Date of intake:: 1/9/2026

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

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate - Hard Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive - did not pass dogs on walk Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social - bouncy, seeks attention from both handlers Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact - jumps up, licks muzzle Exuberant handling: Seeks contact - jumps up, licks muzzle Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play (exuberant) Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches, loose Knock Comments: Toy: No interest Toy comments:

Summary:: Marty was found tied up with another M LMB dog. When introducing the 2 on leash again, Marty is pulling hard, persistently to greet other dog in an aroused state.

Summary (6):: 1/22: When being returned to adoptions room, Marty is safety clipped & begins to whine, bark, jump at handler, biting at his leash. He begins to react towards other dogs in their kennel and thrashing on leash. Handler attempts to return him to kennel, and he immediately jumps out, on second attempt, Marty bites the leash and begins to tug, he is almost safely secured and slips out again. A second staff member grabs another leash, but the primary is able to muscle him into kennel and close the door. 1/17 Marty is at the front of his kennel as staff approaches to leash him and ducks his head, trying to go under the leash. A second staff member offers a high-value treats, and at first he raises his head and tries to bite the leash instead, then ducks his head to grab the high value treat and pulls it a few inches into his kennel. Handler is then able to leash him. He pulls moderately through the building and hard once outside, until he begins sniffing the snowy ground and trees. He alternates between zigzagging back and forth following scents and pulling hard at the leash. When he sees workers ahead clearing snow from the sidewalk, he stares at them alertly, resisting the handler's efforts to redirect him. Handler manages to turn him around and head back to the Care Center, where he pulls hard all the way to his kennel. He is returned to the kennel easily.

Summary (7):: 1.13 Marty is at the front of his kennel with a soft body and tries to shove his way out as staff attempts to leash him. Marty is brought to the yard and put on a drag leash. Marty Stays close to staff, jumping up and putting his front legs against the staffs body to solicit attention. He leans into pets and maintains a soft body. Marty is easily returned to his kennel. 1/12 Marty is nudging his head against the kennel door, attempting to push out of his kennel. He uses his paw to hold on to the leash and drags it in. He is leashed and pulls past neighboring dogs and is brought outside. When greeted by a familiar dog, he becomes bouncy and then pulls to the end of the leash with a wagging tail. Marty is unable to pull focus from the familiar dog. After some time, he would focus on the handlers taking treats and then pull towards other dog. Marty repeated that pattern multiple times until he was brought into the small yard. Once in the small yard he would lean up against the gate attempting to see over blocker at familiar dog in adjacent yard. He is distracted with treats for some time. When treats are discontinued he again attempts to look over blocker. 1/11: Marty is standing at the very front of his kennel with his head down towards the bottom of the door. He attempts to dart out of the kennel when staff leashes him but staff is able to get his head through the slip lead. He pulls while coming out of the building, often stopping, starting and spinning around. He is taken to the yard where a drag leash is attached. He stays close to the handler, sniffing their lower body intently. When staff sits down and offers Marty treats, he takes them, continuing to sniff their upper body. He tolerates a few gentle pets but is focused mostly on smelling. When ready, he is easily leashed and again pulls back in the building, this time following a more direct path. He stops to smell other staff members and volunteers on the way to his kennel, appearing more confident. He balks at his kennel and has to have staff enter first before they can get him inside and shut the door.

Date of initial:: 1/10/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soft body, allowed all handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Marty is deteriorating in care, we believe he would do best in a home with no children at this time.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manner/Impulse Control: Marty 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: Marty is fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Marty 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 his choice to approach a new person or thing. Marty would 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 Fearful. Anxiety: Marty appears anxious at the care center. If Marty 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. Leash-biting: Marty has begun leash biting when being removed and returned to kennel. This is likely a shelter stress behavior which may or may not arise on walks when in his new home. We recommend walking him with treats or a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see the handout on Leash Manners. Strength/leash pulling: Marty can pull hard on leash; he has injured his paw pads while in care. His adopter should be prepared to manage his strength. Please see handout on Leash Manners.