Date of intake:: 3/6/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 4/19/2026

Summary:: **4/19/26** When brought into the assessment room Pebbles was observed to be tense and trembling. Pebbles maintained their distance from handlers and was not receptive to multiple different types of treats or coaxing. When handlers attempted to interact with Pebbles, he would press his body closer to the door and continue seeking exit with a tense, trembling body. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Pebbles is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time. **3/10/26** Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Fearful and trembling Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Seeks exit persistently Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Tense and trembing Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler slowly with tense body then balks Knock Knock comments: No approach Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 3/17/26: Pebbles greets another dog at the gate with a tense body and tucked tail.

Summary (6):: 4/19/26: Pebbles is lying down in his crate with a lowered body. He is easily leashed and the crate is opened. Pebbles has a lowered body and he refuses to exit the crate. Handler tosses treats to coax him out. He takes them then backs away slightly back into the crate. It takes awhile but eventually Pebbles slowly exits the kennel crate. Pebbles is then brought downstairs. His body is lowered and tense. He is brought to street and walks with a loose leash and relieves himself. Pebbles lowers his body and become tense when a person passes him. Pebbles is brought back to the shelter and taken to the assessment office. He does not approach the assessor and avoids them, seeking exit at the door. Pebbles then sits next to the door, pressing his body against it and avoiding eye contact when called. The assessment is ended and Pebbles is brought back upstairs and returned without issue. 04/18/26 (VOLUNTEER): He’s slowly but surely adjusting to shelter life. On our walk around the park, he stayed close to me and seemed a bit nervous, checking his surroundings often, but he kept walking without a tucked tail. When we stopped at a bench, he sat beside me but appeared more anxious there, and his leg was trembling. He seemed more comfortable continuing to walk than sitting still in an unfamiliar place. In the backyard, he roamed around the pen, showed interest in the dogs in the next pen without any signs of aggression, and accepted gentle petting. He is still timid, but he explored the yard, sat beside me on the bench, and showed great improvement. 4/18/26: (Late entry): Pebbles has been observed to paw and attempt to break the tray in his crate. 4/15/26 (VOLUNTEER): Pebbles is still somewhat fearful and shy but is improving. I go very slowly with him and use the bullseye treat method to leash him, which works well. He exits the building easily, and he seems to relax once we get outside. He likes his street walks and has excellent leash manners, but he does not like to venture too far at the moment. 4/7/26: Pebbles is sitting at the front of his kennel trembling; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Pebbles walks with little to no leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. However, with a trembling body, Pebbles looks at every person that walks past him. Pebbles allows pets but doesn’t solicit attention. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Pebbles to his kennel. 3/31/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Pebbles is reacting to dogs going by his crate and pushing on the crate walls.

Summary (7):: 3/24/26: Pebbles is at the front of his crate with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. Pebbles walks next to the handler with no leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. Pebbles is mainly aloof but allows pets. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Pebbles to her kennel. 3/16/26- Pebbles is laying down at the back of his pop up crate with a neutral body, he slowly comes to the front as the crate is unlocked. He is easily leashed and slowly exits the kennel, he looks back at the small dogs barking at him with his ears pinned. He slowly walks down the hallway with a low head, ears pinned and looking around. Handler softly speaks to him to encourage to walk further down the hallway. He follows and passes some staff, he approaches one other staff member sniffing their pants leg. Handler gives a light tug and Pebbles disengages, continues to follow handler. He has a slight tense body when he exits the driveway looking around. He walks on a loose leash with a mild to moderate pull towards spots to sniff. He is aloof with handler, they offer treats but he shows no interest. He stops periodically looking around with a low tail, he has no reaction to people walking past. When walking across the street from the building he stops to sniff then has a mild pull towards the building. Handler softly speaks to him and he hesitantly follows with ears pinned, looking back and forth at the building. Once a construction fence blocks his view he continuously walks handler again offers treats but he shows no interest. He is returned into the building, easily clipped and readily goes back into the kennel. 3/15/26 (VOLUNTEER): In the backyard, he stayed aloof and fearful, and seemed unsure of his surroundings. He did not move around much, mostly sitting quietly with occasional body trembling. He did not take treats, but allowed gentle petting, including ear rubs, body petting, and butt scratches. He needs more time to come out of his shell. 3/10/26: Pebbles is sitting at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He is easily leashed, but doesn't exit his kennel on his own. As the handler adds leash tension, Pebbles attempts to retreat to back of his kennel. After a couple more attempts, the handler is able to get Pebbles out of the room and building. On the street, pebbles walks ahead with mild to no leah tension, often walking very close to the handler. He doesn't react to passersby or dogs; however, as a group of people walk past, Pebbles leans his body against the handler's legs and trembles while doing so. After they walk past, he sniffs in their direction. Pebbles is then brought inside for his assessment (see notes), and afterwards, the handler returns him to his kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 3/6/2026

Summary:: Trembling, tail tucked, hiding

Date of initial:: 3/8/2026

Summary:: Tense body for exam, whale eyed, tail tucked. Tolerated tasks.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Pebbles 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 addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. 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: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Pebbles has been observed to be tense and trembling when handlers attempt to interact and will seek exit. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Pebbles would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.