Axel

• Good with dogs
• Special needs

Best in an adults-only home

Special needs: [BLUE]Background: Owner surrender on 5/30/26 due to moving. Dog was given yellow dot on initial intake. Was changed to blue exit searching, difficult to get in/out of kennel, panting. Handlers first time meeting for behavior evaluation on 6/1/26.O: Dog retreated to the back of the kennel. Handler lowered the guillotine and went around the back. At the back of the kennel, the dog retreated to the guillotine. Lowered his body to the floor, looked up at the sides of the kennel as if looking for exit. Lowered his head as handler stepped in to drape loop over his head. Followed handler out of the ward then pulled hard ahead, while leaning into the wall, low tail and lowered/crouched body language. Stress panting. In the yard, dog paced and did not fully engage with handlers. Approached each person for a few seconds at a time to sniff and take treats. Sniffed toy but did not pick up. Pulled hard back to kennel with lowered/crouched body language. Darted into the kennel ahead of handler. Stayed still for handler to approach and remove leash by hand. A: Difficult to assess as dog is very stressed. P: Dog has been prescribed medication for FAS x 5 days. Playgroup. Crew outings. Reassess within one week.Update 6/11/26: Make available for adoption.B Dog has been relaxed with handling from multiple playgroup volunteers and staff as well as Light Blue volunteers. He is beginning to play during playgroup. Recommend patient rewards-based approach to basic training (leash walking, basic commands) with structured and slow introduction to new environments/people. May do best in an adult only home or with older dog-savvy older kids as dog is somewhat timid and anxious. Owner surrender notes also noted that dog can be mouthy or jumpy.B [2026-06-11 18:08:00.000]