Date of intake:: 9/29/2024

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child, 1 other dog (small)

Behavior toward strangers:: lunges

Behavior toward children:: social, outgoing, playful

Behavior toward dogs:: social and playful with familiar dogs; hard bark, growl, lunge at unfamiliar dogs on and off leash

Behavior toward cats:: snaps, lunges

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: Diamond was being walked back home and a neighbor approached her and her previous owner. She was talking and then tried to touch Diamond. The neighbor was waving her hands around while talking loudly. Diamond then bit her on her right forearm and drew blood. The bite was released immediately. The neighbor didn't need to seek medical attention.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Diamond is reported to have a low energy level.

Other Notes:: 2 months ago, Diamond was being walked back home and a neighbor approached her and her previous owner. She was talking and then tried to touch Diamond. The neighbor was waving her hands around while talking loudly. Diamond then bit her on her right forearm and drew blood. The bite was released immediately. The neighbor didn't need to seek medical attention.

Date of assessment:: 9/30/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Incocnlustive- didn't walk pass people Reactivity to dogs: Incocnlustive- didn't walk pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Seeks attention, greets handers, panting, neutral body Call over: readily approaches- panting Sociability comments: Flitches from touch when reaching around neck and face Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- panting, lip licks, reset in position Exuberant handling: Tolerant- lip licks panting, tense Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows- panting, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- panting, soft body Knock Comments: Toy: Approaches grips drop, backs away from dummy hand fearful Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Diamond's previous owners, Diamond is friendly, outgoing, and playful with other familiar dogs. She will hard bark, growl, and lunge at unfamiliar dogs on and off leash. 10/06/24 Diamond is introduced to a male greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Diamond will greet the greeter dog with a neutral frame and slight wagging tail. Diamond is escorted to the next pen in order to greet the greeter dog face-to-face. Diamond remains neutral, immediately sniffing the greeter dog's genitals. Diamond will place their paw on the greeter dog's shoulder right before attempting to mount. For the remainder of the interaction, Diamond will attempt to mount, exchanging body contact and becoming excessive with the mounting. To where the greeter dog is slow to correction, the handler's present will correct Diamond numerous of times before returning her back to kennel.

Summary (6):: 10/08/24: Diamond comes to the front of the kennel with a loose body and wagging tail as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the play yard. Diamond is loose and social with staff, including a novel handler, jumping up to solicit contact. She intermittently mouthed handlers arms and hands with light pressure. Handler attempted to engage Diamond in the LATTE enrichment game but she showed little interest in treats. Another dog is walked past the play yard and Diamond charges the fence line, huffing with a tense body and high, flagging tail. Handler grabs the drag leash and Diamond follows. She accepts contact and shakes off when the dog walks away. She continues to be loose and social with staff. Another dog is walked past, but handler calls Diamond and initiates contact. Diamond keeps her attention on the handler and does not rush for the fence line. She is easily leashed and returns to kennel without issue. 10/7: While out in the play yard, Diamond sees another dog cross the walk way towards the back pens in the yard. She immediately charges the fence while hard barking and growling. the handler quickly picks up the drag leash and moves Diamong away from the fence, but she continues to lunge at the other dog and does not stop barking until the other dog is out of sight. When she sees another dog exiting, Diamond resumes her reactivity. 10/03/24: Diamond is at the front of the kennel standing on her hind legs at the kennel door when approached. Diamond is a bit head shy of the leash and does not take treats, but once close the leash to tossed over her head slowly, and she walks out on her own pulling mildly. Diamond when in the behavior office begins to lean into staff members for petting, and is panting/whining a bit when pacing around the room. Diamond will shy away from new handlers, but explores the surrounding areas near them on her own accord. Diamond is easily returned to kennel with no issue, and is given a toy to help her anxiety.

Summary (7):: 10/01/24: Diamond jumps up at the front of her kennel excitedly as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and walks with a neutral body out to the play yard. Diamond will become vigilant of another dog at the far end of the ramp, pulling slightly on the lead and keeping eyes on them until they are out of sight. Once in the yard, Diamond immediately relieves herself and begins scenting around the yard. Handler keeps her on a slip lead due to her not being collared. She looks out over the sidewalk at the people and dogs walking by. Handler kneels down and Diamond approaches, accepting petting and scratches along her back end with a neutral body. She sits in front of handler and lightly leans into their leg. On the way back into the Care Center, Diamond pulls forward and growls at a dog being walked on the opposite side of the fence line. She is easily redirected down the ramp, putting on the brakes momentarily when entering the Care Center. She is guided forward with light leash pressure and returns to kennel easily. 9/30/24 (PM): Diamond is sitting at the front of kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and walks with a neutral body to the Canine Behavior Office. Diamond is switched to a slip lead with stopper and is free to explore the space. She scents around the room and will occasionally approach handlers to investigate, sniffing their legs as they work at the computers. Handler tosses a squeaky toy and Diamond will become loose and run to catch it. She solicits attention from another handler and will sit next to them, leaning into their legs. Diamond takes beef treats gently from hand. She is taken on a walk out to the play yard to relieve herself. Diamond will whine and pull forward when she sees a dog walking by on the sidewalk. She is walked back to the Care Center and returns to kennel safely. - (AM): Diamond approached handler at front of kennel and was leashed with ease. She exited kennel willingly and walked to the BA room where she was switched to a slip leash with stopper to give her freedom to move around the room. Handler offered Diamond various high value treats but she did not eat them. Diamond stayed close to handler and often sat on their foot. She accepted pets on her head, back, and sides. Diamond was noted to be in heat and a few drops of blood were observed on the floor while she was in the room. Handler had noticed Diamond's kennel was unsoiled and she relieved herself while in the room. Diamond perked up at the sound of a squeaker and picked up small soft toys that were tossed for her. Diamond was switched back to a regular slip leash and walked back to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/29/2024

Date of initial:: 9/29/2024

Summary:: per staff, allowed to be walked into squeeze gate

ENERGY LEVEL:: Diamond is described as active and enthusiastic. She will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Diamond's reported behavior, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home. No cats/Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Diamond's reported behavior, we recommend she goes home as a single pet. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Diamond's reported behavior, we recommend Diamond is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity- During diamond handling assessment she will flitch away when touched around he neck. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Diamond is reported to lunge at other strangers on walks and has escalated to biting in the past. We recommend a slow approach and we recommend ONLY force-free, reward-based training methods for Diamond. More aversive techniques are likely to increase fear, increase the risk of aggression, and decrease Diamond's quality of life. Bite history (human): Diamond was being walked back home and a neighbor approached her and her previous owner. She was talking and then tried to touch Diamond. The neighbor was waving her hands around while talking loudly. Diamond then bit her on her right forearm and drew blood. The bite was released immediately. The neighbor didn't need to seek medical attention. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Diamond is noted to lunge at strangers, cats and dogs while on leash. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.