Date of intake:: 5/31/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 6/4/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Neutral body, sniffing around the room Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body, wagging tail Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, becomes tense and begins to retreat; readjusts grip when the assess-a-hand approaches

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history. 06/10/26 Rocko is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He readily approaches the gate with a neutral frame and will sniff the female, loosening further and rubbing his body along the fenceline. The female is uncomfortable, briefly sniffing him before turning away.

Summary (7):: 6/27/26: Rocco is at the front of his kennel with neutral body when handler approaches. Once kennel unlocked, he jumps on the door attempting to break out. Handler uses a treat lure and is able to distract and leash Rocco. He pulls hard in the hallway and pacing side to side in elevator. Once outside Rocco walks slightly ahead of the handler with mild pulling. He will hard stare at other dogs but handler is able to distract him with treats. Rocco doesn't react towards other people passerby. He allows petting and responses when handler engages with him. His body remains neutral. During returning handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Rocco back into his kennel with no further issues. 6/26/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Rocko grabbed onto the handler's sleeve "for a split second". 6/25/26: Rocco is observed to be licking the kennel wall towards the back of the kennel. The kennels are being cleaned on the opposite side of the where Rocco's kennel is located. 6/18/26: Rocko is at the front of his kennel with a wiggly body, high pitch barking at the handler. As the handel attempts to leash him, Rocko bites the leash; they then lure him with treats and leash him. While exiting, Rocko pulls towards the kennels. On the street, Rocko walks ahead with mild to moderate leash tension; he doesn't react to people. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Rocko to his kennel. 6/13/26: Canine Behavior noticed that Rocko is licking and biting at his crate bars, and is repeatedly pulling his crate cover into his crate. 6/12/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Rocko is jumping and mouthing at the leash on walks. 6/8/26: Rocko is lying down in his crate (he recently had a long walk) and gets up and wags his tail with a loose body when the handler unlocks his door. He is easily leashed and walks slowly to the street. He allows his harness to be clipped. He ignores other dogs. He sniffs around and relieves himself. He is brought back inside and returns to his crate slowly but willingly. The handler tosses a treat in and he mouths their hand when trying to get it. 6/4/26: Rocko is at the front of his kennel with a wiggly body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Rocko walks with mild leash tension. He doesn’t react to people; he presents a wiggly body when one of them speak to him. The handler brings Rocko inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, he is returned to his kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 5/31/2026

Summary:: Jumping up and biting the leash

Date of initial:: 5/31/2026

Summary:: Tense body for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rocko 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 addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to resource guarding and rope reactivity, we recommend a home with no young children.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Rocko has been observed to become tense and move away when in the possession of a toy. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Rocko's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Leash Biting: It is reported that Rocko is jumping up and biting the leash. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.