Date of intake:: 3/5/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender ( return had for 6 days)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 2 children

Behavior toward strangers:: initially lunge/hard bark/ growl when around strangers but will then becoming friendly, outgoing,pla

Behavior toward children:: hard bark and/or growl as well as lunge around children.

Behavior toward dogs:: hard bark and/or growl around unfamiliar dogs on the leash.

Behavior toward cats:: no experience around cats or any other animals.

Resource guarding:: When around items he deems valuable such as treats Snowman will experience a tense body or hovers over the item.

Bite history:: No known reports of a Bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Snowman is noted to have a Very High (more active than most) energy level.

Other Notes:: Snowman will have accidents in the home daily if not taken outside on time. Snowman will use the bathroom outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.). Snowman has some behavior concerns such as jumping up often or non-stop, general anxiety - paces, whines, unable to settle, jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks, pulls really hard on leash, anxious when left home alone and destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items). Snowman will react to strangers that approach you/family member, children, small animals - squirrels, birds, raccoons, opossums, etc and large as well as small dogs. Snowman will react by growling and/or hard barking. Snowman is fearful when held/restrained, startled and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will bark/growl when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will snap when his paws are touched and when his collar is grabbed/touched. Snowman is a fearful, social/affectionate, very active and playful dog who can prefer contact on his own terms. He enjoys spending time in the living room area of the home. Snowman is a level 5 while out for a walk meaning he experiences hard pulling (maintaining tension entire walk; extremely difficult). Snowman goes out for walks around 3-4 times a day for about 30 minutes each walk. Snowman has been crated before but does not do well. Snowman does not enjoy getting in/being in the car at all. Snowman knows the cue sit. Snowman's previous adopter stated he is very loving towards adults but does not like children and/or strangers or anyone running by him when out for a walk. Snow man enjoys toys and long walks.

Date of assessment:: 2/19/2026

Summary:: 2/19/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explore room- pacing, panting, flushed face Call over: Readily approches- mouthy, jumps up often Sociability comments: allows petting, anxious Handling Soft handling: Allowed- looks back, distracted, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed- looks back, distracted, panting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- panting Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: playful loose body Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Snowman's previous owner(s), he has no experience with familiar or unfamiliar dogs off leash and will hard bark and growl at unfamiliar dogs on leash. 04/12/26 Snowman is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He approaches with a neutral frame and stiffens slightly as he sniffs the female through the gate. He remains neutral as the female grumbles at him, but when she grumbles at him a second time and begins to muzzle punch the gate, Snowman vocalizes in return. He is easily guided away from the gate and the interaction is concluded.

Summary (5):: 04/24/26: (Trainer Note): Snowman was jumping and barking at the front of his kennel as the handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled moderately outside. Snowman jumped at the handler twice and was rewarded for keeping his paws on the floor. Snowman passed a dog walking up the ramp, his body was tense, but he was able to respond to the marker word and took a treat. The dog pulled towards Snowman and Snowman lunged and barked. The handler was able to move Snowman away quickly, and he would follow a treat scatter. The handler played some up/down game with snow man and he would engage, but would stop to try and chew his back leg. He solicited pets and would allow the handler to scratch his back leg. Snowman was able to observe dogs from across the street and orient back to the handler with ease. When walking back to the care centre, Snowman passed a dog walking up the ramp and the handler marked this behaviour. Snowman lunged and began to bark and would then orient to the handler to receive a treat. Snowman was returned to his kennel without issue.

Summary (6):: 04/06/26 (trainer Note): Snowman was jumping at the front of his kennel as the handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled moderately out of the building. When exiting through the gate, Snowman would pull strongly to his right where there was a another dog so the handler used leash pressure to create distance. Snowman passed a dog walking down the ramp and was able to disengage and orient to the handler with ease. The handler and Snowman did some work on a hand target and Snowman could press his nose into the handler's palm. Snow man would solicit pets before being safely returned to kennel. 03/31/26 (Trainer Note): Snowman is jumping and barking at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He sits to be leashed and begins to jump as the leash passes over his head. Snowman gets his paw caught in the leash and will sit and allow the handler to adjust him using a treat. Snowman will continue to sit and allow the handler to leash him. Snowman pulled strongly outside and will sniff and take in his environment. Snowman will sit and engage with a dog across the street. When the handler gives the marker, he will look back to them and gently a treat. Snowman will repeat this several times. Snowman and the handler see a second dog and the handler waits for Snowman to orient to them, which he does after a couple of seconds. Snowman solicits pets before being safely returned to kennel.

Summary (7):: 03/26/26 (Trainer Note): Snowman is standing at the front of his kennel panting mildly as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately outside. Snowman barks at another dog but is easily redirected. The handler works with him on engage/ disengage and he participates readily, turning away from dogs when he hears the verbal marker. Snowman walks without pulling and is returned to kennel without issue. 3/22: Snowman is seen hard barking and lunging at another dog's kennel while the handler waits on the opposite end of the room for other dog/handler pairs to pass. Another handler approaches with sausages to redirect Snowman, and he readily accepts. 3/20/26: Snowman is reported on the rounds board to growl at a child walking on the sidewalk as they were passing. Snowman is at the front of his kennel, standing on the kennel door and is easily leashed to be brought to the sidewalk for a walk. Snowman pull hard, sniffs his surroundings and will bark at dogs at a moderate distance and tense, but is very easily refocused away from them. Snowman is brought back to kennel with no issue. 03/18/26 (Trainer Note): Snowman is standing at the front of the kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Snowman is loose and social with the handler. He initially struggles to focus, but engages more readily over time. The handler works with him on the 123 game, conditioning the yes marker, and take a breath. Snowman is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 3/13/26: Snowman is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins jumping and barking at the door as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be leashed when treats are tossed inside and he then pulls hard on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he would continue to pull ahead to sniff and mark his territory. He would pull and bark towards dogs that were nearby and is able to be redirected with a squeaker and treats. He is able to sit to receive treats. He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues.

Date of intake:: 3/5/2026

Summary:: very active, friendly and outgoing with counselors allowing all handling

Date of initial:: 3/10/2026

Summary:: Jumpy but very friendly / solicits attention and takes treats well, calms down with treats to distr

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We Reccomend Snowman be placed in an adult-only home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: When around items he deems valuable such as treats Snowman will experience a tense body or hovers over the item. It is essential to work on desensitizing him to having his 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. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Snowman is noted to jump up often.Training should focus on reinforcing calm alternative behaviors such as sitting for attention and consistently ignoring or redirecting jumping to encourage more appropriate greeting behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Snowman is noted to display mild mouthiness.Redirecting mouthy behavior to appropriate chew items and reinforcing gentle, controlled engagement will help improve bite inhibition. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Handling/touch sensitivity: Snowman is fearful when held/restrained, startled and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will bark/growl when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will snap when his paws are touched and when his collar is grabbed/touched. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Snowman will initially lunge as well as hard bark and/or growl when around strangers and childern. But will then becoming friendly, outgoing and playful. Snowman will hard bark and/or growl at small animals - squirrels, birds, raccoons, opossums, etc and large as well as small dogs.Training should focus on increasing distance from triggers, reinforcing calm behavior and handler engagement, and gradually desensitizing him to unfamiliar people, dogs, and environmental stimuli. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Snowman will initially lunge as well as hard bark and/or growl when around strangers and childern. But will then becoming friendly, outgoing and playful. Snowman will hard bark and/or growl at small animals - squirrels, birds, raccoons, opossums, etc and large as well as small dogs. Separation anxiety/Anxiety: Snowman is noted to pace and panting and displayed a flushed face. In the prior home he is noted to display separation anxiety. Providing predictable routines, calming enrichment, and reinforcing relaxed behavior can help him better regulate stress. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety and eparation anxiety Strength/leash pulling: Snowman is noted to hard pull on the leash during walks.This behavior highlights his 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.