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Moo-Lan is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Moo-Lan has displayed a concerning level of on-leash reactivity and leash biting during her stay in care. During a brief stay in a foster home, Moo-Lan was also reported to hard bark and lunge at other dogs during walks. She recently escalated to biting a staff member on the wrist while leash biting. After, she attempted to redirect to the same handler after reacting to another dog. Moo-Lan has been highly social with staff and caretakers and readily accepts treats and engages in enrichment games. Medically, Moo-Lan is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Moo-Lan is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Moo-Lan has displayed a concerning level of on-leash reactivity and leash biting during her stay in care. During a brief stay in a foster home, Moo-Lan was also reported to hard bark and lunge at other dogs during walks. She recently escalated to biting a staff member on the wrist while leash biting. After, she attempted to redirect to the same handler after reacting to another dog. Moo-Lan has been highly social with staff and caretakers and readily accepts treats and engages in enrichment games. Medically, Moo-Lan is apparently healthy. Moo-Lan was originally surrendered into care as a stray, so her past behavior in a home environment was unknown. Moo-Lan presented as highly social with handlers and caretakers, readily accepting of treats and attention. She also enjoyed enrichment games and items. Moo-Lan was in a foster home for 2 days and was reported to be highly social with her fosters, but they did report a high level of on-leash reactivity to other dogs during walks. Similar reactivity has been observed during her stay in care after returning from foster. Moo-Lan has also begun to leash bite once out of the kennel. She has escalated to biting a staff member on the wrist during her leash biting and then attempted to redirect on them after becoming reactive to another dog while on-leash. The bite did not break skin. My foster writes: Moo-Lan (Moo) is the sweetest, cuddliest dog you've ever met. She wants nothing more than to lay down next to you and snuggle under a blanket with you. Moo loves as many toys and intellectual stimulation you can give her. She's so cute; her ears are always in the most whimsical position and she will most definitely be the cutest shadow you'll ever have. Since she is a puppy, she is still learning basic manners, but she is now a pro with sit! Luckily she is treat motivated, so treats will be your best friend during training periods. Treats are especially important when taking her out on walks, as she is very socially anxious around other dogs (but thankfully, not humans!). She would thrive in a home with humans who have the space and time to desensitize her to the great big world around her. With some support, she will undoubtably be living proof as to why dogs are mans best friends.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 47 lbs

Medical Notes

1/10/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 year based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scan negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR, Pink MM, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - High energy, interactive with people, attempts to jump and gain attention. Panting with loose body language. Allowed full exam. Moderate restraint needed for treatments due to high-energy. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, no dental calculus or periodontal disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Mild teat hyperplasia, no spay scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed. Assessment High energy dog ~1yo FI Canine Prognosis: Good Plan: Performed all intake procedures For high energy and suspected kennel stress on initial day of intake: Rx Trazodone 150mg BID. Reported to have some dog reaction in kennel, consider clonidine if dog-reactivity becomes difficult in kennel setting. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/24/2026

Behavior team reports leash biting, difficulty focusing during training. Increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO BID and add clonidine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID.

1/27/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1.5 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 4 days starting the day after surgery. Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

1/28/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: BAR. Appetite: Eating well. C/S/V/D: None. Incision site: No swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact. Pain level: Appears comfortable. Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: No. Additional notes: CR

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Moo-Lan was very friendly and outgoing allowing all handling from counselors such as taking her out of her crate, leashing her, collaring, scanning for mc, vaccinations and placing into her kennel without any concerns at all.

Date of Intake: 1/10/2026

Date of intake:: 1/10/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; history unknown

Other Notes:: According to Moo-Lan's previous foster, she was in the home for 2 days. There were 2 adults in the home and she was reported to have multiple accidents while in the home. She was reported to pull hard and would bark and lunge at other dogs during walks. Moo-Lan would occasionally take treats but would still fixate on the other dogs and whine and pull hard when she didn't see them. Moo-Lan was also reported to react to the barking of other dogs in adjacent apartments. But she was social and attention-seeking with her fosters.

Date of assessment:: 1/11/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none - loose leash Reactivity to humans: none - ignores Reactivity to dogs: inconclusive - did not pass Leash walking comments: was avoidant of leashing and would attempt to push out of kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): loose body, explores room, checks in with handlers occasionally becomes increasinly anxious - red/flushed face, panting, pacing, unable to settle or focus Call over: approaches with coax Sociability comments: begins jumping up before wandering away Handling Soft handling: whines, pants, stands still Exuberant handling: whines, pants, stands still Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, pants Arousal comments: Knock: no reponse Knock Comments: Toy: grips, moves away Toy comments:

Summary (6):: 2/9/26: Moo-Lan is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She begins to jump up at the door while barking as the handler unlocks it. She is able to be quickly leashed and then pulls hard on her hind legs on the way to the behavior room. In the room, she has a loose and wiggly body and would engage in a game of fetch with toys. She is comfortable approaching the handler to receive treats and pets. She pulls hard on the way back to her kennel, and would jump up and down while hard barking on her bed as the handler unlocks the door and walks away. 2/8/26: Moo-Lan displays the same behaviors as of yesterday (2/7/26). 2/7/26: Moo-Lan is standing at the front of her kennel as hander approaches. She begins to jump up up at the door with a loose and wiggly body as the handler unlocks the door. She is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats and then pulls hard on her hind legs on the way to the behavior room. In the room, she has a loose and wiggly body and would engage in a game of fetch with toys. She is comfortable approaching the handler to receive treats and pets. She pulls hard towards the dogs in their kennels on the way back her kennel and is able to enter her kennel with ease. 2/6/26: Staff member was taking Moo-Lan out for a walk and when getting ready to exit small dog adoption Moo-Lan bit the staff member on the wrist not breaking skin but then began to leash bite. The staff member was able to continue the walk but while on the walk Moo-Lan became reactive to another dog and then tried redirecting on the staff member that was walking her.

Summary (7):: 02/06/26 (Trainer Note): Moo-Lan is at the front of the kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Moo-lan is loose and social with handlers, though she jumps up repeatedly to solicit contact. The handler works with her on the 123 game, engage/ disengage, and take a breath. Moo-lan participates readily, including turning away from barking dogs without prompting. As the handler attempts to remove the leash, she turns and grabs it in her mouth, but she is easily redirected. Moo-lan returns to kennel without issue though she immediately begins to jump on the door. - 02/02/26: It is reported by staff that Moo-lan is "Very Dog reactive" 01/23/26 (Trainer Note): Moo-lan jumps on the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body as she sees the handler. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with her on conditioning the yes verbal marker and uses a snuffle mat to increase the interest. Moo-lan participates readily, though she does become distracted when she hears dogs outside, rushing to the door and barking. The handler reinforces her for turning back towards them and over time Moo-lan stops running to the door, instead continuing to orient towards the handler and engage with the snuffle mat. The handler rewards her first for engagement and then for taking deep breaths. The handler then conditions the 123 game before returning Moo-lan to the kennel without issue. - JM 1/22/26: Moo-lan is reported to leash bite while on walks. 1/16/26 (Canine Rep): Moo-Lan begins by coming to the front of the kennel door with excitement to see the handler. Moo-Lan showed little to no interest in treats however toys worked wonderfully. (Squeaker and fluff toys) Moo-Lan pulled moderately hard. Moo-Lan shows signs of being dog reactive when dogs are about eight to ten feet in distance. Moo-Lan starts with whining before barking, charging and having a display of teeth but is recovered quickly with a squeak of a toy. Loves to chase and play with different toys in the yard. Moo-Lan returned to the kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 1/10/2026

Summary:: allowed removal from crate and handling for intake tasks without issue. social

Date of initial:: 1/10/2026

Summary:: attempts to jump and gain attention. Panting with loose body language. Allowed full exam. Moderate r

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 Mulan's leash biting and redirection onto a handler, we recommend that she be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to the reactivity displayed in care and her previous foster home, which resulted in her redirection onto a handler, we recommend that Moo-Lan be the only dog in the home and not attend dog parks at this time as a precaution. Placement with a New Hope partner: Due to all the noted concerns displayed during her stay in care, the behavior department recommends that Moo-Lan be placed with a New Hope placement partner who can provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Moo-lan to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing her to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Moo-Lan presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Moo-Lan was reported to have accidents while in her previous foster home. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Moo-Lan jumps up on handlers during interaction. She displayed similar behaviors during her medical exam and handling assessment. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" be reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Anxiety: Moo-Lan appears anxious at the care center, whining, panting, pacing, and was unable to readily focus or settle during her assessment. We have no history of her behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. Leash-biting | Arousal | Bite History (human): Moo-lan is noted to leash bite when taken out on walks. She recently bit a staff member on their wrist. This bite did not break skin. Once out of the room, Moo-Lan became reactive to another dog and then attempted to redirect. Please see handout on Arousal. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Moo-Lan has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. She also displayed on-leash reactivity while in her previous foster home. Moo-Lan may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior