Date of intake:: 9/2/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrnder(Surrender through Agency)

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults 1 Female dog and 5 puppies

Behavior toward strangers:: Actively avoids

Behavior toward children:: Alert barks

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with familiar dog/unfamiliar on/off leash dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Cats: No experience Other Animals: Playful

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

Bite history:: Police responded to a call from an individual reporting that their dog, Kane, had bitten them and that they no longer wished to keep the animal. Upon arrival, officers entered the room where Kane was located. Kane immediately began foaming at the mouth, snarling, and lunging. Due to the severity of his behavior, special equipment (control pole) was required to safely manage him. Officers reported that the owner was attempting to crate Kane when the dog turned and nipped at their face. The bite was a quick bite and release, resulting in a small cut like wound on the side of the owner's face that broke the skin. Further information was gathered from the owner regarding the incident. They stated they had Kane for approximately three weeks and that this was the first and only time Kane had bitten them. The owner also described a separate incident during an argument in the home. As they were leaving the room, Kane appeared to react to their emotional state. He lifted his paw and then bit the owner on the right leg. This bite was also a bite and release, leaving 1–2 puncture wounds that broke the skin. The owner sought medical treatment for the injury.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Kane is noted to have a medium energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: In the prior home kane is noted to Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks Description of this dog most of the time: Very active & Playful Where the dog spent most time: Bedroom Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 2 - Very little pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 45 minutes Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: None During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sit stay come Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: Protective This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Anything Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Unknown

Date of assessment:: 9/13/2025

Summary (7):: 09/16/25 Kane is at the front of his kennel with a loose and wiggly frame. The handler leashes him with ease, and they proceed outside for a walk. Kane maintains a loose and wiggly body as he exits the facility, relieving himself upon exiting. Kane will explore the pen upon arrival. Kane maintains his loose frame as he continues to explore, collecting treats softly as they are administered. Kane will also sit willingly when soliciting treats. Kane is returned to the facility, entering the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 9/9: Kane is standing on his kennel door when a handler approaches. He follows the treats down to the ground before the handler leashes him. He is then walked to the play yard as his kennel is cleaned. Due to not being collared, he is kept on the slip lead. Kane will lean into the handler's legs, accepting along his back, sides, and neck. He readily accepts treats and will wander away to sniff scents before returning to the handler. On the way back to his kennel, a second handler passes a collar to them, and Kane allows the collaring before being returned to his kennel without issue. 09/03/25 (Trainer Note): Kane is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly outside. Kane is loose and social with staff, leaning into contact and re-initiating when the handler pauses. Kane is returned to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/2/2025

Date of initial:: 9/3/2025

Summary:: Loose body at front of kennel, wagging tail, sniffs at fingers near bars

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Kane's behavior hsitory, we reccomend that he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Police responded to a call from an individual reporting that their dog, Kane, had bitten them and that they no longer wished to keep the animal.Officers reported that the owner was attempting to crate Kane when the dog turned and nipped at their face. The bite was a quick bite and release, resulting in a small cut like wound on the side of the owner's face that broke the skin.Further information was gathered from the owner regarding the incident. They stated they had Kane for approximately three weeks and that this was the first and only time Kane had bitten them. The owner also described a separate incident during an argument in the home. As they were leaving the room, Kane appeared to react to their emotional state. He lifted his paw and then bit the owner on the right leg. This bite was also a bite and release, leaving 1–2 puncture wounds that broke the skin. The owner sought medical treatment for the injury. Kane has shown social and affiliative behavior with handlers in the shelter, readily accepting treats, leaning in for contact, and soliciting further interaction. He has allowed leashing, handling, and collaring without issue, and demonstrates loose, wiggly body language during positive engagements. While he has presented as affiliative and tolerant with staff in shelter, Kane’s history indicates potential risk in stressful or emotionally charged environments. He will require placement with a New Hope partner experienced with dogs who have a bite history and a need for behaviorally informed handling, management, and decompression in a safe, stable environment.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: In the prior home Kane is noted to Resource guard food and will growl and hard bark. Handling/touch sensitivity: In the prior home Kane is noted when Held/restrained,Disturbed while resting/sleeping,Paws are touched,Collar grabbed/touched he will bark and growl when startled he will snap Bite history (human)/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Police responded to a call from an individual reporting that their dog, Kane, had bitten them and that they no longer wished to keep the animal. Upon arrival, officers entered the room where Kane was located. Kane immediately began foaming at the mouth, snarling, and lunging. Due to the severity of his behavior, special equipment (control pole) was required to safely manage him. Officers reported that the owner was attempting to crate Kane when the dog turned and nipped at their face. The bite was a quick bite and release, resulting in a small cut like wound on the side of the owner's face that broke the skin. Further information was gathered from the owner regarding the incident. They stated they had Kane for approximately three weeks and that this was the first and only time Kane had bitten them. The owner also described a separate incident during an argument in the home. As they were leaving the room, Kane appeared to react to their emotional state. He lifted his paw and then bit the owner on the right leg. This bite was also a bite and release, leaving 1–2 puncture wounds that broke the skin. The owner sought medical treatment for the injury. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Leash-biting:In the prior home kane is noted to Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks. Kane is also noted to react tolarge dogs on walks by growling and hard barking.