Date of intake:: 5/27/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (no known information)

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive - did not pass dogs on walk Leash walking comments: Pulls hard cutting airway Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Actively exploring, jumping up on items, in an aroused state Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Jumping up, mouthing leash, needs time to settle to start assessment Handling Soft handling: Accepts - wide open mouth panting, leans in Exuberant handling: Accepts - wide open mouth panting, leans in, lays down Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play (rough, exuberant) Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches, loose Knock Comments: Toy: Hovers Toy comments:

Summary (6):: 6/9: Archer is jumping up on the kennel door on approach. He ignores a treat used to lure him down but is able to be secured. Once leashed he rushes out of kennel pulling hard, gasping for air. His harness is clipped and he pulls to the yard. In the yard he is let off leash and immediately engages in play with toys. He finds a large rubber football and is becoming aroused by the squeak. He brings it under the bench and is chewing and scrambling over it if is begins to bounce away. He will bring it to staff, chewing it against them. They walk away to allow him to play on his own. When the session is ending, he is evasive, running to the back of the run. He is brought in with the slip over his neck but the clip to his harness to avoid pressure on his neck. He still pulls to point of fainting. He is given time to recover in the hall then rushed back to kennel. 6/8: Archer is jumping up and down in kennel. Once secured, he rushed out of kennel. His harness is clipped and he is brought to the yard. He runs about loose bodied, searching for toys. He finds a ball to chew on and spends most of the session under the bench. He is avoidant of leaving the yard, pulling to the back becoming difficult to control. Once they start moving, he returns without issue.

Summary (7):: 6/4: Archer is in the yard, and a staff member is spraying the hose. He becomes tense and begins growling towards the nozzle. 6/2: During feeding, Archer hovers over his food bowl, growling. Later he is jumping up as handler attempts to leash him. Once secured he rushes out of kennel, pulling hard. He is brought to the yard and is moving around very quickly making it difficult to secure a drag leash. Once he has a drag leash on, he is allowed off leash, and he explores on his own. He jumps off of staff, panting but remaining soft. He finds a toy he likes and lays with it under the bench. He has a relaxed face. At the end of the session, he is rambunctious but once the slip lead is secured, he tolerates all handling to return to kennel. 5/31: Archer is growling and standing on his back legs with wide eyes, hard staring at handler. The slip lead is tossed over him and he allows for the handler to shake it until it is secure. He was out of kennel pulling past barking dogs. He is pulling then stopping to gasp for air. In the yard he is kept on leash. He sniffs toys and relieves himself. He jumps up towards handler's leash and she holds him away from herself. He is brought on a walk around the building pulling hard. He is quickly clipped and need coaxing to return to kennel.

Date of intake:: 5/29/2026

Summary:: hard barking, tense, growling

Date of initial:: 5/29/2026

Summary:: active, wagging tail, relaxed body, mouthing

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to potential challenges, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Kennel presence,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Archer has been observed to growl at staff when they attempt to push his food bowl into his kennel. He was hovering over the toy during the toy portion of his assessment. Acher is showing potential to resource guard item which he sees as a high value. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Archer's mouth. Should you have to remove something from him, we recommend always trading for something of an equal or higher value. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Archer became mouthy during his medical exam. He is quick to jump up and put his mouth on things. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy - and ending play or attention whenever Aarcher puts teeth on skin. He should be rewarded with attention and treats when he stops and/or when he is seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness and Poor Bite Inhibition. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Archer was hard barking and growling on intake. When approached in his kennel by unfamiliar people he will growl and hard stare. It is important to move slowly with Archer, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. Interactions should be kept calm as he can be easily aroused. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Anxiety: Archer appears anxious at the care center, seeking exit, panting, pacing. If Archer displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety. Kennel Presence: Archer has poor kennel presence, growling, hard staring. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Archer may show similar behaviors. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any future situations. Low Threshold for Arousal: Archer has a low threshold for arousal, jumping up, mouthing leash. Over arousal can tip into aggression. We recommend creating a calm, structured environment with consistent routines and clear boundaries. Avoid rough play or situations that trigger overexcitement and instead reinforce calm behaviors with rewards. Teaching cues like “settle” or “go to mat” can help redirect energy constructively. Regular mental enrichment, controlled exercise, and decompression time are key. Please see the handout on Arousal.