Date of intake:: 11/20/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned

Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Animals Additional info: 1 adult (40); 1 male cat (3 y/o); 1 female cat (1

Behavior toward strangers:: Playful

Behavior toward children:: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges

Resource guarding:: Guards toys and random objects-growls, hard barks, snaps or attempts to bite

Bite history:: None reported by previous adopter

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Falsetto was noted to have high energy

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks, Mouthy/Takes treats rough Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Children, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Large dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: Stares How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Lunges, Barks/Growls, Snaps - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Snaps, Barks/Growls 9/23/25: Stray, first stay Incident On 9/28 a handler was returning Falsetto back to his kennel after a walk. Falsetto was located in a top medium sized kennel above Small Fry A#236149. The handler proceeded to pick up Falsetto and keep him near their chest while they placed him in the top kennel. During this placement, Falsetto stretched out his back legs. Small Fry then bit Falsetto's left back foot. This caused Falsetto to cry out and then redirect on to the left side of the handler's jaw. Somewhere in the heat of things the handlers right pinky also became injured. Both wounds beld. The handler has one puncture wound on the left side of their face and a smaller wound on their right pinky. Falsetto has a puncture wound on his back left paw on the 4th digit that did bleed. ***Previous assessment available upon request***

Date of assessment:: 11/23/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Seeking treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, becomes tense, hard stares at handlers with a high wagging tail

Summary:: 9/26/25: Falsetto greets another dog at the gate with a soft body. He disengages and is coaxed forward by handler. He then ignores the other dog, seeking handler attention.

Summary (6):: 12/3/25: Falsetto is standing at the front of his kennel with a soft body and wagging tail as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking out, Falsetto sniffs the staff he walks past with a loose body. On the street, he walks with light leash tension; he shows slight interest in passersby. Falsetto also allows pets and takes treat. When walking back to the shelter, Falsetto slightly increases leash tension, as he moderately pulls. After the walk, the handler clips their leash and returns Falsetto to kennel. 11/23/25: Falsetto is siting at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he pulls hard on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he would pull hard ahead and would stop and stare at familiar handlers in hopes to receive treats. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he has a loose body as she explores around and approaches the handlers for treats. He has a tense body and refuses to let go of the toy when the assessment hand was close by. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He pulls on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues. 11/21/25: Falsetto is sitting at the front of the kennel upon approach and begins to jump on the door and barks as handler unlocks the kennel. He is easily leashed using a treat as a lure. He pulls hard out of the room and is walked to the street. He walks ahead of handler, pulling slightly as he sniffs and relieves himself. He will turn to handler when called and sit for treats. He looks at a day walking across the street with neutral body and is easily called away with and given treats. He returns to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 10/31/25: Falsetto is very wiggly as handler approaches, takes treats dropped into kennel. Falsetto is easily leashed, is wiggly when clipped to harness. Falsetto is loose bodied, pulls moderately when on sidewalk. Falsetto is highly social, checks in with handler frequently with or without verbal cues, takes treats gently. Falsetto allows all petting with loose-wiggly body. When returning to MACC Falsetto sees a MMB exiting driveway, looks briefly but maintains loose body. Falsetto returns to kennel, takes treats dropped into kennel. 10/29: happy, exuberant pup. Very energetic walker. Friendly, checks in often with his 10/24/25: Falsetto is at the front of his kennel when handler approaches. He is easily leashed and clipped to his harness. He would become exuberant and jump on the handler periodically soliciting pets. Throughout his walk he would have a mild pull and would check in with the handler. Falsetto would remain social and walk ahead with a loose and wiggly body. He would then spot a dog and would continue to walk past with no issue. He is then returned to his kennel without any further issue. 10/10/25: Falsetto is standing quietly, slightly wide-eyed as handler approaches kennel. Falsetto is easily leashed, exits with minimal pulling, scavenges a few leftover treats and kibble in hallway. On sidewalk Falsetto is walking with notably low-head position, but is soft bodied and walking with loose leash. Falsetto allows light petting on back and torso area, becomes loose bodied and tail is wagging when being pet. Falsetto checks in with handler when verbally cued, takes treats offered. Falsetto is easily walked back into MACC and kennel safely. 10/3/25: Falsetto is at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought to the backyard. Once entering a play pen, the handler clips on a drag leash and removes the slip leash with ease. Falsetto runs around the playpen, stopping once to relieve himself. As another handler walks their dog around the fence, Falsetto follows the dog between the fencing. He stops following the dog once it is out of sight. Falsetto then approaches the handler with a loose, wiggly body. The handler pets him, which he is receptive to. After some time, the handler switches leashes and brings him inside. The handler clips the leash and returns Falsetto to his kennel with ease. 9/24/25: Falsetto is standing at the front of kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. The handler leashes him with ease. He attempts to jump out, but the handler carries him out and places him on he ground. During the street walk, Falsetto would walk ahead of the handler with no tension on the leash. He also seeks treats from handlers. As other handlers and dogs walk past, Falsetto does not pay attention to them. He is brought in for his assessment (See Assessment Notes). When done, the handler picks him up, places him in kennel and removes their leash.

Date of intake:: 11/20/2025

Summary:: Allowed handling

Date of initial:: 11/20/2025

Summary:: Wiggly

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Falsetto 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),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the bite incident and resource guarding, Falsetto should got to a home with older children. No Cats: Due to lunging towards cats we recommend a home with no cats. Place with a New Hope partner: Falsetto should go to a New Hope Partner due to his behavior concerns.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling; Falsetto was reported to be partially housebroken. Positive reinforcement should be used to manage this behavior. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Resource guarding: Falsetto was reported to guard random things by snapping, growling and attempting to bite. Nothing should be taken out of his mouth and Falsetto should learn the trade game using positive reinforcement. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Destructive behavior: Falsetto is noted to be destructive in the home. He will need daily enrichment to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout out on Destructive Behavior. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition/leash biting: Falsetto's previous adopted stated he becomes mouthy at times. He takes treats with moderate pressure and grabs his leash during walks. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Falsetto impulse control. Please see the handouts on Arousal, Mouthiness and Leash Manners. Handling/touch sensitivity: According to Falsetto's previous adopter, Falsetto will bark, growl and snap when restrained, and have his collar grabbed. Positive reinforcement should be used to help him associate certain restrained with things he likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Falsetto was reported to stare at dogs while on leash. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Falsetto check in with his adopter when he sees his triggers. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.