Date of intake:: 4/27/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; history unknown

Date of assessment:: 4/30/2025

Summary:: 4/30/25: Due to Chase leash biting the drag lead and not being able to focus with treats and toys a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time. 04/28/25: Chase is given more time to decompress.

Summary:: Due to Chase entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 05/01/25: When off leash at the Care Center Chase is introduced to a novel male dog. At the gate Chase approaches with a flagging tail. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. Chase with a knot in his tail beings whining. Conflicted the novel male stands at the gate, paw raised. Chase escalates to barking at the novel male, who retreats from the gate with a low head, fearfully. Both does are separated, thus ending the interaction. 04/28/25 Chase is introduced at the gate to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Chase will approach the gate with a neutral frame, scenting the greeter dog between the holes of the gate. Chase will begin to excessively vocalize while remaining neutral in frame. He will also display a knot in his tail while vocalizing, appearing conflicted, wanting to greet the greeter dog but nervous. Chase will display paw raises and displace away from the gate, scenting different parts of the yard. Chase is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (6):: 05/09/25: It’s reported that an Acs take chase out for a walk and will provide him with toys(2) one after another and chase will “lose them” handler states they don’t know where the toys went and or if chase ate them, chase then begins leash biting and handler is prompted to bring him back inside and chase will continue leash biting all the way back to his kennel.

Summary (7):: 05/02/25 (Trainer Note): Chase is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Chase allows the handler to attach a drag leash and begins to participate readily in the LATTE enrichment game. Chase begins to release some tension from his body and engage in the items for longer periods. He is then able to orient towards the handler between items. Handler then moves away from Chase and he follows, offering a sit. Handler reinforces him for taking a breath and he begins to offer it readily. Handler has Chase breathe, lures him through the slip lead, then has him breathe again. Chase participates readily. He pulls moderately back to kennel. Handler throws a treat into kennel and Chase follows it in. He allows the handler to remove the leash without issue. Handler then waits for him to take a breath and reinforces him for doing so. Handler throws a treat scatter and walks away. 05/01/25 (playgroup): Chase is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls moderately out to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). Chase whines loudly and pulls hard towards other dogs while on his way up to the yard, to the point that his feet are swiping along the floor. After his session, Chase begins to whine and pull hard towards other dogs walking by. Handler has to bunny hop him past the dogs on the sidewalk. He is returned to kennel safely. 4/30/25: Chase was leashed with ease and walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) Chase displayed dog reactivity when passing dogs on the sidewalk. He would pull hard in their direction requiring handler to use directional leash pressure to move him along. Chase briefly mouthed leash but stopped when handler said no, as noted 4/28. He was returned to kennel without issue. 4/28/25: Chase approached front of kennel and was leashed with ease. He walked to the yard for a gate greet (see dog-dog summary.) While waiting at the exit for dog traffic to pass, Chase began vocalizing (possibly a demand bark, as he relieved himself upon exiting the building.) Chase whined when passing other dogs on the street in close proximity. Chase did not take chicken jerky. He allowed a second handler to loosely collar him (due to skin issues on his neck.) When leaving the yard, Chase briefly mouthed at the leash. Handler said no and adjusted the leash so it was behind his head. He walked back to kennel where he balked. Handler reset and used directional leash pressure to guide him in.

Date of intake:: 4/27/2025

Date of initial:: 4/27/2025

Summary:: solicits attention, but tenses and growls during exam and handling; sedated

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 recommend that Chase be placed in a adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner:Chase arrived at the care center without any known background. He has exhibited reactivity towards other dogs, such as pulling hard on the leash, whining, and vocalizing. Chase has also been observed biting the leash. To help him navigate past triggers or return to his kennel, he often requires directional leash pressure or handling adjustments. Chases is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Chase exhibits touch sensitivity, meaning he may react negatively to certain types of physical contact. Training should focus on gradually desensitizing him to touch through positive reinforcement and gentle handling techniques to build trust and comfort. Please see the handout on Handling/Touch Sensitivity. On-Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Chase has demonstrated reactivity towards other dogs while on a leash, often due to barrier frustration. Training should involve controlled exposure to other dogs, using techniques like counter-conditioning and desensitization to reduce his reactivity and improve his behavior on walks. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration. Leash-Biting: Chase has a tendency to bite the leash during care. Training should aim to redirect this behavior by providing alternative outlets for his energy and using positive reinforcement to encourage calm behavior while on the leash. Please see this handout on Leash biting.