How should we use the information gathered during the MYM SAFER assessment?
Shelter staff who feel they have the time and resources to support behaviorally at-risk dogs can implement behavior modification and management programs for many of the identified aggressive behaviors. For other shelters, the assessment results aid in helping decide which dogs in the facility are adoption candidates. It is important to remember that you should not use the MYM SAFER Assessment as your only criterion in determining which dogs can be adopted into the community. Nor should it be the sole criterion in making a decision in regards to euthanasia of a particular dog. Use additional information, such as the relinquishment profile and behavior reported from shelter staff, in the decision-making process. Because no assessment is 100% reliable, it is vital to use all available information when determining which dogs can be adopted.
