Date of intake:: 8/8/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing, , alert barks

Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Will growl and hard bark if his food is touched

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: Yes Date of last bite: 3/1/2026 Previous bite to another animal: No Did the other animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite to an animal: Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: I was changing his pads in cage and I dont know what triggered his growl and I proceeded to change pad and got bitten. Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: Owner/myself Additional info: I'm a 61yr old female. Was this the first bite: Yes Previous bite before this: How many times the dog has bitten in the past: This is the only bite Bite severity: Broke skin on finger Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Growled, hard barked, and/or snarled What happened before/during the bite: Changing his pads in cage Type of bite: Bite and released immediately When the biting began: Since bringing the dog home

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Apollo is noted to have high energy

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: None of the above Reaction type: Not reported Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Date of assessment:: 8/11/2026

Summary:: eash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social, high energy Call over: Approaches Readily Sociability comments: leans into petting, jumps on handlers, heavily panting, difficulty settling Handling Soft handling: Seeks Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: leans into petting, social, but tenses when touched near rear Arousal Jog: Follows, aroused but settles Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches readily Knock Comments: Toy: Scared of hand, flinches Toy comments:

Summary:: Apollo arrived as an owner surrender, and is noted to be Friendly and outgoing with other dogs. 8/13/26: Apollo greets a novel female dog through a barrier. Apollo initially approaches with a neutral body while panting heavily. He chooses to disengage but later reapproaches with increased arousal, hard barking toward the novel female and having difficulty settling even when moved away. The novel female remains loose and wiggly throughout, repeatedly offering play bows and attempting to solicit interaction. Due to Apollo's increasing arousal and difficulty regulating, the interaction is ended.

Summary (6):: 08/19/26: Apollo is standing at the front of kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls moderately to the Canine Behavior Office. Apollo is kept on leash and will exuberantly approach a second handler, leaning into petting but becomes increasingly aroused, panting heavily with a flushed face and dilated eyes. Apollo does not take treats and becomes increasingly reactive to the sounds of dogs barking outside of the room. He begins barking and pulling towards the dogs and when the handler attempts to guide him away without any leash pressure, he begins to thrash, roll, and attempt to back out of lead while vocalizing. Handler quickly guides Apollo back to kennel. 08/14/26: Apollo was at the back of his kennel on approach. He is coaxed to the front with a treat throw, and is leashed with a treat lure. He is taken into the training room and walks around with a loose body, leaning into several handlers soliciting attention. He was not receptive to treats or food however was interested in toys. His kennel return was unremarkable. 8/13/26: Apollo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He backs away as the handler attempts to leash him. He is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats, but he does not eat them. He is then taken outside to the play yard for playgroup. In the yard, he greets the other dog at the gate with a tense body and begins to become aroused and would hard bark at the dog. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to be taken away and is then taken back to his kennel with no issues. 8/13/26: Apollo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be quickly leashed and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame as he sniffs around. He would constantly stop behind the handler when sudden sounds what happen. He is comfortable approaching the handler when they bend down and he would lean in to receive pets. He has no interest in treats. When returning back to the building, he begins to thrash on the leash when reaching the entrance gate. After a moment, he is able to be coaxed forward and is then taken back to his kennel with no further issues.

Summary (7):: 08/12/26 (Trainer Note): Apollo is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He dodges the leash on every attempt, bouncing back and forth from the front of kennel to the back with a loose body. Handler is able to lasso him and remove him from kennel. Before exiting the room Apollo balks and attempts to retreat back to kennel. Handler moves with him and turns around in the room, re-attempting to walk out the room, Apollo follows. Apollo is taken to the canine behavior office where he is social with handlers, leaning in for pets. He is returned to kennel without issue. 8/10/26: Apollo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He would back away as the handler unlocks the door and would dodge the leash as it got closer to him. He is able to be leashed when he attempts to stick his head out of the kennel door gap. He then baulks to the ground when the handler opens the door for him to walk out. Due to the other dogs in kennels barking, he remains laying down and refuses to step out of the kennel. A second handler is able to help coax him forward. Once he steps out of kennel, he is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame as he walks ahead of the handler to sniff around. He has no reactions to dogs or people that would pass by. On the way back to the building, he would constantly stop walking behind the handler and is able to be coaxed forward when the handler squeaks a squeaker. He is then able to enter the building and he returns back to his kennel with no issues. 08/09/26: Apollo is lying at the front of kennel as handler approaches. He is hesitant of leashing and will not take treats but allows handler to slowly drop the leash over his head. Handler opens the door wide and moves to the side to give plenty of space for Apollo to exit. He does not move even with coaxing. Handler uses moderate leash pressure to guide him out of kennel and once in the hall he begins to walk on his own. Apollo is brought to the Canine Behavior Office where he begins to loosen and will lean into petting and nudge handler to solicit contact. He is easily collared. After his session, Apollo is returned to kennel safely. 08/08/26: Canine Behavior assistance is requested for Apollo in the front parking lot. When handlers arrive, Apollo is balking at the front of the building with a tucked tail and will not come forward towards the lobby door. Handler takes the leash and leads Apollo out into the parking lot and around to the side entrance. Apollo will baulk intermittently and will not come forward for treats, squeakers, or coaxing. Handler uses moderate directional leash pressure to guide Apollo into the building. Once inside, Apollo walks with only mild coaxing needed. He enters kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 8/8/2026

Summary:: Friendly at first but shut down and thrashed later

Date of initial:: 8/8/2026

Summary:: Tense throughout exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Apollo is described as high energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Apollo's fearfulness and anxiety, we recommend he goes to

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful,Anxiety,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Apollo will hard bark and growl when his food is touched. Nothing should be taken out of his mouth and he should learn the trade game using positive reinforcement. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Bite history (human): Apollo bit his owner on the finger when she was changing his pad. Please see the handout on Bite History. Fearful/Anxiety: Apollo is noted to be anxious and fearful in the care center. He will need daily enrichment to help with his anxiety. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.