Cody is not adapting well to being in a kennel at the shelter and is displaying signs of kennel
distress and anxiety. He is starting to get worked up and frustrated in his kennel and is being
reactive and attempting to cage fight with neighbors. Staff members are able to break his focus for a
little bit before he resumes behaviors. Cody would benefit in a quiet home to decompress for all the
stress being in the shelter. He allows staff members to leash him up for walks and allows all
handling. In playgroup, he is challenging with some dogs. He shows selectively: he gets along with
some dogs and doesn't get along with others. In playgroup with other large dogs, he has been in
smaller groups and has tolerated calm dogs. We suspect the frustration of being kenneled is
effecting his behaviors observed in playgroup. We suspect with proper introductions and time to
decompress he may be successful in a home with another dog. However, he will require proper, slow
introductions to other dogs in order to be successful. His previous owner stated he was ok with most
dogs and that he barks at dogs, cats and strangers. This animal would benefit from a calmer
environment and training to be able to cope with changing environments and separation. This animal
needs placement by 6/29 at 3 PM.