Date of intake:: 12/1/2025

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Dogs, Cats Additional info: Adults dogs and cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy/Contact on their terms, Alert barks

Behavior toward children:: Shy/Contact on their terms, Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs: No experience

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Cats Reaction type: Lunging Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Adam is having a hard time adjusting to the care center. He remains highly fearful and seeking an exit during socialization. He is avoidant of being collared and not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Adam lived with 4 other dogs. He is reported to be friendly and outgoing with them but has no experience with unfamiliar dogs.

Summary (1):: Adam is a social and affectionate dog who is typically very active and playful. He spends most of his time near people, often staying in the bedroom, living room, and occasionally on the balcony. Adam is cooperative with grooming, allowing his family to bathe and brush him and especially enjoying bath time and water activities. On walks, he is a strong puller and maintains tension on the leash, walking 1–2 times per day for about 10–15 minutes. He is crate trained and behaves well in his metal crate, though he does not spend regular hours in it. Adam enjoys car rides and travels comfortably. He currently does not respond to any specific training cues. His previous owner described him as a very loving, caring dog with a big heart who enjoys toys, treats, and cuddling. Adam’s favorite activities and treats include playing with toys and eating Purina Busy Bone rawhide-free bones, Milk-Bone cookies, cow and pig ears, and Pork Chomps.

Summary (6):: 12/23 When staff member approached the kennel door, Adam was jumping up and down against the door. The kennel door was opened once all four paws were on the floor and he was easily leashed. Adam was then taken outside by a staff member, where he was met by another dog with whom he had previously lived with. Adam pulls towards the other dog with a high "C" shaped tail, becoming bouncy. Both dogs began to sniff each other's noses when staff members heard Adam's teeth snap at the other dog. Adam was quickly moved away to reset, and both animals were walked down the block together afterwards. The session was ended and Adam was brought back to his kennel without any issues. 12/20 Adam is standing at the front of his kennel when staff approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out on a walk around the building, then to the yard. In the yard, Adam explores and sniffs. He ignores some toys thrown and tolerates some pets from staff. He staff starts to jog across the yard, and Adam trots next to staff a little bit. Adam is easily returned to his kennel. 12/18 Adam is standing at the front of his kennel when staff approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out on a walk. At first, he walks nicely near the handler, but as they go further up the block, he begins to pull at the very end of the leash. He gets very excited and tries to run while still on leash. Staff have to herd him back to the door, and he pulls on the way back to his kennel. He balks slightly at the kennel door, but the staff is able to usher him back inside.

Summary (7):: 12/11: Adam is lying at the kennel front on approach. He immediately gets up and is easily leashed. He walks right next to the handler as they exit. They go on a walk, but there are men loading a truck up the block. He looks to turn back so they stop at the enrichment garden & handler sits down. She invites him over, patting her leg, and he sniffs up her arm. He tolerates some pets on his chest and then looks away, so the pets stop. He allows himself to be clipped without issue. When returning, a dog reacts in their kennel, Adam spins and throws himself on the ground. They rush back to his kennel. 12/7: Adam is easily leashed and remains near the handler as they walk out of the room. Adam is brought to the yard with two staff members. The handler attempts to collar him as he is relieving himself. He stops and runs to the end of the leash, avoiding her. They walk to the gate to see if he will tolerate being collared by the exit, but he jumps back, and his legs begin to tremble. He is brought on a walk to decompress. He walks nicely on a leash and returns without issue. 12/6 Adam walks forward, avoiding the leash at first. After a few attempts to leash is leashed and walks out of the kennel, ignoring neighboring dogs. He walks around the building on a loose leash. He is brought into the yard, initially avoidant of handler. He tenses and lowers his body when attempting to secure a drag leash. After a few minutes, a drag leash is secured, and Adam slowly begins to walk around the yard. His back legs shakes and he begins to paw at the door. Later, Adam is brought out to meet housemate, Matthew. Adam sniffs at Matthew with a low body. Adam softens with a low tail and forward ears, licking Matthew's muzzle. We go for a walk, Adam follows Matthew and begins to spin around handler when he can't get close enough. Adam displays a high "C" shaped tail. 12.3 Adam is at the front of his kennel and is easily roped. Adam pulls a moderate amount during the walk and ignores the other dogs in the room. Adam ignores people during the walk. Adam walks with a slightly tense body and an open mouth. 12.2.25 Adam is at the front of his kennel when approached. He is easily roped and taken on a walk. On the walk, Adam has a neutral body and pulls moderately hard. Adam ignores people passed during the walk. Adam allows the leash to be clipped and is easily returned to his kennel.

Date of initial:: 12/1/2025

Summary:: Fearful, tail tucked, frozen, warmed up a bit towards the end of exam, allowed all handling, muzzled

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to a high level of fear, we recommend an adult only home. No cats: Adam lived with another cat and is reported to lunge. Place with a New Hope partner: Adam is highly fearful in care and only allowing minimal handling. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Adam has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, when attempting to collar him, he retreats backs away avoids handler. It is important to always go slow and give Adam the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Adam’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Adam may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see the handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful: Adam is showing signs of fear in the care center. Some fear is expected in this stressful environment. However, it is taking him very long to warm up with staff. He is tolerant of some handling but is often anxiously seeking exit during socialization. He does well with a slow, considerate approach. Please see the handout on Fearful. Anxiety: Adam is reported to be anxious in his previous home, pacing, whining. We are seeing this behavior at the care center as well. If Adam displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety.