Date of intake:: 10/17/2024

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, children ( 8 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: hard bark/and or growl, alert barks

Behavior toward children:: playful and tolerant, Sometimes lunged.

Behavior toward dogs:: shy will avoid contact

Behavior toward cats:: hard bark/growls

Resource guarding:: In the prior home it is reported that Supernova will resource guard stolen objects that are valuable to him He will display a tense body or hover over them.

Bite history:: No known bite history is reported.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Supernova is reported to have a very high energy level.

Other Notes:: Supernova has general anxiety, pulls hard on leash, is anxious when left alone, and barks a lot. Fearful when startled or restrained. Allows bathing and brushing, does not allow nail trimming. Anxious inside car.

Date of assessment:: 10/23/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive- Didnt walk pass people Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- Didnt walk pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniffs around the room, seeks attention Call over: comes when coaxes Timid leans into touch Sociability comments: Bouncy, playful with familiar handler, nervous warmed up with assessor Handling Soft handling: Allowed handling- distracted,sits, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed handling- distracted,sits, panting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted Arousal comments: Knock: Distracted Knock Comments: Toy: sniffs walks away Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Super Nova's previous owner(s), Super Nova's has interacted with different dogs and is often described shy will avoid contact. 11/20/24: When off leash at the Care Center Super Nova is introduced to a greeter female dog. At the gate Super Nova approaches hard pulling with a stiff frame. Super Nova begins muzzle punching the yard door. Super Nova begins pawing at the door. increasing in frustration Super Nova begins biting the yard door with is front teeth as he anxiously whines. Due to Super Nova's frustration and arousal the pen gate was not opened only a gate greet was conducted.

Summary (3):: 11/18: Supernova continues to hard bark, jump up, and growl at people when they pass his kennel. 11/16/24: Supernova is observed to hard bark at the front of his kennel and lunge at the kennel glass door as handlers pass. Supernova is given treats to which he eats, but quickly resumes these behaviors. 11/13/24: When the handler passes the kennel Supernova is seen hard barking, heavy panting, and bouncing off his kennel door. 11/08/24 (PM): Supernova is standing up at the front of kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks with a neutral frame to the Canine Behavior Office. Supernova is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He follows handler around the room before slowly approaching a second handler and sniffing along their arm. Handler offers Supernova cheese which he takes slightly rough from hand. He follows second handler around the room with a loose frame and will chase after a tossed squeaky toy. After his session, Supernova is returned to kennel safely. (AM): Supernova is jumping up on the kennel door excitedly as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls mildly out the the play yard. Supernova spends time scenting and relieves himself before becoming loose and bouncy with the handler. He will play bow and take treats gently from hand but does not engage with any tossed treats. Supernova allows petting along his head with a loose frame. He pulls hard on his way back to the Care Center and returns to kennel safely.

Summary (4):: 11/07/24: ACS staff report that Supernova is jumping repeatedly up onto the handler until he fell back onto his back and began to thrash and leash bite. 10/23/24 (AM) Supernova greets the handler standing in the center of his kennel with mild whale eye. As the handler opens the kennel door, Supernova approaches but once the handler presents the leash Supernova begins retreating to the back of the kennel. When the handler attempts to lasso him he begins pressing himself against the back was seeking an exit. Supernova is leashed and escorted out of the care center. When on leash Supernova will consistently pull in any direction as he scans his environment fearfully. The handler guides Supernova off to the side and stands there with him. Supernova will scan the environment panting. Over a few minutes Supernova's body softens and he begins to step back closer and closer to the handler until his hindlegs are pressed against the handler. The hander proceeds to escort him back to the care center. His pulling and over all anxiousness appear have decreased. Supernova is returned to his kennel where he is unleashed without any issues. 10/22/24 (PM): Supernova was standing on all fours at front of kennel as handler approached and unlocked door. He did not retreat as handler placed leash loop over head. He exited kennel and walked to the yard. Supernova appeared mildly uneasy but tolerated handler reaching toward his collar to clip drag leash. He explored the yard with a loose body, relaxed tail and ears. Supernova began sniffing intently at a blood stain on handler's pants. When Supernova jumped up on them they picked up the drag leash and walked him around the yard. Supernova would look over his shoulder at handler or sniff at the stain. Supernova was returned to kennel with ease.

Summary (5):: (AM): Supernova was climbing on kennel door barking when handler approached. Handler ignored this behavior and proceeded to unlock kennel without making eye contact. Supernova stood neutrally on all fours once door was opened. He was leashed with ease and then urinated in kennel. One finished relieving himself he exited kennel willingly and walked to the yard, where he was startled when handler reached towards him to clip drag leash. Supernova panted and hypersalivated but explored the yard with a loose body. He was not interested in treats and was startled by a small soft squeaker toy tossed in his direction. Supernova appeared conflicted and kept contact with handler brief. When handler crouched down Supernova approached and sniffed them. Supernova jumped up on handler and handler stood up due to his size. Supernova passed by multiple other dogs at close proximity without reacting. He was returned to kennel with ease. 10/21/24 (PM): Supernova's behavior remains consistent while in care. See previous note. (AM): Supernova is standing up at the kennel door, growling and hard barking as handler approaches. Handler cracks open the kennel door and Supernova is avoidant of leashing. He retreats to the back of kennel with a trembling body and handler lassos him. Supernova walks to the Canine Behavior Office with a slightly tense body. Handler kneels down and clips him to a drag lead. He leans into handler's body and accepts light petting along hind end with a slightly loose body. Supernova will spend time exploring the space and will approach handler, leaning in to solicit contact. Supernova's body tenses slightly as novel handlers enter the room but he will slowly approach and scent them before walking away. Supernova sits in front of first handler on the couch and will lean his head back towards them soliciting attention. After his session in the room, Supernova is returned to kennel safely.

Summary (6):: 10/20/24: Supernova is standing at the front of kennel hard barking and growling as handler approaches. Handler opens the kennel door and Supernova stays at the front, maintaining a slightly tense body and is initially avoidant of leashing. Once leashed, Supernova walks with a slightly tense body to the Canine Behavior Office where he is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He displays anxiety, wide mouth panting, trembling body, pacing. Supernova will approach familiar handler and lean his hind end into their legs for comfort. He allows handler to lightly pet along his hind end and will loosen. After his session in the room, he is returned to kennel safely. 10/19/24: SuperNova is at the front of his kennel jumping up slamming his body into the glass door, Hard growling, Hard barking, and growling. handler will administer cheese and Nova will take the cheese then drops it to the floor and will continue growling. Handler will open the kennel door and Nova will run to the back of his kennel crouching down in fear avoiding the slip lead. Handler will administer more cheese and Nova will attempt to eat and once handler goes to leash him again Nova will run to the back corner of his kennel again. Handler will step half way into the kennel and lasso Nova and he will immediately willingly walk out his kennel. Nova will be brought to the BT room and will be walked around the room on a slip lead until primary and secondary handler collars Supernova, the he will be free to roam the room. After a period of time goes by and Supernova maintains a anxious but neutral form, handler will escort Nova back to his kennel safely with no issues

Summary (7):: 10/19/24: Nova is lunging up on the kennel door hard barking and baring teeth as handler approaches. Handler tosses pieces of cheese which Nova readily eats. As handler presents the lead, Nova retreats to the back of kennel, sitting in the corner with his back to the handler. He avoids leashing. As handler closes the kennel door to reset their lead, Nova will approach the front of kennel. He retreats to the back once door is opened again and is leashed. Nova walks with a low trembling body to the Canine Behavior Office. He immediately relieves himself and walks around with a slightly tense trembling body. As more handlers enter the room, Nova will tense even further and lean into handler's legs, displaying wide panting mouth and slight clown face. Handler walks over to the couch and Nova will lean into them and allow light petting along his side. He will loosen slightly. Handler offers cheese throughout his time in the room which he will sniff but does not eat. After his session in the room, handler slowly clips their lead to a figure 8 and he is returned to kennel safely. -DW 10/18/24: Nova is standing in the middle of kennel with a tense, hard body and flagged tail as handler approaches. He lunges towards the door, barking and snapping as handler unlocks the kennel door. Handler tosses Nova pieces of cheese which he readily eats. Nova is avoidant of leashing and will retreat to the back of kennel. Handler lassos Nova and he slowly exits kennel with a low, tense body. Nova immediately relieves himself and walks next to handler, looking up often to check in. He enters the Canine Behavior Office and briefly scents before relieving himself again. Handler sits on the couch, giving their side to Nova and he will stand close to handler, leaning his back end against their legs. Nova walks around the room again and will slowly approach as handler kneels down. Handler slowly moves their hand to clip their lead into a figure 8 and he will sniff their hand lightly before the lead is clipped. Nova is walked back to kennel and returns with ease.

Date of intake:: 10/18/2024

Summary:: Very nervous, growling, lunging--sedated for exam

Date of initial:: 10/17/2024

Summary:: During intakes minimum handling was done, taken to medical.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Supernova's potential challenges we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats- In the prior home it is reported that Supernova will hard bark and growl at cats. Due to this, we recommend Supernova be placed in a home without cats.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling,Kennel presence,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding- In the prior home it is reported that Supernova will resource guard stolen objects that are valuable to him He will display a tense body or hover over them. It is essential to work on desensitizing him to having is possessions handled by using techniques like trading up for higher-value items and practicing "drop it" and "leave it". Please see handout on Resource guarding Fearful/potential for defensive aggression- Supernova continues display fear-based behaviors, including retreating to the back of his kennel and showing signs of anxiety, such as whale eye, panting, and pulling on the leash. While he remains avoidant and uneasy, there are moments where he shows progress, softening his body and seeking proximity to handlers when given time to decompress. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. touch sensitivity/Separation anxiety/anxiety- In his previous home, Supernova was reported to have general anxiety and separation anxiety, though specific behaviors related to this were not detailed. He allows bathing and brushing but does not tolerate nail trimming. He also becomes anxious when in the car and shows fear when startled. Managing his 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 and Handling/touch sensitivity. Leash-biting/Strength/leash pulling- In the prior home supernova is reported to pull hard on the lead. This behavior highlights her strength and the need for training to teach him to walk calmly on a leash. Using tools like a no-pull harness and consistent leash training can help manage his pulling behavior.In the care center he is reported to leash bite Kennel presence- Supernova was climbing on kennel door barking when handler approached