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Pops Sanchez is at-risk due to behavior concerns. During multiple stays in care, Pops Sanchez has repeatedly hard barked, growled, and lunged at anyone who attempts to handle him. As a result, he is unsafe to be handled by staff. The prior owner reports that he hard barks at strangers and other dogs. Pop Sanchez is also reported to hover over food with a tense body. Pops Sanchez was reported to learn to walk politely on leash and passed other dogs with consistent work from trainer once in a steady environment. Medically, Pops Sanchez has dental disease but is otherwise healty.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Pops Sanchez is at-risk due to behavior concerns. During multiple stays in care, Pops Sanchez has repeatedly hard barked, growled, and lunged at anyone who attempts to handle him. As a result, he is unsafe to be handled by staff. The prior owner reports that he hard barks at strangers and other dogs. Pop Sanchez is also reported to hover over food with a tense body. Pops Sanchez was reported to learn to walk politely on leash and passed other dogs with consistent work from trainer once in a steady environment. Medically, Pops Sanchez has dental disease but is otherwise healty. Pop Sanchez was surrendered to ACC by his prior owners. He is reported to hard bark at unfamiliar people and dogs and hover over food with a tense body. While in care, he has hard barked, growled, and lunged at anyone who approaches the kennel or attempts to handle him. We recommend that Pop Sanchez be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner due to his intense responses to unfamiliar people. Pop Sanchez would benefit from placement with an experienced rescue partner that can provide a calm, structured environment and support his continued behavioral progress with the use of a certified professional trainer who utilizes positive reinforcement methods only.

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Weight: 57.4 lbs

Medical Notes

1/30/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hard barking, whale eyes, tail wagging, lunging at kennel door. Opted to sedate using 0.6 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.6 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.3 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar -- limited due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment 1/2 volume reversal IM Rx: Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Gabapentin 500mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/5/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-7 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hard barking, growling, and lunging in crate, elected to sedate Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = not performed P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental calculus and tip fractures on canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Mild-moderate dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Sedated with dexmedetomidine 15mcg/kg IM + butorphanol 0.3mg/kg IM, adequate sedation - reversed with atipamezole 0.75mL IM Start trazodone 200mg PO BID until otherwise directed Start clonidine 0.5mg PO BID until otherwise directed SURGERY: Okay for surgery Consider dental with placement if placed

6/12/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental disease P: Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/12/2026

Routine Canine Neuter Scrotal Incision, sharp dissection to exteriorize each testicle Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS miller's knots Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS single simple interrupted knot Green linear tattoo placed Surgeon: 1438 Additional notes: Cold compress applied post op, smooth recovery

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Name: Pops Sanchez Age: 3-6 years old Color: Brown and White Sex: Male Altered: No Size: Medium Surrender Reason: Rehomed to due to prev owner not having stable housing. Length of time owned: 6 months

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this dog around strangers?: alert barks

How is this dog around children?: no experience

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Tolerant Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Tolerant Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Tolerant

How is this dog around cats?: No experience

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Did the bite break skin: No Date of last bite: Previous bite to another animal: No Did the other animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite to an animal: Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: Not reported Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: Not reported Additional info: Not reported Was this the first bite: Not reported Previous bite before this: How many times the dog has bitten in the past: Not reported Bite severity: Not reported Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Not reported What happened before/during the bite: N/A Type of bite: Not reported When the biting began: Not reported

Housetrained:: Yes

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

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: Mouthy/Takes treats rough, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: Other Additional info: Light barking How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Unknown/Have not attempted - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported Allergies: No Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: None Last vet check: 3/6/2026

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms Where the dog spent most time: Other Additional info: A kennel with outdoor space for the past 6 months, before that he was confined to the back of a small car for the 6 months before For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 2 - Very little pulling Walk Frequency: Does not have a schedule Walk length of time: Varied Crate trained: Yes, but does not do well, pero no se porta bien Hours in crate: 6 Type of crate: A crate about his size - barks when in the crate During car rides, this dog: Nervous getting in or being in the car Additional info: N/A This dog knows the following cues: His trainer has used mostly leash training vs. verbal cues but he does all the basic cues (sit down, he comes and recalls on command etc) Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: His resiliency and his playfulness once comfortable. He went from an anxious dog living in the back of a car who would bark and lunge at strangers to a calm and playful dog who was able to be handled without any issues once his decompression phase was over. His trainer got him to the point of being non-reactive towards other dogs and humans on walks, and calm and happy playing most of the day. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: He loves playing outside, and any treats Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Any

Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (6 months)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: alert barks

Behavior toward children:: no experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Reported to hover over food with a tense body

Bite history:: No reported bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Reported to be high energy

Other Notes:: Pop Sanchez is reported to have general anxiety and to bark at strangers that approach his family while on walks. He is fearful on car rides and has been reported to prefer handling on his own terms.

Date of assessment:: 6/20/2026

Summary:: Due to hard barking, growling, and lunging at staff whenever handling is attempted, Pop Sanchez is not eligible for a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 6/20/26 (KSV): Pop Sanchez is at the front of his kennel, hard barking and jumping onto the door with a tense frame as the handler approaches. Some treats are tossed into the kennel which he will eat and then continue to jump on the door and hard bark at the handler. Previous stay at ACC: 1/30/25: Pop Sanchez is at the front of the kennel with a tense low body. Once seeing the handlers Pop Sanchez begins growling loudly. Handler speaks in a soft tone and Pop Sanchez begins baring teeth, hard barking, and muzzle punching the door. Handler tosses a treats, Pop Sanchez muzzle punches the kennel door again and is not receptive. Handler puts their hand near the kennel door and Pop Sanchez lunges forwards, hard barking, snarling, and muzzle punches the door again.

Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: hard barking, growling, and lunging

Date of initial:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: hard barking and lunging

ENERGY LEVEL:: Reported to be very high energy. Pop Sanchez will need daily mental and physical stimulation to be content and satisfied.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No Children (under 13): Due to Pop Sanchez's defensive behavior, it is recommended that he not be placed in a home with children under 13. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Pop Sanchez's defensive behavior, it is recommended that Pop Sanchez 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 Pop Sanchez to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Pop Sanchez to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior he presents outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Pop Sanchez has been reported to hover over food with a tense body. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Pop Sanchez has been growling, hard barking, and lunging at any staff member who approaches the kennel or attempts to handle him. It is important to go slow with him and allow him to to set the pace and tone of interactions. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Pop Sanchez has been reported to hard bark at strangers and dogs while on leash. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.