Date of intake:: 12/7/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults, 3 dogs (New born, 10, 5, y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: Zoey will growl and hard bark, prefers contact on her terms

Behavior toward children:: Zoey is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Zoey would snap and growl at the family suddenly without being provoked. Zoey would snap at the children. No bite/scratch incidents. Zoey has no experience with other dogs so it is unknown if she is dog reactive. Zoey's previous owner describes her as a playful and active dog that prefers contact on her own terms.

Date of assessment:: 12/9/2024

Summary:: During her stay in the care center Zoey has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to have a tense body and tucked tail. When approached by handlers Zoey will begin to lip lick and has been observed to bare teeth and snap towards the leash when handling is attempted. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Zoey is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 12/10/24: Zoey is sitting at the back of her kennel as handler approaches. Zoey does nto come forward for treats or squeakers. Handler attempts to leash Zoey using a hook however she dodges and snaps at the leash. Handler tries a few more time and Zoey continues these behaviors. Handler ended interaction due to high FAS. 12/9/24: Zoey is at the back of the kennel when handlers approach. Zoey is not receptive to treats to squeakie sounds. Handler attempts to lasso Zoey however she avoids the leash moving around the kennel. Zoey then approaches the front pressing her head up against the door. Handler attempts to leash Zoey however she continues to dodge the leash. Zoey then retreats to the back of the kennel again. A second handler attempts to coax Zoey to the front, Zoey is not receptive. Handler attempts to lasso again, Zoey bares teeth and snaps at the leash. Handlers end interaction to lower FAS. 12/7/24: Zoey is in the lobby with her owner when handlers approach. Handlers keep their distance from Zoey and owner and toss high value treats. Zoey is tense bodied but sniffs the treats but does not eat them. Handler asks owner to place two slip leads on Zoey, which she allows easily. Zoey walks with handlers to the kennel, tense body, walking slowly. When standing in front of her kennel she freezes and pulls back on the leash slightly. Handlers have to muscle her into kennel.

Date of intake:: 12/7/2024

Summary:: Fearful, whale eyes, tense

Date of initial:: 12/7/2024

Summary:: Tense/whale eyes, in back of kennel and refused to come forward. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: Zoey is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Zoey.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Zoey is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Handling Sensitivity: Zoey's previous owner states that she is fearful when held/restrained, when paws are touched, and when her collar is grabbed. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Zoey to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Zoey is noted to snap at people and children. During her stay in the care center Zoey has been observed to be highly fearful, noted to have a tense body and tucked tail. When handlers attempt to leash her Zoey has been observed to bare teeth and snap at the leash. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Zoey associate people and children with things she likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Zoey's previous owner states that she will growl when strangers approach. She will also attempt to chase small animals such as squirrels and raccoons. Zoey will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than Small animals and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.