Date of intake:: 5/30/2026

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 10 yr old child and 1 DSH

Behavior toward strangers:: male strangers he is noted to hard bark, lunge and snap.

Behavior toward children:: Lives with a 10 yr old child and is noted to be tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: familiar dogs friendly and outgoing , jumps up , over excited.Unfamiliar dogs on leash-: shy/contact

Behavior toward cats:: Lives with a DSH and is noted to be friendly and outgoing.

Resource guarding:: Resources guards food- noted to growl and hard bark. Has a tense body and hovers over. Has not escalated since owner knows to leave him alone while eating.

Bite history:: Few years ago, Bobby bit his owner while attempting to put on his harness. The bite broke skin leaving a scrape and he held on for a few seconds. Medical attention was not sought. The owner noted that he growled before the bite.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Bobby is noted to have a Medium energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: With familiar dogs friendly and outgoing , jumps up , over excited. Has previously lived with a male Golden Lab and a female Cocker Spaniel. Unfamiliar dogs on leash-: shy/contact on their own terms, alert barks, jumps up. Unfamiliar dogs- off leash : no experience. Goes potty on: Designated area in home, Wee-wee pads, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: Barks a lot, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Jumps up often or non-stop, Pulls hard on leash, Anxious when left alone, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach the home/yard, Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: Lunging, Attempts to bite, Snaps, Growling/Hard barking Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls, Lunges, Snaps, Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Unknown/Have not attempted - Startled: Barks/Growls, Snaps - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Barks/Growls, Snaps - Paws are touched: Snaps, Barks/Growls - Collar grabbed/touched: Snaps, Bites, Barks/Growls Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms, Aloof/Mellow, Social/Affectionate, Vocal Where the dog spent most time: Where people are, Living room, Kitchen Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Goes to the groomer, Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Has escalated during grooming (barks, growls, snaps), Attempts to bite or has bitten during grooming Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 5 - Very hard pulling (maintains tension during the entire walk; very difficult to manage) Walk Frequency: Does not go on walks Walk length of time: N/a Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: N/a During car rides, this dog: Has never been in a car Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: None Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He’s lovable in his terms, he’s super loyal, always aware us This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: loves head scratched when he’s allows us to touch him, does not like treats nor toys Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Ceaser brand

Date of assessment:: 6/13/2026

Summary:: Due to Bobby's defensive behavior and touch sensitivity in the prior home, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: According to Bobby's previous owner(s), he is friendly and outgoing, jumps up, and is overly excited with familiar dogs. He is shy, preferring contact on his own terms, alert barks, and jumps up at unfamiliar dogs on leash. He has no experience with unfamiliar dogs off leash. He is reported to have lived with a large male dog and a medium female dog. 06/15/26 Bobby is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He readily approaches the gate and will sniff the female with a neutral frame before demand barking and then jumping up on handler exuberantly. When the gate is opened, Bobby readily approaches the female with a forward frame and she backs away. Bobby disengages and will mark along the yard as the female stands neutrally nearby. When he approaches again, she quickly backs away so Bobby is guided away from the female.

Summary (7):: 06/29/26: Bobby is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. The handler is able to leash him with ease, and Bobby puts a paw on the handler's shoulder before the handler can lift him out of kennel. He is brought outside for a walk. He jumps up on the handler's legs frequently at the beginning of the walk, but then finds a partially chewed beef trachea on the sidewalk and picks it up. Carrying the chew in his mouth, Bobby walks briskly at the end of the leash. When returning to the building, the handler is able to exchange the chew for a high value treat. After that, the handler is able to pick him up, return him to kennel, and un-leash him with no issue. 6/22/26: Bobby is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He will attempt to push out of kennel as the handler leashes him and will then jump out of kennel as the handler goes to pick him up. He is carried out of kennel and is then placed on the ground where he will begin to jump onto the handler's legs as they walk out of the Care Center. He will pull towards dogs but is able to be redirected. He will walk ahead of the handler, pulling mildly against the leash towards objects on the ground. Towards the end of the walk, Bobby will take some treats from the handler and catches some that are tossed to him. He is returned to kennel with no issue and secured safely. 06/15/26 (PG): Bobby is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He jumps up repeatedly, but the handler is able to leash him and bring him outside. In the yard, Bobby will jump up on the legs of various handlers. After his interaction, Bobby is returned to his kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 5/30/2026

Summary:: arked at staff member who entered the room but stopped when treats

Date of initial:: 6/2/2026

Summary:: shaking, whimpering, avoids eye contact. Muzzled for exam and tasks but tolerated all.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Bobby behavioral concerns, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at his time. Place with a New Hope partner:Bobby came into the care center as an owner surrender due to his behavioral concerns and landlord no longer wanting him in the home. Bobby prior owners noted that he prefers contact on their own terms, Aloof/Mellow, Social/Affectionate, Vocal.Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Bobby be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Bobby to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Bobby to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Bobby presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: In the prior home, Bobby was reported to guard his food, displaying growling, hard barking, a tense body posture, and hovering over his food bowl when approached. It is essential to work on desensitizing him to having his possessions handled by using techniques like trading up for higher-value items and practicing "drop it" and "leave it". Please see handout on Resource guarding. Destructive behavior:In the prior home, Bobby was reported to engage in destructive behaviors involving household items, furniture, walls, and shoes. Handling/touch sensitivity: Bobby has significant handling sensitivities and has displayed growling, barking, lunging, snapping, and biting when physically restrained or handled. He has reacted negatively when pushed or pulled off furniture, when his paws are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. Although he allows familiar family members to bathe and brush him, he has escalated during grooming procedures by growling, barking, snapping, and attempting to bite. Basic manners/poor impulse control:Bobby is reported to frequently jump on people.Consistent training to teach him to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Separation anxiety/Anxiety:In the prior home, Bobby was described as generally anxious, displaying excessive barking, pacing, whining, difficulty settling, and signs of distress when left alone. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety and generalized anxiety. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Reacts to on walks: Bobby has a history of reacting to strangers, particularly unfamiliar men. His owners reported that he will hard bark, growl, lunge, snap, and attempt to bite when male strangers approach the home, yard, or family members. He is also reported to react defensively when startled, responding with growling, barking, and snapping.Upon intake, Bobby barked at staff member who entered the room but stopped when treats were tossed and when staff ignored him. When owner attempted to remove harness, Bobby began growling so the owner pulled off the harness using the leash. Bobby's body language and behavior suggest discomfort around unfamiliar people, and his warning signals should be respected. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/leash pulling:Bobby is reported to pull strongly on leash and will benefit from continued training focused on loose-leash walking and engagement with his handler. Please see the hand out on Strength/leash pulling. Bite history (human): see bite hsitory.