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This doggy is described as a Goofball. I’m a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half-full kind of dog looking for someone who loves to laugh and play around. Must have a great sense of humor and some time to spend with me. I’m a dog on a mission to please you. (Socially motivated) Per the Center for Shelter dogs Match-Up Evaluation--- Primary Color: Black Secondary Color White Looks Most Like: Border Collie Also Looks Like: Labrador Retriever Owner Surrender: Surrender Reasons Chases Animals. Recommendation: Suitable for adoption with routine screening and counseling, may have some restrictions. ** Potential Problems/Recommended Training ** Jumpy/Mouthy Dog chases cats, squirrels or other small animals. Dog has snapped at another domesticated animal species. 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. ** Shelter Behavior 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 No behavior issues identified in this area. ** 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 snapped at another domesticated animal species. ** Behavior Evaluation Summary ** Subtest 1: Leash Manners Pulls Medium Subtest 2a: Room Behavior Part 1 Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Person, Lick Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail. Subtest 2b: Room Behavior Part 2 Yes, dog came when called, times tried 1, Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Person, Lick Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail Subtest 3: Cues Sit: 3 Subtest 4: Handling Approach Person, Lick Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail Subtest 5a: Toys - Ball Approach Toy When Thrown, Pick up Toy in Mouth, Bring Toy Back, Traded Toy, Approach Person, Wag Tail Subtest 5b: Toys - Plush Approach Toy When Thrown, Pick up Toy in Mouth, Bring Toy Back, Traded Toy, Approach Person, Wag Tail Subtest 5c: Toys - Tug Take Toy in Mouth, Drop Toy, Approach Person, Wag Tail Subtest 6: Run and Freeze Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Lick Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail Subtest 7: Rubber Hand Approach Hand, Lick Hand, Wag Tail, Playful with Hand Subtest 8a: Possessiveness Eat food, Wag Tail, Held on leash Subtest 8b: Possessiveness - Pig Ear Chew Ear, Move Away with Ear after Hand Introduced, Wag Tail, Held on leash Subtest 9: Toddler Doll Approach Doll, Stay Near Doll for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Doll, Paw Doll, Jump Up on Doll, Wag Tail Subtest 10: Strange Looking Woman Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+ Seconds, Sniff Person, Lick Person, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail Subtest 11a: Dog to Dog - Dog 1 Aladdin, Male, Approach Dog, Sniff Dog, Wag Tail Subtest 11b: Dog to Dog - Dog 2 Tofu, Female, Approach Dog, Sniff Dog, Wag Tail Comments: This doggie is being fostered. For more information on this animal contact washingtonpawsandmore1978@gmail.com or call 319-653-6713. Please copy and paste our adoption page URL for an application to adopt this animal. https://www.pawsandmorewashington.org/adopt If you cannot currently adopt, donations are welcome and needed including financial help to sponsor this specific animal. To donate via Paypal, copy and paste our home page URL at https://www.pawsandmorewashington.org/ or mail donations to PAWS and More, 1004 1/2 West Madison, Washington, IA 52353. 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.