Rio is not adapting well to being in a kennel at the shelter and is displaying signs of kennel distress
and anxiety, including demand barking, pacing, high-pitched barking, whining, and fecal tracking.
Outside of the kennel, Rio walks mostly well on leash and is more interested in learning than
playing. He already knows some basic commands and is a smart old man! Rio does display barrier
reactivity toward other dogs passing by the play yard. During playgroup, he mostly prefers to do his
own thing and is not particularly interested in playing with other dogs. Rio would benefit from a
calmer environment where he can decompress, continue learning, and build his ability to cope with
changing environments and separation.