Date of intake:: 9/6/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray ( Unknown History)

Other Notes:: **please see prior behavior assessment for more details***

Date of assessment:: 10/23/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive- didn't walk pass people Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive- didn't walk pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- Bouncy, seeks attention Call over: Readily approaches- Mouthy handler arm. gently takes treats Sociability comments: jumping on handler Handling Soft handling: Allowed handling- lip licks, head whips Exuberant handling: Allowed handling- bouncy, head whip Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows- jumps on lead easily refocused Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- Bouncy Knock Comments: Toy:paw at toy Toy comments: Bouncy play with toy, settles by laying down

Summary:: Due to Spunky entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 09/09/24 Spunky is introduced to a novel female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Spunky immediately begins to hard bark and heavily pant upon seeing the greeter dog. Spunky displays raised hackles as well as pulling intensely toward the greeter's direction. Spunky is returned back to kennel due to not being able to conduct the greet on account of his reactivity.

Summary (3):: 11/16/24: Spunky is left overnight in the canine live room to allow him a break from the kennel. When handlers return in the morning, Spunky has shredded the bed and loveseat in the room. He does not appear to have consumed any of the pieces. Spunky greets the handlers with a loose body, jumping up onto them repeatedly. He is returned to kennel without issue. 11/15/24 (Trainer Note): Spunky is jumping on the front of the kennel door as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine live room. He is placed on a drag leash and engages readily with the various enrichment items. Spunky leans into contact and the lays down on the bed with a soft body. He ceases panting and is able to lay down for several minutes. Spunky is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue 11/13/24 (Trainer Note): Spunky is sitting neutrally in the kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Spunky allows the handler to place a drag leash and begins to run around the room. He then picks up a toy and plays independently with it. Another handler enters the room and Spunky begins jumping up onto them repeatedly. Handler uses a squeaker to redirect Spunky onto the mat. This repeats several times throughout the interaction and Spunky calls away more readily each time. Towards the end of the interaction, when a new handler enters the handler holds the leash and redirects Spunky onto the snuffle mat. Once he has engaged with the snuffle mat for a few seconds, he is then released. Spunky is able to approach without jumping. When handlers solicit contact, Spunky leans in. He mouths at an unfamiliar handler but allows a familiar handler to pet him for several minutes, leaning into contact. Spunky also flea bites against the familiar handler's arm and jacket before re-initiating contact. He takes treats gently. He is easily leashed and hesitates briefly when returning to kennel, but enters when handler throws in a toy. 11/13/24: (2) Spunky was observed jumping extremely high in the front corner of kennel and spinning off the wall. (1) Spunky is reported to be jumping up biting handler's hair, spinning around and nipping at hand.

Summary (4):: 11/09/24: Spunky is observed spinning in a quiet room. He ceases when the handler calls his name and engages with the treat scatter the handler throws. 11/08/24: Spunky is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks with a neutral frame to the Live Room. Spunky is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He readily engages with multiple enrichment items, including a snuffle mat and puzzle feeder. Handler tosses a squeaky toy which he catches and tosses around the room. Spunky maintains a loose and wiggly body and will pick up a hard toy and bounce around the room with it in his mouth. After dropping the toy, Spunky will approach handler and accept petting along his head, neck, and body with a loose frame. After his session in the room, Spunky is leashed and walked back to kennel. He hesitates at the kennel door but is easily guided in with treats.

Summary (5):: 11/07/24 (Trainer Note): Spunky is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Spunky is loose and social with staff, running around the room. He engages readily with the various enrichment items and plays with toys. He maintains a loose wiggly body and a mild pant. Spunky responds to "sit" and "paw" cues and engages in Take A Breath. He hesitates briefly before entering the kennel, but follows a handful of treats. 10/30/24: Spunky is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the play yards. Spunky sees another dog and pulls towards them, panting heavily, but is able to be redirected. He is loose and social in the play yards, readily engaging with the various LATTE enrichment items. Spunky readily turns away from dogs back to the enrichment both independently and with verbal prompting. He intermittently jumps up onto the handler but is easily redirected. He pulls hard back to kennel. Spunky hesitates upon entering but follows some treats. 10/26/24: Spunky is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. He engages readily with the LATTE enrichment items, turning away from dogs without prompting. Spunky leans into contact and turns to lightly mouth at the handler's hands. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly back to kennel. Spunky pulls towards dogs but can be verbally redirected. He hesitates before being returned to kennel but follows in a handful of treats. 10/25/24: Spunky is energetic and wiggly in his kennel. When leashed, he enthusiastically pushes his way out and is escorted to the sidewalk. Spunky pulls very hard all the way outside and will jump on the handler when becoming a little excited from the treats being given to him. Spunky engages with treats eagerly and is very social with the handler, allowing petting and leaning in for petting with his rear. Spunky begins to start displaying some mouthy behavior, but is easily redirected with a squeaky toy. He returns to his kennel without any issues. 10/18/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly in kennel and will be leashed and will push his way out of kennel and will be escorted to the BT room. Handler will place a Drag leash on Spunky and will be set free to roam the roam. Spunky will run up to familiar handler in the room already and will run up to them greeting handler with a loose body bouncing on them with excitement. Spunky will allow handler from handler with a loose body but will head whip once. Spunky jumped up at the lead attempting to be mouthy but is easily redirected with a squeezy toy. Spunky will be returned to his kennel safely with no issues.

Summary (6):: 10/17/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He is loose and social with staff. Spunky shows minimal interest in the LATTE enrichment items, but engages readily with a toy. Spunky self-entertains, running around the room with a toy and throwing it up into the air repeatedly. He approaches staff and leans into contact. Spunky is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 10/11/24: Spunky is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches and kennel door will be cracked open and Spunky will be leashed with ease and brought to the live room where a drag leash will be placed on her and she’s free to roam. Handler will give Spunky soft squeaky toys to play with and she will engage with the toys running around the room making lot of noise from the squeaky. Spunky will seek attention from handler and will notice treats from handlers pouch and will begin begging, handler will administer Spunky a hand full of scattered treats on the floor. Spunky will be escorted b deck to her kennel safely with no issues. 10/08/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly in kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the play yard where he engages with interest in the LATTE enrichment items. Spunky is easily redirected away from other dogs and solicits contact from the handlers with a soft body. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately back towards kennel. He lunges and barks at another dog once but is easily redirected. Spunky returns to kennel without issue. 10/04/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly at the front of kennel as handler approaches. He is leased with ease and pulls moderately on the walk to the the Live Room. He is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. Spunky engages with multiple enrichment items throughout his time in the room. He is social with handler and will readily approach for treats. Spunky is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space.

Summary (7):: 10/03/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly in kennel when the handler approaches. He attempts to push past the handler but allows leashing and pulls moderately outside. Spunky orients towards the handler and is rewarded for it, walking politely. He is led to the play yard where he sniffs the yard intently but shows little interest in the LATTE enrichment items. Spunky takes treats from the handler's hand and jumps up onto the mat so handler switches to mat work. Spunky jumps up readily and engages in up/down, but loses interest after a few moments. Handler encourages Spunky back onto the mat and starts rewarding for breathing. Spunky engages readily and visibly relaxes. He is returned to kennel without issue. 09/26/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly in kennel as the handler approaches. He attempts to push past the handler but allows leashing and pulls moderately outside. Spunky is hypervigilant, looking around constantly. Spunky tenses, hard stares, barks, and lunges at other dogs with piloerection on his entire spine. Spunky has difficulty refocusing and pants hard. He is brought to the play yard where he is able to engage for brief moments in the LATTE enrichment items before returning to running around the play yard, hunting for dogs. Spunky is able to take treats from the handler's hand so handler switches to marking Spunky for seeing other dogs and then backing up to get him to orient back. He has a higher degree of success and is able to turn away from dogs at a distance. Spunky pulls hard and enters the kennel without issue. 09/20/24: Spunky is loose and wiggly in kennel jumping up pawing at the glass as handler leashes him, spunky will be brought out for a walk and will immediately become dog reactive hard pulling, displaying anxiousness and frustration while on leash and attempting to get to the other dogs. spunky will relieve himself then handle love will escort him back to the care center and return him to his kennel safely. 9/10/24: Spunky was leashed with ease and walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) Upon seeing the other dog as he approached the pen Spunky began grumbling, lunging in their direction, and vocalizing. Due to Spunky's on leash reactivity handlers opted to discontinue the interaction. He was returned to kennel without issue. -MN 09/06/24 (late entry): Spunky is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks, pulling mildly, to the Live Room for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). Spunky is social with handlers throughout. He is leashed and returns to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 9/5/2024

Date of initial:: 9/8/2024

Summary:: Alert, active, playful, jumping up with loose body.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Spunky Behavior challenges we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. SINGLE-PET/ RECOMMEND NO DOG PARKS: Due to Spunky's kennel presence when other dogs pass and his reactivity towards other dogs on walks and play group, we recommend he is the only pet in the home. We also recommend no dog parks due to his reactivity.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness-To reduce Spunky's mouthy behavior and improve his bite inhibition, redirect his attention to appropriate chew toys whenever he becomes mouthy. Over time, he will learn that gentle interactions are more rewarding. Reinforce gentle behavior with treats and praise, and consistently practice these techniques to help Spunky develop better bite inhibition and reduce mouthiness. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Handling/touch sensitivity- Increasing Spunky comfort with handling requires a slow and gentle approach. Start by introducing brief, gentle touches and gradually increase the duration as Spunky becomes more comfortable. Pair each touch with high-value treats to create positive associations with being handled. Pay close attention to his body language and always respect his boundaries; if he shows signs of discomfort, allow him to move away. Consistently using desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques will help Spunky become more comfortable with handling over time. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Anxiety- Spunky began to display heavy panting and whining during his assessment. Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration- To address Spunky on-leash reactivity and barrier frustration, work on desensitization and counter-conditioning. Start by exposing him to his triggers (bikes, scooters, skateboards, small animals, and unfamiliar dogs) at a distance where he remains calm. Gradually decrease the distance while rewarding calm behavior with treats. Teach Spunky alternative behaviors, such as focusing on you or performing a "sit" command when he sees a trigger. Consistent training and positive reinforcement will help reduce his reactivity over time. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/leash pulling- 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. Please see handout on Strength/leash pulling.