Date of intake:: 4/29/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender( had since a puppy)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 kids(2,5 y/o) 1SMB

Behavior toward strangers:: alert bark when meeting new people, prefers a slow approach, is tolerant and once comfortable is pla

Behavior toward children:: he's lived with a 5 and 2 year old and is tolerant, playful, friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: he lived with a SMB and is tolerant, friendly and playful

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: no known history of resource guarding

Bite history:: no known bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Kodak is noted int the prior home to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: The owner states he will alert bark when meeting new people, prefers a slow approach, is tolerant, and once comfortable, is playful, friendly,y and outgoing.He can take treats rough, jumps up non-stop and pulls really hard on leash. He isn't bothered when he is held/restrained, disturbed when sleeping, startled, push/pulled off furniture, feet/paws are touched, or his collar is grabbed.

Date of assessment:: 5/7/2025

Summary:: 6/6/25: Kodak is taken to the behavior office for an updated reassessment. He displays whale eyes, heavy panting. He will approach the handlers but will display a tense body and a tight face. He begins to grow anxious and avoids the handlers. An updated assessment is not conducted at this time. 5/7/25 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: No response Reactivity to dogs: No response Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Panting, pacing in the room, begins to whine Call over: Comes when coaxed with treats, displays heavy panting, whale eyes, tucked tail, seeks exit, whining Sociability comments: Stiff with collaring Handling Soft handling: Allowed- lip licks, red dilated, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed- lip licks, red dilated, panting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- 1 pass seeks exit, tuck tail, trembling Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: 05/2/25: Kodak is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. In the room, he displayed whale eyes, tucked tail, and beings to seek exit. He avoids touch but takes treats tossed to him. Due to Kodak's fearfulness, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time. ***05/01/25: Due to Kodak's fearfulness, he is given more time to decompress.*** ***4/30/25: Due to Kodak not having vaccines, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time.***

Summary:: Due to Kodak entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 06/11/25 Kodak is introduced at the gate to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Kodak will approach the gate with a loose frame, standing adjacent to the novel female dog as they approach as well. Kodak will scent the novel female dog and become sexually motivated, displaying a fast-wagging tail as he stands on his tiptoes attempting to appear bigger. The novel female will ignore him as she explores away from the gate. Kodak will walk away from the gate to explore himself, and while he does so, the female dog will approach the gate once more. Kodak will approach the gate when he realizes the female dog there, displaying a soft frame and wagging tail. the novel female dog will play bow at Kodak and Kodak becomes conflicted at this point, slightly tucking his tail and displaying look aways. The female dog is loose and wiggly at the gate, remaining self-present, as Kodak slowly disengages, displacing as he scents away from the gate. Kodak is returned to kennel due to his discomfort, concluding the interaction. 05/02/25: When off leash at the Care Center Kodak is introduced to a novel male dog. At the gate Kodak approaches cautiously and tucked tail. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. Kodak will display paw raises, as the novel male will solicit play, remaining present at the gate. Kodak shakes off before walking away and marking. The novel male will walk away displacement scenting. Both dogs are separated, thus ending the interaction. 05/01/25: When off leash at the Care Center Kodak is introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate Kodak approaches with a loose frame. Both dogs will scent one another at the gate. The novel female will display tail wags while remaining loose and wiggly. Kodak will lip lick with a stiff frame. The novel female will loose interest walking away as Kodak remains present at the gate, panting. The novel female will walk away from the gate, thus ending the interaction.

Summary (6):: 06/06/25: Kodak is lying on his kuranda bed with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He places his front paws up onto the kennel door as handler unlocks it and shows no interest in tossed treats. Handler drops the lead over Kodak's head, and he pulls moderately to the play yard. Kodak takes treats gently from hand and will stop in front of handler and look up at them to solicit treats often. He nudges their treat pouch with his nose several times throughout the session. Kodak will investigate the pool set up in the yard but does not enter. He becomes slightly tense-bodied when handler pets the top of his head, so they discontinue contact and Kodak returns to scenting. After his session, he is returned to kennel safely.

Summary (7):: 5/20/25: Kodak began climbing on kennel door as handler approached. Handler tossed treats to move him away from door and he was leashed with ease as he re-approached. Kodak walked to the yard where he was clipped to a drag leash. Kodak immediately engaged with a snuffle mat which he worked on for some time, even flipping it over to make sure he had found every last crumb. Kodak's kennel as clean and he relieved himself while in the yard. Kodak was returned to kennel with ease. 5/7 (reassessment): Kodak is lounging in his kuranda bed when a Handler approaches. He comes forward with coaxing from the Handler but does not take treats. The handler attempts to leash him, but Kodak begins dodging and retreating to the back of his kennel; he does come forward with further coaching, but still refuses treats. Once leashed, he walks out of the room, ignoring the other barking dogs, and is brought to the behavior office for a reassessment. Kodak maintains a tense body with a slightly tucked tail as the assessment begins. Once complete, he scurries to the door seeking an exit and is then returned to his kennel without issue. A staff member reported Kodak was warming up to them and had accepted pets. 05/02/25 (Assessment Note): Kodak walks up to the front of his kennel and allows the handler to leash him with ease, though he will cower and display raised hackles as the leash is placed over his head. While walking to the assessment room, Kodak presents a tucked tail and pinned-back ears, appearing very fearful. Once inside the room, he continues to show signs of stress seeking the exit, pacing, and lip licking. Despite his fearful demeanor, Kodak will take treats gently from the handler. (See behavior assessment for more information.) 05/02/25 (playgroup): Kodak is curled up on his kuranda bed at the back of kennel with a trembling frame as handler approaches. Handler kneels down and speaks to him with a soft frame. Kodak slowly approaches, with a low, trembling frame and tucked tail. He is lured through the lead with treats and slowly exits kennel. Kodak shows anxiousness on lead and will circle handler on the walk up to playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). He will slowly approach a second handler and sniff them lightly before walking away. Kodak pulls hard on the walk back to the shelter. Kodak becomes slightly tense and will stop and look back at the dog walking on the sidewalk behind him. Handler uses light directional leash pressure and a soft voice to redirect him forward. Kodak is returned to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 4/29/2025

Summary:: wagging tail when speaking baby talk to him

Date of initial:: 4/30/2025

Summary:: Whale eye, flinching, trembling, shaking. Sniffs at treats but does not take. Appears to trust hand

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Kodak's high level of fearfulness in care, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control/Mouthiness/Poor Bite Inhibition: In his prior home, Kodak is noted to take treats roughly and jump up non-stop. Training should focus on teaching him basic manners and impulse control through positive reinforcement, such as rewarding calm behavior and using consistent cues. Additionally, training should address mouthiness by teaching him to take treats gently and improving his bite inhibition. Please see the handout on Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control/Mouthiness/Poor Bite Inhibition. Fearful/Anxiety: In his prior home, Kodak would alert bark when meeting new people, preferring a slow approach. Once comfortable, he is playful, friendly, and outgoing. In the care center, Kodak has shown fearful behaviors such as whale eyes, tail tucked, and seeking an exit. Training should focus on building his confidence through gradual exposure to new people and environments, using positive reinforcement to create positive associations and reduce anxiety. Please see the handout on decompression period and generalized anxiety. Strength/Leash Pulling: In his prior home, Kodak is noted to pull hard on the leash during walks. Training should involve teaching him proper leash manners through techniques like loose-leash walking, using rewards for walking calmly beside the handler, and consistent practice to reduce pulling. Please see the handout on Strength/Leash Pulling.