Candy

Candy is an adoptable female Cane Corso Mastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Agoura in Agoura, California. She is a young adult and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 25 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Candy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: CANDY Animal ID: A5792233 Location: Agoura Breed: CANE CORSO Color: BLACK Sex: Female Age: 1 years 6 months Weight: 67 lbs Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-08-20 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: MALES ONLY (REQ) SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION i EVALUATION COMMENTS: '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.' She was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. She entered the play yard with soft body language. She was approached by a male Mastiff and exchanged a soft greeting with him. She was then approached by a female Pitbull. Candy became tense with hackles raised and froze with a forward body posture. A handler broke her focus and steered her away. She then began to roam the yard and explore. She was tolerant of dogs trailing her to sniff her. She continued to exchange soft greetings with the male dogs. But she continued to become very tense and display challenging body language toward female dogs. She would approach the handlers and seek affection. Due to her behavior toward female dogs, she will be designated as male dogs only required.