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zo
American Pit Bull Terrier
Oakland, caAvailable for adoption0 views
What Zo Needs
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[YELLOW]BACKGROUND: Brought in stray by ACO on 10/5/26. Dog was previously at this shelter two times in July 2025. Previously given Green dot on intake. Also given Green dot on most recent intake, October 2026. Dog has tolerated all handling for intake procedures, including vaccines, without issues. Handling evaluation based on staff handling during the dog-dog evaluation, Green volunteer, and a Crew volunteer outings reported to date, 10/10/26.O: Dog greets at door with wagging tail, loose body language. Easy to leash. Moderate to heavy pulling exiting building. Urinates and defecates immediately on entering the yard. Pulls excessively towards other dogs at barriers, but can be distracted with squeaker noises. Walks nearby handler while sniffing. Jumps on handler when spoke to. Gets down for treat lures/tosses. Engages with treat finding games. Sits for verbal cue. Does not respond to down. Approaches handlers when kneeling and leans in to pets all over head, neck, chest, shoulders, back. Pulled to end of leash towards another dog at 50 feet distance, with tall posture and puffed out chest, but not vocal or reactive. Moderate pulling back through building.B Entered kennel ahead of handler and was relaxed while handling around head and neck for removal of slip leash.A: Approaches people readily for social interaction. Shows enjoyment with pets. Treat motivated with soft mouth taking treats. Knows basic commands (sit). Can pull very hard on leash towards other dogs. Likely housetrained (eliminates immediately in the yard). Yellow for volunteer handling: Dog may pull very hard towards other dogs. Otherwise dog was easy to handle for Green volunteers.B P: Make available for adoption. Recommend adopters continue to work on basic manners (leash skills, recall, sit) using a patient, reward-based training approach. Unknown how this dog may behave around children.B [2026-10-11 09:29:00.000]
