Date of intake:: 4/6/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child (17 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, friendly, playful

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Wolly is noted have medium energy level

Other Notes:: Wolly isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, his feet/paws are touched, or his collar is grabbed. Wolly's previous owner describes him as social and affectionate.

Date of assessment:: 4/12/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Required coaxing to walk Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Receptive to treats Handling Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Handling comments: Tense body Arousal Jog: Follows handler with coaxing Arousal comments: Tense body Knock Knock Comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary (7):: 4/13/26: Wolly is at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He is leashed using a treat and taken to the yard. He sniffs around and relives himself quickly. He is aloof to handlers and does not react to other people or dogs. When returning to the kennel, the handler is easily able to clip their leash. In front of the kennel room, Wolly balks and pancakes. He is not receptive to coaxing or squeaky sounds. A secondary handler attempts to use a sling and Wolly begins head whipping. The primary handler has to muscle Wolly into kennel. 4/12/26: Assistance was requested to take Wolly out of kennel due to him growling at handlers. Wolly is taken to the office, where he is extremely tense. He is placed on a dragline and he is not receptive to treats. He is also aloof to the handler when they attempt to interact with him. When handlers go to return him to kennel, they are able to clip their leash. Wolly pancakes in front of the kennel room. The handler attempts to coax Wolly forward with treats and squeaky sounds. He is not receptive. A secondary handler places a sling on him, Wolly quickly turns towards the secondary handler, snarling and lunging at them. The secondary handler drops the sling and double leashes Wolly. He is then muscled into kennel while he continues growling at handlers. 4/12/26: (Assessment Walk) Wolly is at the front of the kennel lying down with neutral body. He pushes his way slowly out of the kennel as the handler opens the kennel. The leash is placed over Wolly's soft cone and he walks slowly out of the room. Wolly tries to pull towards the backyard. He has to be verbally encouraged to go to the street. On the street, Wolly walks very slowly. He stops to sniffs his surroundings and relieve himself. A dog tries to pull towards Wolly and he turns away. He walks slowly back to the shelter. Wolly occasionally stops when walking back and has to be verbally encouraged back inside. He is taken to the assessment room and does not greet assessor. Wolly is easily collared without issue. After his assessment, Wolly is walked back to his kennel and is returned to kennel without issue. 4/12/26: It is reported that Wolly began growling at handlers when they attempted to belly band him back to kennel.

Date of intake:: 4/6/2026

Summary:: Fearful, hiding, shaking, whale eyes

Date of initial:: 4/8/2026

Summary:: Extremely nervous, tail tucked, back legs shaking, but allows exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Wolly is described as medium energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Wolly was noted to be partially house trained. Positive reinforcement should be used to help manage his behavior. Fearful Defensive: Wolly has been observed to be tense when interacting with handlers and while on walks. He has also been observed to quickly escalate to snarling and lunging towards handlers. It is important to move slowly with Wolly, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.