Orville

Background: Brought in stray by finder on 8/13/26.B Finder reported that dog had been roaming for a few days, was timid at first. Finder was able to leash dog after feeding him some wet food. Dog jumped right in the car and was calm/relaxed and friendly in the car. Given Yellow dot on intake. Allowed pets, but didnbx00t want any more pets after receiving Bordetella vaccine. A second person was asked to help with vaccines while the first staff person held him. No issues with holding him for a second person to vaccinate. First time meeting handler for evaluation on 8/24/26.

O: In kennel dog stands near the front of the kennel. Soft face, soft wagging tail. Easy to leash. Bouncy walking out of the kennel and down the hall. Moderate to hard pulling down the hallway, appeared somewhat stiff body language and stiff tail, though natural posture appears to be somewhat stiff. Dropped leash in the yard. Dog urinated, defecated, then walked and sniffed. Engaged with handler when handler spoke to him. Leaned into pets all over head, neck, chest, shoulders, back, with soft face, relaxed musculature, and loose wagging tail. Jumped up with front legs on seated handler. Appeared somewhat still with petting, but very loose, wagging tail and relaxed open mouth after handler stopped petting for a consent check. Dog leaned into handlers lap for all over pets. Relaxed open mouth. Sat when lured into seated position. Did not respond to verbal cue. Soft mouth taking treats. Followed tossed toys and balls. Did not pick up. Bounced around playfully with handler in the yard. Made some hard body contact when jumping towards handler. Walked with moderate pulling on leash ahead of handler back to kennel. Paused at kennel threshold. Followed treats inside. Removed slip leash by hand without issue.

A: Affiliative. Presents as medium to high energy. Attentive to handler and shows enjoyment with pets. Moderate to hard pulling on leash. Possibly house trained (eliminates on entering the yard). Does not appear to know any commands. Yellow for volunteer handling, no issues leashing, walking, handling, returning to kennel, but dog can be jumpy and sometimes makes hard body contact with handler. Crew volunteer and whiteboard notes to date are consistent with staff notes.

P: Make available for adoption. Adopters should 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. Dog is large and can be bouncy and energetic, which may make a home with young children less suitable.

S: Dog-dog evaluation with a male and female tester dog. Tester dogs selected due to their ability to politely greet and not escalate conflict.

O: At the gate, dog pulled to approach. Tail wagging as he sniffed the male tester through the gate. Inside the yard, dog approached the male. Ears up, body tall, tail high and wagging as the two sniffed each other. Attempted to mount the male several times but male tester bounced away each time. Moved away on his own to investigate the yard, male following, dog ignoring him. Eliminated in a corner, then female tester approached. Dog turned to face her, sniffed briefly, tail wagged briefly, then walked away. Repeated this with the male tester.B

A: Independent, Medium Energy, Medium Contact, Neutral-Forward Social Dynamic, no Corrections or Conflict observed, Playgroup Size 2-3.

P: Recommend placement with appropriately matched dogs, or placed as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

Orville – Sweet, Affectionate, and Fun-Loving

Orville is a 4-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 63 pounds. He’s a sweet, affectionate boy who enjoys connecting with his people, exploring his surroundings, and having a little fun.

• Sweet and affectionate: Orville approaches his person when they lower down to his level, then happily leans in for pets and affection. He may even offer a few face kisses while enjoying attention.
• Smart and treat motivated: Orville takes treats very gently and shows off his nice “sit” and “down”. He loves cheese and may get a little bouncy when excited, but he’s easily redirected.
• Enjoys exploring: Orville loves a good sniffari and taking time to investigate his surroundings.
• Water enthusiast: One of his favorite activities is playing with water spraying from the hose—he’s always ready for some backyard fun!

Orville is continuing to work on his leash manners and would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.