Date of intake:: 1/17/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, limited history

Bite history:: June 2022;was brought in by the police due to being 'aggressive/trying to bite.' In care, Pancake initially presented as wiggly and social. Early July, Pancake was adopted. 2 days into the adoption, the adopter reached out seeking assistance due to Pancake's concerning reaction towards children. The adopter did not answer calls and several days later, the adopter reached back out stating that Pancake bit twice. When staff asked about his bite incident, the adopter explained when Pancake was sleeping and they rubbed his belly, Pancake got startled and bit their hand. The adopter stated that they attending training classes to work with Pancake instead surrendering. When Canine Behavior was able to make contact with the adopter (August 2022), they stated that Pancake has snapped at them several times and bitten them twice, bites not severe. Most of these have occurred when putting on his harness or during other handling. December of 2023, the owner reached back out for help with Pancake's behavior. They said that there have been several bite incidents, the last one occurring on Saturday 12/16 where he was kissing Pancake on his face and Pancake bit them on the eyebrow, drawing blood. The owner said Pancake bites when they touche him when he's sleeping and kisses him on the face, and that he has acted aggressively when other people have put things in his face, such as a construction worker putting a vacuum in his face and waving it around. January 2024- Pancakes owner states that Pancake has bitten more people - the owner himself, a neighbor, and a friend. The bites were described as without warning and 'came out of nowhere;' the bites were reported to not need medical attention. The owner stated that the bites occurred either when playing with Pancake or when kissing him on the nose/face. December 2024- admissions staff reached out to the client and was told that Pancake has bitten 6 people in the past and the date of the last bite was 12/15/24. Client stated all day they were giving Pancake hugs and kisses, when they got in the kitchen they continued to do so, and the dog attacked them suddenly. Pancake had bit their arm and ripped their pants. The client stated they told him to go upstairs, and he did so. Client stated he has bitten a lady and the dog walker. Client stated he attacked the dog walker resulting in a hospital visit. 16th January 2025- Pancake's owner was watching TV when they disturbed Pancake(he was sleeping). Pancake suddenly bit the owner. Pancake went towards the others face when they lifted their arm in defense. Pancake bit the owner on the right arm and left index finger, these bites broke skin. The owner at first treated the wounds at home, however they went to the hospital the next day (1/17) for medical treatment.

Date of assessment:: 1/21/2025

Summary:: Pancake Police were called to remove Pancake from the home due to a bite incident. After contacting the owner, they reported that this incident was not the first time; Pancake was reported to have bitten 8 other times in the past. The owner stated that they could only recall the most recent 2 incidents. The owner stated that Pancake was acting erratically and lunged at their face to bite their face but they were able to block their face with their arm. Pancake bit the owner on the right arm and left index finger, these bites broke skin. Pancake was first in ACC's care toward the end of June 2022;was brought in by the police due to being 'aggressive/trying to bite.' In care, Pancake initially presented as wiggly and social. Early July, Pancake was adopted. 2 days into the adoption, the adopter reached out seeking assistance due to Pancake's concerning reaction towards children. The adopter did not answer calls and several days later, the adopter reached back out stating that Pancake bit twice. When staff asked about his bite incident, the adopter explained when Pancake was sleeping and they rubbed his belly, Pancake got startled and bit their hand. The adopter stated that they attending training classes to work with Pancake instead surrendering. When Canine Behavior was able to make contact with the adopter (August 2022), they stated that Pancake has snapped at them several times and bitten them twice, bites not severe. Most of these have occurred when putting on his harness or during other handling. December of 2023, the owner reached back out for help with Pancake's behavior. They said that there have been several bite incidents, the last one occurring on Saturday 12/16 where he was kissing Pancake on his face and Pancake bit them on the eyebrow, drawing blood. The owner said Pancake bites when they touche him when he's sleeping and kisses him on the face, and that he has acted aggressively when other people have put things in his face, such as a construction worker putting a vacuum in his face and waving it around. January 2024- the client reaches out again stating that Pancake has bitten more people - the owner himself, a neighbor, and a friend. The bites were described as without warning and 'came out of nowhere;' the bites were reported to not need medical attention. The owner stated that the bites occurred either when playing with Pancake or when kissing him on the nose/face. Due to the concerning multiple bite history in the previous home, Pancake is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 1/20/25: Pancake is laying down in the back of his kennel on his kuranda bed as handler approaches. He comes forward with coaxing and treats. He remains neutral throughout interaction and only briefly gave a slow, low tail wag. He takes treats gently and carries his enrichment back to his bed upon receiving it. He beings to engage with it immediately.

Date of initial:: 1/17/2025

Summary:: Panting/pacing, allows muzzling + handling for exam but growls

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Pancake 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 additional 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 multiple bite history we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling Sensitivity/ Fearful Defensive/ Multiple-bite History/ Bite History (Human): Escalating to biting is a behavior that Pancake has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Pancake's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Pancake and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Please see bite history above for more details.