Date of intake:: 8/13/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 children

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant around strangers.

Behavior toward children:: friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant around children.

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant around familiar dogs. He barks at unfamiliar dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: He values food, toys, and treats. He protects these items by hovering with a tense body.

Bite history:: No Known reported Bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Bean is noted to have a mediumn energy level.

Other Notes:: He is reported to chew/pull out the hair on his back/butt. He is reported to pull hard on leash. While on walks he reacts to cats and large dogs by barking and growling. He is fearful when held/restrained, when startled, and when his paws are touched. He is not bothered when woken from sleep, when pushed off furniture, or when his collar is grabbed. He is a social, affectionate, playful, lazy, dog. He spends most of his time in the living room. He did not allow his previous family to bathe him, brush him, or trim his nails. In his previous home he would go on three 20-30 minute walks a day. He has never been crate trained. He is nervous when in cars. He knows, "sit" and "paw" (but only when given treats). He loves going to the park, and playing with stuffed toys.

Date of assessment:: 8/16/2025

Summary:: 08/20/25: Bean is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. In the office, Bean displayed avoidant behavior and sniffs around the room. When being coaxes over he doesn't approach and hides under the office desk. Due to Bean fearfulness, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time. 8/16/25: Bean is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. In the office, Bean displayed avoidant behavior, but did take treats when tossed. Bean did not allow collaring and made attempts to hide behind the office furniture. Due to Bean fearfulness, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time. ***8/15/25: A handling assessment is not conducted due to him being NPO.*** ***8/14/25: Bean is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment, but displayed fearful behavior, pacing, and whining. Due to this, bean is given extra time to decompress.***

Summary:: According to Bean's previous owner(s), He is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant around familiar dogs. He barks at unfamiliar dogs. 08/18/25 Bean is introduced to multiple small mixed breed novel dogs while off leash at the care center. Bean is aloof, keeping to himself. Bean is approached by a small mixed breed male dog in which he sniffs, allowing him to do the same. Bean will disengage and explore the yard, remaining neutral in frame and still keeping to self.

Summary (7):: 8/18/25: Bean is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to play yard for play group. He has a tense body as he explored around with sniffing. He would become loose overtime as he sniffs and interact with the other dogs. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to be taken back to his kennel with no issues. 8/14/25: Bean is siting at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins jumping at the door while whimpering as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be leashed and is comfortable being picked up to be taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he had a tense body and would try to seek exit. He would avoid the handlers and hide behind the chairs under the computer desk. Due to fearfulness, his assessment was unable to be completed. He was to be covered with a blanket and is taken back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 8/13/2025

Summary:: anxious, but friendly with staff. Staff was able to scan for m/c, pet, and pick up. He walked easil

Date of initial:: 8/14/2025

Summary:: timid, shaking, flails when trying to examine, opened mouth to get tongue depressor, additional task

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 Bean's high level of fearfulness, we recommend that he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Due to his reported reactivity toward cats, In his prior home, was recommended that he be placed in a home with no cats. Place with a New Hope partner: Bean came into the care center as an owner surrender due to moving. His prior owners noted that Bean knows, "sit" and "paw" (but only when given treats). He loves going to the park, and playing with stuffed toys. In the care center Bean displays fearful behavior and his avoidance of handlers, and he will attempt to hide. Given this level of fear and stress, Bean would benefit from placement with an experienced new hope partner who can provide a patient, supportive environment and allow for slow, positive socialization at Bean’s own pace.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Bean demonstrates resource guarding behaviors, particularly around food, toys, and treats. He exhibits protective behaviors such as hovering and maintaining a tense body posture when in possession of valued items, indicating discomfort with sharing or having these items approached. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Bean shows significant sensitivity to handling, especially when restrained, startled, or when his paws are touched. His previous family reported difficulty with basic grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming. Please see the handout on Handling/Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Behavior: Bean displays consistent signs of fearfulness in unfamiliar or stressful situations. During his medical exam, he was timid, shaking, and resistant to handling. At the care center, he continues to show avoidance behaviors, including hiding and trembling during interactions, indicating a need for a gentle, patient approach. Please see the handout on decompression period. Anxiety: In his previous home, Bean exhibited signs of anxiety through self-directed behaviors such as chewing or pulling out hair from his back and hindquarters. This may be a coping mechanism for stress and should be monitored alongside environmental and behavioral interventions. Consult a vet or behaviorist if self-directed behaviors persist, and consider behavior modification strategies to reduce stress. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Bean reacts to certain stimuli, particularly cats and large dogs, while on walks. His response includes barking and growling, which may stem from frustration or fear. Structured training and controlled exposure could help reduce these reactive behaviors. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration. Strength/Leash Pulling: Bean is reported to pull strongly on the leash during walks, which may be due to excitement, lack of leash training, or a desire to reach stimuli quickly. A focus on loose-leash walking techniques and appropriate equipment may improve his walking behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/Leash Pulling.