Date of intake:: 3/1/2026

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

Date of assessment:: 3/4/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explore room- neutral body, sniffing, Call over: Comes when coaxes-allows petting Sociability comments: conflicted will lip lick and back away Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans in, neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans in, neutral body Handling comments: will lip lick and lower head when neck is touched, whale eye Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted, sniffing Arousal comments: Knock: small whine, pulls towards the door when the helper leaves Knock Comments: Toy: No repsonse Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to Surge entering the facility as a stray, there is no known history of interactions with other dogs prior to intake. 03/04/26: Surge was introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate, he approached with a loose frame and engaged in mutual greetings while displaying a flagging tail. When the female disengaged, Surge began whining and climbing the gate before disengaging himself. Both dogs were separated, concluding the interaction.

Summary (6):: 4/16/26: Acs reported that Surge will jump around during leashing and will begin to leash bite, once leashed he was noted to walk fine on the walk not engaging in leash biting on the walks. 04/15/26: Surge is noted from ACS staff and on the behavior section of the board that Surge will kennel fight with the neighboring dog. Surge when taken out for his walk was leashed with treats but is a bit mouthy, and lunges towards the neighboring dog entering and exiting kennel. Surge is reported to be easy on the walk, pulling hard but otherwise social and affectionate.

Summary (7):: 04/08/26 (Trainer Note): Surge is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on sitting and taking a deep breath. He leans into contact and is returned to kennel without issue. 03/31/26: Surge is standing at the front of his kennel on his hind legs and allows handler to leash him with ease. He is escorted to the play yard where a drag leash is placed on him. He roams the yard freely, exploring and relieving himself. He approaches handler, leans in for touch, and pushes his head into handler’s hands, soliciting attention. When the session is complete, Surge is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 3/24: Surge is lying at the front of his kennel when a handler approaches. The handler gives him spray cheese first and then can leash him easily as he eats. Once finished with the cheese, Surge readily exits and is taken on his morning walk. He remains soft-bodied throughout the walk, exploring scents, checking in with the handler, and relieving himself. Surge ignores joggers but does tense and become square when a smaller dog on the opposite side of the street starts hard barking and lunging at him. The handler easily refocuses Surge with treats anda he continues on the walk back to the shelter. He returns to the kennel without issue. 3/23/26: Staff reported Surge mouthing hand when leashing and that treats help with leashing. "leash with treats" signage added. 3/19/26: Surge is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the live room. In the room, he engages in a snuffle mat and puzzle feeder. He would then approach the handler and stare to receive treats. He would lean into the handler to receive pets. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 03/11/26: Surge is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows handler to leash him with ease. He is escorted outside for an enrichment walk. While outside, Surge maintains a neutral frame as he explores the neighborhood and relieves himself. At each intersection, handler asks him to sit before crossing the street, and he complies and is rewarded with treats. When the session is complete, Surge is escorted back to the care center and returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 3/4 (Assessment): Surge is curled up on his bed when a handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the behavior office for his assessment. Once his assessment is complete, he returns to his kennel without issue. 3/4/26: Surge is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body, is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the yard. Surge is a bit aloof outside, but when pet will lean his rear in slightly. Surge greets the other dog a the gate, and is returned to his kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 3/1/2026

Date of initial:: 3/2/2026

Summary:: timid, nervous, no signs of aggression, easy to muzzle, easy to leash but shy

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Surge's fearfulness, touch sensitivity around his neck, and low threshold for arousal we reccomend he be placed in a home without children at this time.

Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful:Surge will lip lick and lower head when neck is touched and will display whale eyes.Training should focus on slow, choice-based handling, pairing gentle touch with high-value reinforcement, and gradually desensitizing him to neck contact to increase comfort and reduce stress. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity and decompression period. Anxiety: Surge is noted to display whining and lip licking when handlers leave the room. Training should emphasize predictable routines, practicing short separations paired with positive reinforcement, and providing calming enrichment to help him settle more effectively. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition | Low threshold for arousal: During leashing, Surge became aroused and grabbed a handler's sleeve twice once out of kennel. Handlers have been able to redirect him with spray cheese. Please see handouts on Arousal and Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Barrier frustration: Surge is noted to engage in kennel-fighting behavior with neighboring dogs. Training and management should focus on reducing visual contact with nearby kennels, increasing distance from other dogs during transitions, and reinforcing calm behavior at the kennel front to help lower arousal. Please see the handout on Barrier frustration. Leash-biting: Surge is noted to leash bite when coming out of kennel. Training should emphasize lowering excitement before exiting the kennel, using high-value treats for redirection, and reinforcing calm engagement to prevent leash-biting. Please see the handout on Leash-biting.