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PACC Pets Need You

PACC Pets Need You PACC Pets is a volunteer-run page dedicated to networking Pima Animal Care Center's pets. See address for the shelter's location.

All pets are located in Tucson, Arizona at the local animal shelter (PACC) or in foster through PACC.

02/20/2025

EMERGENCY PLACEMENT DEADLINE BY 3PM 02/23/25

Name: Perdida
Animal ID: A852323
Age: 1 year 4 months
Weight: 46 lbs.

Perdida is a perfect black and white pibble mix who is truly still a puppy at under two years old. She arrived at PACC as a stray in October 2024 and, after a brief week-long adoption, was returned due to no fault of her own (landlord issues).

Perdida is a volunteer favorite, with some of her biggest fans sharing the following:

“I adore Perdida and know she will be a wonderful family member. She is extremely friendly and the definition of a bouncy, silly puppy. Despite some signs of shelter decline, she remains overall happy, easy to handle, and eager to please. “

“Perdida was a lovely loose leash walker on our walk today, and when we stopped for a break, she sat nicely without being asked. She is treat- oriented and took treats gently. She’s a pretty little girl and has a very cute head tilt when she’s curious about something. She was calm and patient- a cute, sweet little thing.”

During her brief adoption Perdida reportedly did well with kids and with dogs of all sizes. She was housebroken and was well- behaved when left home alone. Her adopters described her as affectionate, playful, smart, and always by her peoples’ side.

Unfortunately, since returning to the overcrowded shelter, Perdida has been experiencing shelter decline. She is struggling to re-adjust to the shelter environment, making handling her in the shelter more difficult, and she has been unable to share her kennel space with other dogs. This, combined with her high puppy energy level, makes finding the right home crucial for her wellbeing.

Perdida has a loving and loyal nature and will thrive in a loving home. She will benefit from training and structure, like any young dog, and would love to find an active family who will include her on their adventures. While Perdida has done well in playgroups, a meet-and-greet with any resident dogs is required to ensure a compatible match.

Perdida is urgently seeking a long-term foster home or, ideally, a permanent adopter to prevent further returns to the shelter. If you think your home could be the right fit for Perdida and you are committed to working with her, please visit PACC before 3:00 PM on February 23, 2025, and ask to meet her.

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or adoption through PACC.

Adoption Process:
Interested parties:
• Must visit PACC before the 3:00 PM February 23, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

Home Management Plan
In Shelter Decline
• Due to shelter stress
• They will need time to decompress in a home and readjust to life outside of the shelter.
• They may be overstimulated for the first few days after leaving the shelter.

Near Miss
• overstimulated quickly when out in a yard for a meet and greet, when being taken back to her kennel she started to grab after leashes, made contact with the handlers leg but not breaking skin.

Some of her dog issues could be from shelter decline
•she is no longer able to share her kennel space.

Dog Selective
• Your new dog likes some dogs but may not like all dogs.
• Muzzle training can be a useful tool for initial introductions to any new dogs.
• They can not go to dog parks.
• Perdida should meet all dogs in the home prior to adoption.

DOG INTRO REQUIRED - previously picking on one dog in the yard and not respecting corrections. No issues in playgroup at this time, but assertive in kennel

On Prozac
• Do NOT stop medication without consulting your personal vet.
• MUST be tapered - stopping abruptly can cause life threatening injury/illness

02/20/2025

EMERGENCY PLACEMENT DEADLINE BY 3pm 02/22/25

Name: Frostfair
Animal ID: A674877
Age: 6 years
Weight: 61 lbs.

Frostfair is a pretty pibble who initially entered PACC as a stray back in 2019. She found a home, only to return to the shelter as a stray again in December 2024. She is very friendly, and her sweet demeanor has earned her many fans. She has been a day trip and pawjama party favorite and has enjoyed many adventures around town. Here’s what some of her friends have said:

“Frostfair loves exploring and getting pets. She did absolutely amazing! She knows how to sit and shake. She is such a lovely baby girl. She loves to play with the tennis ball.”

“Frostfair is full of energy in the best way. She’s the perfect cuddle bug. She requires patience and understanding, but overall, she's a great dog.”

“Frostfair is curious about everything and loves giving kisses! She doesn't react to people, kids, dogs or ducks while out and about!”

“I recently had Frostfair over for a pawjama party. She was very well-behaved for me. Once she understood that she had to sit to get attention she got very good at sitting politely. She does love to jump on you for cuddles on the couch but calms down pretty quickly. She did fine in the crate while I was at work and enjoyed going for a run after to get out some energy. She's potty-trained and learned my schedule quickly.”

Frostfair's most recent adoption lasted only eight days, ending with her return for a 10-day bite quarantine. Her adopter reported that she has a tendency to guard people and had been experiencing issues with the other female dog in the household. During an altercation between the two dogs, the owner attempted to intervene and was unfortunately bitten on the hand. While this incident is certainly concerning, it is highly situational.

Despite this incident, Frostfair's adopters described her as a true couch potato who loves her toys, is reliably crate trained, and likes car rides. They also emphasized her sweet demeanor with people, noting that she takes treats gently and loves to cuddle and give kisses. Frostfair is an affectionate, loving dog who adores and bonds deeply with her people.

Frostfair recently recovered from a doggy cold (upper respiratory infection) and is now ready to move on to the next chapter of her life. She is urgently in need of a foster home for at least 30 days, or even better, a permanent adopter who can provide the stability and understanding she deserves.

Frostfair has done well with other dogs in the shelter, sharing her kennel politely and noted to be social and easygoing when meeting other dogs in playgroup. A home experienced with resource guarding and a family that is willing to work with Frostfair on this issue would be ideal. With proper management and training, Frostfair will be a wonderful companion.

If you believe your home could be the perfect match for Frostfair's loving personality and you are willing to work with her behavioral needs, please come down to PACC before 3:00 PM on February 22, 2025. She is waiting to meet you and show you the sweet, cuddly dog she truly is. Don't miss the opportunity to give Frostfair the loving home she deserves.

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or adoption through PACC.
Adoption Process:
Interested parties:
• Must visit PACC before the 3:00 PM February 22, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

Home Management Plan
Bite History
• Moderate bite- separating dog altercation

Dog Selective
• Your new dog likes some dogs but may not like all dogs.
• Muzzle training can be a useful tool for initial introductions to any new dogs.
• They can not go to dog parks.
• FrostFair must meet all dogs in the home prior to adoption.

Resource Guards Attention/Space (from dogs)
• Watch any interactions with dogs in close proximity to your space or their space (i.e. beds, kennels, etc)
• Divide attention equally between your current pets and your new dog.
• Ensure that each pet has a space to move away from other pets (rec. Crate training - see handout)
• Work on teaching a stay/place behavior to teach your pet boundaries.

Resource Guards Food/Toys (from dogs)
• Feed your new dog at set times. Do NOT free feed.
• Feed in separate SAFE spaces where dogs cannot access each other. (recommend feeding in kennels or separate enclosed rooms)
• Do NOT give treats to both dogs side by side. Treat time should be separate.
• Train drop it and leave it behaviors.

02/14/2025

RESCUE ONLY DEADLINE THURSDAY 5PM 02/20/25

Name: Tyson
Animal ID: A858953
Age: 1 year 2 months
Weight: 45 lbs

About: Tyson, a handsome and energetic boy, is ready to find his forever home after a difficult start to his young life. At just 1 year and 2 months old, Tyson has already experienced more than his fair share of hardship. He was rescued from a distressing situation in December 2024, along with seven other dogs who were confined to crates in a garage under poor conditions. This early experience has unfortunately shaped some of Tyson's behaviors, but his resilient spirit shines through, and he's eager to learn and grow in a loving environment.

Upon arrival at the shelter, Tyson initially presented himself as a friendly, playful puppy. However, the stress of the shelter environment quickly took its toll. He began to exhibit signs of overstimulation, sometimes grabbing at walkers' shirts or anything within reach. While there have been a couple of close calls, thankfully no skin has been broken. These behaviors are a direct result of the overwhelming and unfamiliar surroundings, and they highlight Tyson's need for a calm and stable home.

When Tyson was finally introduced to other dogs in a playgroup, it became clear that he lacked experience in proper canine social interaction. He tends to mount other dogs and doesn't readily respond to corrections from either dogs or handlers. This is understandable given his limited exposure to positive social interactions in his past. With patience, guidance, and consistent training, Tyson can learn appropriate social skills and develop healthy relationships with other dogs.

Despite being on medication to help manage his shelter stress, Tyson still needs a dedicated owner who understands his background and is committed to working with him. Our designated rescue partner, Passion 4 Paws, will provide a trainer to assist with Tyson's rehabilitation and help him learn more appropriate behaviors. This support will be invaluable in setting Tyson up for success in his new home.

If you're looking for a dog who is intelligent, eager to please, and deserves a second chance, Tyson might be the perfect fit for you. He needs a patient and understanding owner who is willing to invest time and effort into his training and socialization. If you're interested in meeting Tyson and learning more about how you can provide him with the loving home he deserves, please visit the shelter.

Adoption Process:

Interested parties:

Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM February 20, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.
Are encouraged to reach out to a rescue group ASAP (even before coming to PACC), to start the rescue approval process. Have the rescue contact PACC at [email protected] if approved to pull.

Collaboration with Rescue Groups:

Rescue groups are encouraged to reach out to PACC early if they are able to pull this animal into their rescue (and what requirements they would have: interested adoptive party, alteration etc.)

If an IP has not already contacted a rescue, PACC will notify all partnered rescue groups of an interested party and request their assistance.
Rescue groups are encouraged to start their adoption process with any interested parties who have contacted them directly and email PACC at [email protected].

Please note that it is ultimately up to the rescue group's discretion to decide whether to proceed with adoption. Partnered Rescue Groups can pull any dogs on Rescue Only Deadline at any time without an interested party.

Home Management Plan

In Shelter Decline
• Due to shelter stress, they been declining with handling, getting overstimulated, jumping, nipping at hands, grabbing at anything hanging or clothing
• They will need time to decompress in a home and readjust to life outside of the shelter.
• They may be overstimulated for the first few days after leaving the shelter.

2) Near Miss
• overstimulated, grabbed volunteers by shirt, bit side of body, no skin broken
• overstimulated, jumping, nipping at arms, hands and grabbing staffs shirt, no skin broken

3) On Prozac
• Do NOT stop medication without consulting your personal vet.
• MUST be tapered - stopping abruptly may have negative effects.

4) Dog Introduction Required
• He might be too much for some dogs
• Did not respect hard corrections from dogs in a playgroup or to handlers using tools

5) Potential to Resource Guarding Attention/Space/be protective (from people) seen in previous home when officers were trying to load him off the property and the owner was near by
• Your new dog needs slow introductions with members to any family.
• Muzzle training is super important for introductions to new people.
• Set firm boundaries with your new dog and seek out a professional trainer to assist.

02/13/2025

**Extended until today 5pm, 2/19!

RESCUE ONLY DEADLINE, TUESDAY 5PM 02/18/25

Name: Rocco
Animal ID: A858456
Age: 2 years
Weight: 70 lbs.

About: Meet Rocco, a strikingly handsome two-year-old white and brown pit mix with a heart of gold. This playful and affectionate boy was surrendered to the shelter after spending the last two years in a loving home. His previous owners, who could no longer care for him, described him as a toy-loving companion who enjoys playtime and cuddles. They also noted that Rocco can be destructive if bored, so a home with plenty of enrichment to keep his active mind occupied is essential.

Rocco is still adjusting to shelter life and needs a little time to warm up to new people. He appreciates a gentle approach, allowing him to approach you at his own pace for pets and cuddles. Once he decides you're a friend, though, it's game on! He'll be your best buddy, ready for playtime and snuggles. One volunteer described him perfectly: “Rocco is an amazing snuggle muffin!! I took him for a walk, and he was THE BEST snuggler! He loves to be rubbed and cuddled! He is a love baby! We had an easy return to kennel.”

When it comes to other dogs, Rocco can be a bit enthusiastic, so any potential canine housemates will need to meet him beforehand to ensure a good match. He's looking for an active family who can keep up with his athletic spirit and provide him with the exercise and mental stimulation he needs to thrive.

It's important to note that Rocco does have a bite on his record, which occurred in the shelter environment. Shelter life can be stressful, and Rocco, understandably, began to show some decline. This resulted in a bite incident with a handler. In this instance, Rocco became excited at the prospect of treats, but when they were no longer available, he began jumping, nipping, and grabbing the handler's sleeves and pants, resulting in scrapes from his teeth. This highlights the importance of understanding his behavior and providing him with consistent positive reinforcement training.

Rocco is a lovable and energetic dog who deserves a second chance at happiness. With a patient and understanding family, a secure environment, and plenty of enrichment, Rocco is sure to blossom into the loyal and loving companion he was meant to be. If you're looking for an active, affectionate dog to share your life with, come meet Rocco and see if he's the perfect fit for your family.

Adoption Process:
Interested parties:

Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM February 18, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.
Are encouraged to reach out to a rescue group ASAP (even before coming to PACC), to start the rescue approval process. Have the rescue contact PACC at [email protected] if approved to pull.

Collaboration with Rescue Groups:

Rescue groups are encouraged to reach out to PACC early if they are able to pull this animal into their rescue (and what requirements they would have: interested adoptive party, alteration etc.)

If an IP has not already contacted a rescue, PACC will notify all partnered rescue groups of an interested party and request their assistance.
Rescue groups are encouraged to start their adoption process with any interested parties who have contacted them directly and email PACC at [email protected].

Please note that it is ultimately up to the rescue group's discretion to decide whether to proceed with adoption. Partnered Rescue Groups can pull any dogs on Rescue Only Deadline at any time without an interested party.

Home Management Plan

Bite History
• moderate bite- due to multiple scrapes from his teeth on the victims arms from overstimulation, jumping up during leashing, nipping at sleeves, pants wanting treats.

Separation Anxiety
• Crate training can help prevent destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily, offering activities such as frozen kongs, enrichments, music and TV sounds can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.
• Work with a trainer to help extend length of comfort for your dog when alone.

Destructive
• Crate training can help prevent destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily and offering activities such as frozen kongs, enrichments, music and TV sounds can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.

DOG INTRO REQUIRED due to persistent mounting and not respecting dog corrections. He may be too much for some dogs.

02/12/2025

Memphis crossed the Rainbow Bridge 2/16. You were so loved by so many, rest easy friend!

EMERGENCY PLACEMENT DEADLINE, SATURDAY 3PM 02/15/25

Name: Memphis
Animal ID: A799658
Age: 5 years
Weight: 90 lbs (he’s a bit chonky)

About: Memphis, Tennessee is famous for being the home of Graceland and of The King himself. Well, being named after Elvis’s hometown is fitting because our Memphis may be nothin’ but a hound dog, but he’s also a hunka hunka burning love!!

Memphis has proven himself to be a wonderful houseguest. He’s housebroken, knows how to use a doggy door, and loves to play with balls and stuffed toys. His foster families have described him as friendly, energetic, cuddly, and mellow – a true gem! He sleeps soundly next to his people at night, enjoys car rides, and is a fast learner. He's also a big fan of belly rubs, giving kisses, and snuggling close.

Volunteers rave about his fetch skills, his enthusiasm for walks and playtime, and his sweet, gentle nature. He's described as a happy, well-mannered guy who's eager to please and loves attention. He's even got a knack for "sit" and gives the most adorable "good boy" face!

Memphis lived in his most recent home since September 2024 but was sadly surrendered back to the shelter due to frequently escaping the property. His previous owner also reported that Memphis bit when attempts were made to discipline him. It's important to understand that Memphis responds best to positive reinforcement methods and not forced handling. He has another minor bite on his record from a previous home, which occurred during bathing when he jumped out of the tub and was grabbed. Therefore, his ideal forever home will have a securely fenced yard and will provide supervision when he’s outside. His new family should be prepared to work with a trainer to ensure Memphis receives the right support to thrive and be the wonderful companion he is capable of being. When his new family is away, a comfortable crate with plenty of enrichment will help keep him happy and occupied. It's also important to note that Memphis has allergies and is currently on a prescription diet and medication. He occasionally experiences nosebleeds during flare-ups and may paw at his face, so his new family should be aware of these needs.

Memphis has demonstrated good social skills with other dogs in playgroups, but he's seeking a home without small dogs or other small pets like cats. He would also like to meet any potential canine housemates before going home. This deserving boy is ready to find his forever home, where he can shower his family with affection and receive all the love he deserves. If you’re looking for a loving companion, come meet Memphis and let him steal your heart!

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or adoption through PACC.

Adoption Process:
Interested parties:

• Must visit PACC before the 3:00 PM February 15, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

Home Management Plan

Bite History
• minor bite- during bathing, Memphis jumped out, victim grabbed him to get him back in the tub.
• undocumented bite (s) skin broken- victim was "disciplining" him when he escaped the yard.

NO SMALL ANIMALS - fatally injured a puppy
• Prey drive is breed behavior and instinctual, cannot live with small animals.

Separation Anxiety (as per last foster notes)
• Highly recommend crate training. (see handout)
• Offer activities to keep busy (frozen kongs, enrichment, TV on)
• Work with training on comfort while alone/in other rooms away from people.

Destructive
• Crate training can help prevent destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily and offering activities such as frozen kongs, enrichments, music and TV sounds can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.

DOG INTRO REQUIRED - especially with forward dogs (really doesn't show much interest in dogs)

Containment Issues
• Memphis has a history of escaping their yard.
• unknown what type of containment he was escaping.
• When outside, make sure to keep ahold of their leash until they have settled into the home.
• Don’t leave them outside unattended, make sure you monitor them outside

On Prozac
• Do NOT stop medication without consulting your personal vet.
• MUST be tapered - stopping abruptly may have negative effects.

Medical:
Allergies
• on Apoquel

02/11/2025

*To foster!

PACC CENSUS DEADLINE 5PM on Tuesday 02/18/25.

Name: Akasha
Animal ID: A859818
Age: 1.5 years
Weight: 66 lbs

About: Fans of Anne Rice’s gothic vampire novels or subsequent movies, The Vampire Chronicles, know that Akasha was an ancient Egyptian queen and the very first vampire. She became known as “Great Mother,” and was renowned for her beauty.

Our Akasha has a much less dramatic origin story; she was raised in a home with another dog. In that home she was a very loving and sweet girl who loved to cuddle and be close to her people. She knew basic commands and was house and crate trained.

A volunteer who recently spent time with Akasha shared, “Akasha was friendly and curious when I entered her kennel to leash her up. She happily accepted getting leashed, which is amazing, considering she was not leash-trained when she entered the shelter a few weeks ago! She is obviously smart and trainable! Once in the play yard, she went potty right away and then came over to me for snuggles. She is very, very sweet and friendly. She patiently tolerated her slightly pushy kennelmate and followed me around the yard, hoping for more cuddles. She needs OUT of the shelter and into a loving home ASAP!!”

Akasha shares her kennel politely with another PACC pup and has been social and easygoing when meeting other dogs in playgroup. She’d like to meet any potential future furry roommates before heading home- you should always meet new roommates before moving in, right?

Akasha is understandably pretty stressed here in the shelter, after living her whole life in a loving home! Her barky kennel presence can be off-putting, but behind it is a big ol’ marshmallow who just wants outta this joint! Take a chance and meet this sweet girl out of her kennel and you won’t be disappointed!

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or adoption through PACC.

PACC provides training support through our TOP Dogs Program for all animals placed on a deadline.

Interested parties:

Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM Monday, Feb 17, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

HOME MANAGEMENT PLAN:

1) Bite History
• Moderate bite- victim was trying to separate dog altercation and was bitten on the hand and wrist

2) Dog Selective- seen in previous home with an older female kennel mate
• Your new dog likes some dogs but may not like all dogs.
• Muzzle training can be a useful tool for initial introductions to any new dogs.
• They can not go to dog parks.
• Akasha must meet all dogs in the home prior to adoption.

3) Potential Resource Guards Attention/Space (from dogs) - seen in the shelter during a playgroup
• Watch any interactions with dogs in close proximity to your space or their space (i.e. beds, kennels, etc)
• Divide attention equally between your current pets and your new dog.
• Ensure that each pet has a space to move away from other pets (rec. Crate training - see handout)
• Work on teaching a stay/place behavior to teach your pet boundaries

4) DOG INTRO RECOMMENDED due to being dog selective and can also show signs of being a kick me dog

02/11/2025

*To foster!

Pennsy is a sweet lady who loves belly rubs!

MEDICAL DEADLINE - 5pm Saturday 02/15/25

Our under-vaccinated community has put our shelter at risk for respiratory outbreaks, like Distemper Virus. We have been seeing an increase in sick dogs being brought to our shelter and testing positive for this virus in our isolation rooms. This virus can be fatal for unvaccinated animals, especially puppies and can prolong recovery time in stressful shelter environment.

Adult dogs with distemper have a better chance fighting the virus in a home. They can be around other vaccinated adult dogs without concern.

Name: Pennsy
Animal ID: A860423
Age: 1y
Weight: 56lbs

About: Pennsy came to us as a stray. She is a very sweet, puppy! Loves to play and cuddly with people and likes to learn in for comfort. She did well with other dogs in playgroup!

Medical: Pennsy is medical for having a positive distemper virus result and will go home with medications to resolve her URI symptoms. Distemper virus can have a variety of symptoms like URI symptoms, GI symptoms or Neurological symptoms.

Come meet this sweet, playful girl today! EMAIL [email protected] if you are interested or have questions.

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or PRE-adoption through PACC.

Adoption/Foster Process:
Interested parties
• Must visit PACC before the Saturday, 5:00 PM February 15, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

PACC is open seven days a week! Monday- Friday 12-615pm, Wednesday 1:30p-6:15pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am- 4:15pm

02/11/2025

*To foster

Kolbe is a smart pup who needs a dedicated family to help him acclimate.

PACC CENSUS DEADLINE - 5PM Thursday 02/13/25

Name: Kolbe
Animal ID: A849099
Age: 1.5 years
Weight: 60 lbs

About: Sweet, handsome, playful, and resilient- that’s Kolbe! Kolbe is a deaf dog who has shown great potential to learn and thrive with predictable routines, compassion and understanding guidance. In his former home Kolbe was reported to be a playful, independent pup who loves toys, knows tricks and was crate trained.

Kolbe’s volunteer friends share that he takes treats nicely and accepts gentle physical touch. He also has a volunteer advocate here at the shelter who is a certified dog trainer specializing in deaf dogs. She has been teaching Kolbe hand signals for basic doggy commands including come, look, down, sit, and shake. He is also learning a pattern game, which he finds pretty fun and calming. Kolbe would benefit from a new family committed to continuing his training. Did you know that when you foster or adopt a dog from PACC, you are eligible to receive an individualized training plan from our TOP DOGS training team? This group of certified dog trainers will meet with you and your pooch, give you training materials and design an at-home plan to continue teaching your dog new skills.

Kolbe lived the majority of his life in one home and was unfortunately an outdoor-only dog. He will need a new family who will welcome him into their lives and their home and will teach him how to be a beloved indoor member of the pack. Kolbe shares his kennel with another PACC pup and would like to like to meet any potential furry roommates before heading home. No livestock please! Are you looking to learn some new dog training skills and give a deserving dog a new lease on life? Come meet Kolbe today!

Available for long term foster care 30+ days or adoption through PACC.

Kolbe comes with training support to help him acclimate to his new home.

Interested parties:

Must visit PACC before the 5:00 PM Thursday, Feb 13, 2025, deadline to meet with an adoption or foster counselor who will go over notes and then introduce you to ensure that it’s a good fit.

Home Management Plan

1) Undocumented bites, skin broken, previous owner said one was during feeding time and the others were 'playful bites'

2) No Livestock
• Was going after the livestock in previous home (not sure what kind)

3) DEAF
• Training & Consistency: Highly recommend contacting Gail Smith with (TOP Dogs) at [email protected] (allow 24-hour response) for free training.
• Work on positive reinforcement.

4) Resource Guards Food/Toys (from dogs)
• Feed your new dog at set times. Do NOT free feed.
• Feed in separate SAFE spaces where dogs cannot access each other. (recommend feeding in kennels or separate enclosed rooms)
• Do NOT give treats to both dogs side by side. Treat time should be separate.
• Train drop it and leave it behaviors.

5) Possibly Resource Guards Food/Toys (from people)
• Time feed your new dog, Do NOT free feed.
• Don’t take food or toys out of the dogs mouth forcefully, work on drop it and leave it behaviors.
• Give dogs a safe space to enjoy their meals (recommend kennel training)
• Don’t ‘tease’ them with treats or toys (dangling food in front of their face, having them chase while its in your hand)
• Treat swap! Offer something else if you need to get something away from them.

6) DOG INTRO RECOMMENDED due to owner stating he didn't do well with dogs in the home; forward and stiff behavior seen in playgroup

7) On Prozac
• Do NOT stop medication without consulting your personal vet.
• MUST be tapered - stopping abruptly may have negative effects.

8 ) Destructive - per previous owner destructive with shoes and the patio wood
• Crate training can help prevent destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily and offering activities such as frozen kongs and other enrichment can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.

9) Containment Issues, knows how to open doors
• Kolbe has a history of escaping his kennel/play yards and roaming
• Knows how to open doors.
• When outside, make sure to keep ahold of their leash until they have settled into the home.
• Don’t leave them outside unattended, make sure you monitor them outside.

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Tucson, AZ
85745

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Tuesday	12pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1:30pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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