Date of intake:: 4/15/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (8 months)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Not reported

Bite history:: Not reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Behavior concerns: Jumps up often or non-stop Reacts to on walks: Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.) Reaction type: Other Additional info: alert barks 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: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Mild - alert barks Reactivity to dogs: None - ignores Leash walking comments: Enzo does not always react to people, but it has been observed Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social - paces, jumps up seeking attention, shows conflicting behavior Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Enzo was more social with familiar handler, visibly anxious Handling Soft handling: Accepts - leans in Exuberant handling: Accepts - leans in, lip licks Handling comments: Wary of being collared, clipped around his neck Arousal Jog: Engages in play, jumping up Arousal comments: Knock: Alert barks, recovers Knock Comments: Toy: Fearful of assess a hand Toy comments:

Summary:: 4/26: Enzo is loose bodied with wide wagging tail as he approaches a F LMB dog behind a gate. The greet nose to nose and he tenses briefly before softening, whining and pawing at the gate.

Summary (1):: Enzo is a social and affectionate dog who thrives on being around people and loves attention from everyone in the household. Full of energy, he is very active and playful, always ready for games or a fun romp. Grooming is easy with Enzo, as he allows his family to brush and bathe him without fuss. On walks, he tends to pull mildly to moderately on the leash, and he enjoys 10–20 minute outings three to four times a day. Enzo is crate trained and does well spending up to four hours in his pop-crate, providing him a comfortable space to relax. He absolutely loves car rides, eagerly hopping in whenever the opportunity arises. Enzo is also well-trained, responding reliably to cues such as sit, paw, and lay down.

Summary (6):: 4.27: Enzo is at the front of his kennel. He has a soft and wiggly body while being leashed. Enzo is brought to the yard and put on a drag leash. While loose in the yard Enzo has a soft wiggly body. He was exuberant and wiggly, climbing into the staff members lap and leaning into pets. Enzo barks when other dogs walk by the yard. He is easily leashed and returned to the kennel. PM: Enzo has an open mouth, jumping up on approach. When they attempt to secure the leash, his mouth closes and he begins to bark. They leash drops on him and he muzzle punches the handler's hand. He huffs when passing staff in the hall but is easily moved along. He pulls on and off on the walk. He tolerates being clipped and returns without issue. 4.22: Enzo is at the front of his kennel, he is easily roped and taken for a walk. Enzo alert barks at strangers on the walk when passing them but quickly recovers once they are passed. On the walk Enzo has a soft and loose body, occasionally jumping up on staff to solicit attention. Enzo pulls a moderate mount. Enzo is tense when staff clips his leash and is then easily returned to his kennel.

Summary (7):: 4.20 Enzo is standing in the middle of his kennel when approached, he barks twice but allows staff to leash him and is easily walked out of his kennel. Enzo is taken on a walk. He walks nicely with only mild pulling and ignores people he passes during the walk. He walks with a neutral body. Enzo is then brought to a yard and kept on a leash. He sniffs and explores the yard, reliving himself on some smells. Enzo then approaches the staff and initially accepts pets, before slowly loosening and leaning into pets with a soft body. He jumps up and places his front paws on the staff member's chest, where he continues to accept pets. 4.19.26 When approached Enzo is at the back of his kennel with a fearful body. As staff attempts to leash him he growls and snaps at the leash. Once leashed Enzo is easily walked out of the kennel and is taken for a walk. During the walk Enzo starts with a fearful body but softens to a neutral one. Enzo walks nicely, only pulling a mild amount. He is tense as staff clips his leash, but he is easily returned to his kennel. 4/16: Enzo shrinks to the back of his kennel giving whale eyes. The handler takes a step into his kennel and is able to secure the slip leash. When the slip lead touches him, he air snaps. As the kennel door is opened he immediately get up and walks out, ignoring other dogs. He relieves himself in the hallway after holding it overnight. Outside, he is vigilant, often looking back at handler. After a few minutes his face is more relaxed, his mouth opens, his eyes are soft. He is flighty when being clipped and returns to kennel.

Date of initial:: 4/18/2026

Summary:: Fearful, whale eyed, tail tucked, warmed up when offered cheese treat, allowed handling with gentle

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to high level of fear, we recommend an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Enzo is having a difficult time adjusting to the care center. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manner/Impulse Control: Enzo lacks basic manners and impulse control. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Enzo has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, escalating to snaping when the leash is secured, or when staff attempt to safety clip him. It is important to always go slow and give Enzo the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Enzo’s choice to approach a new person or thing. He may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see the handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression: Enzo gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Enzo, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Anxiety: Enzo appears anxious at the care center, whining, pacing, showing conflicting body language. If Enzo displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity: Enzo has shown reactivity on leash towards unfamiliar people. He will need an experienced owner familiar with working with this behavior. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.