Date of intake:: 9/5/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 9/12/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Heavily panting, exploring around the room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body wagging tail Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily, fixated on the toy basket and pulls hard towards them Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firmly and engages with the toy, fixates on the assess-a-hand when it approaches. Grabs and holds the assess-a-hand and mouths it

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 9/24/26: Coopsta is introduced to a novel intact female and is neutral and forward leaning at the fence with mid level wags. He sniffs nose to nose through the fence, then lip licks and looks away, then reapproaches sniffing nose to nose. He is let into the yard and pulls strongly towards the other dog, sniffing and licking her genitals. The other dog curls her butt away and sits down, Coopsta greets his handler briefly and then reapproaches with a forward leaning body, continuing to attempt sniffing the other dog from behind despite the other dog head whipping and blocking him. The meet is ended due to the other dog's discomfort. 9/10/26: Coopsta is introduced to a novel intact female and lifts a paw, approaching with a tense body and mid-high level flagged tail. He sniffs nose to nose through the fence with a closed mouth and pinned back ears, then turns his head away. The other dog walks away and he sniffs in the catch pen.

Summary (5):: 10/25/26 - Coopsta is at the front of the kennel with a loose body eager to exit and pawing at the door, handler is able to easily leash him and exit and he does pull strong, handler leash harnesses in elevator which he allows. Outside he walks close to the handler exploring his surroundings, he accepts treats and enjoys petting, at one point handler moves to the side and crouches down to his level in which he curls into the handler for attention and pets with a relaxed body leaning into them. After that handler continues the walk and he takes treats and very softly too, handler engages with him in pattern games and he eagerly does them for a reward, he is not displayed to have any reactivity. He then is returned back to kennel with no issues.

Summary (6):: 10/18/26 - When approaching Coopsta's kennel Coopsta has a neutral body and handler is able to leash him easily and exit kennel. He has mild leash tension, very calm during his walk and remained beside the handler with no reactivity, does pick up a toy during the walk and holds it for the majority of the walk. He allows petting and handler does consent petting in which he presses into the handler's legs for more, overall very social and an easy walk, when returning back to kennel unleashing was easy with no issues. 10/17/26: Staff reported that Coopsta is painting his kennel with feces and jumping up and down in kennel. When the staff member places the lock on his kennel, Coopsta snaps at the lock. 10/13/26: It was reported on the whiteboard that Coopsta is "very amped up in the AM, pulls hard coming back" and is "mouthy when trying to leash". 10/08/26 [reassesment]: Coopsta is at the front of his kennel when handler approaches. He is receptive to treats is easily leashed with a treat lure and taken out of the kennel. He exits the room with no issue. Coopsta walks ahead of the handler with no interest to pop-up crates or staff members in the hallways. Once outside, Coopsta immediately relieves himself and continues walking ahead of the handler with strong leash tension. he has no reaction to any stimuli on the street. He accepts treats and petting. Coopsta pulls hard during the walk, shifting his body weight forward, causing himself to choke and pant. Once walk is done, Coopsta is taken to the Canine Behavior office for the reassessment (see notes). During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Coopsta back into his kennel with ease. 10/04/26: Coopsta is sitting at the front of his kennel with soft body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. He exits the room following a treat trail on the ground which helps passing neighboring dogs with no issue. Coopsta walks ahead of the handler and is focused on moving forward with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members in the hallways. Once outside, Coopsta immediately relieves himself and pulls harder toward the gates to cross the street. He sniffs around and relieves himself few more times. He continues walking ahead of the handler with mild leash tension. He has no reaction to any stimuli on the street. He is responsive with handler and allows petting, leaning onto the handler for additional attention. He is highly treat-motivated (takes with hard pressure) and follow basic verbal cues. During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Coopsta back into his kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 9/28/26 - per whiteboard Coopsta pulls very hard and passed out coming upstairs due to pulling 9/24/26 (D2D): Coopsta is at the front of his kennel with a loose body; as they present a treat, he goes to the back of his kennel, seemingly looking for something, but approaches the front again. Coopsta is leashed and brought out the room. while walking to the elevator, Coopsta pulls moderately towards two crate with a forward body; the handler quickly pulls him away and Coopsta doesn't fixate. Coopsta is brought to the yard for playgroup (see notes); afterwards, he is brought upstairs and returned to his kennel. 9/18/26: Coopsta is at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Coopsta climbs down the stairs with ease. He walks with mild to moderate leash tension and no reactivity to dogs or people. Coopsta allows pets from the handler. He walks into the building with ease; when approaching the room, Coopsta pulls towards the crate he used to be in. The handler clips their leash and returns Coopsta with ease. 9/12/26: Coopsta is at the front of his crate with loose body when handler approaches. he is easily leashed and taken out. He pulls hard all the way outside and has no reaction toward other dogs, pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside, Coopsta immediately relieves himself. He continues walking ahead of the handler with strong leash tension. He is responsive when called and receptive to treats (takes hard). He is panting a lot due to pulling. Once walk is done, Coopsta is taken to the Canine Behavior office for the assessment (see notes). During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Coopsta back into his crate with no issues. 9/10/26: Coopsta is at the front of his crate with a neutral body; he is leashed and brought out the crate. The handler brings Coopsta to the yard for playgroup (see D2D notes); he relieves himself a few times before the interaction. Afterwards, the handler clips their leash and returns Coopsta to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 9/5/2026

Summary:: Calm, Friendly

Date of initial:: 9/5/2026

Summary:: Nervous but tolerant, leans into pets, shaking, tense body

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Coopsta so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to mouthiness and jumping on handlers we recommend she is placed in a home with No children (under 13).

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Coopsta is noted to moderately jump up on handlers. Continued training should focus on reinforcing calm greeting behaviors and rewarding appropriate alternatives to jumping. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition/Social hyperarousal: Coopsta is noted to mouth handlers, takes treats with hard pressure and shows some difficulty in settling down displaying, heavy panting, lip licking. Training should focus on promoting calm engagement, reinforcing gentle mouth behavior, and teaching appropriate outlets for excitement. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition and arousal Strength/leash pulling: Coopsta is noted to hard pull while on the leash during walks. Continued leash-training efforts should focus on reinforcing loose-leash walking, rewarding engagement with the handler, and encouraging calm, controlled movement during walks. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.