Date of intake:: 6/14/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned (1 week)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Foxy will hard bark, growl, and lunge

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Foxy will hard bark, growl, and lunge at familiar dogs while on leash

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Foxy's previous owner stated that Foxy will bark, growl, whine, and pull towards everything that crosses her way (dogs, people, strollers, etc). Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: Had one accident Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash Additional info: Reactivity outside as described above. Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking, Lunging How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Second Stay: 6/6/26: Returned from foster Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Returned (in foster 3 weeks) Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: Foxy will bark or growl Behavior toward children: No experience Behavior toward dogs: Foxy will bark, lunge, and pull hard towards unfamiliar dogs while on leash Behavior toward cats: No experience Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other Notes: Foxy was returned from foster due to her dog reactivity. It was noted that Foxy would bark, lunge, and pull hard towards other dogs. First stay 5/6/26: Stray, No known history. During their first stay in the care center, Foxy was noted to have handling sensitivity and poor impulse control. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 6/7/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Neutral body, receptive to treats, dodges collar Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Head whips with open mouth during exuberant contact Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, no reaction

Summary:: According to Foxy previous owner, Foxy will hard bark, growl, and lunge at familiar dogs while on leash 6/18: Foxy was taken to the play yard for a gate greeting. The novel male dog he sniffed the ground with a neutral body posture. When the novel male enters the play yard, Foxy began hard barking and lunging toward the novel male dog. She continued to hard bark and lunge forward with raised hackles and a forward body posture. Throughout the interaction, the male dog remained focused on ground sniffing, maintained a neutral posture, and did not engage with Foxy. Foxy remain barking and is taken out of view where she continues to bark.

Summary (5):: 7/2/26: Foxy is at he front of her kennel, jumping up and the kennel door and barking; the handler lures her with a treat, leashes her and brings her out the room. On the street, Foxy walks ahead with mild to moderate leash tension; she doesn't react to dogs or passersby. Foxy engages with the handler; she jumps on them with a soft body and allows pets. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Foxy to her kennel with ease. 7/1/26 (PM walk): When handler was returning Foxy she started trashing on the leash and twisting it around her neck causing herself chocking. They had to muscle her back into the kennel due to possible escalation (she wouldn't stop and her mouth was wide open next to the handler's hand) She also was observed hard barking and pacing in the kennel after.

Summary (6):: 6/22/26: Foxy was jumping at front of kennel as handler approached. She was easily leashed and pulled from kennel and taken to the backyard. Handler played 123 game with Foxy. She was too distracted by everything happening in the yard to focus on the pattern game. She was returned to kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 06/18/26: Foxy is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered a treat and sniffs it but does not accept it, he does however allow leashing and walks with handler to the yard. Outside he is exuberant and walks with handler around the perimeter of the yard, sniffing and turning toward handler bouncing around exuberantly. Foxy jumps on the yard bench and allows petting, leaning into chin and neck rubs before continuing to exuberantly run around the play yard. Foxy allows handler to collar him and place him on a drag leash and tosses some tennis balls around which Foxy chases briefly but does not pick up. Foxy relieves himself outside and after a while is brought back inside, he allows handler to clip his leash and pulls hard to return to kennel. Interaction is ended shortly after. 06/16/26: Foxy is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he jumps up and down and spins around in kennel while barking before being distracted and leashed with treats. Foxy exits kennel exuberantly and walks with handler out to the yard for his walk. Outside Foxy pulls moderately and walks around the perimeter of the yard sniffing and relieving herself along the way. Foxy exuberantly bounces around the yard and will pull toward and sniff at dogs he sees outside. Foxy will hard bark at dogs he sees and is difficult to redirect. When asked to sit Foxy will sit but he does not accept a treat afterward, after sitting on one of the benches outside Foxy approaches and leans into handler soliciting pets and social interaction. Foxy's leash is clipped and he is returned to kennel without issue. 6/7/26 (Assessment): Foxy was at front of kennel jumping and vocalizing as handler approached. She was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. She was taken for a brief street walk before her assessment. While we saw no dogs during the walk Foxy displayed no reactivity to people. Foxy pulled moderately on her walk. During her assessment she was social with handlers. She was returned to kennel with no issue. 6/7/26: It is reported via white board that Foxy is very affectionate and friendly. She positively responses to pets and scratches. 5/9/26: Foxy is jumping and making tippy tap paws in his kennel as the handler approaches. His body is loose and his tail is wagging. He takes treats and is easily leashed. He is lead to the street where he pulls lightly-moderately and relieves himself. He jumps up on the handler softly seeking treats. He is brought to the assessment room (see notes) and returned to kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 6/14/2026

Summary:: Allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 6/14/2026

ENERGY LEVEL:: Foxy is described as medium energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to her handling sensitivity and defensive behavior we recommend an adult only home. No Dog Parks: Due to her on leash reactivity we recommend 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control: During her assessment Foxy was observed to jump socially on handlers and paw at them seeking attention. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Poor Impulse Control. Handling/Touch Sensitivity: During medical exams staff reported that Foxy would flail when staff attempted to muzzle her. During her assessment Roxy was observed to head whip with an open mouth during exuberant contact. It is important to always go slow and give Foxy the option to walk away from any social interaction. Foxy should never be forced to approach anything that she/he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Foxy’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Foxy may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling/Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Roxy's foster stated that she will bark and growl when people enter the home. It is important to move slowly with Roxy, 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: While in foster Foxy was observed to pull hard towards other dogs while barking and lunging. In her previous home Foxy also showed high levels of reactivity. Noted to growl, hard bark, and lunge towards strangers and dogs. When other stimuli such as strollers passed by Foxy would bark, growl, whine, and pull hard towards them. Foxy will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.