Date of intake:: 5/25/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 5 adults, 1 child

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant around strangers. He is reported to lunge towards stranger

Behavior toward children:: lunges and snaps at children. He has previously lived with one child.

Behavior toward dogs:: lunges towards familiar and unfamiliar dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: He values toys, food, and treats. There have been no attempts to touch/take these items in his possession.

Bite history:: Arlo owners noted that he has become very anxious and in the last few months began biting and scratching. they stated when people high five or hug the dog will jump up and snap towards their faces, he has also pulled children off the couch and tackles people. They said that it will start off as playful behavior but then escalate and having a diffculity calming down. Arlo has bitten once a few months ago. Owner stated that they were walking Arlo when he began to bark and pull towards strangers. The owner went to pick him up, and was bitten on the left arm. This bite broke skin, and left two puncture wounds. The bite was treated at home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Arlo is noted to have a Very High energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: 03/29/26: He is reported to be mouthy/take treats roughly, to have general and separation anxiety, to be fearful of loud noises, to jump frequently, and to have destructive tendencies. While on walks he reacts to other dogs, cats, and small animals by growling, barking, and lunging. He is not bothered when woken from sleep, when his paws are touched, or when his collar is grabbed. He lunges when held/restrained, and when pushed off furniture. He is fearful when startled. He is a active, playful, vocal, aloof, dog. He spends most of his time where people are, in the living room, and in his crate. He is not a fan of baths, but tolerates them. He pulls hard while on leash. In his previous home he would go on three to four walks a day. He is crate trained, and does well for up to four hours. He loves car rides. He knows, "sit", "down", "off" and "go". He is very affectionate, and loves to be in his peoples business. He loves rope toys, balls, and squeaky toys. His favorite treats are beef/chicken flavor. 05/25/25: Arlo was a stray during his first stay at the care Center

Date of assessment:: 4/3/2026

Summary:: 5/29/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- leans in, seeks attention Call over: Readily approaches- seeks attention, leans in, soft body Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- lip licks, leans in Exuberant handling:Allowed- lip licks, leans in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- Neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs and bounces Toy comments: 5/28/25: Due to not having vaccines, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time. 5/27/25: Due to not having vaccines, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time. 5/26/25: Due to not having vaccines, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time.

Summary:: According to Arlo's previous owner(s), he lunges towards familiar and unfamiliar dogs. Previous Stay 2025: Due Arlo to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-tog history recorded. 05/28/25 Due to not having vaccines, a dog-to-dog is not conducted at this time.

Summary (6):: 4/26/26: A Canine Rep reports seeing Arlo squeeze himself out of his crate through the top of the door as an ACS handler was about to leash him. Arlo jumped onto the top of his crate and was caught by the Canine Rep who held him by the collar as the ACS handler leashed him. 4/21: ACS staff report that Arlo is becoming increasingly more difficult to return to his crate due to his fixation on other dogs across from his crate, and will barrel out once they muscle him into the crate towards the other dogs. He will not take their treats or follow toys into his crate. The ACS uses the linen bin to cover the one dog Arlo is fixated on the most in an attempt to reduce his visual stressors. It takes several attempts before Arlo is secured in his crate. The ACS reported that this has been happening more often lately. 4/19/26: It is reported on the white board that Arlo will ignore toys when attempted to be refocused while he is fixating on dogs.

Summary (7):: 04/14/2026: Arlo is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows handler to leash him. He is escorted outside for an enrichment walk. He walks slightly ahead with mild pulling and displays heavy panting, likely due to heat. He explores, sniffs, and relieves himself. When passing other dogs, he looks but does not react. Arlo is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 04/11/26 (Trainer Note): Arlo is brought to the canine training room and encouraged to jump up onto the slat mill. He jumps up readily and begins to run. Arlo is initially tentative, but runs harder as he figures out the mill. Arlo runs hard for several minutes before being returned to kennel without issue. 03/31/26: Arlo is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Arlo allows the handler to place a collar and a drag leash. He follows the handler around the room with a moderate pant and intermittent whining. Arlo shows minimal interest in toys and does not take treats. The handler sits and Arlo jumps up to put the front half of his body in the handler's lap. Arlo accepts pets from the handler for several minutes before being returned to kennel without issue. NOTES FROM PREVIOUS STAY: 5/29: Arlo is at the front of his kennel with a soft body. When he sees the handler approaching, Arlo becomes wiggly. He is easily leashed and brought to the behavior office for his assessment. He remains loose-bodied as he explores before returning to handlers. He alternates between jumping up on the couch to sit in the handler's lap or jumping up on the assessor for attention or treats. When his assessment is complete, the handler carries Bada Bing back to his kennel due to dog traffic. He tolerates this well and goes back to his kennel without issue. 5/28: A handler enters the room to see Arlo biting and pulling on his crate cover. The handler quickly walks over and sees him latch onto the crate bars and he ends up getting his bottom jaw stuck. The handler attempts to help him get free as he is wailing now that he's stuck. The handler is able to help him get free after a few seconds. 05/27/25: Arlo is sitting softly in their crate with a wagging tail. The handler will leash her him with ease and take him to the live room. The handler will place a collar onto him and allow him to free roam when a drag leash is placed onto his collar. Arlo takes treats gently when administered and will allow handling as he allowed the handler to put the collar onto him with no issue. Arlo remains soft and wiggly throughout his time out of crate. Arlo is returned to his crate where he will enter willingly.

Date of intake:: 3/29/2026

Summary:: excited and social. Staff were able to place slip leash,

Date of initial:: 3/29/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention , tolerant of all medical handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Arlo be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: We recommend Alro is placed in a home without cats or small animals due to growling, barking, and lunging in the prior home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Arlo be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Arlo to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Arlo to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Arlo presents with outside of the care centers. Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors reported in home, including lunging towards other dogs we feel that Arlo should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Arlo associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Arlo is noted in the prior home to values toys, food, and treats. There have been no attempts to touch/take these items in his possession. While no guarding incidents were reported, this history suggests potential sensitivity around high-value resources. Preventative training using trade-up exercises and reinforcing voluntary disengagement is recommended. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Arlo is noted to be mouthy/take treats roughly.Training should focus on gentle treat-taking exercises, redirecting mouthing to appropriate items, and reinforcing calm engagement. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: He is noted Arlo He lunges when held/restrained, and when pushed off furniture. He is fearful when startled.He is noted to be fearful of loud noises. Arlo is noted to lunge at strangers and children. Training should emphasize slow, choice-based handling, avoiding forceful interactions, and increasing distance from fear-provoking triggers while reinforcing calm behavior. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Destructive behavior: Arlo is noted to have destructive tendencies. Providing structured enrichment, appropriate chew items, and supervised free time can help redirect destructive behavior. Please see the handout on Destructive behavior. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Arlo is noted to jump on people often.raining should focus on reinforcing calm alternative behaviors, such as sitting for attention, and consistently removing reinforcement for jumping. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Separation anxiety/Anxiety: Arlo is noted to have general and separation anxiety.Training should prioritize predictable routines, gradual departure desensitization, and calming enrichment to support emotional regulation. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety and generalized Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: While on walks he reacts to other dogs, cats, and small animals by growling, barking, and lunging. Training should focus on increasing distance from triggers, reinforcing focus on the handler, and gradual desensitization to reduce reactive responses. Low threshold for arousal/Bite history (human): Arlo owners noted that he has become very anxious and in the last few months began biting and scratching. they stated when people high five or hug the dog will jump up and snap towards their faces, he has also pulled children off the couch and tackles people. They said that it will start off as playful behavior but then escalate and having a diffculity calming down. Arlo has bitten once a few months ago. Owner stated that they were walking Arlo when he began to bark and pull towards strangers. The owner went to pick him up, and was bitten on the left arm. This bite broke skin, and left two puncture wounds. The bite was treated at home