Date of intake:: 4/17/2026

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, children

Bite history:: In the prior home has bitten children on two occasions, and has killed multiple small animals (including possums, birds, and squirrels) that entered the yard. No details were given about the bite incidents involving the children.

Other Notes:: 02/4/26: Mocha owners reported that she has separation anxiety and destructive tendencies. Mocha is noted to be dog reactive 5/5/23: Mocha came into the care center as a stray during her 1st stay.

Date of assessment:: 4/18/2026

Summary:: 4/18/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explore room- Neutral body Call over: Approaches readily- sniffs, allows petting, and takes treats gently Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- panting, stays in handling position, neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- panting, stays in handling position, neutral body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: Stops when the leash tightens Knock: Approaches- neutral body Knock Comments: None Toy: body block, tenseGrips, moves away Toy comments: ***05/6/23: Behavioral assessment upon request***

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 04/18/26 Mocha is introduced to a novel male while off leash. She approaches the gate and sniffs the male with a neutral frame. When brought into the yard, Mocha will explore the perimeter of the yard with a neutral frame. Novel male approaches Mocha with a neutral frame to sniff her and she becomes tense and grumbles lightly. The male is guided away to make space for Mocha as she is in the corner by the fence. Mocha continues to sniff along the yard, as does the male. The interaction is concluded.

Summary (7):: 4/18/26: Mocha is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with and then pulls on the way to the behavior room for her assessment. In the room, she has a loose body as she explores around with sniffing and is comfortable approaching the handlers to receive pets and treats. She becomes tense when she has a toy in her mouth and would walk away from the handlers. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues. 4/18/26 (playgroup): Mocha is on a walk with an ACS staff member and is brought into the yard. She is fitted with a collar and brought into the play yard where she is fitted with a collar and clipped to a drag leash. She will then approach the gate slowly. (see dog-dog for more information) After the greet, Mocha is leashed and returned to her kennel with no issue and secured safely. **Previous Stay** 5/28/23:Sandy is whining in front of her kennel when the handler approaches, the handler feeds her treats through the kennel bars which she takes. The opens up her kennel door and leashes her taking her and running her out of the kennel room due to kennel fighting the neighbor dog in front of her kennel. the handler leads her to the hallway where she shakes off her body and walks on a loose leash, she checks in with the handler and given treats. The handler leads her out of the center where she relieves herself. The handler rewards her with treats when a novel dog passes by. Sandy allows touch all over and displays a wagging tail and loose body. The handler leads her back into the center where she tenses up when reaching the kennel room the handler gives her treats which helps loosen up her body, the handler runs her back into her kennel where she hops inside. 05/21/23 When the handler approaches kennel, Sandy is loose bodied with a wagging tail. When the handler unlocks the kennel door, she jumps onto it, with sporadic movement. After a few attempts, the handler ropes her and she immediately lunges for the kennel in front of hers. The handler and Sandy proceed outside. Sandy displays a loose body and wagging tail while walking moderately beside the handler, with a case of the zoomies a few times during the walk. Sandy accepts touch from the handler, rolling onto her back for belly rubs and accepting pets all around her body. Sandy will jump onto the handler playfully and take treats gently when administered. Sandy will lunge at birds as well during the course of her walk. The handler returns her back to the facility where she enters the facility with no issue.

Date of intake:: 4/17/2026

Summary:: friendly and social with staff. She allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 4/20/2026

Summary:: easily examined but appears head shy and kept removing muzzle

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): Due to Mocha's bite history towards children, we reccomend she be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Due to Mocha's bite history towards small animals and the passing of multiple small animals (including possums, birds, and squirrels) that entered the yard, we reccomend she be placed in a home with no small animals and cats. Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors towards small animals that previous owner reported, we feel that Mocha should not visit dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Mocha associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Mocha's 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 Mocha's to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Mocha's to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Mocha presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (other animal)

Potential challenges comments:: RESOURCE GUARDING: Mocha did show possible potential to guard items she considers valuable. Her response was appropriate and we cannot be certain if this behavior will be seen in a future home environment, but her signs of discomfort should be respected. Nothing should be taken from her directly and she should be taught "drop it" and trade up games. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human)/Bite history (other animal): In the prior home has bitten children on two occasions, and has killed multiple small animals (including possums, birds, and squirrels) that entered the yard. No details were given about the bite incidents involving the children. Destructive behavior/Separation anxiety: Mocha owners reported that she has separation anxiety and destructive tendencies.Training should focus on gradual departure desensitization, building independence skills, and providing appropriate enrichment to help reduce anxiety and prevent anxiety-driven destruction. Please see the handout on Destructive behavior/Separation anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Mocha is noted to be dog reactive. Training should emphasize increasing distance from other dogs, reinforcing engagement with the handler, and gradual counter-conditioning to reduce reactivity during walks. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.