Date of intake:: 6/20/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (return after being adopted)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: No experience.

Behavior toward children:: No experience.

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: No known reports of resource guarding.

Bite history:: Prince was recently adopted from the care center and was returned into care due a bite towards the adopter. The Adopter stated that they were waiting for the elevator with Prince when their neighbor approached with a large dog. They stated that Prince lunged towards the dog without warning. The other dog bit Prince on the left side of his head. The adopter grabbed Prince, and attempted to separate the dogs. While the adopter held Prince, Prince bit them on the right arm three times in quick succession. The adopter sustained multiple puncture wounds, but was able to separate the dogs.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Prince is noted to have a low energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: 06/20/25: Prince 2nd stay: He is reported to pull hard while on leash. He is not bothered when held/restrained, when woken from sleep, when pushed off furniture, when startled, when his feet are touched, or when his collar is grabbed.He is a quite and solitary dog. He spends most of his time in his crate (up to 8 hours). 06/09/25: Prince 1st stay in care, please refer to prior animal behavior profile for more information: He is reported to jump frequently, to have general anxiety, and to have destructive tendencies. While on walks he barks at strangers. He is not bothered when held, when woken from sleep, when startled, when pushed off furniture, when his paws are touched, or when his collar is grabbed. He is a very active, playful, and vocal dog. He allowed his previous family to bathe and brush him. He pulls moderately while on leash. In his previous home he would go on two hour long walks a day. He has been crate trained, and does well for up to eight hours. He is nervous while in a car. He loves to play fetch.

Date of assessment:: 6/25/2025

Summary:: 6/13/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: loose Reactivity to humans: N/A Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: bouncy when trying to leash in kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, wagging tail, leans in for pets Call over: Readily approaches- stays near handler, jumps on handlers Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- jumps on handlers, leans in for touch Exuberant handling: Allowed- jumps on handlers, leans in for touch, soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary (5):: 06/13/25: Prince is standing at the front of kennel with a loose, wiggly frame as handler approaches. He bounces around as handler kneels down and will maintain a loose frame as handler clips their lead to his collar. Prince is walked to the Canine Behavior Office where he is switched to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He is loose, wiggly, and social with multiple handlers throughout his time in the room and will jump up onto them to solicit petting. Prince accepts petting along his head, neck, and body with a loose frame and allows handlers to pick him up without issue. After his session, Prince is returned to kennel safely.

Summary (6):: 06/12/25 Prince is at the front of his kennel with a loose frame and wiggly body. The handler will unlock the kennel door and pet around his neck, feeling out his collar and clipping his collar. Prince is taken out on a walk. Prince remains loose and wiggly, jumping and spinning on leash as they exit the facility. Prince will jump onto the handler playfully throughout the walk, appearing aroused as he continuously spins and hop around. Prince will relieve himself on the walk and he is returned to the facility. When attempting to enter the D block entrance, he will pull away and thrash. The handler will take him through the A block entrance where he will trot to his side of the building. The handler will guide him into kennel with no issue. 6/11/2025: When the handler approaches Princes kennel his body is loose, wiggly, and is jumping on the kennel door in excitement. When the kennel door opens, Prince remains wiggly and jumpy as the handler clips his collar and guides him outside for a walk. Outside Prince remains loose, wiggly, and happily accepts pets from handler. When going back inside, Prince pulls back and refuses to go inside the building. Prince is picked up and carried by another staff member and is put back down in the building. Afterwards, Prince walks back into his kennel with no further issues. 6/11 (assessment): Prince is sitting at the back of his kennel when a handler approaches. The handler bends to one knee, offering sausages and he ventures forward. Prince sniffs the sausage and begins to eat a piece, but then spits it out. The handler offers him other treats but he does not take them. The handler speaks to him in a soft voice, and his body immediately loosens, and he becomes wiggly. When the handler cracks open the kennel door, Prince retreats but then comes back. He offers the handler play bows and bounces before spinning away when the handler attempts to clip his collar with their lead. When he comes back to the front, he pushes his head into their hands, but spins away when they try to clip. He then begins pawing at their hand, his body remaining loose. Once successfully clipped he is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He greets the assessor, body still loose, before exploring the room. Prince completes his assessment and is walked back to his kennel. Once in front of the room, Prince balks and begins jumping back and thrashing. The handler brings him back into the hallway to reset and bends down. He jumps into their lap seeking attention briefly before making another attempt to return him to the kennel. He does not take treats but once in the room, he walks back into kennel fine and allows the handler to unclip him without issue, now eating the sausages that he didn't before.

Summary (7):: 06/11/25: Prince stands and comes to the front of the kennel as the handler approaches. He allows the handler to attach a drag leash and walks with a lowered body to the canine training room. Prince is loose and social with staff, climbing into their laps to solicit contact. He initially balked when being returned to kennel, but entered without issue. 06/10/25: Prince is laying on his bed with a tense body as the handler approaches. He does not move when he sees the handler. The handler throws treats and Prince slowly follows the treats to the front of the kennel. Handler then introduces the leash and Prince slowly puts his head through. However, when the handler attempts to place the leash, he throws it off and retreats to the back of the kennel, refusing to come forward. The handler switches treats and Prince comes to the front again, though he retreats each time he sees the leash. The handler offers their hand and Prince begins to lean into contact. The handler is then able to slip the leash over his head. Prince walks with a lowered body to the canine training room. Once he enters the room, Prince sniffs the area intently. He then turns to the handler and begins to lean into contact. Prince also solicits contact from other handlers in the room, eventually allowing handlers to place a collar and a drag leash. Prince is loose and social with staff, climbing up into their laps and leaning in to solicit contact. He balks as he is being returned to kennel, but enters after a moment. 06/09/25: Behavior is requested in assisting with removing Prince from his crate due to growling, snapping, lunging and attempting to escape the crate. Handler squeaks a squeaker, and Prince's ears perk slightly. They crack open the crate door and two handlers squeak squeakers to attempt to lure him forward through the lead, but he does not budge. Handler slowly tilts the crate backward and as handler drops their lead inside, Prince lunges forward, growling and baring teeth. Handler resets and two other handlers are able to distract him long enough for handler to drop their lead over his head. The crate is oriented properly again, and the door is open wide for Prince to exit but he plants himself. A fourth handler helps to lower the crate onto the floor and Prince is slowly lured out of crate and once in front of the kennel door begins to thrash on lead. Handler uses directional leash pressure to guide him into kennel and a second handler slowly removes the lead with a hook.

Date of intake:: 6/20/2025

Summary:: anxious, but allowed staff to scan for m/c, and place him in his kennel.

Date of initial:: 6/21/2025

Summary:: alked into exam room wagging tail and seeking attention. Ate treats when offered. Allowed exam with

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Prince's fearful defensive behavior, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Prince was recently adopted from the care center and was returned into care due a bite towards the adopter. The Adopter stated that they were waiting for the elevator with Prince when their neighbor approached with a large dog. They stated that Prince lunged towards the dog without warning. The other dog bit Prince on the left side of his head. The adopter grabbed Prince, and attempted to separate the dogs. While the adopter held Prince, Prince bit them on the right arm three times. The adopter sustained multiple puncture wounds, but was able to separate the dogs. In the care center he has remain social with staff seeking attention and displays a soft body and playful with handlers.Prince is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive behavior: Prince is noted in the prior home to have destructive tendencies. Providing structured enrichment, regular exercise, and safe chew toys can help redirect this behavior and reduce the likelihood of damage to the home environment. Please see the handout on Destructive behavior. Basic manners/poor impulse control: In Prince Prior's home and in the care center it is noted that he will jump on people often. Teaching and reinforcing alternative behaviors like “sit” or “off” cues during greetings, and rewarding calm behavior, will help him develop better manners and self-regulation. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: While on intake Prince began to growl, snap, lunge and attempt to escape the crate he was in. Handler slowly tilts the crate backward and as handler drops their lead inside, Prince lunges forward, growling and baring teeth. Bite history (human):Prince was recently adopted from the care center and was returned into care due a bite towards the adopter. The Adopter stated that they were waiting for the elevator with Prince when their neighbor approached with a large dog. They stated that Prince lunged towards the dog without warning. The other dog bit Prince on the left side of his head. The adopter grabbed Prince, and attempted to separate the dogs. While the adopter held Prince, Prince bit them on the right arm three times in quick succession. The adopter sustained multiple puncture wounds, but was able to separate the dogs. Anxiety: In Prince Prior's home, he is noted to have general anxiety. Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In the prior home he is noted to bark at strangers while on walks. Teach Prince alternative behaviors, such as focusing on you or performing a "sit" cues when he sees a trigger. Consistent training and positive reinforcement will help reduce his reactivity over time.Please see the handout on