Date of intake:: 9/13/2025

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, playful, shy, and prefers contact on his own terms. He may bark at strangers.

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: No Known history of resource guarding.

Bite history:: No known bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, shy, playful with a High energy level

Other Notes:: 09/13/25: Zam 3rd stay it was noted that his Owner reported to not attempt to hold him, startle, disturb, touch collar, or push off furniture.Zam is described as social, affectionate, very active, playful, amd quiet. He spends most time where people are, in living room, or in his crate. He loves bathes and sometimes allows owner to trim nails. He would be walked twice a day and he pulls a bit. Zam loves car rides. He knows commands like sit, stay, shake, and paw. Zam loves balls. ***8/8/2024: Zam 2nd stay he is noted to be s friendly and outgoing with children,strangers, dogs. Zamboni is not bothered by being held, disturbed while sleeping, being startled, pushed off furniture, feet touched or collar grabbed. Zamboni is very affectionate and playful. he loves cuddles and also to play fetch. He knows the cues sit. And he loves being outside most. ***04/13/2022: First, stay at the care center in he was highly fearful and made level 2 - No young behavior determination. For prior handling assessment ask for more information.***

Date of assessment:: 2/5/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive- did not walk pass people. Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- did not walk pass dogs. Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid warms up once collared, gently takes treats, allows light petting Call over: Comes when coaxes- becomes more loose body, shakes off Sociability comments: Fearful of new handler that enter the office, lip licks, whale eyes, slow approaches low body Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- reset into handling position, lip licks, distracted by helper, Exuberant handling: Tolerant- lip licks, slick back ears, lip licks Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows- panting, mouth lead Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- neutral body Knock Comments: mouth lead Toy: Grips walks away Toy comments: ***09/16/25: Zam is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. In the office, he displayed a tucked tail, whale eyes, lip licks, and is avoidant of touch. Zam seeks exit and is taken back to his kennel. Zam is given more time to decompress.*** *** 08/09/24: Please inquire about prior handling assessment and past stray for more details.*** *** 04/13/22 Please inquire about prior handling assessment and past stray for more details.***

Summary:: QACC 25' According to Zam's previous owner(s), he has no experience with other dogs, familiar/unfamiliar. 09/17/25 Zam is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Zam will approach the gate with a stiff body and a hard face before walking away. Zam returns to the gate maintaining a tense frame and raised hackles, hard barking at the female dog. Both dogs are moved away from the gate and returned to kennel. QACC 24' According to Zam previous owner, he has spent time with various dogs while on walks. He was often described as curious, respectful, and very tolerant and played somewhat rough sometimes. 08/14/24: When off leash at the Care Center, Zam is introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate Zam cautiously approaches with ears back, marks, then practices avoidance by walking away. The novel female is moved to the back of the pen to make space for Zam to enter. Once in the pen Zam displays hackles with ears still back and attempts to make space throughout the interaction. 4/12: When off leash at the Care Center, Zam is introduced to a novel female dog. He grumbles at the gate and escalates to lunging, growling, and hard barking. Zam is then walked away from the gate. As he exits the yard after the interaction, he sees the other dog again and repeats the aforementioned behaviors as he exits.

Summary (4):: 2/1/26: Zam is reported to lunge at a stranger when the stranger was running past Zam. They reported she hard barked and lunged at the stranger, and was fine for the rest of her walk until brought back to kennel. 01/31/26: Staff has reported Lunged and snapped a passers by. "The person walked right next to Zam and was in his space but Zam tried to bite his face." 01/10/26 (Trainer Note): Zam was jumping at his kennel door as the hander approached. He was easily leashed and pulled towards the dogs in SDA barking, as they passed to exit the building. Zam pulled strongly and panted for the duration of the session. The handler was able to engage Zam briefly in the up/down game before Zam would continue to pull and bark. When returning to the care centre, Zam would not engage with the 123 game and lunged and barked at two dogs. Zam was returned to kennel without issue. 01/03/26 (Trainer Note): Zam is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He jumps up on the door but is easily leashed. Zam pulls moderately outside. He engages readily in the 123 game, walking with a loose leash to stay near the handler. He turns readily away from dogs and is returned to kennel without issue. 12/23: Volunteer writes: Zam can be tricky to get out of the shelter, as he's quite dog reactive and will bark at the other dogs in their kennels. He also pulls hard at them. However, once he's out of the kennel, and away from other dogs, he follows your lead. I took him to the play yard for a bit, and he was more curious to sniff around than play. I think a home away from other dogs would be perfect for Zam.

Summary (5):: 12/19/25 (Trainer Note): Zam was sitting at the front of his kennel as the handler approached. As they unlocked his kennel, Zam began to jump at the door, and run to the back of his kennel. . Zam will sit to be leashed and pulls mildly to the Live Room. When inside, Zam is clipped to a drag leash and the handler begins work on a touch cue (to use in level three of E/D). Zam will push his nose into the handler palm from a short distance and will begin to do this form further away when the handler gives the verbal cue "touch". The handler began to give the verbal cue to speak to Zam, as this is a known bheaviour. The handler then began to incorporate a "ssh" verbal cue and taught them as opposite pairs. Zam is easily re leashed and safely returned to his kennel. 2/12/25 (Trainer Note): Zam is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He begins to jump at the door and is easily leashed as the handler opens it. Zam pulls strongly outside with a tucked tail. When Zam passes dog grooming, he sees the dogs through the open door and pulls towards them and barks. When outside, the handler plays some ping pong with Zam and the Up/Down game to help him calm down. Zam can disengage with dogs across the street, but when he sees one walking up the ramp he will bark. When walking down the ramp back to the care centre, Zam will see a dog on the side walk. The handler will cue Zam to sit, and play the up/down game with him until they pass. Zam is safely returned to his kennel, he will briefly chew on the leash when inside, but will trade for treats. 12/05/25 (Trainer note): Zam is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. he is easily leashed and pulls strongly outside. Zam will pull and pant as they leave the building. Zam sees a MOP with two small dogs and one of them begins to react. Zam pulls strongly towards them, and the handler hides behind a parked car and will play the Up/Down game to calm him. Zam shakes and displays a looser frame. Zam and the handler play some E/D with a second handler and dog in the park. Zam can disengage multiple times, with dogs also passing the park on either side. The handler is able to move Zam closer to the other dog, moving between a level 1 and 2 as he is able to. Zam is able to sit around 10 feet from the dog and disengage with ease. Zam will pull mildly back to the care centre and is safely returned to kennel

Summary (6):: 11/15/25 (Trainer Note): Zam is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Zam is loose and social with the staff and leans into contact. He allows the handler to attach a drag leash and moves around the room sniffing. The handler works with him on the 123 game and take a breath and Zam participates readily. Zam also responds to sit, down, speak, paw, and spin cues. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 11/06/25 (Trainer Note): Zam is standing at the front of the kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Zam engages independently with the various enrichment items but starts to orient towards the handler. He responds to cues and leans into contact. Zam is returned to kennel without issue. 11/02/25 Zam is at the front of his kennel displaying a neutral body as the handler approaches. Zam is easily leashed and taken or a walk. Zam displays a relaxed pace and body as he trots alongside the handler. Zam is taken on a lengthy walk where he maintains his pace. He relieves himself before returning to the facility, entering the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 10/24/25 (Trainer Note): Zam is standing at the front of his kennel barking as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Zam engages independently with the various enrichment items. The handler cues him for a sit and Zam offers a bark and a spin. Handler tries various cues and Zam responds to sit, down, spin, paw, and speak. He lunges at other kennels as the handler walks him back, but enters his own without issue. 10/19/25: Zam is standing at the front of his kennel on his hind legs, hard barking as the handler unlocks the door. He allows leashing with ease and is brought out for an enrichment walk. While walking, Zam maintains a loose leash with mild pulling and displays heavy panting as he explores, sniffs, and relieves himself. He demonstrates a neutral, relaxed frame with a downward tail and calm demeanor throughout the session. Once complete, Zam is brought back to the Care Center and returned to his kennel safely without any issues.

Summary (7):: 10/12/25 Zam is at the front of his kennel vocalizing at the handler as they approach. He displays a relaxed frame, allowing the handler to leash him. Zam is taken for a walk. Zam maintains his soft, relaxed frame, playfully body checking the handler along the walk. Zam takes treats gently as they are administered. As they commence their walk, Zam will allow petting, remaining neutral in frame. Zam is returned to the facility where he maintains a moderate pace, entering the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 10/5/25: Zam is hard barking at the froint of the kennel as the handkler apporaches the kennel. He is leashed with ease and pulls moderately to the live room where he is clipped to a drag leash. He will engage with the snuffle mat and briefly with a puzzle. After a bit, he is called away from the snuffle mat and he sits to solicit treats. He is leashed with ease and returns to his kennel with no issue. 09/16/25 (Assessment) Zam is lying down as the handler approaches his kennel. Zam rises with a neutral frame, stepping forward and allowing the handler to leash him. Zam trots his way to the assessment room maintaining a moderate pace and neutral frame. As he approaches the assessment room a dog in a crate will hard bark at Zam and Zam reciprocates by hard barking back. Zam enters the room heavily panting. Zam is avoidant of the assessor as they attempt to collar him. Zam displays lip licks, body blocks and creating distance. Unfortunately, Zam could not be collared and is returned to kennel with no issue. 8/28: While out on a walk, Zam sees two smaller dogs and he begins hard barking and screeching at the other dogs. He begins dragging the handler towards the smaller dogs, making it difficult for the handler to walk across the street due to his fixation. 8/9/24: Zam is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body, and is easily taken out for a behavior assessment. Zam is social throughout his time in the office, approaching handlers readily and soliciting attention throughout. Zam completes his assessment with no issue and is brought back to his kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 9/13/2025

Summary:: Upon intake, dog was nervous but allowed staff to scan for MC, leash, and bring to kennel.

Date of initial:: 9/14/2025

Summary:: Very sweet and friendly, food motivated, allowed all medical handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Zam's fearfulness, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors displayed during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we recommend for Zam be the only dog in the home and not attend dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Zam associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner: Zam came into the care center as an owner surrender due to not being able to care for him anymore.Zam is described in the prior home as social, affectionate, very active, playful, and quiet. He spends most of his time where people are, in the living room, or in his crate. Zam loves car rides. He knows commands like sit, stay, shake, and paw. Zam loves balls. In the care center, Zamis noted to display reactivity toward people and dogs, including multiple incidents of hard barking, lunging, and snapping at passersby, with at least one report involving an attempted bite toward a person’s face. He is particularly reactive to fast-moving stimuli, such as running strangers, and shows escalating arousal when dogs are nearby.Training notes indicate he can engage in behavior modification games and disengage at times with skilled handling.Zam requires a New Hope placement with an experienced handler capable of managing reactivity, implementing structured behavior modification, and maintaining strict safety protocols.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration:Zam displayed fearful behavior during intake, including whale eyes, lip licking, and a low body posture when meeting new handlers. Zam is noted to become kennel reactive and lunge at dogs kennels. Zam is noted to have lunge, hard bark and attmepts to snap at stranger when they walk or run pass her.Training should prioritize slow, low-pressure introductions, increasing distance from triggers, and reinforcing calm engagement to help reduce reactivity and prevent defensive escalation. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Leash-Biting:During his handling assessment, Zam was noted to mouth the drag leash, which may be a sign of stress, play, or frustration. Training should include redirecting this behavior to appropriate chew items, reinforcing calm leash behavior, and using enrichment to reduce arousal and promote relaxation during handling.Please see handout on Leash biting. Strength/leash pulling: Zam is noted to hard pull while on the leash. Training should focus on loose-leash walking skills, reinforcing engagement with the handler, and using supportive walking equipment to improve control and reduce pulling. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.