Date of intake:: 6/15/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 3 adult and 2children (7and 8), 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks,Prefers contact on his own terms and can be shy/timid at first. He will warm up after so

Behavior toward children:: Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Alert barks,at first, but is friendly and tolerant of them.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: The prior owner reported that Romi will guard food and will snap and attempt to bite. owner explained he has never resourced guarded with them in the home and this was the only time when a stranger took romi food bowl away.

Bite history:: Romi has bit only once in the past. It was on 02/21 during a birthday party. Romi just came in from a walk and was eating/drinking his water. The stranger that was inside the kitchen came up to him as he was eating and took his food away. The stranger took his food away so quickly that he wasn't able to give any warning signs. Owner reported the bite was a quick bite and release, and did break skin/draw blood. The bite was self-treated and drew some blood/was a scrape from his tooth. Owner reported he went back to eating after the stranger dropped the food. Romi will alert bark at strangers at first.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Romi is noted in the prior home to have a Very high (more active than most) energy level.

Other Notes:: In the prior home it is noted that Romi will Bark/growl when startled, disturbed while resting/sleeping and when pushed off/pulled off of furniture. In the prior home Romi is noted to have accidents a few times a week ,He will urinate in the crate if taken a long time for his walks.Hard pulling (pretty strong, somewhat difficult to manage)

Date of assessment:: 6/17/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs:N/A Leash walking comments: noted to pull past kennels low body Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Nervous, alert towards dogs barking in hallway Call over: nervous doesn't approach, lip lick tucked tail Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- stays still, lip licks Exuberant handling: Allowed- stays still, lip licks Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- tucked tail, whale eyes Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Romi’s previous owner(s), she has had interactions with various dogs and is often described to initially alert bark. However, she is reportedly friendly and tolerant with dogs she is familiar with. Romi has no experience with unfamiliar dogs - on leash and off leash 07/31/25 Romi is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog. Romi will approach the gate, marking everywhere along the gate line and spreading his scent. Romi displays a square posture while displaying a high flagging tail. As he remains at the gate, Romi will whine before walking away. This concludes the interaction. 06/18/25: When off leash at the Care Center Romi is introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate Romi approaches While off-leash at the Care Center, Romi approaches with a soft frame both dogs engage in mutual scenting through the gate. Following this, The novel female walked away from the gate and began displacement scenting. Romi will remain present, displaying tail wags, but the novel female appeared unfocused—scanning the environment and walking aimlessly before engaging in displacement scenting. Romi will eventually loose interest, walking away from the gate to displacement scent. The interaction was concluded shortly after, and both dogs were separated.

Summary (6):: 7/31/25: Romi is at the back of his kennel laying down when approached, and when the handler approaches he begins to become loose/wiggly, is easily leashed and walked out into the yard for a dog-dog greet. (See Dog-Dog Summary for more details). Romi is brought back to his kennel where he does whine at other dogs that pass, but is otherwise easy to place back into kennel without issue. 7/26/25: I've taken Romi on several walks and he’s been highly social and affectionate. He always greets me in his kennel with tail wags and excitement. I recently took him to the yard and he quickly scooped up a soft soccer ball toy lying on the grass and zoomed around with it, happy as can be. He came bouncing up to me when I called him over and did lots of wiggles and waggles as I scratched his back, then plopped on his side and lounged out on the grass when I gave him ear scratches. Then he was back on his feet and playing with his toy. He also sat when I asked and nicely took the treat I offered as a reward. He’s just a big sweet puppy! 07/24/25 (Trainer Note): Romi is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the Live Room, stopping to pee along the way. When inside, Romi is clipped to a drag leash and he is given a snuffle mat. Romi allows the handler to approach and retreat to receive more reinforcement. Romi can orient to the handler as they approach with a loose body and a wide tail wag. The handler marks Romi with a yes and he receives more reinforcement. Romi knos the cue for sit and bgeins to be lured into a down. The hander and Romi continue work on the cue leave it and Romi can leave a treat on the floor. When the session is over, he is re leashed and headwhips when the handler unclips his collar. Romi is safely returned to his kennel. 07/16/25 Romi is standing on his kennel door with a loose wiggly frame as the handler approaches. Romi is easily leashed as he drops to all fours, proceeding outside for a walk. Romi maintains a soft, wiggly frame as he rubs his body against the handler's legs as they exit the building simultaneously. Romi maintains a soft, wiggly frame while maintaining a relaxed pace on the walk. Romi is consistent with his pace, exploring the sidewalk during his walk as well as relieving himself. He is returned to the facility where he will enter the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 07/15/25 (Trainer Note): Romi is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. He allows the handler to attach a drag leash and leans into contact with a soft body. Romi engages readily in doggie zen with the handler. Handler introduces the "leave it" cue and is able to put a treat onto the ground and pick it back up without Romi lunging for it. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 07/08/25 (Trainer Note): Romi is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. He allowed the handler to attach a drag leash and leans into contact. Handler works with him on the leave it cue using doggie zen. Handler is able to introduce the cue and offer the treat with a flat hand. Romi leans into contact before being easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 07/02/25 Romi is jumping in front of his kennel door as the handler approaches. Romi will sit firmly when the handler unlocks the kennel door, being leashed with ease and taken outside for a walk. Romi displays a loose frame and wagging tail as he walks moderate beside the handler, maintaining a relaxed pace. Romi will take treats gently when administered. Romi will fixate on dogs on walks with novel handlers, starring in their direction, reluctant to walk. Romi and the handler will commence their walk, and Romi will explore different dirt and grass patches. Romi is returned to the facility, entering the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 06/18/25: Romi 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, during which he maintains a neutral posture throughout. Romi is later brought to the play yard, where the handler offers him a tennis ball, but he shows no interest. The handler then scatters treats on the ground; Romi walks over, sniffs them, and walks away without engaging. He continues to explore the yard, sniffing around and taking in the various surrounding scents. Romi maintains a neutral frame while also panting and displaying signs of hypersalivation. Romi is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 6/18/25: Romi greeted handler at front of kennel and was leashed with ease. He walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) Romi appeared mildly timid and unsure at times. He was returned to kennel without issue. 06/17/25 (Beh. Assessment) Romi is standing in kennel displaying a neutral frame. Romi is leashed with ease as he remains still, proceeding to the behavior office for his assessment. Romi will trot out of his kennel room appearing aloof. He enters the behavior office maintaining his neutral frame. (See BA in Behavior section for more insight). Romi is returned to kennel, trotting back over to his kennel room. Before entering his kennel, he is a bit reluctant, stopping a bit but with direction leash pressure, he is guided into kennel.

Date of intake:: 6/15/2025

Summary:: nervous fearful of fast movements

Date of initial:: 6/16/2025

Summary:: initially timid, warmed up with handling, allowed for handling and tasks

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Romi is placed in an adult-only home at this time.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: In the prior home Romi is noted to have accidents a few times a week ,He will urinate in the crate if taken a long time for his walks. Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful: In the prior home it is noted that Romi will Bark/growl when startled, disturbed while resting/sleeping and when pushed off/pulled off of furniture. He prefers contact on his own terms and a slow approach. He is shy/timid around strangers at first, but will warm up after some time. Bite history (human):Romi has bit only once in the past. It was on 02/21 during a birthday party. Romi just came in from a walk and was eating/drinking his water. The stranger that was inside the kitchen came up to him as he was eating and took his food away. The stranger took his food away so quickly that he wasn't able to give any warning signs. Owner reported the bite was a quick bite and release, and did break skin/draw blood. The bite was self-treated and drew some blood/was a scrape from his tooth. Owner reported he went back to eating after the stranger dropped the food. Romi will alert bark at strangers at first. Strength/leash pulling:In the prior home it is noted that Romi will Hard pull (pretty strong, somewhat difficult to manage) on the lead during walks.