***** AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW ***** AS OF: 4-22-26 Intact male ~6 yrs old 56 pounds Vaccines done 4-22-26 No microchip ALT ID# 4-9-26 13 4-22-26 dog is not social, Anxious/fearful, can walk on a leash, needs serious handler to work with him and give him time to desensitize and become comfortable with environment. Once he warms up to you he will put his head to your hand and allows pets but very slowly at 1st. He does best in a quiet/calm enviorment, did not mark inside the shelter office space. When taken outside for a walk used the restroom would appear to have some potty training. *****Animals are eligible for adoption by the public after their stray hold period. Rescues are permitted to pull NOW; animal is also legally available for euthanasia on this same date. AVAS will continue to follow the protocols in place for the health/safety of the animals in our care. The canine population currently in our care that are not showing symptoms will be posted on our website for public viewing. Canines will continue to be monitored by our medical staff under the direction of our supervising Veterinarian. Interested adopter(s) should email an adoption application to animalservices@applevalley.org or call 760-240-7555. Any current rescue partners or rescues interested in partnering with our facility are encouraged to contact us at AVASrescues@applevalley.org or call us at (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 to coordinate rescue pull and transportation. ***** Per owner,: Likes shiny objects, great distractions Gets possessive over bones but not with small treats Will get possessive over high value treats Likes to be talked to in a soft voice Will let you put a muzzle on him Loves scratches Great animal he's just been through too much Will listen when you ask something like where'd he go? Possessive over toys too. Responds well to treats, will listen well. CBD dog treats helped calm him down.