Date of intake:: 10/23/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned (in foster 3 weeks)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Diamond will begin barking and jumping up on them

Bite history:: 10/13/26: Diamond's foster parent was taking Diamond for her evening walk at approximately 7pm on Tuesday, 10/13. While waiting at a crosswalk for the light to change, another dog, Frankie, approached closely behind Diamond. Diamond reacted by turning and biting Frankie's buttox, leaving 4 puncture wounds. Frankie's wounds were treated at Bond Vet UWS.

Housetrained:: Yes

Other Notes:: Diamond's previous foster stated that she will chase small animals such as squirrels, rats, and pigeons. Previous stay: 8/28/26: Stray, No known history. During her previous stay in the care center, Diamond was observed to be dog reactive. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 10/26/2026

Summary:: Diamond was brought to MACC following a bite incident in foster. Diamond's foster parent spoke to the trainers on the 1st of October; they spoke about Diamond’s dog reactivity and leash pulling. They also spoke about how Diamond would become aroused around people and would begin jumping up on them. On the 13th of October the foster parent was taking Diamond for her evening walk when another dog approached closely behind her. Diamond then turned and bit the other dog on the buttox leaving 4 puncture wounds. The other dog was taken to Bond Vet UWS for his wounds to be treated. On the 13th, the foster trainer had their first session. Diamond was aroused when they met and jumped up on the handler several times. She was able to decompress with a pattern game but did mouth their hands. On a walk outside, Diamond had a low body, tucked tail, and was hypervigilant. She also lunged and barked at a dog that was passing by. On the 20th of October the foster trainers had their second session (it is noted that Diamond is now on behavior meds). On the walk Diamond was wearing a muzzle and again lunged and barked at a dog. During her previous stay in the care center, Diamond was observed to stare towards other dogs with a lowered head. While in her crate, Diamond would bare teeth and attempt to chase the other dogs that were passing by. During her current stay in the care center, Diamond has been observed to pull hard towards other dogs in the kennel room. When she sees another dog while on leash Diamond will fixate on them, become tense with a high set tail, and begin barking in a high pitch. She will rear up on her hind legs and is unable to be redirected. In the hallways it is reported that Diamond will fixate on other staff members that are in the hallway. Due to the high level of dog reactivity and the bite incident, Diamond is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 9/3/26: Diamond is introduced to a novel neutered male and is tense at the fence with high wags. She loosens when looking to handlers and greets them with a wiggly body and fast mid level wags. She stops wiggling when the other dog approaches, then follows them along the fence line as they walk past and jumps forward and alert barks. She wiggles towards handlers and sneezes, then sniffs in the catch pen. She looks to the other dog with a closed mouth and perked ears, watching them from afar as they explore the yard. When the other dog reapproaches, Diamond retreats and displacement sniffs in the pen.

Summary (6):: 10/26/26: Diamond is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. She is brought through the hallway where she is pulling hard, she is rising up on her hind legs as the handler has her on a short leash. She is tense and vocalizing while panting with a wide mouth. As Diamond is walked past people, who are out of the way, she can be seen fixating on them with a tense face. She is taken out towards the backyard (the yard is closed to other dogs). She relieves herself a few times. She scratches her paws against the ground before bouncing around the handler with a loose body and wagging tail. She will sit when treats are offered for her. Diamond continues to run around the yard and sniffing spots. When she is brought back to kennel, she repeats the same aforementioned behavior, turning her head towards passing people and crates. Diamond is then returned to kennel without issue. 10/25/26: Diamond has been made closed yard walks.

Summary (7):: 10/25/26 - Diamond is at the front of her kennel when handler approaches with a neutral body and jumping up at the door, handler is able to easily leash her and exit the hall to the backyard. In the pen she relieves herself and sniffs around and has zoomies while handler is holding her leash, once another dog enters the yard and walks past the pen she fixates on them, she has a tense alert body and is barking high pitch and going on her hind legs. Handler uses treats and toys but she is not receptive to them, she continues to pull in the direction of the other pen where another dog resides, handler uses squeaker and she turns her head for a moment but goes back to fixating on the dog in the other pen, handler decides to end the walk, she is brought back fine but she does still pull in the direction of the dog as they exit the yard, return to kennel occurs with ease and she is made closed yard. 10/24/26: Diamond is at the front of her kennel when handler approaches. She is not receptive to treats but allows leashing with no issue and readily exits the kennel. Diamond immediately attempts to pull toward neighboring dogs with tense body. She is not redirectable and handler have to keep short leash and strong grip to keep her away from the kennels. Diamond is muscled out of the room; she continues turning back toward the room and hard staring at the dogs in the kennels. Diamond is taken to the yard. She immediately relieves herself and starts briefly sniffing around the pen's perimeter. She frequently scans her surroundings and shifting her attention between different stimuli remaining open-mouth pant and wide eyes. When she hears another dog barking (dog is out of vision) her body gets tense with high-raised tail; she is alert and starts running around the pen. She is not receptive to treats or verbal recalls. She tolerates petting but is not seeking interaction with handler. Upon return handler clips and shortens the leash to prevent her pulling toward other dogs. Diamond is brought back to the kennel with no further issues. 9/14/26: It is reported that Diamond is baring teeth and attempting to chase dogs that are passing by her pop up crate. 9/2/26: Diamond is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. She is taken downstairs towards the street where she pulls moderately. Diamond stops and sniffs various spots on the ground. She observes a dog and stares towards them with alert ears. She walks away. Diamond later observes another dog and stares towards them with a lowered head. She is then walked back to the shelter. Diamond is brought to the assessment office and is loose and wiggly with the assessor. Diamond is jumping up on her hind legs while wiggling and wagging her tail. After her assessment, Diamond is taken back to kennel and is returned without issue.

Date of intake:: 8/28/2026

Summary:: Loose body, wagging tail

Date of initial:: 9/1/2026

Summary:: Tense body for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Diamond so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

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 the low threshold for arousal we recommend an adult only home. No Cats: Diamond's previous foster stated that she will chase pigeons, rats, and squirrels. Due to chasing small aniamls we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to the bite incident with other dogs and on leash reactivity we recommend a aingle pet home with no trips to the dog park. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite History (Dog): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Diamond has been observed to become tense and stare at other dogs while on leash. Diamond will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Arousal: While in foster it was reported that Diamond would become over aroused when people approach. Diamond would begin jumping up on them. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Diamond to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.