Date of intake:: 10/30/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults (33, 29), 2 kids (2, 5)

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing but will occasionally alert bark.

Behavior toward children:: Playful, friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward dogs:: Has no experience with familiar dogs or unfamiliar dogs off-leash and will hard bark or growl at unf

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: Considers treats items of value but the client never attempted to take the items from him.

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Unknown

Energy level/descriptors:: Zion was described as having a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: On walks he is reactive to strangers that approach his people and will growl or bark at them. He is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, moved off furniture and when his collar is grabbed. Has never had his paws touched. Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: If he isn’t walked and it’s been a while he will be and poop in the kids room. Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Unknown/Have not attempted - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Zion is highly fearful in the care center and only allowing minimal handling since intake. He is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Zion is reported to growl and hard bark at other dogs while on leash. 11/3: Zion becomes tense and lowers his head as another dog walks past the yard. 11/11: Zion is standing at the gate a M LMB dog approaches. Zion freezes for a moment with his body posture backwards. He attempts to flee but recovers once the other dog is walked away.

Summary (1):: He is a very active, playful and social dog who spends most of his time in the living room of his home or inside his crate. He is accustomed to going on 3-4 walks a day for 30mins at a time during which he barely pulls on his leash and eating dry food. He knows the cues sit, stay, paw, lay down, and up, and he is crate trained to do well for up to 5 hours in a standard crate. He struggles when getting into cars and has never been to the groomers, but he is great with kids and very affectionate.

Summary (5):: 11/14: Zion began jumping up and down when familiar staff member approach his kennel. The kennel door was unlocked and a treat was tossed to him which he took gently. Staff member was able to leash him and bring him outside on a short walk. He began to explore his surroundings and would approach staff member for a treat. He was then brought to the yard and a drag leash was attached. Zion began to follow the staff member to the end of the yard and sat down near them, giving them his paw. After a few treats were given to him, he leaned into the staff member's legs and allowed petting on his back and face. When staff member would stop petting him, he would lean into them more. After session was over, he was easily leashed and brought back to his kennel. 11/13: Zion is lured forward with treats, and his slip lead slipped over his head. He takes a moment before walking out directly next to handler's side. He is brought to the yard and as the handler attempts to attach a drag leash he offers an appeasement behavior of paw, while looking away. She feeds him treats with one hand while clipping the leash with the other. He is let loose and follows handler to the bench. She begins to move around the yard, hiding treats. He follows her when he sees the treat being place but is told find it. He uses his nose, searching the yard eating snacks. He will sit by handler and accept pets, checking in. He is tolerant of handling to remove drag leash and returns without issue. 11.12 Zion is at the back corner of his kennel when approached. He does not move forward but allows staff to leash him and take him to the yard. In the yard, Zion is kept on leash. He wanders the yard, and when staff sits, he slowly stands by them, allowing butt pets. Zion accepts the butt pets and moves back into them. Zion is easily brought inside, but has a low and tense body as staff clip his leash. He is easily returned to the kennel. 11/10: Zion retreats to the corner of his kennel. He is lured to the front of his kennel with treats. The slip lead is secured, but he remains still with wide eyes. With a tug, he comes out and stays close to the handler as they walk through the halls. Another staff member comes out to the yard with them, and Zion accepts treats as a drag leash is secured. Treats were tossed and he gave chase before sitting up against a staff member's leg and accepting pets. He will sit and give paw. At the end of the session, he is lured through the loop with treats and returns without issue.

Summary (6):: 11/6: Zion curls up in the back corner of his kennel. He is tolerant of the handler securing the lead over his head. He does not want to walk out of the kennel but is able to be coaxed out with treats and a tug. He has a furrowed brow as he walks through the hall. He is brought into the yard and remains close to the gate. He begins to accept treats tossed to him on the floor, his face relaxing. He scurries away when the handler attempts to clip him. In the kennel, he allows her to wiggle the slip lead off and is seen lying on his blanket later. 11/5: Zion is in the back of is kennel, slightly hunched over. He begins to back away as the door is opened. Staff has to step into Zion's kennel and is able to leash him. Once leashed, Zion needs some gentle encouragement to come out of his kennel. He balks on occasion and is brought out to the yard. Zion is kept on a leash and walks the yard slowly. Staff offers him treats; Zion ignores the treats and relieves himself. He pulls in front of hander when returning to the kennel. When the handler attempts to clip the lead, Zion will freeze, whale eyes. He returns to the kennel and turns; his body posture softens, and he is offered treats. Zion allows staff to use the hook to take off the lead and continues to eat treats offered. 11/3 Zion is in the vet services room as staff enter the room. He displays a neutral body and face. He is offered a treat, Zion leans in and sniffs, ignoring treat. Staff turns to their side and crouches down, holding a treat out. Zion slowly approaches and takes the treat slowly and gently. Staff continues to offer treats, and his jaw relaxes and his tongue sticks out. Later, for a midday walk, Zion is lying down when the kennel is approached. A slip lead is secured once in the meet and greet room, and he remains frozen in place. The handler tugs on the leash, and he resists exiting, staring at the handler. They remain frozen in place for several minutes before his is moved along just past barking dogs. A blanket is put down for him in meet and greet and sausages are thrown his way. Despite coaxing, he stands by the door, remaining still, watching the handlers' every move. As soon as he makes a move backwards, he is brought back to the kennel, and a hook is used to remove the leash.

Summary (7):: 11/1 As staff member approached the kennel, Zion was lying down with his head down. He allowed staff to leash him and slowly walk him outside. Once in the yard staff kept Zion on the leash. He began to pace around staff member, looking back whenever they were behind him. Zion urinated and then continued to pace around being extremely aware of his surroundings. Staff proceeded to take Zion to the grass to see if he would poop. Once in the parking lot, Zion was sniffing around while being highly alert. Once getting to the entrance of the parking lot, Zion stopped and began to stare across the street. His body got tense and stiff, and he began to low growl and whimper. Out of nowhere, he then started running around the staff member at full speed, barking and whimpering. Staff grabbed tight on the leash for more control and proceeded to bring Zion back in his kennel. 11/1 PM Zion is lying down in front of his kennel with whale eyes and his ears back. He allows staff to leash him and balks slightly before standing and walking forward. Zion stops in the meet and greet room, balking. He begins to walk away with a low head. He balks when staff brings him to yard. With coaxing, Zion follows the staff in. He begins to tremble as the handler walks around the yard. Handler sits on the bench, he backs up into them with his hind end against the handler's leg. Handler gently pets Zion, and he flinches and turns his head. Handler stands up and lets Zion lead them around the yard. Zion continues to tremble. A treat is offered and Zion ignores. He flinches when the handler attempts to clip his leash. A second staff member distracts him, and his leash is clipped. He begins to pull on the leash to return to kennel. Zion is easily unleashed. 10.31- Zion was lying down in his kennel when staff approached. He did not move an inch until the staff opened the door, and then he sat up a little. Staff looped him very easily, but he laid back down and did not want to move. Staff threw treats down, but he showed zero interest in them. He didn't even sniff them. Staff had to pull him a little to get him out of the kennel. He got only to the next room before he was using his full body weight to hold himself still. Another staff member tried to get him to follow by calling his name, calling for him to come here and trying treats again but he was frozen in place. staff kept him in meet & greet until his kennel was done. He didnt want to move so staff had to pull on the lead again a little and the other staff member helped guide Zion back into his kennel.

Date of intake:: 10/30/2025

Date of initial:: 10/30/2025

Summary:: Fearful but friendly, tail tucked, whale eyed, allowed all handling, muzzled as a precaution

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to a high level of fear, we recommend an adult only home. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Zion is reported to react to other dogs on leash. We recommend he be the only dog and does not visit the dog park at this time.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Zion is reported to have accidents in the previous home. He will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside, consistent feeding schedule and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it will likely make the problem worse. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Zion is uncomfortable with any touch at this time, fleeing from staff as they attempt to safety clip him. It is important to always go slow and give Zion the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Zion’s choice to approach a new person or thing. He may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see the handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression: Zion is reported to growl and bark at people who approach him. Zion gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Zion, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. On-Leash Reactivity: Zion has shown reactivity on leash towards strangers and other dogs. He will need an experienced owner familiar with working with this behavior. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.