Date of intake:: 10/17/2026

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

Summary:: Ghost became immediately over aroused when staff attempt handling assessment, jumping up and mouthing at their arms. Ghost is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 10/20: Ghost approaches the gate to greet a male, large mixed dog, relaxed, ears, neutral face. He stands neutral at the front and is easily walked away.

Summary (6):: 10.27 Ghost is at the front of his kennel and is easily roped. Ghost is taken for a walk. He walks with a soft and loose body and pulls moderately hard. Ghost has a soft body and ignores people passed on the walk. Ghost shows interest and attempts to put his front paws against cars parked close to the sidewalk. When heading back to the shelter, Ghost maintains a soft body but only pulls a mild amount. Ghost's leash is easily clipped, and he is easily returned to the kennel. 10/26: Ghost is easily leashed and pulls hard in the hall and down the ramp. As he has his nose to the ground, the handler is able to rope-harness him to help manage his strength. They continue on the walk. A second staff member is walking alongside them, and Ghost jumps up with a soft body, open mouth. Handler pulls him back, gives him a moment, and they continue. Ghost pulls towards trucks, attempting to jump up on them. He allows all handling to have his harness undone and returns without issue.

Summary (7):: 10.25 Ghost is at the front of his kennel. He is easily roped and taken for a walk. Ghost walks with a soft body and pulls a moderate amount. Ghost is responsive to staff and remains calm during the walk. He allows staff to clip his leash and is easily returned to his kennel. 10/21: Ghost is easily leashed and pulls moderately through the halls. He is brought into the yard for enrichment circle. Ghost begins engaging with the items around the yard, eating high-value foods. A second staff member sits on the bench, and Ghost ignores him as he snuffles about the yard. When Ghost has eaten most of the food, he notices the second staff member and stands on his back legs with his paws up in the air, pulling over to him; his body is soft. They all go on a walk together, and Ghost returns without issue. 10.20 Ghost is at the front of his kennel, with a soft body. Ghost is easily roped. Ghost pulls hard in the hallway and allows staff to collar him when they stop at a door. Ghost is then brought to a yard and put on a drag leash. Ghost approaches a staff member who is sitting down and jumps up on them, putting his front paws on their lap, and puts his mouth on the staff's forearm, applying light pressure. The staff member then stands up, and Ghost, with a soft and exuberant body, jumps up towards a different staff member. Ghost then grabs his drag leash before being distracted and sniffing at the floor, where staff gets their leash on him. Ghost is then brought on a walk where he keeps a calm body and exhibits mild pulling, being responsive to the staff. Ghost allows staff to clip his leash and balks before entering his kennel.

Date of intake:: 10/17/2026

Summary:: Ghost jumped up and bit ACO sweater causing it to tear, easily aroused but friendly

Date of initial:: 10/18/2026

Summary:: friendly,allowed handling---very hyperactive

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Ghost significantly lacks basic manners and impulse control. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Social hyperarousal/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Ghost is easily aroused when interacting with new people. He is quick to use his mouth. When initially meeting a staff member, he jumped up and bit onto their sweatshirt, causing it to tear. When staff attempt his handling assessment, he turns and start mouthing with mild pressure. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Ghost to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Ghost. Please see the handout on Arousal as well as handout on Mouthiness and Poor Bite Inhibition. Strength/leash pulling: Ghost is a strong dog. He can pull very hard on leash. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward-based training to not pull while on leash. Please see the handout on Leash Manners.