Laverne

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[YELLOW]Background: Dog came in stray on 7/23. Was assigned Green at intake. Volunteers observed issues at kennel gate with defensive/reactive behavior changed to yellow. Evaluated and remains Yellow dog.Kennel presentation & leashing: Lying on bed on approach, walked gently to gate, easy to leash with mild avoidance of loop.Relief walk: Some zig-zagging on walk down the hall to yard but no pulling, stopping or leash pressure needed.Handling: Solicited pets from handler in the yard, climbing into the lap and curling up, allowing full body petting. Moved away after a bit and sunbathed, heating up. Grabbed leash to move back to the shade and walked nicely beside me. Cuddles in the lap with face approaching handlers face - allowing full pets on face, nice, head and body. When lying on the ground, snapped when tester tried touching front paws - some handling sensitivity to paws. When approached wags tail nicely and rolls over to have belly rubbed but handlers should use caution given sensitivity to some handling on legs/feet.Arousal/play/toy: No interest in playing toys but did respond to squeaky noise in other yard. No arousal observed. Low/med energy with handler. Propeller tail when talked to and approached. Approached gate where very large dog was on leash, sniffed, gently moved away - no reactivity.Overall: Prior reports of barrier issues at kennel - barking, lunging when kennel door closed. Was not observed but leaving Yellow for now. Overall friendly, cuddly girl but can have moments of discomfort with handler and will snap with sudden movements. Also like attention on her own terms.[2026-07-28 20:19:00.000]

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