Date of intake:: 7/2/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 7/3/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs:N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, jumps on handler Call over: Readily approaches- anxious, heavy panting, vocal jumps on handler Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans into the handler, distracted Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into the handler, distracted Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- mild pulling, Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 07/07/25 Simon is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Simon approaches the gate with a neutral frame as the novel male dog approaches with a soft, wiggly frame. Simon marks excessively along the gate, appearing to be a form of displacement, while the novel male dog remains planted adjacent to the gate line. Simon appears conflicted as he begins to seek attention from the handlers present in his pen by jumping playfully onto them. Simon begins to pretend as if the novel male dog isn't in the next pen. Simon creates distance from the gate, reluctant to return, ignoring the novel male dog for the remainder of the interaction. Simon is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. 07/06/25 Simon is introduced at the gate to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Simon will approach the gate, patiently waiting for the novel female dog to fully enter the play pen. To where the novel female dog appeared fearful upon arrival, she actively loosens up when seeing Simon. Simon remains self-present behind the gate displaying a soft body and wagging tail. Simon scents the novel female dog, hyper-salivating in the process. As she walks away, Simon paces along the gate line, remaining self-present, attempting to solicit the novel female dog's attention. As she seeks out an exit, Simon will remain at the gate line. Simon is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (4):: 10/5/25: When getting Simon from his kennel for his BoroughBreak he dodged the slip lead a couple times but the handler was eventually able to get them leashed. Simon did not react to the neighboring dogs in the kennel as he was walked out of the room but did stare at another dog that was down the hallway. When handing Simon off to the BoroughBreak he leaped up at them (all four paws off the group) and almost bumped into their face but he hit end of the leash and fell backwards and landed on his back. He did this twice but was loose/wiggly the whole time and was social as the BoroughBreaker petted his on the head.

Summary (5):: 10/04/25: Simon is lying down in the back of his kennel and slowly gets up to walk toward the front, where he accepts a treat from the handler as they secure his harness. Once leashed, he is led out of his kennel but immediately attempts to engage in a kennel fight, prompting the handler to redirect him to the middle of the room before safely escorting him outside. Once outdoors Simon maintains a neutral frame as he explores the environment, sniffing along the trees and grass while relieving himself. After an extended sniffing session, he shakes off and continues to explore. The handler practices sit cues with Simon, though he becomes distracted by his surroundings and disengages to resume sniffing the grass. When the session has ended, Simon is brought back to his kennel safely without any issues. 10/1/25: Simon is at the front of his kennel with a loose body. He takes treats gently as the handler clips his harness. Simon will jump towards the neighboring kennel as he exits his kennel but is guided the other way into the behavior office. He is unclipped from his harness and clipped to a drag leash. Simon will walk around soliciting attention from handlers and taking treats. (see assessment for more details) After his assessment, he is leashed with a slip lead and walked back to his kennel where he is secured safely. 9/28/25: Simon is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, and is easily clipped to his harness. Simon immediately upon leaving his kennel starts to lunge at the dog next to him, and has to be walked quickly past the other kennels due to his kennel fighting. Simon enters the behavior office, and explores his surroundings, leans into contact from staff and most of the time sits behind the couch chewing on a rubber toy. Multiple staff member enter the room to ask questions and Simon stays in the same spot, getting up to greet but going back to his original spot. Simon was taken back to kennel, and does not kennel fight and removed off his harness with no issue. 08/16/25: Simon is on the other side of his kennel behind the transfer door but quickly runs over to be leashed when the handler arrives. Once leashed, he is brought out for a walk, maintaining a neutral frame while exploring and relieving himself. Simon passes other dogs with little to no reaction and accepts treats from the handler when asked to sit to minimize redirection. Once the walk is complete, Simon is escorted back into the care center and returned to his kennel safely and without any issues.

Summary (6):: 08/13/25: Simon is at front of his kennel door when the handler approaches. When attempting to leash Simon will attempt to evade the leash with subtle head movements. Simon is leashed, when exiting hiss kennel, Simon will fixate on the dogs within the kennels he passes. Simon is escorted out of the care center. When on leash Simon will mildly pull a head of the handler, Staring at dogs as they pass or taking in his surroundings. After Simon relieves himself, the handler will walk toss out his waste, while doing so, Simon will jump up and begin leash biting. As the handler re-adjust grip on the leash to ensure he does not slip out, Simon will let go, jump up and bite again. The handler will stiff arm him very briefly and Simon will immediately let go. The handler will wait a moment after Simson decompresses and settles before escorting him back to the care center. Simon will return to walking ahead of the handler with a loose frame. Simon is returned to kennel where he is unleashed and safely secured. 08/11/25: As the handler is outside with Simon on a midday walk, Simon urinates and begins to jump and bite the leash. The handler uses treats but Simon ignores the treats. Another handler comes to assist and attempts to double leash Simon as he switches between the two different ropes to bite. Simon settles after about a minute and is successfully double leashed. Simon is escorted to the side entrance/exit on the shelter and is no longer leash biting, which is when one of the handlers removes their rope. One of the handlers brings Simon back to his kennel without further issue. 08/09/25: Simon is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is then brought out for an enrichment walk, walking on a loose leash moderately ahead of the handler without pulling. Simon maintains a neutral frame for the duration of the walk. Once the session is complete, Simon is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 07/29/25 Simon is at the front of his kennel with a loose frame, vocalizing at the handler as they unlock the kennel door. Simon is easily leashed as he remains still and is taken outside to the play yard. Simon exits the kennel, proceeding outside with a loose frame and wagging tail. As he exits the facility, he maintains his loose, wiggly frame, slightly pulling his way to the play pen. On his way, he will mark different areas. Simon will enter the play pen and begin to explore, marking in different areas he may scent. Simon will chatter when scenting certain areas as well. He takes treats gently when administered and will catch them when tossed. Simon allows petting as he leans in, pressing his rear on the handler's legs. Simon is returned to the facility where he will enter the building as well as his kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 07/22/25 Simon is at the front of his kennel with a soft body and wagging tail, waiting patiently to be leashed. As the handler leashes him, they proceed outside for a walk. Simon maintains a soft frame as he trots alongside the handler maintaining a moderate pace. They will enter the play yard and Simon will explore the pen. He is administered treats, taking them gently from the handler. Simon continues to explore the pen before being returned to the facility, entering the facility and his kennel with no issue. 7/13/25: Simon is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, and pushing his head through the door when the handler approaches. Simon is leashed with treats, and brought into the behavior office. Simon in the office engages with the snuffle, lick and play mats that are set out for him and becomes a bit aroused when pet. Simon will jump on the handler and become mouthy, mouthing with very mild pressure and is refocused with treats. Simon remains social in the office, and is brought back to kennel with no issue. 07/07/25 (playgroup): Simon's behavior remains consistent with previous playgroup note. 07/06/25 (playgroup): Simon is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls moderately out to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-to-Dog Summary for further details). Simon is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He will jump up onto handlers socially throughout his time in the yard and is easily refocused with tossed treats. After his session, he is returned to kennel safely. 7/3/25: Simon is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He comes forward to the door as the handler unlocks it and is able to be leashed with ease. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he would explore around and would jump up on the handlers with a loose body. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 7/2/2025

Summary:: The dog was transported to QACC. The dog was very hyper and jumped right inside the car.

Date of initial:: 7/3/2025

Summary:: friendly

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Simon's leash biting in care and hyperarousal, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control/Social hyperarousal: Simon jumps up non-stop, indicating a need for training to improve his impulse control and basic manners. Consistent training to teach him to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Anxiety: Simon began to display heavy panting, vocal and whining during his assessment. Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration: Simon is noted to kennel fight when exiting his kennel, indicating barrier frustration and heightened arousal during transitions. Training should focus on reducing stress around kennel exits through calm, structured routines and desensitization. Reinforcing quiet behavior before opening the kennel and using high-value rewards to redirect focus can help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration. Leash-biting: Simon is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.