Date of intake:: 10/19/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Playful, Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Playful, Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Alert barks, Lunges, Snaps

Behavior toward cats:: Cats: No experience Other Animals: Lunges, Alert barks

Resource guarding:: Charming finds toys, treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) of a high value. He has a tense body or hovers over them.

Bite history:: No bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Behavior concerns: "Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.)", Pulls hard on leash, Dog reactive Reacts to on walks: Cats, "Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.)", "Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.)", Strangers that approach you/family members, Strangers that approach the home/yard, Large dogs, Children, Small dogs Reaction type: Lunging How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Lunges - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate - hard Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Moderate - barking, lunging Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social - exuberant, lacks manners Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Has to be given time to settle, highly anxious Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact - leans in, rolls over Exuberant handling: Accepts contact - leans in, rolls over Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play (rough, exuberant) Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Approaches loose, jumps up on assistant Toy Toy comments: Grips and moves away, remains soft

Summary (1):: Charming is described as very active and playful. He spends most of his time in the bedroom. He has experience going to the groomer. On leash he pulls hard. He was once crate trained but no longer needs the crate. He is nervous during car rides. He knows the cues sit, cage, lay down and go eat. He loves to cuddle and loves to be loved.

Summary (6):: 11/17: Charming is jumping at the kennel door as staff arrives. Using cheese on a spoon, he is easily leashed and brought on a walk (2 person staff.) Charming walks in a zig-zag pattern, going to relieve himself and explore his surroundings. Periodically, Charming will jump at staff. Staff uses the cheese on a spoon as a distraction when Charming becomes excited, which he sits for and will then have a more relaxed demeanor after having. Charming accepts pets to his head and body, leaning in to touch. When it is time to return, Charming goes into his kennel to eat the HVT that was left for him.

Summary (7):: 11/10: Charming is easily leashed with cheese on a spoon. He pulls hard through the halls. He is kept on leash in the yard, jumping up at handler. Treats are shown but he is not rewarded until he sits on his own. He begins to pull towards the gate as another staff/dog pair pass by. Treats are tossed to attempt and gain his attention to focus on training. He has a hard time settling but will eat treats off the floor. When returning, he darts out of kennel, a second staff member has to assist in returning him. 11.5.24 Charming is at the front of his kennel with a loose body when approached. One staff member distracts him with a spoon of pumpkin and peanut butter while the other staff ropes him. Charming is brought to the yard. In the yard charming has a loose body. He wanders the yartd and approaches the staff member leaning into pets. He runs over when called and sits next to the staff member on the bench in the yard. Charming is easily returned to his kennel. 10/29: CHarming is offered peanut butter on a spoon and he eats it as he is being leashed. He pulls hard as he walks out of kennel and through the hall. He is brought to the yard and a drag leash attached. He sits for treats and lean into pets. When a dog/staff pair pass he runs towards the gate. Handler stands on his leash and releases him once they are out of sight. He recovers and seeks treats. He pulls back to kennel. 10.22 Charming in jumping against the front of his kennel barking with a loose body. A toy is used to attempt to distract him while leashing. He play with toy briefly before dropping it. Handler reaches in kennel to leash he bites the rope and pulls but drops it on his own. A leash is secured and he pulls hard towards neighboring dogs while leaving DH. He pulls hard while leaving the building and is brought for a short walk before entering the yard. HE is distracted with treats while while a drop leash is attached. He jumps on both handler with a soft body and again jumps on there laps exuberantly when sitting on the bench. He is lured back to the floor with treats and jumps up again. A toy is tossed and he chases and does not engage in play. He sits for treats and lays under the bench while both staff members are sitting on it. He pulls hard when entering the building and is returned to his kennel. Previous stay at ACC: 4/21/24 (LATE ENTRY): Percy is at the front of the kennel loose and wiggly. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel. He is taken for a street walk where he pulls mildly on leash. He will pull towards people with a loose and wiggly body. He is held away and continues the walk. After the assessment, he is carried and returned to his top kennel without issue.

Date of initial:: 10/19/2024

Summary:: Friendly, high energy, allowed all handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to his high exuberance, mouthiness and lack of basic manners we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home: Charming is reactive to other dogs. He will bark and lunge at the gate or on leash. He should be the only dog in the home. Recommend no dog parks: Due to reactivity seen in care and reported by previous owner, Charming should not visit the dog park.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Charming is reported to become tense and hover over items of a high value, including treats, and toys. Nothing should ever be taken directly from Charming. We recommend always trading for something of an equal or higher value. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Charming lacks basic manners. He is a young, strong, energetic dog who can jump up often during socialization sessions. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: While he applies only light pressure, Charming was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put his teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy - and ending play or attention whenever Charming puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness and Poor Bite Inhibition. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Charming is reactive to other dogs when being walked on leash. He will bark and lunge. Charming may need positive reinforcement, reward-based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity. Leash-biting: Charming has begun to bite the leash as staff attempt to secure it for walks. This is often a shelter specific behavior but can arise while on walks with his new owner as well. We recommend carrying treats and toys to distract him from this leash biting behavior. Please see handout on Leash Manners. Low threshold for arousal: Charming become easily aroused during socialization sessions. He often needs time to slow down and settle. He is food motivated and can work on cues when in this aroused state however, he will need an experienced owner familiar with arousal as arousal can tip into aggression. Please see handout on Arousal.