Date of intake:: 3/10/2025

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

Date of assessment:: 3/12/2025

Summary:: 3/12:25 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- becomes mouthy Call over: Readily approaches- heavy panting, mouthy Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- heavy panting, moved into handling position Exuberant handling: Allowed- panting, distracted, looks back Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted, pulls away Arousal comments: wanted to smell floor teeth chatter Knock: approches- neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: sniffs, neutral body Toy comments: ***3/11/25: Kimya is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. She began to show signs of arousal behavior heavy panting, dilated eyes, and couldn't settle. She becomes mouthy with the drag leash and cooler, she allows the handler to collar her. She is distracted with treats that she didn't take. Kimya walks around the room sniffing and begins to become mouthy and mouths the handler's hands. She is taken back to her kennel and given more time to decompress.***

Summary:: Due to Kimya entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 05/16/25: When off leash at the Care Center Kimya is introduced to a greeter male dog. During the first interaction Kimya approaches with a loose frame and wagging tail. Both Dogs wil scent one another through the gate. Kimya will displacement scent but remains at the gate when doing so. Kimya will become bouncy as the greeter male offers play bows. The greeter male is moved to the back of the pen to give Kimya space to enter. When in the same pen both dogs will mildly pull towards one another, scenting each others muzzles. Both dogs will exhange, chin and paw overs before exchanging mounting. Kimya will press her hindquaters into Gumball, with a side curved tail. Both appearing sexually motivated, will be separted, concluding the interaction. 03/20/25: When off leash at the Care Center Kimya is introduced to two novel female dog. During the first interaction Kimya approaches slowly with a stiff frame and flagging tail. The novel female pulls towards the gate tail wagging. Kimya remains at the gate with a forward frame before scenting the ground. Kimya begins drooling. The novel female begins whining and pawing at the gate. Due to the novel female growing in frustration and Kimya's discomfort both dogs were separated and the novel female is escorted out of the yard. Kimya is introduced to another novel female dog. At the gate The novel female approaches displacement scenting with her head down but her eyes on the Kimya. Kimya approaches slowly with a flagging tail. Both dogs scent one another with Kimya's paw raised. The novel female also displays paw raises before walking away displacement scenting. Kimya remains present at the gate fixated at the novel female. Kimya offers a prey bow before stalking The novel female. The interaction is ended. Due to The novel female's discomfort a face-to-face greet is not conducted. 03/13/25 Kimya is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Kimya will approach the gate slowly, displaying a hard face and square posture. Kimya is tense with a high flagging tail as the aroused novel male offers her bounces. Kimya will remain tense and self-present, until the handler handling her moves her away from the gate in order to decompress. She will explore away from the gate, ignoring the novel male dog for the remainder of the interaction. Kimya is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (4):: 05/16/25 (playgroup): Kimya is lying on her kuranda bed with a soft frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and pulls moderately out to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). Kimya will look up at the leash multiple times on the walk up but is easily refocused with treats. After her session, Kimya pulls hard on her way out of the play yard but will plant herself once at the corner of the sidewalk. Handler uses treats and directional leash pressure to guide her back into the building. She will stop and have to be reset multiple times on her way in. Kimya is returned to kennel safely. 05/14/25 (trainer note): Kimya was standing at the front of her kennel with a neutral frame. She was easily leashed and strongly pulled to the live room. She was placed on a drag leash and engaged with the various enrichment items. She would orient towards the handler, took treats from hands gently, and was able to practice breath work. Her body was loose and wiggly as she solicited pets from the handler. As handler was petting Kimya and speaking to her in baby talk, she became over aroused and began to jump up repeatedly on handler. Handler tossed a handful of treats on one of the enrichment items to redirect her attention. Handler continued to reinforce her calm behavior. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel. 05/10/25 (Trainer Note): Kimya was sleeping at the back of her kennel as the trainer approached. She was easily leashed and pulled strongly to the training room. When inside Kimya was clipped to a drag leash. Kimya jumped on the trainer multiple times and was rewarded for paws on the floor. Kimya was quickly sitting and waiting for treats, which she would take gently. She was able to engage with a licki mat with a wide tail wag and a lose body and she could orient to the handler before receiving more enrichment. Kimya would soon sit and take a breath before receiving more enrichment. Kimya solicited pets from the trainer with a loose body. Kimya attempted to leash bite when walking back to her kennel and again when inside, she was redirected with treats both times.

Summary (5):: 5/10/25: Kimya was observed to not wanting to walk down back to the care center, and had to be coaxed by another handler and a toy to get her back to the kennel. Kimya would pancake and refuse to move when going back down the street. 05/01/25 (Trainer Note): Kimya is sitting on her bed as the trainer approached, she walked to the kennel door and was easily leashed ad pulls midly to the Live Room. Kimya immediately engages with the licki mat and can orient to the handler between enrichment items. Kimya begins to sit and TAB between enrichment items. Kimya is easily leashed and pulls mildly back to her kennel. 04/24/25 (trainer note): Kimya is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame. She is easily leashed and strongly pulled to the behavior office. She enthusiastically pulled towards the enrichment items and her tail wagged as she engaged with them. She practiced breath work and doggy zen exercises, as she was taking treats roughly at first. Her mouthiness softened up as she began to settle. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel

Summary (6):: 04/17/25 (Trainer Note): Kimya is sitting on her bed as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Kimya engages readily with the various enrichment, orienting towards the handler and breathing in between items. She is then led to the mat where she sits but struggles to lay down. Kimya is returned to the enrichment before being easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 4/13: An ACS staff member was in the corner store purchasing food when they looked out and saw another ACS having difficulty managing Kimya during her morning walk due to leash biting. The staff member with Kimya made several attempts to offer her toys but she would not release their lead. The other ACS runs out the store and takes out their lead prepared to double leash to bring her back into the building safely. When she sees the other handler approach with their lead, Kimya releases the other. She then follows both back into the building and into her kennel without further issue. 04/10/25 (Trainer Note): Kimya is lying down in kennel as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Kimya moves frenetically back and forth so the handler throws a handful of treats on the ground and is then able to attach the drag leash. Kimya engages with mild interest in the various enrichment items and is able to orient towards the handler and breathe, but has to be prompted to do so. Handler then moves her over to the mat where she holds for a few seconds at a time. Kimya intermittently jumps up onto the handler when the reinforcement is withheld, but is easily redirected. She is returned to kennel without issue. 04/03/25 (trainer note): Kimya is lying down in her kennel and gets up to approach the handler. She has a loose frame and tail wag. She is easily leashed and walked to the behavior office with mild pulling. She engaged with the enrichment items spread out in the room. In the beginning there were times she would become overstimulated and jump on the handler if not immediately given treats or attention. Handler would toss treats so she would engage with the enrichment items to settle. Once calmed down, Kimya was able to sit and regularly orient towards the handler. At one point, a staff member knocked on the door and walked in the room. Kimya's body remained neutral and continued to engage with the handler. At the end of the session, she was easily leashed and returned to kennel.

Summary (7):: 03/27/25 (Trainer Note): Kimya is at the front of her kennel as the trainer approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the Live Room. Once inside, she takes a few minutes to sniff the room thoroughly and ignored the enrichment. Kimya responds to the trainer calling her over, knows the cue "sit" and takes treats with a soft mouth. Kimya then begins to engage with the enrichment, in particular, the licki mat. Kimya takes a break from the enrichment to investigate the trainers treat pouch and she is rewarded for disengaging with it. Kimya is easily leashed and pulls moderately back to her kennel. as soon as the trainer gets her leash out of the door to close it, Kimya jumps at the door. 03/13/25: Kimya greets the handler lying at the back of her kennel on her cot with a loose frame. As the handler approaches Kimya get up and approaches as well. Kimya is easily leashed and escorted out of the care center to the play yards. When on leash Kimya will spend her time tracking on the ground. When in the yard Kimya is social with handlers when not interacting with the other dog. Please refer to Kimya's behavior assessment and dog-to-dog note summary for more details. Kimya is escorted back to her kennel where she is unleashed and secured safely. - 03/12/25: Kimya is lying down in her kennel and will allow the handler to leash her with ease before being brought to the assessment room. Once inside, she will be fitted with a drag leash and set free to roam. As she explores the room, Kimya will maintain a neutral body posture and allow handlers to touch and pet her. She will actively seek attention from handlers and display social arousal, though it will remain manageable with proper handling. After the session, Kimya will be calmly escorted back to her kennel without any issues. 03/11/25: Kimya is lying at the back of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the Canine Behavior Office. Kimya paces the room, scenting the space. She readily approaches handlers when called, becoming aroused quickly displaying a flushed face, dilated eyes, and will attempt to jump on handler. Due to her level of arousal, an assessment is not completed at this time. Kimya is returned to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 3/10/2025

Date of initial:: 3/10/2025

Summary:: enters with loose body, solicits attn, allowed for handling and tasks

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Kimya is placed in a home with No children (under 13).

Potential challenges: : Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Social hyperarousal: Kimya becomes overly excited quickly, especially when stimulated by the environment or interactions with handlers. She will begin to become mouthy and leash bite.Training to help her manage her arousal levels and teaching her to remain calm in various situations will be essential for her well-being. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: To reduce Kimya mouthy behavior and improve her bite inhibition, redirect her attention to appropriate chew toys whenever she becomes mouthy. Encourage her to play with toys instead of mouthing people. Over time, she will learn that gentle interactions are more rewarding. Reinforce gentle behavior with treats and praise, and consistently practice these techniques to help Kimya develop better bite inhibition and reduce mouthiness. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Anxiety: Kimya began to display heavy panting and whining during her assessment. Managing her 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. Leash-biting: When she starts to bite the leash, distract her with a toy or treat to redirect her attention. Reward her when she stops biting the leash and engages with the toy or focuses on you. Practice loose-leash walking techniques, and consider using a different type of leash or harness that might be less tempting for her to bite. Consistent redirection and reinforcement of desired behaviors will help decrease her leash-biting tendencies. Please see the handout on Leash-biting.