Tater-Tot

ANIMAL ID: A5780815 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-06-03 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: MASTIFF PRIMARY COLOR: BROWN SEX: Male SIZE: X-LRG WEIGHT: 98.5 AGE: 3 years 0 months MEDIUM ENERGY NO PET PROFILE CAME IN AS A STRAY Mastiff Pending Neuter MALE LARGE DOGS OK ⇧  Previous             X122 A5784148 Pepper ⇩  Next                 X124 A5782358 Mav... Description 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He approached a female Pitbull and exchanged a soft greeting with her. He then approached a male shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to roam the yard and exchange soft greetings with the other dogs. He attempted to mount an older male shepherd. The older male gave him multiple consecutive air snap corrections, while coming forward and chasing him off, over correcting him. Tater-Tot took this and had no negative reaction back. He later offered a play bow to a young male shepherd, but the shepherd offered him an air snap warning for space. He offered another play bow, and the male shepherd escalated his corrections, giving a few consecutive air snaps. Tater-Tot took this and had no negative reaction back. He was later approached by a playful female dog that offered him play bows and playfully pawed at him. He accepted her invitations to play, and they engaged in rough and rowdy play. He remained playful and social for the rest of his time in the yard. He did try to mount some dogs during his time in the yard, but he took corrections from other dogs and was also able to be steered by the handlers. He would benefit from being neutered as soon as possible. Tater-Tot is social with the other dogs and prefers a rough and rowdy play style. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK, MEDIUM ENERGY Handling: 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' He was taken to the catch pen for the handling assessment after play group. The handler knelt and called to him. He approached with soft body language and began to seek affection. He allowed the handler to pet his head with no reaction. He allowed the handler to check his teeth with no reaction. He allowed the handler to check his ears with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch all his paws with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch his tail with no reaction. He displayed no negative or concerning behavior toward the handler. He was returned to his kennel without issue. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION Show less

Breed

Mastiff

Age

Adult

Gender

Male

Size

Medium

Shelter ID

A5780815