Date of intake:: 9/2/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Dogs, Cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Friendly but mouthy

Behavior toward dogs:: Tolerant of familiar dogs, hard barks, growls and lunges at unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Hard barks, growls and snaps

Resource guarding:: Will become tense, growl, hard bark and hover over food, treats, and toys as well as random objects

Bite history:: Owner stated that Happy bit their partner while out on a walk on 9/10. They stated that Happy's harness became twisted and he bit the partner on the hand, their partner continued the walk and brought him home. On 9/11 Happy bit the owner on the hand, they stated that he was in the crate and they were going to open it when he lunged and bit them. They stated that he's been in the crate since and that every time anyone gets close to the crate he begins lunging, hard barking and baring teeth.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Happy is described as high energy

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.), Designated area in home Accident frequency: Daily Additional info: He will urinate and poo any where in the house or the bed if he isn't walked every two hours or when nervous or being rebellious. He only poo on the floor. Not on the bed Behavior concerns: Jumps up often or non-stop, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.), Anxious when left alone, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), Large dogs Reaction type: Lunging, Other Additional info: Depends on the situation he may react in a scared way by moving in closer to me or he might try to go chase it if the it was a squirrel How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful, Barks/Growls, Bites - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Unknown/Have not attempted - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Unknown/Have not attempted Happy was noted to mount the other dog in the residents home This dog knows the following cues: Sit, sit down, stop, bedtime, no, good boy. He know food/treat time/snack too. But I only give him dry food because wet food gives him diarrhea. And I give him greenies for his breath. Previous stay- 8/29/25: Owner Surrender *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 8/29/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Pulls moderately on leash, when seeing dogs will pull mildly with a high flagged tail toward them Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Briefly explores the room, solicits social interaction with handlers and accepts treats. Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Accepts contact while distracted with treats Arousal Jog: Follows exuberantly Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Approaches readily Toy Toy comments: Paws toy, disengages

Summary (4):: 09/27/25: Happy is wiggly, exuberant bodied as handler approaches kennel. He begins to stand on hind-legs pawing at kennel door as handler unlocks kennel door, Happy is also vocalizing intermittently. After a few tried, Happy is leashed when a treat lure is used. Happy exits kennel with loose wiggly body, is panting and pulling consistently, moderately. Happy exits via driveway, a secondary handler accompanies on walk. Secondary handler drops treats, is able to get Happy to drop into a sit position. Happy intermittently jumps up exuberantly to the secondary handler holding treats, but is able to be coaxed to keep all 4 paws on floor before treats are dropped. Happy walks with loose, exuberant, wiggly body, maintains moderate pulling and is panting due to pulling. Primary handler stops Happy to catch his breath, Happy leans in for all petting with loose wiggly body. Happy re-enters MACC and kennel without issue. 9/24/25: Happy is barking and pawing at the kennel door when the handler approaches. He begins screeching until the handler opens the kennel and leashes him. Happy is bright to the yard and placed on a drag leash. While outside Happy jumps high towards the handler but respond well to treats. When the handler sits on the bench Happy has zoomies and runs back and forth in the yard. He jumps onto the handlers lap and seeks lots of attention. He leans into petting and rolls his body all on the handler. Happy the jumps down and begins running back and forth again. Happy is in the yard for 15-20 minutes and calms down towards the end. He walks at a slow pace into iso and easily placed in his kennel.

Summary (5):: 9/20/25: Happy is vocalizing in the kennel when the handler approaches. He is attempting to break out of his kennel but steps back when he notices the handler. His body becomes more loose and wiggly as the handler presents the leash. Happy is easily leash and brought to the yard for playtime. Happy breaks out into zoomies when he is placed on a drag leash. When happy is finished running around he walks to the handler and seeks attentions. He leans into rubs all over his body with a wagging tail and begins licking their face. Happy is outside for around 20 minutes and began to settle towards the end. When he is brought back to his kennel he lays down and begins playing with his toy. 9/18/25: Happy is at the front of his kennel pawing at the bars when the handler approaches. He gets excited when he notices and begins pawing at the bars trying to get the kennel open. The door is slightly opened as the handler slips the leash around Happys neck and brings him out. Happy jumps up and begins licking the handlers arms and hands. When happy calms down he is brought to the street where he pulls hard. Happy relieves himself then his pace begins to slow down. He sniffs his environment and occasionally turns towards the handler seeking attention. Happy leans into the handler as the give him a quick rub then resumes the walk. When Happy is brought inside he greets familiar medical staff and moves his body up their laps. He leans into all attention with a wiggly body. After interacting with staff, Happy is brought back to his kennel and walks in easily

Summary (6):: 9/14/25: Happy is at the front of his pop-up crate with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out for a street walk. As soon as he reaches the driveway, Happy stops to relieve himself, then bounds ahead of handler, pulling moderately out to the sidewalk. During the walk, Happy explores his surroundings with a loose body, often walking in front of handler to sniff and pulling mildly to moderately on leash. At one point after sniffing around a tree, Happy shakes off and then bounds in front of handler exuberantly. He is not reactive to dogs or people walking by. He does not check in with handler on his own, but does look at them with perked ears and an open, relaxed mouth when they call his name. When Happy looks at them, handler says "sit," which he does, but then jumps on handler with a loose, wiggly body when they reach into their treat pouch. Handler pulls Happy off without issue and cues him to sit again, which he does, and he takes a treat from their hand slightly exuberantly. This is repeated a few more times during the walk with handler tossing treats. Happy is brought back into the building and returned to his pop-up crate without issue. 9/13/25: Happy is laying in the middle of his crate when handler approaches. He readily stands up and is leashed with ease. Happy pulls mildly as he exits the room, but easily makes his way to the play yard, and enters the first pen where he immediately relieves himself. A drag leash is then placed on Happy, and the handler engages in a game of fetch. After playing for a few minutes, Happy readily accepts pets from the handler, and is easily re-leashed. Happy is walked back into the building, and directed into a different room. Upon entry, other dogs are barking, but Happy has no reaction. Happy then goes into a new crate without any issues, and the leash is removed. 9/12/25: Happy is barking at the front of the crate when handler approaches. His barking increases when the leash is presented but is leashed without issue. Happy pulls hard to get outside and immediately relieves himself. He then walks at a calm pacing before picking up his speed and pulling in a zig zag. He scrambles in multiple directions during the walk but responds to the handler calling him back. After relieving himself Happy is taken to a bench and the handler sits beside him. Happy places half his body in the handlers lap and begins licking their face. He leans into pets and accepts treats gently. When this interaction is finished Happy is taken back to his crate. He does not walk in until treats are tossed inside.

Summary (7):: 8/31/25: It was reported on the whiteboard that Happy is "house broken and cries when he needs to use the bathroom". 08/29/25 - New handler approaches kennel and Happy is curled up in the back. Handler lowers themself and talks to Happy in a soft tone. Happy rasies head slowly and low growls. Handler introduce some treats and Happy slowly takes a few steps to the middle of the kennel, low growls, lowers head, and rasies his hackles. Handler leaves a treat and moves their attention to neighboring dog and Happy comes fully forward. Handler approaches Happy again and Happy remains at the front of kennel but is leaning body weight back, ears back, and tail tucked. Handler leashes Happy slowly and Happy loosens up with handler outside of center. Happy jumps away from loud noises and sudden movement of a bag outside. Handler calls over and he is loose accepts pets. Returned to kennel with no issues. 8/29/25 - Happy is at the front of his kennel, jumping up on the door he quickly shows his teeth in appeasement then stops, displaying a loose and wiggly body. Handler presents a treat and takes it with slight pressure. Handler softly talks to him, he gives a growl/ grumble. He jumps up on the door as handler tries to leash and they use a treat lure. He is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. He walks on a loose leash and moderately pulls towards various spots to sniff. He has a loose and wiggly body with handler, he takes some more treats. When he sees another dog he pulls towards them with vocalizing with a neutral body. He is taken for his assessment. He was collared with a treat lure and would be social with handlers. He jumped on handler's lap and appeasement grins then stopped again. He allowed handler to pick him up and hold him. He licked at handler's ear. He was then put back down and sniffed around the room. He was easily releashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 8/28/2025

Summary:: Social, allowed handling, nervous

Date of initial:: 8/28/2025

Summary:: Loose wiggly body, allows handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owners describe Happy as a high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and force-free, positive reinforcement-based training may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the noted behaviors in his previous home, Happy should go to a home with adults only. No cats: Happy was noted to snap at cats. He should go to a home with no cats. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all the noted concerns in the home, Happy should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage his behaviors using positive reinforcement.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human),Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Happy is noted to have daily accidents in the home. Positive reinforcement should be used to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on House Soiling Resource guarding: Happy was reported to become tense, growl, and hard bark when toys, treats, food and random objects. Nothing should be taken away from Happy and positive reinforcement should be used to teach him the trade game. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Destructive behavior/Anxiety: Happy is noted to have destructive tendencies in the home and is anxious when left alone. He will need daily enrichment and positive reinforcement training to help him focus his energy on things he can chew and play with. Please see the handouts on Destructive Behavior and General Anxiety. Basic manners/poor impulse control/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Happy was noted to jump on people and be mouthy with young children. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Happy impulse control. Please see the handouts on Basic manners/poor impulse control and Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition Handling/touch sensitivity: Happy is reported to bark, growl and attempt to bite when held or restrained. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Happy to feel comfortable with certain handling such as grooming an medical handling. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Happy's previous owner states that he will escalate to lunging, hard barking, and baring teeth when people approach. It is important to move slowly with Happy, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Strength/leash pulling: Happy is reported to lunge at small animals, large dogs and moving objects such as cars, skateboard and bikes. He is also reported to pull hard on leash. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Happy to check in with his owner when he sees his triggers. A front clip harness should help wit his pulling. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration and Strength/leash pulling.