Date of intake:: 7/12/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, Limited history (3 weeks in foster)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Tourmaline shows interest, and responds well

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Tourmaline is able to be redirected

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: At around 10:30 PM on 7/16/2025, At around 9:15 PM while the owners were both busy, Peanut (the resident dog) had gotten past the barrier and began to play with Tourmaline. The owner stated they witnessed them greeting each other in a playful way. Afterwards, Peanut went to one of Tourmaline's toys, laid down and began chewing. In response, Tourmaline walked behind Peanut and began standing over them, sniffing at the back of the head. The owner had been walking towards them and tried to separate them. They called to Peanut to try and get them over to the other side of the barrier. As Peanut stood up, Tourmaline was still standing over them. Tourmaline responded to being pushed up by biting Peanut on the lower area of the left ear and the skin behind it. Tourmaline bit and held. After a short struggle, the owners were able to separate the two. The owner brought Tourmaline into the bathroom as the other owner checked on Peanut. Tourmaline had a wiggly body and was very friendly afterwards, showing no signs of aggression towards the owner.

Housetrained:: Yes

Other Notes:: Tourmaline's foster states that she will bark and whine when left alone. Previous stay- 4/12/25: Stray, No known history During her previous stay in the care center Tourmaline was observed to lack basic manners. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 7/22/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Did not conduct full walk due to DOH status Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Whining and panting Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body, whining Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips light, relinquishes

Summary:: 4/20/25- Tourmaline gate greets the other dog with a loose, wiggly body with a medium wagging tail. She disengages and sniffs around, she reengaged on her own. She sniffed the other dog again with a loose and wiggly body.

Summary (6):: 08/07/25: Tourmaline is laying down in middle of kennel as handler approaches. As handler opens kennel door, Tourmaline approaches quietly, neutral body, takes treats through kennel door. Tourmaline is easily leashed, leaves kennel room with mild but consistent pulling, once in hallway allows for clipping leash to harness. Tourmaline walks with neutral body and loose leash. Tourmaline takes treats from handler, checks in visually when verbally cued. Tourmaline is easily walked back into MACC and kennel room, upon approaching kennel Tourmaline baulks, moderate leash pressure is used to get Tourmaline into kennel, Tourmaline takes treats after re-entry. 8/1/25: Tourmaline is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and clipped to her harness with no issues. She is then taken to the yard for a walk. She would walk ahead of the handler with a loose body and would approach and sit for treats. She would begin to whimper as she walked around the perimeter of the yard and when exploring around in the pens. She is able to be taken back to her kennel with no issue. 7/29/25- Tourmaline is at the front of her kennel with a soft body and barking at handler, she was easily leashed and taken to the play yard. She is placed on a drag leash. Handler sits on the bench, Tourmaline sniffs around then comes over to the handler. She sits by the handler and they give her treats which she gently takes from their hand. When handler stops giving treats Tourmaline would whine. Handler patted the bench seat and Tourmaline jumped up, they petted her head and neck. She leans into handler and takes more treats. Handler clips her harness and she is returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 7/22/25: Tourmaline is sleeping in her kennel when handler approaches. She is easily leashed and taken out of kennel. Upon exiting the room handler notices her whimpering and yawning. She is taken to the driveway where she walks alongside the handler, sniffing her surroundings and walking around. She approaches passing staff members with a soft body and wagging tail. After she is brought to the assessment room where she is easily collared with the help of treats. After her assessment she is returned to kennel without issue. 07/17/25: Tourmaline is quiet, loose bodied at front of kennel as handler approaches. She takes treats offered through kennel door. Tourmaline is easily leashed, walks out of kennel with light pulling, allows clipping lead to harness. On Sidewalk Tourmaline passes two separate dogs. The first MMB Tourmaline briefly pulls toward with medium pressure, furrowed brow but loses interest as the MMB passes by. The second dog, another MMB is about 20 feet away, Tourmaline shows no interest. Tourmaline maintains neutral body, loose leash on walk. Tourmaline takes treats for sits and checks in with handler frequently on walk. Tourmaline safely re-enters MACC and kennel without issue. 4/28/25: Tourmaline is hard barking and jumping at her crate door as handler approaches. The handler uses treats to distract her while attempting to leash her. Once leashed, she bolts out of her crate and pulls hard into the hallway. She continues to pull hard on her hind legs towards the stairs, causing her to pass out. Once she catches her breathe, she is able to be taken downstairs for a walk outside. On the walk, she would slightly pull ahead of the handler and would stop and look at the handler to receive treats. She had no reactions to dogs or people. She pulls on the way back to her crate and enters with ease. 4/13/25: Tourmaline is laying down at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to approach the front and be leashed with ease. She is then slowly taken outside for walk. On the walk, she had no reactions to dogs or people and would walk by the handler's side. She is the taken to the behavior room for her assessment where she would jump up on the handler to receive pets and attention. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. She has to be muscled back into her kennel due to being hesitant on going in by lowering her body to the ground.

Date of intake:: 4/12/2025

Summary:: Allowed for contact and to be leashed

Date of initial:: 4/13/2025

Summary:: Easily handled with soft body but tucked tail, intermittent tail wag

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Tourmaline so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to a bite incident regarding resource guarding we recommend a home with no children. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to the bite incident, we recommend a single pet 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: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Separation anxiety,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Tourmaline has been observed to jump up on handlers seeking contact. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Resource Guarding/ Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Separation Anxiety: Tourmaline's previous foster states that she will bark and whine when left alone. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and be prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. They would do best in a home where a person is home for a large part of the day or with a plan so they are not alone for long periods of time. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety.