Date of intake:: 4/23/2026

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

Previously lived with:: adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing. May alert bark.

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: Considers treats items of value but the client never attempted to take them from her.

Bite history:: Nyla is noted to have a bite history Victim was protecting her pet from Nyla. The victim was bitten on the left thumb/hand. No further information was give.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Nyla is noted to have a Medium - High energy level.

Other Notes:: Pulls hard on leash, may bark or growl at small animals when on walks, can be mouthy when taking treats, and can have indoor accidents. Barks or growl when held or restrained or when her collar is grabbed and is unbothered when disturbed while sleeping, startled, moved from furniture or when her paws are touched. She is described as a very active and playful dog who enjoys spending her time with people. She allows her family to bathe and brush her, has experience being in crates, and knows the cues sit, stay, and down. She is accustomed to going on 10min long walks during which she pulls moderately to hard on her leash and eats both wet and dry food of various brands. She enjoys watching TV, running around, and any snack she is offered but can be a little mouthy when taking them.

Date of assessment:: 4/29/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard pull Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- heavy panting, Call over: Readily approaches -takes treats with hard pressure, panting Sociability comments: Allowed petting Handling Soft handling: Allowed- wags tail, lip licks Exuberant handling: Allow- headwhip when lower back is touched, lip licks Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- heavy panting, looks back Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Backs away spooked from dummy hand Toy comments

Summary:: According to Nyla's previous owner(s), she is friendly and outgoing with other dogs. Addendum: Nyla's Dog-Dog was conducted before we were made aware of her DOH status. 04/25/26 Nyla is introduced to a novel male while off leash. She approaches the gate with a square frame, high hackles, and hard stares the male through the gate. Due to Nyla's obvious discomfort, the interaction is left at a gate greet.

Summary (7):: 05/12/26: Nyla is standing at the front of her kennel vocalizing and allows the handler to leash her with ease. She is then brought to the play yard for an enrichment outing. Once inside the yard, a drag leash is placed on her. Nyla explores the yard freely while maintaining a neutral frame and relieving herself. Handler tosses a tennis ball, which Nyla repeatedly chases, retrieves, and returns directly to the handler, dropping the ball in front of them each time to continue play. She remains engaged in the game of fetch throughout the session. When the session is complete, Nyla is brought back to her kennel safely without any issues. 05/05/26: Nyla is at the front of her kennel, barking as the handler approaches. She is leashed easily. Nyla pulls moderately on her way to the play yard, and once there, she sniffs around. She shows little interest in the handler, but will take treats when offered. After a few minutes, Nyla stands at the play yard gate and pulls moderately as she returns to the building. She returned to her kennel without issue. 4/28: It is written on the board that Nyla destroys her crate. 4/26/26: Nyla is reported to be reactive to dogs and birds while out on walks. 4/25/26 (late entry - assessments): Nyla is at the front of her kennel pawing at the kennel door and vocalizing as the handler approaches. She will attempt to push out of crate as the handler leashes her and wis brought to the behavior office w here she is clipped to a drag leash. (see assessment for more info) Nyla seems aroused throughout the session, walking around the room between handlers quickly and with scattered focus, she will take treats roughly as well. Nyla is returned to her kennel with no issue. 4/25/26 (late entry - PG): Nyla is at the front of her kennel barking and pawing onto the bars of the kennel as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and brought out to the play yard to meet another dog. She is tense during the greet and will hard bark at the dog having to be pulled away from the gate and removed from the yard. She is returned to her kennel with no issue and secured safely.

Date of intake:: 4/19/2026

Summary:: very friendly and outgoing, she began wagging her tails and jumping

Date of initial:: 4/25/2026

Summary:: Easily examined, took treats readily, relaxed, seeking human attention and affection

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Nyla's bite history, we recommend she be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Nyla is noted to bark or growl at small animals when on walks, we recommend she be placed in a home with no small animals. Single-Pet Home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Nyla has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY) and her reported bite incident, we feel that Nyla should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Nyla associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner: Nyla came into the care center as an owner surrender due to not being able to take care of her anymore.She is described as a very active and playful dog who enjoys spending her time with people. She allows her family to bathe and brush her, has experience being in crates, and knows the cues sit, stay, and down. In the prior home, she is noted to have a bite history. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Nyla be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Nyla to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Nyla to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Nyla presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Nyla is noted in the prior home to have indoor accidents. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, nyla can learn to eliminate appropriately outdoors. Please see the handout on House soiling. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Nyla is noted to take treats with hard pressure.Teaching her to take treats gently by rewarding calm behavior and using a clicker or marker word can help. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition Handling/touch sensitivity: In the prior home Nyla is noted to Barks or growl when held or restrained or when her collar. in the care cneter she is noted to headwhip when her lower back is touch. Consistently using desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques will help her become more comfortable with handling over time. Please see the handout Handling/touch sensitivity. Bite history (human):Nyla is noted to have a bite history Victim was protecting her pet from Nyla. The victim was bitten on the left thumb/hand. No further information was give. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Nyla is noted to bark or growl at small animals when on walks.Teach nyla alternative behaviors, such as focusing on you or performing a "sit" cues when she sees a trigger. Consistent training and positive reinforcement will help reduce her reactivity over time. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Strength/leash pulling: Nyla is noted in the prior home to hard pull on the leash while on walks.Using tools like a no-pull harness and consistent leash training can help manage her pulling behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.