Animal Profile

Bailey is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Bailey has been mostly social with handlers at the care center, displaying soft body and allowing most handling. When uncomfortable, she will thrash and move away. However, Bailey's previous owners report her to be reactive towards dogs and strangers, hard barking, lunging and snapping towards them. She is reported to be destructive and vocal in the home as well as mouthy. Medically, Bailey is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Bailey is currently at risk due to behavior reasons. Bailey has been mostly social with handlers at the care center, displaying soft body and allowing most handling. When uncomfortable, she will thrash and move away. However, Bailey's previous owners report her to be reactive towards dogs and strangers, hard barking, lunging and snapping towards them. She is reported to be destructive and vocal in the home as well as mouthy. Medically, Bailey is apparently healthy. Bailey arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. She was surrendered due to behavioral reasons such as being mouthy, biting furniture, and barking a lot. Her previous owner states that she will hard bark, lunge and snap towards strangers, children, dogs and cats. They also state that she will lunge and snap when her paws are touched. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only single pet home that takes no trips to the dog park.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 46 lbs

Medical Notes

6/21/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported 7 months old, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose wiggly body, submissive urination, allows all handling for exam, high energy + jumping up on handler, allows muzzling for tasks but constantly whining and seeking exit, calmed down eventually with treats and baby talk, at conclusion of tasks continued to whine/pace and pant Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 120 bpm R = panting BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted. Some serosanguineous vaginal discharge/possibly in heat. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact female, possibly in heat Anxious, would benefit from training/enrichment Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 6/21/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Bailey(229768) is a female 8 month old MMB. She was surrender due to the owner having a hard time with her behavior. She was biting furniture and barking a lot. The owner does not have the time to properly train her.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

How is this dog around strangers?: At times she can be friendly/outgoing and playful, but she can also hard bark/growl, lunge at, and snap at strangers.

How is this dog around children?: She can be friendly/outgoing and playful but can lunge and snaps.

How is this dog around other dogs?: With familiar/unfamiliar/unfamiliar-off leash dogs, Bailey can be friendly/outgoing and playful but can also hard bark, lunge at, and snap at other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Bailey can be friendly/outgoing and playful but can also hard bark, lunge at, and snap at cats.

Resource guarding:: Nothing reported.

Bite history:: No bite history. She is just very mouthy.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Her behavior concerns include: Being mouthy/taking treats rough, jumps nonstop, has general anxiety, fearful of loud noises, pulls really hard on leash, and has destructive tendencies. During walks she is reactive towards strangers that approach, children, and large/small dogs. When she is held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, and when collar is grabbed she is unbothered. However, when her paws are touched she lunges and snaps.

Medical Notes: No information.

For a New Family to Know: Bailey is an incredibly active dog and vocal companion. She enjoys being where the people are and the living room. For grooming, Bailey allows baths and being brushed. However, she does not allow her nails being trimmed and can escalate to bark, growls, and snaps. She goes on walks 1-2 times a day and enjoys car rides. She understands sit and paw in both Spanish and English. The owners favorite thing about Bailey is how she likes to lick peoples ears. When it comes to toys, Bailey likes teddy bears and plush toys.

Date of intake:: 6/21/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

Behavior toward strangers:: Bailey will hard bark, growl, lunge, and snap. Can be friendly and playful

Behavior toward children:: Bailey will lunge and snap. Can be friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Bailey will hard bark, lunge, and snap with familiar and unfamiliar dogs. Can be friendly

Behavior toward cats:: Bailey will hard bark, lunge and snap. Can be friendly

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Bailey was surrendered due to being very mouthy, biting furniture, and barking a lot. Her behavior concerns include: Being mouthy/taking treats rough, jumps nonstop, has general anxiety, fearful of loud noises, pulls really hard on leash, and has destructive tendencies. During walks she is reactive towards strangers that approach, children, and large/small dogs. When she is held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, and when collar is grabbed she is unbothered. However, when her paws are touched she lunges and snaps. Bailey does not allow her nails to be trimmed and will escalate to barking, growling, and snapping. Observed Behavior(Medical) - loose wiggly body, submissive urination, allows all handling for exam, high energy + jumping up on handler, allows muzzling for tasks but constantly whining and seeking exit, calmed down eventually with treats and baby talk, at conclusion of tasks continued to whine/pace and pant. Bailey's previous owner describes her as an active dog that enjoys being where her people are. She may know the cue sit.

Date of assessment:: 6/22/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Very difficult to collar thrashes mildly and backs away. Jumps up on handler persistently Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Jumps up on handler Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up on handler Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: 6/26/25: Bailey greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. The greeter dog jumps up on the door and Bailey snaps at his paw.

Summary (7):: 6/27/25: It is reported by staff that Bailey jumped up and snapped at the lock of the kennel after being returned. 6/22/25: Bailey is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches and is able to be leashed with ease. She is then taken for a walk outside. On the walk, she would stare at other dogs and try to pull towards people with a loose body. She is then taken to the behavior room for her assessment. In the room, she had a loose wiggly body and would jump up on the handlers. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. She had to be jogged back to her kennel due quickly thrashing for not wanting to go back in.

Date of intake:: 6/21/2025

Summary:: Loose body, wagging tail, jumping up and mouthing handlers

Date of initial:: 6/21/2025

Summary:: Loose wiggly body, submissive urination, allows all handling for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Bailey is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Bailey.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to hard barking, growling, lunging, and snapping towards strangers we recommend an adult only home. No Cats: Due to hard barking, lunging, and snapping towards cats we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to hard barking, lunging, and snapping towards familiar and unfamiliar dogs we recommend a single pet home that makes no trips to the dog park. 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: : Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive Behavior: Bailey's previous owner states that she has destructive tendencies in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Bailey will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Basic Manners: Bailey's previous owner states that she will jump up on people often. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Mouthiness: Bailey's previous owner states that she is mouthy and takes treats rough. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Bailey puts teeth on skin. They should be rewarded with attention and treats when they stop and/or when they are seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Handling Sensitivity: Bailey's previous owner states that she will lunge and snap when her paws are touched. It is important to avoid touching Bailey's paws at this time and to be cautious when touching them in other areas as we do not know where they may have other sensitivities. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Bailey's previous owner states that she is fearful of loud noises. They also state that she will hard bark, growl, lunge, and snap towards strangers and children. It is important to move slowly with Bailey, to build positive associations, and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Anxiety: Bailey's previous owner states that she has general anxiety. During her medical exam Bailey was observed to whine, pace, pant and seek exit. If Bailey displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Bailey's previous owner states that she is reactive towards strangers, children, and dogs. Bailey will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Pulling: Bailey's previous owner states that she pulls very hard on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.