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BenBen is a true sweetheart and while he might be a little shy at first, give him just a moment! Once this sweet boy feels safe, his inner light shines and he blossoms into a loving companion who wants nothing more than to shower you with all his affection.
Shelter Notes: Fractious on leash - fearful and not leash trained. Loves treats, takes them gently from hand. Enjoyed doggie playgroup, loves to run around. Would do best with another friendly/submissive dog friend.
Note: BenBen has been evaluated by a professional trainer while at the shelter and may not respond the same way to other individuals under different circumstances, below is his assessment.
[complete evaluation in pics]
When BenBen was originally evaluated we were calling him Tremolo. The trainer’s written evaluation will reflect this name instead of BenBen.
Trainer Evaluation
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Kennel Presence: BenBen was hesitant as we approached his kennel. He took treats through the kennel doors but backed up when he saw the leash coming to him. BenBen tried to avoid the leash but was easy to leash with a bit of patience. Once the leash was on him though, he did start to panic as we tried to guide him out of the kennels. Leash pressure is very scary right now for BenBen and he tended to jump up in an erratic manner when he felt the leash pull on him.
Touch: BenBen eventually sought out human affection from all humans that were not holding the scary leash. He even put his top half into a volunteer's lap to seek comfort. BenBen is a scared boy that is looking to make a connection with someone he can trust. He seems like he will be a very cuddly boy if given the chance.
Dog to Dog: We tested BenBen with male red/white pit bull mix Harrold and female white husky mix Stripe. BenBen tested well with all dogs, but was pretty shut down/scared through most of the evaluation. He was a bit more confident when meeting dogs through the fence and would actually stand up for those interactions. For dogs behind fence he would sniff their noses and bodies and wag his tail nicely. When dogs were in the yard with him, he tended to pancake more, allowing them to pet him while he wagged his tail from down on the ground. He did startle a couple times as the dogs entered his personal space but was overall tolerant. BemBen would likely be fine with most dogs with a chance to decompress and slow introductions. He may even benefit from a friendly dog in the home to help show him the ropes and help him to not be so scared of the leash. Slow introductions are always recommended when bringing home a new shelter dog and should be done over the course of weeks (not days). Introducing new dogs in a shared home together over the course of several weeks can give the shelter dog a chance to decompress and feel safe, and the resident dog a chance to acclimate to the presence of a new roommate.
Other: BenBen’s only real issue observed during the evaluation was his fear of the leash, which we saw some improvement in within only thirty minutes. With a patient foster or adopter willing to help BenBen see the leash as a positive thing, BenBen will be an absolutely great companion.
BenBen is a true sweetheart and while he might be a little shy at first, give him just a moment! Once this sweet boy feels safe, his inner light shines and he blossoms into a loving companion who wants nothing more than to shower you with all his affection.
Shelter Notes: Fractious on leash - fearful and not leash trained. Loves treats, takes them gently from hand. Enjoyed doggie playgroup, loves to run around. Would do best with another friendly/submissive dog friend.
Note: BenBen has been evaluated by a professional trainer while at the shelter and may not respond the same way to other individuals under different circumstances, below is his assessment.
[complete evaluation in pics]
When BenBen was originally evaluated we were calling him Tremolo. The trainer’s written evaluation will reflect this name instead of BenBen.
Trainer Evaluation
Trainer assessments are sponsored by your donations
https://givebutter.com/turbofund
Kennel Presence: BenBen was hesitant as we approached his kennel. He took treats through the kennel doors but backed up when he saw the leash coming to him. BenBen tried to avoid the leash but was easy to leash with a bit of patience. Once the leash was on him though, he did start to panic as we tried to guide him out of the kennels. Leash pressure is very scary right now for BenBen and he tended to jump up in an erratic manner when he felt the leash pull on him.
Touch: BenBen eventually sought out human affection from all humans that were not holding the scary leash. He even put his top half into a volunteer's lap to seek comfort. BenBen is a scared boy that is looking to make a connection with someone he can trust. He seems like he will be a very cuddly boy if given the chance.
Dog to Dog: We tested BenBen with male red/white pit bull mix Harrold and female white husky mix Stripe. BenBen tested well with all dogs, but was pretty shut down/scared through most of the evaluation. He was a bit more confident when meeting dogs through the fence and would actually stand up for those interactions. For dogs behind fence he would sniff their noses and bodies and wag his tail nicely. When dogs were in the yard with him, he tended to pancake more, allowing them to pet him while he wagged his tail from down on the ground. He did startle a couple times as the dogs entered his personal space but was overall tolerant. BemBen would likely be fine with most dogs with a chance to decompress and slow introductions. He may even benefit from a friendly dog in the home to help show him the ropes and help him to not be so scared of the leash. Slow introductions are always recommended when bringing home a new shelter dog and should be done over the course of weeks (not days). Introducing new dogs in a shared home together over the course of several weeks can give the shelter dog a chance to decompress and feel safe, and the resident dog a chance to acclimate to the presence of a new roommate.
Other: BenBen’s only real issue observed during the evaluation was his fear of the leash, which we saw some improvement in within only thirty minutes. With a patient foster or adopter willing to help BenBen see the leash as a positive thing, BenBen will be an absolutely great companion.
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