Date of intake:: 3/27/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: alert bark and actively avoid

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: alert bark and prefers contact on his terms

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: no known history of resource guarding

Bite history:: no known bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Oreo Pound Cake is reported to have a very high energy level.

Other Notes:: jumps up non-stop, anxious when left alone and will bark constantly and has destructive tendencies. He will bark/growl when held/restrained and isn't bothered when he is disturbed when sleeping, startled, feet/paws touched or when his collar is grabbed they've never tried push/pulling off furniture.

Date of assessment:: 4/24/2025

Summary:: 4/24/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling:Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs:None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Soical- leans in, allowed petting Call over: Readily- approaches, leans in mouthy Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- Leans in, soft body Exuberant handling: Allowed- Leans in, soft body, mouthy Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- pulls forwards Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- looks past helper Knock Comments: Toy: Mouths toys Toy comments: 3/30/25: Oreo Pound Cake's behavior remains the same. Out of concern for his stress levels, a handling assessment was not attempted. 3/28/25: A handling assessment could not be conducted due to Oreo's fearfulness. When handlers attempt to interact, Oreo becomes avoidant with a tense body. He flinches with any form of contact, including when leashing to remove from the kennel and attempts to collar him. Due to his discomfort, he is returned to his kennel.

Summary:: According to Oreo Pound Cake's previous owner(s), when on walks he will alert bark at other dogs, and he prefers contact on his own terms. Whether familiar or unfamiliar dogs, on and/or off leash, specifics are unknown. 04/02/25 A dog-to-dog interaction could not be conducted due to Oreo being tagged to move to iso for being under the weather. Oreo will be revisited at a later date.

Summary (6):: 5/4: An unfamiliar staff member initially attempted to leash Oreo Pound Cake for an adoption interaction using treats, but Oreo responded with hard staring and growling, prompting the handler to step away to seek assistance. Another staff member approached, offered Oreo a toy and treats, and was able to leash him and take him to the yard. During the interaction with a potential adopter (PA) and two family members, Oreo approached the PA, accepted brief petting, but began to low growl. He was redirected with treats, engaging in play, and responding to cues. Oreo also displayed tension when the PA picked up a toy, and later escalated by jumping and snapping at a handler’s chest. Oreo quickly relaxed afterward and was removed from the pen to avoid further stress. He showed minimal interest in the family members and continued to approach the PA despite the PA remaining seated throughout. 04/24/25 (trainer note): Oreo Pound Cake was standing at the front of his kennel on his hind legs as handler approached. He was heavily panting, and his face was flushed and pupils dilated. His saliva was smeared on the doors of his kennel. He was easily leashed and walked to the behavior office with moderate pulling. On the way to the office, he stopped numerous times to scent mark. He was placed on a drag leash to freely explore. His frame was neutral, and he continued to heavily pant, have a flushed face, and scent mark around the room. His body loosened up and he wagged his tail when handler spoke to him in baby talk, however he did not approach or initiate any contact. He inconsistently engaged with enrichment items, as he is easily distracted. During the session, other staff members entered the room. Oreo Pound Cake approached to sniff them with a neutral frame and accepted treats from them. He was easily leashed and returned to kennel. 4/20/25: Oreo Pound Cake was leashed with ease and walked to the live room. Oreo engaged with a snuffle mat and puzzle bowl. Oreo was highly treat motivated (chicken jerky) and would offer a sit when handler reached into their treat pouch. Oreo would approach handler when seated and accepted brief pets. He was then brought to the BA room where handler sat on the couch and offered spray cheese. Handler placed the collar across their lap for Oreo to sniff and hand fed him pieces of chicken jerky while offering pets. He continued licking spray cheese as handler lay the collar across the back of his neck. Using a slow approach handler was able to collar him without issue. Oreo loosened up once free to move around on a drag leash. He found a toy which he played with independently with a bouncy frame. Oreo lay on the floor chewing his toy. He was switched back to the slip leash and returned to kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 4/15/25 (Trainer Note): ACS Staff report that Oreo Pound Cake is kennel fighting. Oreo Pound Cake is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose body and moderate pant as the handler approaches. He begins to jump repeatedly on the door of the kennel, but is easily leashed. Handler uses a short leash to guide him out of the room and leads him to the canine training room. Oreo is frenetic with dilated pupils and clown face. He struggles to engage in the enrichment so handler plays the up/down game with him before moving him over to the mat. Oreo is able to sit and lay down on the mat, holding his position with reinforcement. He must be reinforced every few seconds or he breaks position. Oreo tentatively solicits contact and leans in with a slightly tense body, but allows the handler to pet him on his neck and chest. Another handler attempts to collar him using spray cheese, but Oreo tenses and closes his mouth. Handlers cease attempts and Oreo is relocated to a new kennel without issue. 04/08/25: Oreo Pound Cake is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He jumps up on the kennel door as it is cracked open but is easily redirected with tossed treats. Oreo PC is leashed and pulls mildly out to the play yard. He spends several minutes scenting and will become alert as dogs pass by, becoming square and watching them as they walk by. Handler uses directional leash pressure as they call to him to guide him away. Oreo PC will engage with handler as they toss treats. When exiting the yard, he notices another dog and will pull hard toward them, standing on hind legs. Handler ushers him forward and he settles once dog is out of sight. Oreo PC is walked back to the building, attempting to jump up at neighboring kennels and is returned to kennel safely. 03/28/25: Oreo Pound Cake greets the handler with a neutral frame but shortly after displays fearfulness, avoiding the leash going over his head and moving to the middle of his kennel. The handler slowly places the lead on the back of his neck, then drops it down to go over his head. He immediately walks out of his kennel, displaying hackles down his back. Once in the assessment room, handlers offer Oreo spray cheese, but he shows no interest. However, when offered ham and cheese slices, he takes them right away. When the handler adjusts the leash will Oreo side-eye them. He will demonstrates a stiff frame when more cheese is offered, he sniffs it but then walks away. Due to his discomfort, Oreo’s assessment remains incomplete. He is brought back to his kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 3/27/2025

Summary:: when staff scanned him he crouched down to the floor.

Date of initial:: 3/28/2025

Summary:: nervous, allowed for exam, food motivated, needed muzzle for tasks- low growled when trying to muzz

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Oreo Pound Cake is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive behavior/Seperation Anxiety: Oreo pound cake is reported to become anxious when left alone in the home and will bark constantly along with destructive tendencies. His previous owner did not detail as to how these behaviors manifest other than the barking, so it is unknown if these behaviors may translate in a new home environment. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and are prepared to manage and positively modify them should they arise in the home. Please see handout on destructive behavior and separation anxiety. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Oreo pound cake is reported to jump up non-stop in his previous home. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on basic manners/poor impulse control. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: During the handling assessment, Oreo Pound Cake displayed mouthy behavior on handler hand. Handling/touch sensitivity: Oreo pound cake is reported to bark and growl one held slash restrained. Please see handout on handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Oreo pound cake is reported to bark and actively avoid strangers in his previous home. In care, he has been fearful and avoidant of interaction with staff. Please see handout on fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Strength/leash pulling: Oreo Pound Cake is reported to pull hard on walks. Please see handout on Leash Manners.