Date of intake:: 3/4/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 4/4/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Leans into the handler accepting contact Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily, loose body Knock Knock comments: Approaches the handler readily Toy Toy comments: Becomes tense and hovers over the toy

Summary (5):: 4/6/26: (AM walk) Blue is loose bodied at front kennel, makes soft eye contact with handler, mild panting. Blue is leashed easily with a treat lure. Blue exits kennel with neutral body, moderate-consistent pull. Blue exits to sidewalk. Blue is treat receptive, allows all petting of face, neck and torso. Blue is maintains loose body mild panting on walk. Blue gets wiggly as people on sidewalk greet him verbally. Blue is walked around the block, unlike previous notes Blue completes this entire interaction without any attempts to bite the leash. Blue is walked back to MACC and re-enters kennel without issue. 4/3/26: (AM walk) Blue is exuberantly standing on hind legs, loose body wagging tail. He is easily leashed with a treat lure, he pulls moderately out of kennel, takes treats in hallway dropped on floor. A secondary staff member accompanies to take photos and video of Blue. In driveway Blue remains highly treat receptive, however at times jumps face height as handler with camera grabs treats from pouch. Blue does takes treats firmly from hand, and engages with staff for photos and video. After the secondary staff member leave (the person taking photos and video) Blue begins persistently low growling. He takes treats but often grabs hold of the leash again. Low-growling can be heard, he is neutral body with fast wagging tail. Blue eventually relinquishes with more treats and the leash is pulled tighter. Blue is walked back to kennel and he re-enters without issue. 4/2/26: Blue is at the front of his kennel with a soft body, jumping on the kennel door. The handler feeds him treats, and as he eats them, they leash him; Blue exits his kennel and the handler drops treats in front of him as they exit, which he eats. Once outside, Blue attempts to bite the leash and the poop bag, but the handler gives the sit position; he follows and eats the treat. On the street, Blue walks ahead either mild leash tension, presenting a wiggly body; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. When slight leash pressure is applied, Blue turns around and jumps and bites the leash; the handler breaks his focus with a toy. He carries the toy for a few feet and then drops it to. Blue looks up to leash bite, but the handler shows him and treat; he jumps for it but follows the sit command again and is given it. This is done a few times. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Blue to his kennel. 4/1/26 (PM walks): Blue is reported to leash bite in kennel and while exiting the room; he doesn't let go in the hallway and jumps high to bite the leash, almost catching the handler's hand. A second leash it put on Blue and he lets go of the first one

Summary (6):: 3/30/26: Blue is observed to persistently bite the leash when being taken for a walk. He will also jump up and bite the leash. The handler has to keep Blue on a short leash. It is reported that the walk had to be cut short due to the leash biting. 3/28/26: Blue is at the front of his kennel with a loose body. As he is leashed, he bite the leash and holds on to it while exiting. Blue lets go and jumps high to bite the leash. The handler tosses treats at him, and he stops to eat. After going downstairs, Blue jumps up and bites the leash; the handler gives him a toy. Blue briefly engages with it, but goes back to biting the leash. Blue stops himself and walks on the street with mild leash tension.; he allows pets from the handler. Blue also attempts to chase pigeons and sparrows. Upon entry, Blue attempts to bite the leash again, but the handler shortens the leash, so he stops. They clip their leash and return Blue to his kennel. 3/27/26: Blue is observed to jump up high to leash bite; however, it's done in a playful manner. Treats and toys redirect his attention. 3/20/26: Blue is laying down in his kennel when the handler approaches and is easily leashed. Blue rushes out the kennel and leans into the handler. The handler gives Blue head scratches then walks him outside. Blue starts leash biting for a few seconds but responds to treats and stops. Blue does not leash bite for the remainder of the walk. Blue is taken on a long walk where he relives himself, sits with the handler, gently takes treats and receives pets. When Blue is taken back to medical he sits with a second handler as his kennel is cleaned. Blue is returned to his kennel and willingly walks inside. 3/16/2026: Blue is laying down in his kennel as handler approaches, blue immediately stands wagging his tail as he observes handler reach out for the leash. Blue is easily leashed and is taken out for a walk. As exiting blue occasionally pulls mildly and relieves himself out in the driveway. The remaining time of the walk blue walks ahead of handler and stops to sniff and relieves himself again. Heading back blue will walk by handler side, however, once the room was reached blue baulk and refuse to move inside Med iso. Handler crouches slightly down and soft talks him, blue shortly follows inside the room. As handler opens the kennel door blue softly turns around towards the exit door. Handler attempts to coax him using squeaker toys and treats which is not much into blue interest. Handler then uses mild leash pressure forward directing blue into the kennel, in which caves in and walks slowly into the kennel, leash is removed with ease.

Summary (7):: 3/14/26: Blue is at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the street for a walk. Blue relieves himself and walks at a steady pace. Blue flinches at loud sudden noises and movements during the walk. Blue is walked in the opposite direction and relaxes. Blue is taken back inside and leashed to the wall. The handler crouches down and begins petting blue. Blue leans into pets with a loose body and licks the handlers face. Blue is out for some time before being lured in the kennel. 3/12/26: LATE ENTRY. The handler walks into medical iso in the morning and noticed Blues kennel open. Blue is lying in the corner of the room and lifts his head when the handler walks in. Blue stands with a wagging tail and playfully jumps on the handlers legs. The handler easily leashes Blue and takes him for a quick walk. Once the walk in finished Blue is placed back into his kennel. Blue manages to break out of his kennel two more times before a lock is found and placed on. Each time Blue is found, he is lying in the corner of the room asleep. 3/10/26: ACS reports Blue is no longer leash biting and is not reactive to dogs. 3/9/26: As handler approaches Blue is lying against the kennel door with a soft body. He slowly gets up and allows himself to easily be leashed. Blue is then taken for a street walk, where he would walk alongside the handler with no pulling. Blue would not also react towards any people or dogs on the street. As handler was returning him, he would baulk and refuse to move forward. Handler attempts to coax him using treats and squeaker which he wasn't receptive towards. Handler then uses mild leash pressure forward and he would follow. He is then brought inside for his assessment where he would remain social with the handlers and allow collaring with no issue. Afterwards, he is easily returned back to his kennel with no issue. 3/7/26: It is reported on the behavior board that blue has ceased leash biting. 3/6/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Blue pulls hard. 3/5/26: ACS reports Blue's AM walk went well. He briefly mouthed the leash when being removed from kennel but did not persist, will remain staff walks.

Date of intake:: 3/4/2026

Summary:: Jumping up and biting the leash

Date of initial:: 3/8/2026

Summary:: Tense body for exam, leash biting

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Blue 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 addition 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 rope reactivity and resource guarding we recommend a home with no children. Place with NH Partner: Blue has shown a decreasing threshold for arousal since arriving in care. He is quick to jump high toward handler's faces and is quick to grab the leash. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Blue was observed to become tense and hover over toys while in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Blue's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Leash Biting: Blue has been observed to jump up and bite the leash. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners. Low threshold for arousal: Blue has been observed to have a difficult time staying calm when out of kennel. Noted to jump high toward handlers and at times is difficult to redirect from leash-biting. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Blue. Please see hand-out on Arousal.