Poppas

Poppas is an adoptable male Australian Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. He is a young adult and medium in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Poppas may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Name: POPPAS Animal ID: A5800559 Location: Carson Breed: AUST SHEPHERD Color: BLACK Sex: Male Age: 0 years 9 months Weight: null 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: 2026-09-21 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REQ) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: B-MOD MULTI 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.' Poppas was at the rear of the kennel with a tense/trembling/timid demeanor. He was avoidant of the leash trying to bury his head into a corner to avoid the leash. Poppas appears to not be leash trained flailing/pulling away/yelp while on leash. Poppas was placed in a roll cart and was taken to the catch pen. Poppas was collared/leashed using a slow approach and was guided into the play yard. Poppas displayed a hunched tense body, closed mouth, ears back, tucked tail, and soft eyes. He allowed the dogs to sniff and gather around him but appeared tense/uncomfortable. Poppas laid down by the entrance and did not move/interact with other dogs. Another dog with a similar timid demeanor entered the yard and laid down beside Poppas. They remained by the entrance for some time and eventually Poppas got up to explore. Poppas sniffed/marked various locations but remained wary of the other dogs in the yard. As he explored the yard Poppas exchanged greetings with other calm dogs but did not engage in play. Poppas continued to explore and briefly socialize with other calm dogs. On occasion Poppas allowed the handler to pet him but appeared timid upon initial approach. Poppas maintained a calm/timid demeanor displaying no play style at this time. Poppas could benefit from further socialization/confidence building/on leash training. Poppas is ok for public adoption Adults Only required at this time medium energy level calm dogs required at this time.