This doggy is described as a Teachers Pet. Ive got the whole package - smart, fuzzy, four legs, love to learn and live to please. Go ahead, teach me anything. Sit, stay, balance your checkbook, I can do it all. Keep me entertained and Ill be yours forever. (Externally motivated).

Per the Center for Shelter dogs Match-Up Evaluation** Dog Name: Vinnie
Primary Color: Brindle
Secondary color: White
Looks Most Like: Pit Bull
Intake Date: 07/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
Intake Type: Transfer
Weight: 60 lbs

** Personality Scores **
Friendliness: 21 out of 34
Fearfulness: 0 out of 36
Excitability: 2 out of 33
Aggressiveness: 0 out of 36
Playfulness: 5 out of 21
Knows Cues: 8 out of 15

Recommendation: Suitable for adoption with routine screening and counseling.

** Potential Problems/Recommended Training **
Jumpy/Mouthy

Did well with cat would sniff then disengage. Very friendly needs to learn to not jump up on you.
Vinnie is the sweetest, most fun and playful boy! His favorite thing is just to walk alongside us while we tell him what a great boy he is. A true heart of gold. When someone adopts Vinnie, he will be a snuggly couch companion, trusted confidant, and a loyal best friend. 

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.

** Behavioral History Summary **
There is no information about this dog’s behavior in a home, from a surrendering owner, foster
home, etc. 

** 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.

** Behavior Evaluation Summary **
Subtest 1: Leash Manners
Pulls Lightly

Subtest 2a: Room Behavior Part 1
Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+
Seconds, Sniff Person, Lick 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, Wag Tail

Subtest 3: Cues
Sit: 1, Sit/Stay: 2, Come: 1

Subtest 4: Handling
Approach Person, Wag Tail
Comments:
Was ok when handling front legs but keep
getting away when handling his back legs.

Subtest 5a: Toys - Ball
Comments:
No interest

Subtest 5b: Toys - Plush
Approach Toy When Thrown, Pick up Toy in
Mouth, Bring Toy Back, Approach Person,
Wag Tail

Subtest 5c: Toys - Tug
Take Toy in Mouth, Play Tug, Approach
Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 6: Run and Freeze 
Approach Person, Stay Near Person for 5+
Seconds, Jump Up on Person, Wag Tail

Subtest 7: Rubber Hand
Approach Hand, Sniff Hand, Lick Hand, Wag
Tail, Playful with Hand

Subtest 8a: Possessiveness
Eat food, Wag Tail, Held on leash
Comments:
Did very well

Subtest 8b: Possessiveness - Pig Ear
Wag Tail, Held on leash
Comments:
Would pick up rawhide then drop and ignore
it.

Subtest 9: Toddler Doll
Comments:
N/A

Subtest 10: Strange Looking Woman
Woman
Comments:
N/A

Subtest 11a: Dog to Dog - Dog 1
Skeeter, Male, Approach Dog, Sniff Dog, Wag
Tail
Comments:
Playful then would disengage

This doggie is in foster.
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.