Date of intake:: 1/28/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender ( 3 week with finder)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult and 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: No experience

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Alert barks Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Alert barks

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Resource guarding: Valuable items: Food Reaction: Growls or hard barks

Bite history:: On 1/16/26 Kano was going into the elevator with another dog where both dogs began to snap at each other. The owner other dog snap at Kano ear and nip a small cut on his left ear flap.

Housetrained:: Partially

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

Other Notes:: Behavior information given by original owner: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.), Designated area in home Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: When he goes cause he drinks alot of water so he will pee often in house Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Jumps up often or non-stop Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Other, Small dogs, Children Reaction type: Lunging, Other Additional info: Children playing. Wants be involved, anybody with a ball, all his attention is getting to that ball. Any sizes, people jogging he lung at them, don't know what he does after cause im holding him on leash. How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Unknown/Have not attempted - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful, isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Description of this dog most of the time: Very active & Playful, Lazy/Couch potato Where the dog spent most time: Living room Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to trim nails, Allows owner/family to bathe and brush Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 4 - Hard pulling (pretty strong, somewhat difficult to manage) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 20min to half on each walks Crate trained: Yes, does well, se porta bien Hours in crate: 5 Type of crate: Regular crate During car rides, this dog: Unsure Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sit down, wait to say kano goes to plate to eat Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: Play with rope. Tug of war, flecth sticks, balls but doesn't let go until he does and you could throw it again This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Any stuff toys and paper he years them up if he smells if food was on them Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: At first owner provide food which was no chicken only lamb but I'm on fix income I give what I could afford.

Date of assessment:: 2/11/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): explores room- pacing, panting, red eyes Call over: Comes when coxes- allowed light petting, heavy panting, seeks exit Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- moved out of handling position, heavy panting Exuberant handling: Tolerant- moved out of handling position, heavy panting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- stops at 2nd pass Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: Grips toy walks away Toy comments:

Summary (6):: 03/24/26 (Trainer Note): Kano is standing at the front of his kennel and begins jumping and barking as the handler situates their leash. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Kano allows the handler to attach a drag leash and intermittently engages with doggie zen. He also explores the various enrichment scattered about the room. Kano is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 3/18/26: Kano is standing at the front of his kennel and begins demand barking at handler while standing on his hind legs with his front paws on the glass. He allows handler to leash him and pulls hard while being escorted to the play yard for enrichment. Once inside, a drag leash is placed on him. Kano roams the yard freely, exploring and relieving himself while maintaining a neutral frame. Handler scatters treats on the ground, and Kano engages in scavenger hunting until all treats are found and consumed. When the session is complete, Kano is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 3/15/26: A handler walks past the room and hears a loud slam coming from the room they had just passed. They turn around to check the source and they see a staff member standing in front of Kano's kennel. The handler sees Kano lunging with his teeth fully bared as she snarls at the staff member. The kennel glass also shows traces of saliva. 3/13/26: Kano is standing in his kennel as handler approaches. He begins jumping at the door as the handler unlocks it and is able to be leashed with ease. He then pulls on the way to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he has tense body and begins to hard barking while his face tenses up. He is then taken back to his kennel to avoid any further escalation. See assessment for further details. 3/3/26: Kano is at the front of his kennel barking s the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and will pull hard out of his kennel. Once on the ramp, Kano will focus on the handler's treat pouch and attempt to eat out of it. The handler will turn to the side and then toss a treat away. Once in the yard, Kano will sit to solicit treats. On the way back to the kennel, he will try to eat out of the treat pouch again. He is taken back to his kennel and secured safely. 2/24/26: Kano is on his kuranda bed sitting with a neutral frame as the handler approaches. Kano is leashed with ease and will pull mildly out to the play yard. In the play yard, Kano will willingly jump into the piles of snow, searching for treats that the handler throws in there. After a while, he is brought back down the ramp. Kano will walk on a loose leash, sniffing. He will tense up when he sees dogs passing but is easily able to be redirected and can focus on a treat scatter. He is returned to his kennel with no issue and secured safely. 2/12/26: Kano is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, is easily leashed and brought out for his assessment. Kano is social, jumpy but is able to tolerate all aspects of the handling assessment and is returned to kennel with no issue. 01/30 (Late entry): Staff reported that Kano jumps on the handler several times, but using treats has been helpful in managing this behavior 01/28 (Late entry): Staff reported that Kano exhibits strong leash-pulling behavior during walks

Date of intake:: 1/28/2026

Summary:: friendly and excited with staff. He was aroused but listened with treats.

Date of initial:: 1/28/2026

Summary:: very food motivated, friendly but a little nervous, did well with snacks and limited handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Kano's previous owner reported that he has escalated to lunging at children during walks, but hasn't had any other experience around children. It is unknown if this is related to his escalations on walks. Due to this, we recommend that Kano be placed in a home with only adults at this time.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Other

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Kano is noted to use the bathroom often inside the house. A consistent schedule, increased supervision, and reinforcing outdoor elimination would help improve reliability. Please see the handout on House soiling. Resource guarding: Kano is noted in the prior home to Growls or hard barks when his food is touched. Training should focus on trade-up exercises, predictable feeding routines, and reinforcing voluntary disengagement to prevent escalation. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Destructive behavior: Kano is noted to have Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.),Providing appropriate enrichment, structured activity, and supervised free time can help redirect this behavior and reduce destruction driven by boredom or anxiety. Please see the handout on Destructive behavior. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Kano is noted to jump up on people often. Reinforcing calm alternatives—such as sitting for attention can help improve his greeting manners. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Kano is reported to lunge towards children, small dogs, and joggers. The prior owner notes that Kano wants to play with children. Training should focus on increasing distance from triggers, reinforcing handler engagement, and teaching alternative behaviors to reduce lunging. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/leash pulling: Kano is noted to hard pull while on walks outside. Training should prioritize loose-leash walking skills, rewarding moments of slack, and using supportive walking equipment to increase control and safety. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling. Other: On 1/16/26 Kano was going into the elevator with another dog where both dogs began to snap at each other. The owner other dog snapped at Kano's ear and nipped a small cut on his left ear flap.