Date of intake:: 6/13/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(spent 2 weeks with finder)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, and 1 child (6 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly, outgoing, and playful with strangers.

Behavior toward children:: friendly, outgoing, and playful with children.

Behavior toward dogs:: PJ is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with other familiar dogs and unfamiliar dogs on/off

Behavior toward cats:: shy and prefers contact on his own terms.

Resource guarding:: he was reported to resource toys and treats with the child in the home.

Bite history:: PJ was in his previous finders home when he bit the child in the home on the stomach and then the hand two weeks ago. The finder stated their child is hyperactive and would take his toys and treats away from him. The finder stated on this day he had taken away his toys and PJ barked/growled before snaping/biting. The finder stated it was a quick bit and release on the hand then the stomach. The bite was self-treated at home, but did break skin/draw blood.The finder stated the bite was a scrap and didn't leave puncture wounds. The finder stated they were able to separate the child and the dog after the incident. The finder reported he is fine with the adults in the home and will let them take away his toys/treats from him. The finder stated he just did not do well with the child in the home, but most of the time he was friendly and outgoing with them. The finder explained he never was aggressive to anyone else or other dogs in their care. The finder stated this is his only bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

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

Other Notes:: He isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, or when paws/collar is touched.

Date of assessment:: 6/18/2025

Summary:: Strength and pulling:mild Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Stays near handlers- heavy open mouth panting, red blush-faced faced and dilated eyes Call over: Readily approaches- leans into petting, takes treats roughly, seeks attetion Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans into handler,loose body Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into handler,loose body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follow- heavy panting, hard pulls Arousal comments: Knock: Walks past helper towards exit, heavy panting Knock Comments: Toy: Grips walks away loose body Toy comments:

Summary:: According to PJ's previous owner(s), PJ is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with other familiar dogs and unfamiliar dogs on/off leash. 06/18/25: While off-leash at the Care Center, PJ was introduced to a female greeter dog. At the gate, PJ approached with a loose body posture, and both dogs engaged in mutual scenting. PJ offered play bows, began whining, and displayed low hackles. The greeter female remained loose and wiggly throughout, with a consistently wagging tail. To give PJ space to enter the yard, the greeter was escorted to the back. Upon entering, PJ pulled toward another handler, showing mild avoidance. Both dogs were then walked together around the pen to facilitate a gradual introduction. They met face-to-face, scenting each other’s muzzles. The greeter female stood on her hind legs and placed her paws around PJ's neck. PJ responded by becoming stiff and closing his mouth, indicating discomfort. Once the greeter disengaged and resumed sniffing, PJ checked in with the handler before creating distance. The interaction was concluded with both dogs separated. 06/16/25 PJ is introduced at the gate to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. PJ approaches the gate with a loose, wiggly frame and fast-wagging tail. The greeter dog will mirror PJ displaying a loose, wiggly frame as well, offering a bounce to PJ. PJ will become looser offering a bounce back followed by a play bow. PJ and the greeter dog will solicit play at the gate line. PJ becomes slightly frustrated, whining and pawing at the greeter dog from under the gate where there's a gap, due to him not being able to make contact. PJ and the greeter dog are separated from the gate before being returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (6):: 06/18/25: PJ is lying down in the back of his kennel and will get up and walk to the front, allowing the handler to leash him with ease. He is then brought to the play yard to meet a playmate. Once inside the yard, a drag leash is placed on PJ, and he is allowed to roam freely. PJ will approach his playmate and initiate a nose-to-nose greeting, followed by a play bow and tail wagging. Hackles are observed raised along his back and tail area. When the gate is opened for a face-to-face introduction, PJ appears somewhat fearful as his playmate displays dominant behavior by standing over him on her tippy toes. Due to this interaction, the session is ended, and PJ is brought back to his kennel safely without any issues. 06/17/25 (PM) PJ is walked by staff as the handler spots staff to see if PJ can be dropped to staff walks. He is exuberantly jumping onto his kennel door as the staff member attempts to leash him and the loop of the lead goes around his body. The staff member will reset their lead when they retrieve it from the ground. This time, PJ is leashed with no issue, proceeding outside for a walk. PJ will pull on the lead as he exits the facility, displaying a loose, wiggly frame. PJ displays wide, dilated eyes as he pants throughout the walk. He will explore dirt/grass patches throughout the walk. He allows handling as he is pet from the staff member and handler present. PJ will maintain a moderate pace when being returned to the facility, appearing to fatigue a bit. He enters the building with no issue and as he approaches his kennel will pump the brakes a bit and slightly pancake. With some coaxing and encouragement with some directional leash pressure, PJ will enter his pen. 06/16/25 PJ is at the front of his kennel displaying a wiggly frame. The handler leashes him with ease and they proceed outside for a walk. PJ pulls slightly on leash, while maintaining a loose, wiggly fame. PJ allows handling as he is pet during the walk. He doesn't take any treats tossed or administered, maintaining a moderate pace as he trots alongside the handler as the walk commences. PJ will pull towards birds during the course of the walk. PJ maintains his loose frame as they returned to the facility. While walking back to the building, PJ will pull in the direction of dogs with novel handlers, maintains a loose, wiggly frame. PJ is returned to kennel, entering the building and his kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 06/15/25: PJ is standing at the front of kennel with a loose frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and readily exits kennel, pancaking when walking over a wet patch in the hallway but is coaxed forward with a soft tone. He walks to the Canine Behavior Office where he begins scenting the space. When a familiar handler enters the room, PJ becomes loose and wiggly, jumping up to greet them in a social manner. He sniffs treats but does not eat. Handler sits on the couch and PJ leans into petting along his head, neck, and back with a loose frame. PJ allows collaring and is taken out to the yard to relieve himself. He displays a loose frame as he watches another dog play in the yard opposite to him. After his session, he pulls mildly back to the building, planting himself outside of the kennel room. Familiar handlers kneel down and encourage him forward as directional leash pressure is used to guide him forward. He is returned to kennel safely. 6/15/25: Pj greeted handler at front of kennel and was leashed with ease. He walked to the yard on a loose leash and was kept on the slip leash for duration of interaction. Pj relieved himself outside and spent time scenting. He did not eat beef jerky. He would give a soft tail wag when handler spoke to him. Pj became bouncy when it was time to leave the yard. Pj continued walking on a loose leash as he observed another dog walking by. Once inside the care center, Pj began to lose his footing on the slippery floor. Handler used a slow approach and verbal encouragement when he would start to pancake. Once in kennel room, Pj balked in front of kennel. Handler crouched down and Pj came to them, accepting pets under the chin with a loose tail wag. Pj was tolerant of directional leash pressure used to guide him into kennel. He remained at front of kennel as handler was in room. Handler left Pj a handful of treats and a squeaker toy. 6/14/25: Pj was standing at front of kennel with a neutral frame as handlers approached. Pj's kennel was soiled. He was leashed with ease by handler 1 and taken to the yard for a relief walk (accompanied by handler 2.) Pj displayed FAS when passing the fan in the hallway and began to pancake. Handler 2 switched off the fan and Pj continued walking with a timid demeanor. Pj was kept on the slip leash for duration of interaction. He relieved himself while outside and spent time scenting. Pj pulled on the way back to kennel. Handler presented leash clip before clipping it to a figure 8. Pj balked in front of kennel.

Date of intake:: 6/13/2025

Summary:: wiggly loose body and allowed staff to MC and collar him. He jumped up on staff excitedly and let s

Date of initial:: 6/14/2025

Summary:: allowed for handling and tasks, high energy

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Pj bite history, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No Cats: Due to a high prey drive displayed while in care, we recommend PJ be placed in a home with No cats. Place with a New Hope partner: Pj came into the care due to a bite incident that happened in the finder's home due to resource guarding. PJ was in his previous finders home when he bit the child in the home on the stomach and then the hand two weeks ago. The finder stated that their child would take his toys and treats away from him. The finder stated on this day he had taken away his toys and PJ barked/growled before snapping/biting. The finder stated it was a quick bit and release on the hand then the stomach. The bite was self-treated at home, but did break skin leaving scrap marks. The finder stated they were able to separate the child and the dog after the incident. The finder reported he is fine with the adults in the home and will let them take away his toys/treats from him. They also noted PJ is social, affectionate, and very active. He spent most of his time where his people are, living room, and in his crate. He loves bath time. he allowed the finder to bathe him, trim his nails, and touch his paws. He was walked 1-3 times a day for 1 hour in total. He is crate trained and does well for 10 hours. He loves car rides. He knows the cue sit. Pj is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (human)/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Resource guarding/Low threshold for arousal:PJ was in his previous finders home when he bit the child in the home on the stomach and then the hand two weeks ago. The finder stated their child is hyperactive and would take his toys and treats away from him. The finder stated on this day he had taken away his toys and PJ barked/growled before snaping/biting. The finder stated it was a quick bit and release on the hand then the stomach. The bite was self treated at home, but did break skin/draw blood.The finder stated the bite was a scrap and didn't leave puncture wounds. The finder stated they were able to separate the child and the dog after the incident. The finder reported he is fine with the adults in the home and will let them take away his toys/treats from him. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In care it noted that Pj has shown to have prey drive. Leash biting: Pj is noted to have begun to leash bite,