Date of intake:: 4/15/2026

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

Other Notes:: Notes BoroughBreak Report Card Date of BB: 5/17/2026 Summary: We took a quick car ride over to Juniper Valley Park with Spud! We walked around, sat and relaxed in the shade, ran through some sprinklers, and shared a little bit of vanilla ice cream :) 3 Words: Playful, energetic, curious Concerns: Yes Concern Notes: All were already listed in his notes, but just that he’s jumpy and mouthy (both issues definitely seem play and/or excitement based), and he did bark at some dogs and strollers. Also - just a heads up that he seems to like eating stuff off the ground! We had to divert him from grabbing some sticks and rocks Characteristics: I'm social, I like the park, I have good leash manners, I like to ride in the car, I like to go for runs, I love being pet, I love treats Additional Notes: Yes, just a quick bio/summary of our day! Spud is the sweetest boy! I don’t think his tail stopped wagging once the entire BoroughBreak. He is a big ball of puppy energy and a stick finder extrordinaire - and while he may still need to brush up on his manners (jumping/being a bit mouthy) you can tell he has so much love to give and will be so devoted to whoever his lucky people are! Spud was also great on the leash for the most part. He only pulled when he got a bit too excited about a dog or person, and he checked in with us often (though sometimes with the help of some treats!) He is so curious and playful, you can’t help but smile when you’re around him.

Date of assessment:: 5/23/2026

Summary:: 5/23/26: Spud is taken to the behavioral office for a reassessment. In the office, he has difficulty settling down, remains distracted, and shows mouthy behavior and jumping on handlers. He mouthed the leash during handling. A portion of the assessment remains unfocused. Due to this, he will remain a level 4 behavioral determination. 4/16/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs:None Leash walking comments: vocal attempt to flee kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds) Approaches the handler's mouthy, fly biting( biting air) Call over: Readily approaches - wags tail, heavy open mouth panting, seeks attention Sociability comments: Mouthy, mediumn pressure, jumping Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- headwhip, distracted, open mouth panting, fly biting Exuberant handling: Tolerant- headwhip, distracted, moves out of handling position Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- heavy panting Arousal comments: Knock: Heavy panting jumps on assessor barks during knock Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs walks away Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 04/18/26 Spud is introduced to a novel male while off leash. He approaches the gate and will bark at the male with a slightly tense frame. In order to gauge if Spud is displaying barrier frustration, he is guided to the back of the yard, and the novel male is walked in. Spud pulls hard towards the novel male and when close enough, lunges forward to muzzle punch but doesn't make contact, before quickly snapping at the male's face. The novel male does not respond and continues sniffing. Spud is removed from the yard and the interaction is concluded.

Summary (5):: 06/05/26: Spud is at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches. He jumps up on the door multiple times, but allows the handler to leash him with relative ease. He is taken outside to the play yard where he sniffs around. He looks into the pool and sniffs the water, but he does not otherwise engage with it. He will take treats from the handler and pull as he walks around the yard. When returning to the building, the handler clips his leash by the door. Spud turns around and mouths the leash in the hallway. When returning to his kennel, the handler throws treats into the kennel, but Spud ignores the treats and jumps up to grab the leash. The handler stiff arms Spud to keep him in the kennel and shuts the door. They are able to get the leash off of Spud, and they drop it into the kennel. Spud loses interest in the leash and steps away from it when the handler throws more treats into the kennel. The handler is able to get their leash back as Spud eats the treats. 5/30/26: Spud is laying down on his bed as handler approaches his kennel. He comes forward to the front and begins jumping at the door as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be quickly leashed with treats and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a loose and wiggly body as he pulls ahead. He would constantly jump up on the handler and mouth at their hands and is able to be redirected with treats. He pulls on the way back to his kennel and is able to be unleashed while being distracted with treats. 5/30/26: Spud is reported to jump and bang on his kennel door when novel dogs pass his kennel. 05/29/26: Spud is standing in his water bowl as the handler approaches. He jumps up and down at the kennel door, but is leashed easily and brought outside to the play yard. In the yard, he is put on a drag leash and allowed to roam. He sniffs around and occasionally solicits attention from the handler. His head, neck, and shoulders are wet from jumping in his water bowl in kennel. After playing, Spud is leashed easily again and returns to the building without issue. He immediately drinks water upon reentering his kennel, then eats treats the handler scattered on the floor for him.

Summary (6):: 5/28/26: Spud was at front of the kennel and was easily leashed and pulled from the kennel. He was taken for a street walk, where he walked slightly ahead of the handler. When Spud was returned to the kennel, he grabbed the leash as soon as he was back in the kennel. Handler used treats and a squeaky toy to distract him to get the leashed back. 05/27/26 (Trainer Note): Spud is jumping repeatedly up onto the front of the kennel and barking as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on the 123 game and take a breath and Spud engages readily. He leans into contact with a loose body and balks as he is returning to kennel, but follows a lure back into kennel. 5/23/26: Spud approaches the front of the kennel with neutral body language. Treats were not necessary for leashing to get out of kennel. When exiting the room Spud was high energy but had no focus towards other staff or other dogs in kennels. Spud was brought into the behavior room for re assessment (Please see behavior assessment for more details). When being returned to kennel, Spud allowed leashing and walked back to his kennel on slack leash. When approaching kennel for return Spud was hesitant to enter but treats were used. After the use of treats to lure into kennel, he returned. 5/16/26: Spud is at front of kennel with a neutral body. Handler uses a treat lure to leash him. Spud is taken to the yard. He spends a good amount of time sniffing and investigating his surroundings. Spud is not interested in any of the treats that handler offers. When handler pets Spud he leans into handler and accepts pets on his head, chest and back. Spud is returned to kennel with no issue. 05/05/26: Spud is at the front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He jumps up as the handler tries to leash him, but is easily guided through the leash with treats. Outside in the play yard, he sniffs around and watches other dogs. He takes treats from the handler and occasionally tries to jump on the handler. The handler attempts to lure him into a sitting position, but Spud does not follow the lure and jumps up for the treat instead. Spud is brought back inside, returned to his kennel, and the leash is removed without issue.

Summary (7):: 4/28: Spud is reported to not want to return to kennel, leash bites, and jumps up often 4/21: While an ACS is cleaning a top kennel above Spud's, he is actively lunging and attempting to grab their clothing through the bars. Another ACS later on reports that when dogs pass his kennel, Spud either darts back and forth through his transfer door, barking and growling at them, or he begins lunging and muzzle punching the kennel bars. They are unable to cover his kennel to reduce his visual stressors due to his pulling the kennel covers in. 4/18/26: Spud is jumping and barking at his kennel door as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with treats and he then pulls while heavy panting on the way to the play yard for play group. In the yard, he barks ad muzzle punches while vocalizing towards the other dog at gate. He sniffs the other dog with a tense body and then lunges and vocalizes at the other dog and attempts to snap at them. Please see dog-to-dog notes for more details. He is able to be taken away and he pulls hard while barking at the dogs that were passing by on the way to his kennel. He is able to be quickly placed back into his kennel with no issues. 4/17/26; Spud is observed to be hard barking and jumping up and down in his kennel as dogs enter and exit his kennel room and when passing the front his kennel. 4/16: Spud is standing on his kennel door, barking at a handler. The handler approaches to check on him, and he begins snarling when the handler offers him a treat. The handler attempts to drop the treat through the bars, but Spud starts snapping at their fingers. 04/16/26(behavior Assessment): Spud stands at the front and attempts to push out of the kennel. In the assessment room, he displays high arousal behaviors including dilated pupils, heavy panting, jumping, fly biting, and mouthiness. He allows handling but remains highly aroused throughout. He barks during knock and engages with toys by grabbing and walking away. for more information see behavior assessment.

Date of intake:: 4/15/2026

Summary:: leashed, walked and placed in kennel. Was not collared or scanned due to activity level and FAS.

Date of initial:: 4/16/2026

Summary:: Hyperactive, soliciting attention but overstimulated - jumping / pulling, very food motivated, no o

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Spud be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Single-pet Home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Spud has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that Spud should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Spud associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Spud's increased arousal and leash biting, Spud should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behavior.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control/Social hyperarousal/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Spud is noted to become mouthy with medium pressure and jump up often. Spud is noted to have trouble settling down and displaying fly biting behavior.Training should focus on reinforcing calm behaviors, teaching alternative ways to seek attention, redirecting mouthiness to appropriate outlets, and building impulse-control and settling skills. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control/Social hyperarousal/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Spud is noted to kennel fight in the care center and bark at dogs while on walks. Training should emphasize structured, low-arousal transitions, increasing distance from dog triggers, and reinforcing focus on the handler to reduce reactivity. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Kennel presence: Spud is noted to hard bark and jump in front of his kennel. Leash biting: Spud is noted to leash-bite in the care center. Practice loose-leash walking techniques, and consider using a different type of leash or harness that might be less tempting for him to bite. Consistent redirection and reinforcement of desired behaviors will help decrease his leash-biting tendencies. Please see the handout on Leash-biting.