Animal Profile

Milo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Milo's previous owner states that Milo has handling sensitivity and will escalate to snapping and biting. Milo has a multiple bite history towards dogs and people which owner reported they have broken skin. Milo's previous owner describes him as affectionate. While in care, Milo has been observed to have a neutral body and with slow approach will allow handling. Medically, Milo 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. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Milo is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Milo's previous owner states that Milo has handling sensitivity and will escalate to snapping and biting. Milo has a multiple bite history towards dogs and people which owner reported they have broken skin. Milo's previous owner describes him as affectionate. While in care, Milo has been observed to have a neutral body and with slow approach will allow handling. Medically, Milo is apparently healthy. Milo arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Milo has a multiple bite history towards people and dogs. These bites have broken skin. His previous owner also states that Milo has handling sensitivity and will escalate to snapping and biting. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 14.2 lbs

Medical Notes

6/12/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 5y, suspect possibly older 5-8y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to health issues. Bit other dog in house hold 2 days ago. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense, but allows all handling for exam. Thrashing for tasks so limited tasks performed. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, approx 1 cm round firm skim mass on dorsal neck, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment skin mass Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter after hold new home Starting 50mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery after hold

6/20/2026

SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, laying at back of kennel eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.

6/23/2026

Rabies vaccine administered

Upon intake Milo was aloof and growled at Macho while in the lobby.

Date of Intake: 6/12/2026

Basic Information:: Milo is a 5 year old SMB dog. He is seeking a new home due to health issues of prior owner. He has experience with adults, children, and other dogs.

Previously lived with:: adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Shy/Contact on their terms

How is this dog around children?: Tolerant

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Tolerant Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Friendly & Outgoing

How is this dog around cats?: Cats: Friendly & Outgoing Other Animals: Tolerant

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food, Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Growls or hard barks, Snaps or attempts to bite

Bite history:: Milo has a history of biting other dogs when they approach while he is eating. He has also bitten people when they intervene. They have all been bite and release with growling prior.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Daily Behavior concerns: Mouthy/Takes treats rough, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Barks a lot Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.), Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) Reaction type: Shows teeth/Lifts lips, Lunging, Growling/Hard barking, Snaps How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Bites - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Snaps - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Snaps - Paws are touched: Bites - Collar grabbed/touched: Snaps

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms For grooming, this dog: Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Has escalated during grooming (barks, growls, snaps) Walks on leash rating: 5 - Very hard pulling (maintains tension during the entire walk; very difficult to manage) Walk Frequency: Does not go on walks Walk length of time: 5 min Crate trained: Yes, but does not do well Hours in crate: 6 Type of crate: Open pen crate May try to jump out car windows at other dogs. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He is affectionate on his own terms. He would be a good only dog

Date of intake:: 6/12/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Milo is shy and prefers contact on his terms

Behavior toward children:: Milo is tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: Milo is tolerant of familiar dogs, friendly with unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Milo is friendly and outgoing

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food, Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Growls or hard barks, Snaps or attempts to bite Milo resource guards his food and has a history of biting other dogs when they get too close

Bite history:: Milo has a history of biting other dogs when they approach while he is eating. He has also bitten people when they intervene. They have all been bite and release with growling prior. On June 10, 2026 around 8am Maria Hernandez was at home preparing to feed her three dogs breakfast. While one dog was eating, Maria gave treats to her other two dogs- Macho and Milo. Macho approached Milo while he was still eating, and Milo growled and snapped at Macho- biting on the face and releasing but drawing blood. Maria had no issue separating the dogs. She did not seek medical treatment. Neither Milo nor Macho is up to date on vaccines.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Daily Behavior concerns: Mouthy/Takes treats rough, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Barks a lot Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.), Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) Reaction type: Shows teeth/Lifts lips, Lunging, Growling/Hard barking, Snaps How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Bites - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Snaps - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Snaps - Paws are touched: Bites - Collar grabbed/touched: Snaps For grooming, this dog: Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Has escalated during grooming (barks, growls, snaps) Milo's previous owner describes him as an affectionate dog that prefers contact on his terms.

Date of assessment:: 6/17/2026

Summary:: Milo arrived at MACC following a bite incident. On June 10th Milo’s previous owner was preparing to feed the three resident dogs. While one dog was eating, the owner gave treats to their two other dogs. Macho and Milo. Macho approached Milo while he was eating, Milo growled and snapped at Macho. Biting and releasing him on the face. This bite broke skin and drew blood. Milo’s previous owner states that he has a history of biting other dogs when they approach him while he is eating. Milo has also bitten people when they intervene. All bites have been bite and release with growling prior. Milo will growl, hard bark, snap, or attempt to bite while in the possession of food, toys, and treats. It is also reported that Milo will show teeth/lip lift, lunge, growl, hard bark, and snap when seeing strangers, small animals, or moving objects while on leash. Milo’s previous owner reports that Milo has handling sensitivity. Milo will bite when held/restrained or when his paws are touched. Milo will also escalate to snapping when disturbed while sleeping, when pushed off furniture, and when his collar is grabbed. Due to the multiple bite history and the quick escalation in Milo’s behavior, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 6/15/26: Milo is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body and slightly widened eyes, he is then easily leashed and removed form kennel. Milo is taken to the yard, where he walked around the perimeter. Throughout the walk, Milo would not react towards any dogs or people he had seen throughout the walk. Afterwards, he is brought back inside for his assessment - once completed, returned to kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 6/12/2026

Summary:: Tense and growling at Macho (his house mate)

Date of initial:: 6/12/2026

Summary:: Tense, but allows all handling for exam. Thrashing for tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: Milo is described as medium energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the multiple bite history we recommend an adult only home. 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: : House soiling,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Milo's previous owner states that he will have daily accidents. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Mouthiness: Milo's previous owner states that he will take treats roughly. We recommend giving treats with a flat hand and to use force-free, reward-based training methods to teach Milo to take treats with a softer mouth. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Fearful Defensive/ Handling Sensitivity: Milo's previous owner states that he will bite when held and when his paws are touched. Milo will snap when disturbed, when pushed off furniture, and when his collar is grabbed. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Milo to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Multiple Bite History/Bite History (Human and Dog): Please see bite history above for more details. Escalating to biting is a behavior that Milo has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Milo's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Milo and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Anxiety: Milo's previous owner states that he is anxious in the home and barks a lot. If Milo 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. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Milo's previous owner states that he will show teeth, lip lift, lunge, growl, hard bark, and snap towards strangers, moving objects, and small animals. Milo will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than people and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.