Date of intake:: 5/29/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild - Moderate - pulls to get to scents Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Moderate - pulling, growling Leash walking comments: Strong when pulling or reacting Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social - remains close to handlers Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts - open mouth, leans in, starts panting Exuberant handling: Tolerates - arousal building, panting heavily, leaning in Comments: Arousal building, panting heavy, jumps up towards handler repeatedly, has to be slowed down by assistant Arousal Jog: Engages Arousal comments: Given a few moments after handling to recover Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs, relinquishes Toy comments:

Summary:: 5/31: Taurus sees a SMB dog walking on leash through a window. He begins growling. 6/1: A M LMB dog is being walked past the yard. At the sight of his silhouette, Taurus rushes forward growling and attempting to follow along the fence. A direct gate greet was not conducted based on these previous observations. 6/4: Taurus was being walked on the street while a M LMB dog is sitting taking treats at the back of the parking lot. Taurus is walked into the lot, ignoring the dog initially, displacing sniffing and not looking in their direction. When the M LMB begins to move, Taurus becomes alert with a tense body and high tail. Taurus has a forward-facing posture remaining quiet. The M LMB dog is walked away, and Taurus begins to growl and lunge. He is able to be walked away & recovers quickly.

Summary (6):: 6/9: Taurus is standing at the front of his kennel when staff approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out for a walk. He is walked down the block and when he encounters a parked motorcycle in front of the Pool Doctor complex. Taurus braces his back legs with an alert body and growls at the motorcycle and lets out two alert barks. He is turned away from the motorcycle and recovers going back to a soft body and allows pets from handler on his back and side. Taurus is easily returned to his kennel. 6/9: Taurus is at the front of his kennel when staff approach. he was easily leashed and taken out, ignoring the barking dogs in passing. Taurus pulled slightly until reaching the front of shelter where he was exploring the ground and accepting pets along the walk. Taurus was taken back to his kennel with no issue after walk.

Summary (7):: 6/8: Taurus is easily leashed and rushed from the room. He walks nicely in the halls and is brought on a walk. He investigates smells and marks a bunch. As they continue on the walk, he begins to pull to get to scents. As they walk back to the building, Taurus becomes alert and pulls hard into the street. He is able to be redirected and returned without issue. 6/1: Taurus is in the center of his kennel on approach. The slips lead is secured, and he walks out of kennel, ignoring barking dogs in passing. He pulls on and off but seems to have a softer body while out with staff. He becomes wiggly, seeking attention from the second staff member. He is clipped and returned without issue. Later, when fitting Taurus with a collar, he became over-aroused jumping up at the handler repeatedly, having to be slowed down by second staff member. After being given a moment, he recovered and was able to continue with his assessment. When a staff member walks past the yard with another dog, he rushes to the fence growling. 5/31/26 Taurus is at the front of the kennel when approached. When staff goes to rope him he moves to a back corner with a low head, making himself smaller. He allows staff to leash him and slowly walks out of his kennel. Taurus is then brought on a walk. He initially walks with a neutral body, keeping his head low and sniffing as he walks. As the walk continues Taurus loosens and lifts his head walking with a soft body and open mouth. He pulls a moderate amount and ignores people passed on the walk. Taurus is then bought to a yard. In the yard he explores briefly and sits by the staff members feet when they sit on a bench. He accepts pets and allows staff to wipe his eyes, after settling. He is easily returned to his kennel. PM: Taurus is evasive of the slip lead, taking several attempts to secure him. Once he is walked into the hall, he looks out the window and sees a SMB walking on the ramp. He begins to growl. He is moved along and brought on a walk pulling on and off to get to scents. His body moves from side to side as he walks, tail up. He allows to be clipped and returned without issue.

Date of intake:: 5/29/2026

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 5/30/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soft body, leans in for shoulder rubs, allowed handling with gentle restraint

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 potential challenges, we recommend an adult only home. Single-pet/Recommend no dog parks: Taurus has been observed to growl as soon as he sees another dog walking. We recommend he be the single-pet and does not visit the dog park. 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manner/Impulse Control: Taurus lacks basic manners and impulse control. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Fearful: Taurus is showing signs of fear in the care center, initially refusing to leave his kennel. Some fear is expected in this stressful environment. He does well with a slow, considerate approach. Please see the handout on Fearful. Anxiety: Taurus appears anxious at the care center, whining, jumping up at handlers. If Taurus 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. On-Leash Reactivity: Taurus has shown reactivity on leash towards 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. Low Threshold for Arousal: Taurus has a low threshold for arousal, jumping up at handler repeatedly during his assessment. 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.