energy Level:Ken Handling:
Reactive:
Play Style:
Sociability:
Animal ID:
Review Date:
Eval Date:
Eval Location:
Eval Comments:
1Print Date: 08/20/2025

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