Date of intake:: 8/3/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Behavior toward dogs:: Came in with two other dogs but unknown how they are together

Date of assessment:: 8/10/2026

Summary:: Edward is highly fearful. He was observed to low growl and snap in his kennel and when removed, he pancakes and thrashes. Due to these behaviors, he will not receive a handling assessment.

Summary (6):: 8/11/26: Edward is at the front of kennel laying down on approach. He lifts his head when handler squats down next to kennel and slowly gets up. He is coughing and as he stands he begins shaking. He takes sausage and allows for the leash to be slipped over his head. Due to shakiness handler opts to not attempt to remove from kennel. After he lays back down, he is hand fed sausages and chicken. His body remains loose and wiggly through the whole interaction. The handler pulls the leash off over his head and offers one more sausage. He takes it and licks handlers hand. The kennel door is closed and locked and the interaction is ended. 8/8/26: Edward is at the back of kennel sleeping when handlers approach. He wakes up and coughs before coming forward for treat throws. Handler offers leash and uses a treat lure to slip it over his head. He has a neutral body, is wagging his tail with a soft commissure. He slips stepping down from the kennel and wobbles a bit but starts walking. Walking past the dogs barking he starts shaking and slows down. Handler applied moderate leash pressure and he keeps walking. Once in the hallway he stops walking and his back legs slip out from under him. He is unsteady on his feet and medical is called to consult. He lays down in the hallway while handler offers cheese and food. He gets up and second handler uses belly band to support his back legs. Both handlers assist in helping his back to kennel where medical can look at him.

Summary (7):: 8/5/26: Edward is standing in his kennel as the handler approaches. He begins wagging his tail horizontally with a slight wiggle in his body. His ears are back and his expression is soft. He takes a treat from the handler and continues the same behaviors. He takes more treats. The interaction is ended. 8/4/26: Edward is at the front of the kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. Handler would begin to speak to him in a soft voice and he would get low and begin to give a slow tail wag. Handler presents a treat, which he would sniff but wouldn't take. Handler would then open the kennel door and he would give a slight whale eye, and the leash is slowly placed over his head. Once he is leashed he would become tense and would refuse to exit kennel. Handler would apply mild leash pressure forward and he would begin to let out a low growl. Shortly another handler would place another leash on him and he would snap towards the second leash. Handler's then have to use leash pressure to remove him from kennel, where he would begin to slightly thrash. Once out of the kennel, he would begin to heavily pant and handler's give him a moment to breath and begin to place him into another kennel which is 2 kennels over. He would then begin to screech towards the handler and is then muscled into kennel with the leashes tossed behind him. A hook is then used to removed the leashes, and the interaction was then ceased. 8/4/26: Edward is at the front of the kennel with a mildly tense body. He gives a low wag and takes treats. The handlers open the door and leash him with a treat. As soon as leash pressure is applied, he lowers his body and leans back. Handler 1 releases leash pressure and handler 2 tosses treats. He eats the treats tentatively and loosens some in body. He comes to the door but does not follow the treat trail out the threshold. Toys and squeakers also fail to coax him. He retreats to the back and sits, no longer taking treats. Handler 1 crouches and baby talks and he becomes more tense. They stand up and muscle him out of kennel (he is behind a TDO that needs cleaning). He plants and resists. Once out of kennel, he continues planting and freezing out of the kennel room. He lies down in the hallway and the handler gives him a chance to catch his breath. He refuses to move into the yard so the handlers attempt to walk him to the office instead. He pancakes and thrashes with any increased leash pressure. He begins leash biting (slow chews) and the handler feels hard breathing through leash vibrations. A third handler attempts to belly band him, but he head whips with wide eyes. He is instead double leashed and muscled back through the kennel room and into kennel. He catches his breath then begins sniffing around the kennel. After two minutes, he loosens in body and begins a low tail wag again as handler 1 stands outside the door. He begins taking treats again.

Date of intake:: 8/3/2026

Summary:: Darted due to lunging

Date of initial:: 8/3/2026

Summary:: Growling

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Edward 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 additional 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 Edward's fearfulness, Edward should got to a home with older behaviorally savvy children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the behaviors in seen in the Care Centers, Edward should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behavior.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Edward has shown he is sensitive and fearful of staff slipped leads. he was observed to growl, snap, thrash and pancake when they are on. When he was being picked up by the cops, Edward was reported to lunge at them. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Edward to feel comfortable with novel touch and people. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.