Date of intake:: 3/16/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 4/19/2026

Summary:: **4/19/26** When brought into the assessment room Bluey had a neutral body and was sniffing around the office. He is receptive to treats, however, he is otherwise aloof to handlers. When the handler approaches with a collar Bluey retreats from them quickly. The secondary handler attempts to use a treat lure to guide his head towards the collar. However, once the primary handler attempts to collar him away, Bluey retreats quickly and begins seeking exit. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Bluey is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time. **3/22/26** When brought into the assessment room Bluey was observed to be tense and fearful. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail, whale eye, and flinches during quick movement. The handler offers treats and Bluey is slow to warm up. He eventually becomes receptive and takes then with a soft mouth. When the handler attempts to place the collar on. Bluey dodges it and retreats quickly from the handler. The handler offers spray cheese, but Bluey is not receptive. The handler tries to place the collar on again but Bluey dodges and begins seeking exit at the door. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Bluey is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 3/26/26: Bluey greets another dog at the gate with a forward leaning body and high wagging tail.

Summary (6):: 4/19/26: Bluey is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. Bluey pulls out of the room and pulls towards the passing kennels. He is taken downstairs towards the street where he walks besides the handler. He stops to relieve himself and walks around the block. Bluey is brought back inside towards the assessment office. He greets the assessor with a neutral body. The assessor tries to collar Bluey but once the collar gets near his head he dodges and walks away. Several attempts are made with treats and it is unsuccessful. The assessment is ended and Bluey is brought back upstairs where he is returned to kennel without issue. 4/18/26:Bluey is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and walks slowly out of the kennel. He pulls towards the passing kennels and pop ups but he is kept away. He is taken downstairs towards the street. He observes a dog with a tense body and pulls towards them, handler tries to redirect with squeakers and calling to him but he continues to pull towards the dog. Handler uses leash tension to keep Bluey away and break his line if sight. Bluey relieves himself before he is walked back to the shelter. He is taken back upstairs and walks slowly back to kennel. He is then returned with treats and the interaction is ended. 4/10/26: Bluey is observed to bark at the small dogs in kennels as he exits the room. 04/08/26: Bluey is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he is leashed without issue and walks out to the backyard with handler for his walk. Outside Bluey relieves himself and frequently stops to scent mark throughout the interaction. Bluey is generally aloof and walks around the perimeter slowly, stopping to stare at dogs he sees briefly before continuing to walk. He is then brought into one of the play yards, Bluey continues to scent mark and does not accept treats when offered. He will pull hard toward the gate in the yard often to stare at dogs passing or in the neighboring pens. He is eventually brought back inside but begins baulking slightly as he is walked back inside. He follows moderate leash pressure and walks back to kennel without further issue.

Summary (7):: 4/1/26: Bluey is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Bluey walks ahead with little to no leash tension, pulling hard to spots he wants to sniff or relieve himself on. Bluey doesn't react to passersby or dogs. He allows the handler to pet his body, but he flinches and retreats a bit when they attempt to pet his head. While attempting to walk back to the shelter, Bluey baulks; as leash pressure is gently added, he remains in place. The handler then walks Bluey on an alternative path, and then they attempt to walk back to the shelter, Bluey baulks again; Bluey pulls away as the handler pulls him., causing him to stumble. After he recovers,the handler walks Bluey on an alternative path; this is continued until Bluey walks towards the shelter. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Bluey to his kennel 3/26/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Bluey "may need (a) harness". 03/25/26: Bluey is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he is offered treats and sniffs them but does not accept any. He allows leashing without issue and walks with handler outside, when seeing dogs he is briefly tense and pulls toward them mildly but is easily redirected and continues walking alongside handler. Bluey passes people without issue and stops during his walk to relieve himself or to sniff. When being brought back to the building Bluey will begin to baulk but handler waits a while for Bluey before coaxing him forward with very mild leash pressure which he responds to and follows forward. Bluey is brought back to kennel and stops in front of it but enters with more gently coaxing. 3/18/26: Bluey is standing in his kennel with a neutral body. He is leashed and brought out the room. While walking to the exit, Bluey walks behind the handler at a slow pace. On the street Bluey walks ahead with little to no leash tension, oly pulling hard to spots he wants to sniff; hen the handler tries to pull him away, Bluey resists but eventually continues to walk. Additionally, he doesn't react to passersby or dogs. the handler brings Bluey inside for his assessment, but it is ended early to reduce FAS (see notes). Upon return, the handler brings Bluey back to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 3/16/2026

Summary:: Fearful

Date of initial:: 3/16/2026

Summary:: Fearful was able to muzzle but growling with even minimal handling, did not escalate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bluey so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no chidlren. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Bluey has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body, tucked tail, and whale eye. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Bluey would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.