Silo(Milo): altered male, 5yo, 65.6lbs
Silo came to the shelter as an owner surrender after being left behind when his owner entered a treatment facility and was unable to reclaim him. Now, this happy, food-loving boy is looking for a rescue partner to help him move on to a more stable future.
Silo is an enjoyable companion who genuinely seems to appreciate life's simple pleasures. He loves getting out for walks, spending much of his time happily sniffing and investigating the world around him. While he is a strong dog and can pull when something especially exciting catches his attention, he is generally polite on leash and has done well passing other dogs during outings.
One of the first things people notice about Silo is his cheerful personality. His tail wags throughout his walks, and he always seems ready to flash a smile in exchange for a treat. He appears highly food motivated and already knows "sit", often offering the behavior on his own in hopes of earning a snack. He enjoys affection from his handlers and has proven easy to return to his kennel after outings.
While he is friendly and manageable when out with handlers, he has displayed defensive behaviors when confined in his kennel, including barking, lunging, biting at the kennel bars, and lip lifting toward people passing by.
During his dog assessment, Silo appeared conflicted and somewhat unsure in his interactions. He displayed signs of stress and arousal, including raised hackles, a high tail, lip licking, and periods of frantic movement. While he engaged in some social behaviors, including play bows and moments of softer interaction, much of his behavior suggested a dog who was processing a lot of information and not entirely comfortable in the situation. Additional support and careful introductions may help him build confidence and navigate social interactions more successfully.
Despite the stress he is experiencing in the shelter, Silo continues to show many positive qualities: he is food motivated, responsive to people, enjoys affection, and loves exploring the world around him. With time to decompress and a more predictable environment, he may be able to show more of the easygoing dog volunteers enjoy spending time with.
The owner reported a possible chicken allergy. Silo otherwise appears healthy.
A full medical summary can be provided upon request.
Please let us know if your organization can help!
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)
2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
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