Date of intake:: 2/4/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No Known History

Date of assessment:: 2/8/2026

Summary:: Central has been observed to be fearful and reactive while on leash. Noted to thrash on leash when returning to kennel and hard bark and lunge towards other dogs in the kennel and in the yard. Due to the high level of fear, stress, and anxiety, Central is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.,

Summary (6):: 2/9/26: Central at the front of his kennel barking and vocalizing when the handler approaches. The handler spreads a treat trail exiting the room. The handler lures him off the door using a treat. He is easily leashed. Once Central exits kennel he jumps and eats the treat closest to him. Central then immediately lunges while barking and vocalizes towards the neighboring dog. The handler attempts to use both hands to straight arm him and keep Central against the wall. Central kicks off the wall, lunges, and snaps at the neighboring dog, almost making contact. The handler attempts to straight arm Central again and move him closer to the wall. Central remains perpendicular to the wall and kicks off the handlers legs attempting to get closer. The handler turns around and has to muscle Central into kennel. 2/8/26: Central is laying at the back of the kennel when the handler approaches. The handler calls his name and he readily approaches the front of the kennel. The handler is easily able to leash Central. Upon exiting the kennel, Central begins hard barking and lunging persistently towards the other dogs in the kennel room. The handler has to straight arm central with both hands. He also lunges towards a person that is standing in the kennel room. In the yard, Central is also highly reactive. Observed to lunge and vocalize towards other dogs persistently. When a secondary handler approaches, Central jumps towards them and snaps at their arm. When Central is reentering the kennel room, he pulls hard and vocalizes to the dog in the kennel next to him. The handler has to muscle Central into kennel.

Summary (7):: 02/06/26: Central is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is loose bodied with a wagging tail and accepts high value treats before being leashed without issue and taken to the street for his walk. A second handler follows behind with a bag of high value treats and tosses some to Central occasionally who accepts them when tossed. He will briefly approach handlers or passersby on the street and attempt to sniff them. He is walked around the street for a bit, he stops to sniff and relieves himself and pulls moderately on leash. After a while he is brought back inside, near the front of kennel he baulks slightly so handler jogs him to the front of kennel and quickly muscles him in. He is returned to kennel and interaction is ended. 2/6/26: Central is at the front of his kennel, soft body. He is not interested in treats but easily leashed without them. HE pulls hard out to the street where he is aloof, sniffing and marking. He is not responsive to handler when called or when when attempting to lead in a differed direction. Another dog is walking behind Central at a distance, Central watches them with a tense forward body. Handler has to pull him away. He moves forward a few steps before looking back again. This time he kicks all four of his feet against the pavement, low growling. Handler pulls him away again. When handler clips his leash, he turns his head to look at handler but handler had already moved their head away. He begins to baulk, pulling back on leash and moving side to side. Handler places pressure on the leash and he walks forward to his kennel. However, once at the kennel he baulks and thrashes refusing to go in. Handler goes back into the hallway to seek assistance. Another handler places a second leash on him . Once outside his kennel he thrashes, standing on his back legs moving side to side. HE places his paws over one of the leashes. Handlers readjust, loosening the leash and then muscling him into kennel. He remains at the front salivating and allows the hook to be used to remove one of the leashes.

Date of intake:: 2/4/2026

Summary:: Thrashing, mouthed officer on the arm

Date of initial:: 2/5/2026

Summary:: Wagging tail and inspecting room. Allows handling for exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Central 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior and on leash reactivity we recommend an adult only home. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to on leash reactivity and kennel reactivity we recommend a single pet home with no trips to the dog park. 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: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness: During intake it was reported that Central mouthed the officer on the arm. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Central puts teeth on skin. They should be rewarded with attention and treats when they stop and/or when they are seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Fearful: Central has been observed to thrash while on leash when returning to kennel. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Central would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. On Leash Reactivity: Central has been observed to hard bark and lunge towards other dogs in the kennel room and while on leash. Central will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.