Date of intake:: 7/3/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Limited History)

Bite history:: The owner called the police to have Ryder removed from the home due to a bite incident. The owner parent was sitting on the bed eating food, and Ryder approached them for food.The owner stated that their parent raised their hand in front of the dog's face and Ryder bit the parent on the arm, breaking skin and drawing blood that left behind 2 puncture wounds. The parent when to the Hospital for medical attention.

Date of assessment:: 7/16/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: No response Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Hard barking, pacing in the kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, panting Call over: Readily approaches- bouncy, seeks attention Sociability comments: jumps on handler, playful Handling Soft handling: Allowed-distracted, moves out of handling position, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed-sits, wags tail, leans into touch Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: stiffens, hover over toy, body block Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 07/22/25 Ryder is introduced face-to-face to a novel male dog while on-leash at the care center. Ryder will enter the room with a neutral frame but will immediately tense up as the novel male dog enters the room. He displays a tense frame as well. Both dogs display a square frame, slowly stalking each other as they both display high hackles. The novel male dog will attempt to slowly creep towards Ryder, but she immediately growls at the novel male dog, and he will snarl. Both dogs are moved away further from each other, creating distance so they can decompress. The novel male dog is removed from the room and Ryder is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 07/22/25 As the handler approaches Ryder's kennel, she is vocalizing and hopping up and down vertically. Ryder is easily leashed as she comes forward attempting to force her way out. Ryder will pull her way down the hallway straight towards the assessment room. (Please refer to BA in dog-to-dog section for more insight). Ryder is returned to kennel and as she enters the room, she will pull towards her neighboring kennels with a tense frame but with directional leash pressure, is lead into her kennel. 07/16/25 (Assessment note): Ryder is standing at the front of her kennel, hard barking with a tight, tense mouth and pouncing on her tippy toes. She allows the handler to leash her with ease and is brought to the assessment room. Once inside, a drag leash is placed on her, and she displays signs of anxiousness, such as panting and pacing around the room. Ryder allows handlers to touch her and will take treats from their hands. Once the session is complete, Ryder is brought back to her kennel safely without any issues. For more information, see behavior assessment. 07/09/25: When the handler approaches, Ryder engages in demand barking while toe tapping. Ryder is easily leashed and escorted to the behavior assessment (BA) room. Once inside, the handler offers treats by dropping them to the ground. While eating, Ryder allows the handler to place a collar on her. On a drag leash, Ryder bounces and speed walks around the room, actively exploring. The handler then gives Ryder a lick mat, which she calmly consumes. When the handler moves away, Ryder checks in by scenting the handler before returning to the lick mat. After finishing all the cheese on the lick mat, Ryder is guided back to her kennel, where she is safely unleashed and secured. 07/08/25: Ryder's behavior remains consistent with previous note. She will scent novel and familiar handlers and engages with a soft toy on the couch. Shows no interest in treats throughout her session. Ryder is taken out for a relief walk and returns to kennel safely. 07/07/25: Ryder is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. Handler offers treats through the kennel door which she will scent but does not eat. Ryder's body loosens and she toe taps and whines at the front of kennel as handler unlocks the kennel door. Ryder is leashed with ease and walks on a loose lead to the Canine Behavior Office. Ryder jumps up onto the couch and begins to engage with multiple toys, chewing on them and tossing them around. Ryder pants heavily throughout her time in the room. She does not show interest in treats offered to her. Handler is able to remove Ryder's collar but due to time constraints and her energy level, handler decides to replace her collar at a later time. Ryder is returned to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 7/3/2025

Summary:: During intakes minimum handling was done, placed right into kennel.

Date of initial:: 7/6/2025

Summary:: Whale eye, tucked tail. Will come to front with low wagging tail but startles easily, flinches. Seda

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 her bite history, we reccomend she be placed in an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Ryder was brought to the care center by the police following a bite incident in her previous home. According to reports, the incident occurred when a household member raised their hand near Ryder’s face as she approached the person while they were eating. Ryder responded by biting the individual on the arm, resulting in two puncture wounds. In the care center Ryder explores her environment actively, engages with toys, and shows affiliative behavior like check-ins with handlers. While sometimes hesitant with treats, she has allowed touch and handling during interactions. Ryder would benefit from placement with a New Hope partner experienced with managing arousal and anxiety-related behaviors in a structured environment. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Ryder's reactivity shown while in care, we recommend that se be the only pet in the home along with avoiding all dog parks.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: During Ryder's handling assessment, she began to stiffen, hover over the toy, band ody block. Training will focus on building trust through trade-up exercises, desensitization to approach, and reinforcing calm behavior around valued items. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Ryder will jump up on his handler socially. Training will emphasize polite greetings, reinforcing four paws on the floor, and redirecting her energy into appropriate behaviors like sitting for attention. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Bite history (human): The owner called the police to have Ryder removed from the home due to a bite incident. The owner parent was sitting on the bed eating food, and Ryder approached them for food. The owner stated that their parent raised their hand in front of the dog's face and Ryder bit the parent on the arm, breaking skin and drawing blood that leaving behind 2 puncture wounds. The parent went to the Hospital for medical attention. Anxiety: Ryder's began to display heavy panting and pacing in kennel. Managing her anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety.