Animal Profile

Diamond is at risk due to behavior concerns. Her previous owner described her as an energetic and playful puppy. There was a bite incident that occurred in her previous home where Diamond was playing with her owner and the mouthing quickly escalated to broken skin resulting in a puncture wound. Throughout her stay at the care centers, Diamond has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. She has been noted to jump up on handlers and head whipping with an open mouth. She will attempt to mouth handlers as well and has been reported to have handling sensitives, lunging if pushed or pulled of furniture. Diamond is also on leash reactive towards strangers and dogs, her previous owner stating she would lunge at both. Medically, she is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Diamond is at risk due to behavior concerns. Her previous owner described her as an energetic and playful puppy. There was a bite incident that occurred in her previous home where Diamond was playing with her owner and the mouthing quickly escalated to broken skin resulting in a puncture wound. Throughout her stay at the care centers, Diamond has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. She has been noted to jump up on handlers and head whipping with an open mouth. She will attempt to mouth handlers as well and has been reported to have handling sensitives, lunging if pushed or pulled of furniture. Diamond is also on leash reactive towards strangers and dogs, her previous owner stating she would lunge at both. Medically, she is apparently healthy. Diamond arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner describes her as a very active and playful puppy. In her previous home Diamond had a bite incident that did break skin. The owner was playing with Diamond, she then began to mouth the owners forearm which resulted in a puncture wound. The owner had to shout to get Diamond to stop. During her stay in the care center Diamond has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During her assessment she was noted to be difficult to position, would jump up on the handler and whip her head back and forth with an open mouth. During the jog portion of the assessment Diamond was noted to jump towards the handler with an open mouth. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 30 lbs

Medical Notes

7/22/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-12 months based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body relaxed; easily examined Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures Update to date on rabies vaccine and giving booster DA2ppv SURGERY: Okay for surgery

7/24/2025

During behavior assessment was noted to be hyper-aroused/hyper-social with handlers, often jumping up with an open mouth P: Trazodone 100mg PO BID indefinitely

7/25/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of carprofen 75mg sid po x4 days as pain management

7/26/2025

Post-Op Exam S: BAR in kennel, loose wiggly body O: EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic no sniffling, coughing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, incision site is easily visible and appears CDI Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Appears to be healing well post op P: Monitor

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 7/22/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Diamond is an 9 month female MMB. Previous owner obtained her from an friend when she was a puppy and is unable to keep due to housing issues

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults 1 Dog

How is this dog around strangers?: No experience with strangers and is record to lunge at strangers.

How is this dog around children?: No experience

How is this dog around other dogs?: No record for familiar dogs but previously lived 1 SMB. Diamond is recorded to lunge at unfamiliar dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience

Resource guarding:: Diamond is recorded to resource guard: toys, food, treats and random objects. I would also like to add in her behavior profile owner did note that Diamond will resort to resource guarding the following food, toys, and treats. She will react by having a tense body and hovering over the items. She will also overt aggression such as growling or hard barking when attempting to remove valued items. The owner noted that she will leave her alone with such items until she no longer has it in her possession. Diamond also experiences mouthing behavior (bite inhibition), Diamond tends to be mouthy with owner sometimes in playtime but owner noted that it can lead to her getting a little rough as she does not know boundaries.

Bite history:: About 3 months ago the owner was playing roughly with Diamond, which proceeded as a tug of war. Diamond ended up mouthing at her owner's forearm which resulted in a puncture wound. The owner noted that Diamond was proceeding to continue playing but she yelled at Diamond to stop and ended their play. She did treat the wound at home. Owner normally has to yell at Diamond to authorize her to stop as she is very playful.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Diamond is recorded to jump up often or non-stop, have destructive tendencies with household items and would react to strangers and small animals by lunging. Diamond is not bothered by getting his feet/paws touched, collar grabbed or touched. Diamond would lunge when pushed or pull off furniture. Previous owner never attempted to disturb while sleeping or held/restrain.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: None

For a New Family to Know: Diamond is known to be an very active, playful MMB who likes to spend majority of her time in the bedroom and in the crate during bed time. Allow owners/family to bathe and brushed but does not allow owner/family to trim nails or touch them. Diamond would hard pull during walks, crate trained and knows the social cue: sit.

Date of intake:: 7/22/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults 1 Dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Diamond will lunge

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Diamond will lunge at unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Diamond is recorded to resource guard: toys, food, treats and random objects. She will become tense and hover over the items. If someone attempts to remove the items she will begin to hard bark and growl.

Bite history:: Approximately 3 months ago: Diamond's owner states that she has boor bite inhibition during playtime. The owner was playing roughly with Diamond, which proceeded as a tug of war. Diamond ended up mouthing the owner's forearm which resulted in a puncture wound. The owner noted that Diamond was proceeding to continue playing but they yelled at Diamond to stop and ended their play. They did treat the wound at home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Diamond is recorded to jump up often or non-stop, have destructive tendencies with household items and would react to strangers and small animals by lunging. Diamond is not bothered by getting his feet/paws touched, collar grabbed or touched. Diamond would lunge when pushed or pull off furniture. Previous owner never attempted to disturb while sleeping or held/restrain. Diamond's previous owner describes her as very active and playful. She may know the cue sit.

Date of assessment:: 7/23/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate- pulls towards things she wants to go to Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Loose bouncy body Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler Soft handling: Over aroused Exuberant handling: Over aroused Comments: Difficult to position, jumps up on handler, head whips back and forth with open mouth Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly, jumps up towards handler with open mouth Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up with open mouth Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, engages with the toy exuberantly, then drops toy and mouths assess-a-hand

Summary:: 7/31/25: Diamond greets another dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body, while jumping onto the door.

Summary (7):: 7/31/25: Diamond is laying down on his side with a neutral body as handler approaches. She quickly stands to her feet with a loose wiggly body. She is leashed using a treat as a lure and allows to be picked up. Diamond is taken to the yard for a gate greet. She remains very loose and wiggly, and has a very low threshold for arousal, quickly becoming very mouthy. She whips her head back and forth with an open mouth. In the yard she remains displaying the same behavior in the yard, occasionally barking. She is returned to her kennel without issue. 7/27/25: Diamond is observed to be hard barking high pitched at dogs that passed by while she is in the yard. She is unable to be redirected with a squeaker toy or treats. 07/23/25: (For Assessment) Diamond is initially laying quietly in kennel, as handler approaches she stands and approaches kennel door with wiggly body. Diamond is leashed easily, slight pancakes when tried to be lifted from top kennel but tolerates handler doing so well. Diamond walks out of kennel room and MACC with intermittent light pulling towards things of interest, attempting to greet staff with loose wiggly body. On sidewalk Diamond maintains loose body, checks in with handler when verbally cued and takes treats. Diamond occasionally hops and 'pounces' exuberantly/playfully on her walk. Diamond completes handling assessment, allows for easy leashing (switching from clipped drag-line) and is lifted into her top kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 7/22/2025

Summary:: Loose wiggly body, wagging tail, seeking attention

Date of initial:: 7/22/2025

Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined

ENERGY LEVEL:: Diamond is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Diamond.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to a low threshold for arousal we recommend a home with no children. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive: Diamond's previous owner states that she has destructive tendencies in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Diamond will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Basic Manners: Diamond's previous owner states that she will jump up often or non stop. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling Sensitivity: Diamond's previous owner states that she will lunge if pushed or pulled off furniture. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Diamond to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and 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: Diamond's previous owner states that she will lunge towards strangers and small animals. Diamond will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other people. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Arousal: Diamond has been observed to quickly becomes over aroused, jumping up and attempting to mouth handlers. Diamond should be rewarded with treats when calm. If they escalate to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Diamond. Please see handout on Arousal.