Date of intake:: 2/23/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (no known infortmation)

Date of assessment:: 8/18/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: None - ignores Leash walking comments: Can pull hard when avoiding walking, does not like to go on street walks, prefers socialization session in the yard. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social - jumps up seeking attention, also explores on her own Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: familiar with handlers Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact - soft body Exuberant handling: Accepts contact - soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play Arousal comments: Knock: No response, passes assistant, pulling towards gate Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments: Previous Assessment from 2/26/25 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive - did not pass dogs on walk Leash walking comments: Highly fearful of thresholds, balks often, has to be coaxed along Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful – avoids; trembles; seeks comfort in brief bouts Call over: Approaches with heavy coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerates – not relaxed, tense body, tail straight down Exuberant handling: Tolerates – not relaxed, tense body, tail straight down Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Unresponsive, does not engage (fearful) Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Seeks exit Toy Toy comments: No response

Summary:: Laika came in as a stray so we don't not know how she would react to other dogs in the home environment. 06.04 Laika is brought out to meet a novel female. She meets novel female at a distance and stands forward facing with ears forward. She slowly follows behind her tail lowers into a "J" shape and begins to walk at the end of the leash. We walk to the benches and Laika is at the end of the leash ignoring novel female and pulling towards building. Both dogs are walked into the yard. Laika stand facing novel female, ears forwards and is walked past her. he pulls towards dog and then stop to pull towards gate. 5.21 Laika greeted a novel male at the gate. Laika jumped on the gate with a forward body posture. In the pens Laika remained forward, slightly tense, due to the novel male moving away the session was ended. Laika then meet a fake dog. She approached the dog with a forward body posture while persistently sniffing the fake dogs face. Laika briefly walked away, when the fake dog was moved, she returned again with the forward posture and placed both paws on the fake dogs shoulder. the session was ended. 2/26: Laika greets M MMB dog at the gate. After a few moments, she lets out a low growl. He is walked away, and she growls again louder as distance is increased.

Summary (2):: 8/25/25: Laika is jumping at the kennel door as staff arrive. She is easily leashed and brought to the yard. A drag leash is secured to her, and she runs the perimeter of the yard, exploring. Laika comes to the staff, occasionally jumping on them and attempting to lick their face. She is panting and loose-bodied as she accepts pets. Laika finds a toy and chews on it briefly, then runs back and forth between the staff at the back of the yard and the gate. She follows the "sit" and "give paw" commands and is rewarded with treats. When it is time to return, Laika is leashed again and goes directly into her kennel. She jumps at the kennel door again as the interaction ends. 08/17: Laika is jumping up and down in her kennel on approach, then stands calmly for easy leashing. In the yard, she sniffs around before engaging in hose play, running, jumping, and biting at the spray. She is easily returned to her kennel. Later, she is taken out again while staff cleans her kennel. She is first brought to meet-and-greet and asked for “sit,” “sit pretty,” and “spin.” She completes “sit” and “sit pretty” successfully but becomes confused with “spin.” She is rewarded with treats, then taken back to the yard for additional hose play. She is returned easily a second time. 08/14: Laika is jumping up and down in her kennel on approach, then stands calmly for easy leashing. She is brought to the yard, sniffs around, and engages in hose play, running, jumping, and biting at the spray. She is returned easily to her kennel. 08/13: Laika is jumping up and down in her kennel on approach, then stands calmly for easy leashing. In the yard, she plays with the hose, chasing the spray until her sprinting slows to a moderate run as she pants. She is returned easily to her kennel. 08/12: Laika is jumping up and down in her kennel on approach. As staff unlocks the door, she spins in place before standing for easy leashing. In the yard, she plays with the hose and is returned easily to her kennel. Later, feces are found in her kennel, so she is taken to meet-and-greet. She is asked to “sit,” complies, and is rewarded with a treat. She repeats the command successfully and remains sitting, facing staff until she is returned to her kennel. 07/23: Laika is brought to the yard for training. She responds to “sit,” “sit pretty” (holding onto handler), “down” (on Kuranda bed), “hop up,” “paw,” and “come.” She is lured to “spin.” As a reward, she is given hose play.

Summary (3):: 08/09: Laika is at the front of her kennel with ears forward. She is easily leashed and led to the yard. Upon exiting the building, she freezes and attempts to run back inside. Once in the yard, her tail is low in a “J” shape, and she paces near the gate, ignoring staff when called. She does not take offered treats. When the hose is used for cleaning, Laika runs to play in the water but returns to the gate once it is turned off. She walks on her hind legs when reentering the building and is easily unleashed. 07/20: Laika is standing at the front of her kennel. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately while walking outside. Since both yards are in use, staff attempts to walk her, but she pulls hard toward the yard before redirecting down the ramp. She briefly sniffs the grass but then pulls to go back up. When brought to the yard, she engages with the hose, walking on her hind legs in the spray and catching the water. A nearby transport van with barking dogs causes her to tense and attempt to squeeze behind bins. She ignores treats, toys, and a puzzle feeder while alternating between climbing onto the bins and pushing behind them. She is leashed easily and pulls hard back to her kennel, where she eats her treats and begins running in circles while barking. 07/19: Laika is jumping at her kennel door upon arrival. She is easily leashed and taken to the yard. She explores before engaging with the hose, running through the spray and jumping in excitement. She later settles by the gate, occasionally returning to the staff or the back of the yard. When it is time to return, she pulls hard on the leash but goes directly into her kennel. 07/09: Laika is easily leashed and pulls hard, leaving the building, ignoring neighboring dogs. She is rope harnessed and taken for a walk. Past the parking lot, she attempts to turn back toward the building, but the staff continues walking until she follows. She continues down the gravel path toward AutoZone before again trying to turn back. On the return walk, she pulls hard on the leash. She is then brought to the yard, where she plays with the hose until the session ends.

Summary (4):: 07/03: Laika is easily leashed and pulls to the yard. She is let off leash and plays with the hose for several minutes before resting on a Kuranda bed. She performs “down” on the bed but refuses to lie flat on the concrete. She accepts attention and gives kisses. Throughout the session, she alternates between approaching staff and standing at the gate. She is rope harnessed and walked to the lot, appearing more comfortable than in the past. At the lot, she pulls hard attempting to return to the yard. She is redirected and returns without issue. 06/29: Laika jumps at her kennel door on approach. She is easily leashed and pulls to the yard, where she explores before approaching staff. She works on “sit,” “paw,” and “kiss,” performing each. She engages in hose play, jumping around and interacting with the water. Due to the heat, she is brought inside. While waiting in the meet-and-greet area, she becomes highly anxious, pacing and pulling to return to her kennel. 06/28: Laika waits eagerly at her kennel door and is leashed easily. She pulls moderately to the yard, where a drag leash is attached. She circles the perimeter, sniffing the ground. When staff picks up the hose, Laika runs over, sits, and waits for the spray. She runs through the mist, jumps on staff, and engages excitedly. When the spray stops, she returns to the wet area, then re-engages as the hose is varied. She bites and hops at the spray, even walking on her hind legs. After several minutes, the hose is put away, and she continues sniffing until she is leashed and returned to her kennel, pulling moderately. 06/10: Laika is easily leashed and pulls to the yard. She plays with the hose, chasing and jumping into the spray. After hose play, she sits with staff by the bench, leans in for petting, and gives kisses. When she goes to the gate, she returns promptly when called by name. She performs “sit,” is improving on “paw,” and is working on “down.” 06/04: Laika is brought out to meet a novel female dog. At a distance, she stands forward-facing with ears perked. As she slowly follows behind, her tail lowers into a “J” shape and she begins to walk at the end of the leash. When walked to the benches, Laika remains at the end of the leash, ignoring the other dog and pulling toward the building. Once both dogs are brought into the yard, Laika stands facing the other dog with ears forward and is walked past her. She pulls toward the dog briefly, then redirects and pulls toward the gate.

Summary (5):: 05/26: Laika is at the front of her kennel upon arrival. She is easily leashed and brought to the yard, where she runs back and forth between the gate and the back of the yard with a high tail. She shows little interest in toys. She occasionally comes to staff to jump on them and accepts brief petting. When it is time to return, she goes directly into her kennel and is given a treat. 05/18: Laika is easily leashed and brought to the yard. She explores her surroundings and runs around, showing little interest in toys. She frequently returns to staff for pets. When it is time to return, she goes directly into her kennel and eats the treats left for her. 05/07: Laika is easily leashed and pulls to the small yard. Once a drag leash is attached, she explores on her own. When the hose is brought out, she engages in play chasing the water, remaining loose-bodied. She jumps on staff and accepts petting. She returns to her kennel 05/04: Laika is easily leashed and walked around the building. Her tail is low and her ears are perked. She walks with some stiffness and begins to pull back toward the building when she reaches the driveway. She is then brought to the yard. When she approaches staff, she is praised and accepts petting. 04/28: Laika is easily leashed and pulls hard when leaving DA. She is brought to the yard and left to explore. A toy is thrown; she chases it but leaves it on the ground. When called over, she runs to the staff and leans against their leg, briefly accepting petting before walking away to stand by the gate. She is offered a treat, which she takes but drops on a bed before walking away. When called again, she returns for petting, then goes back to the gate. 04/16: Laika is easily leashed and led outside. She pulls toward the yard but is directed toward the gate. As she nears the street, her tail tucks and she attempts to pull back toward the building. She does not redirect to the sausages offered. At the bench, she continues to pull toward the building with her tail tucked. 04/15: Laika is jumping on her kennel door upon arrival. She is easily leashed and brought to the yard, pulling moderately. A drag leash is secured, and she briefly explores before standing at the gate and whining. She alternates between running back to staff to jump on them and returning to the gate. Toys are offered but ignored. Staff uses treats to cue “sit,” and she complies, though she periodically returns to jumping and whining. When returned to her kennel, she immediately engages with a soft toy that was offered.

Summary (6):: 04/07: Laika is in the small yard with a staff member. Treats are tossed for her to catch, and after several attempts she is able to catch them midair from a short distance (about 5 feet). Her ears are perked, her face is relaxed, and her tail is up as she continues to try. When another dog walks past, Laika briefly goes to the yard door but returns when called by name. 04/05: Laika is jumping at her kennel door upon arrival. She is easily leashed and brought to the yard, pulling moderately on the way. A drag leash is secured, and she explores her surroundings briefly before returning to staff for pets with a loose posture. She spends much of the time whining at the gate, occasionally returning to staff and jumping on them. Toys are offered but she does not show interest. Treats are offered and she only sometimes accepts them. At the end of the session, she paws at the gate as she is leashed and brought back inside. Laika goes directly into her kennel and is given a high-value treat as enrichment. 03/29: Laika is in the large yard and is offered a food puzzle. She sniffs at it briefly, takes a couple of chicken jerky treats, and spins it slightly with her paw before losing interest. She notices a sparrow in the yard, chases it to the fence, and watches it fly away. She shows minimal interest in tennis balls or squeaky toys. When called by name, she comes and sits promptly for a piece of chicken jerky but repeats this only a few times before standing by the yard door. She is then leashed and returned to her kennel without issue. 3/24: Laika is in the large yard with a drag leash attached to her martingale collar. She chases tennis balls thrown by staff, sniffing them and returning without picking them up. While running after a ball, her drag leash becomes caught under a staff member’s shoe. She yelps and cowers as the leash jerks her collar and causes her to trip. Laika flattens her ears and averts her eyes as staff steps off the leash, crouches down, and backs away while speaking soothingly. Treats are tossed on the ground, and after a minute, she begins to eat them. The Staff continues to offer treats, and eventually Laika takes a couple from the hand. Her ears return closer to their normal position, though her tail remains down. She is hesitant to chase a tennis ball again but does engage with a squeaky toy and a rubber bone. She is then leashed easily and walked back toward the building. The walk is briefly paused when a volunteer and another dog come out unexpectedly. Laika and the other dog bark at each other until the volunteer takes the dog around the corner. Once the other dog is out of sight, Laika stops barking and returns to her crate without further i

Summary (7):: 3/22: While walking on leash back from the large yard, Laika notices a small dog in the small yard (spayed female, Small Mixed Breed dog, Roni, 222693) and turns in that direction. She has a neutral, relaxed posture with ears halfway up. She lowers her head to sniff Roni’s nose through the yard door for about a minute, then turns away and continues back to the building to return to her kennel. 3/20: Laika is easily leashed and brought to the yard. She is let off-leash and explores on her own. At times, she races across the yard and jumps toward the handler sitting on the bench. The handler uses body blocking to create space and prevent her from leaping. After this is repeated several times, Laika begins running and stopping in front of the handler on her own. She returns to her kennel without issue. 3/15: Laika is standing in her crate, whining and barking with a wagging tail upon arrival. She is easily leashed and brought out to the yard, pulling moderately on the way. A drag leash is secured to her, and she explores her surroundings. Laika returns to the staff and jumps up for pets with loose body language. She stays close to staff, occasionally jumping. A toy is offered, and she engages in play briefly. When it is time to return, she is hesitant to go back into her crate but enters willingly when treats are offered. She is given a high-value treat at the end of the interaction. 3/8: Laika is on leash, being walked by a volunteer. She has a loose posture and wags her tail. She playfully jumps up on the staff and accepts pets. Laika then sits and takes a treat. She walks nicely back to her crate and enters without issue. 2/28: Laika is standing in her crate, whining as staff arrives. A soft, squeaky toy is offered, and she begins wagging her tail. She takes the toy, lays down with a neutral posture, and begins chewing on it. Music is turned on for additional enrichment at the end of the in

Date of initial:: 2/25/2025

Summary:: little tentative getting out of kennel but friendly, low level warnings (growl)

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to potential challenges, we recommend a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend Laika be placed with an experienced New Hope Rescue Partner due to high level of fear, anxiety and a recent bite incident in her adoptive home.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Laika seems to enjoy company of people. She can be very jumpy and exuberant when interacting with more familiar staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Fearful: Laika is highly fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Laika the option to walk away from any social interaction. Laika should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Laika’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Laika would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on Fearful. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition/Bite history (human): Laika had a bite incident in her recently adoptive home. Laika was persistently mouthing at the owner and as they attempt to remove her she applied more pressure on both her arms and legs. We have no additional information on the damage. Please see handout on Bite History and Risk of Future Aggression. Anxiety: Laika appears anxious at the care center, seeking exit during her assessment, refusing to leave her kennel. If Laika displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, exercise, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Laika is showing signs of barrier frustration in care. She will react while in her own kennel as dogs pass by. We have seen her growl when greeting another dog at the gate as well. This can be due to frustration caused by the barrier itself. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.