Animal Profile

Capone is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Capone has been observed to be fearful, noted to retreat from kennel and a sling is needed to return him. He has also been observed to head whip when handlers initiate contact and when a sling is being used. Recently, he has begun to kennel fight, pulling hard towards the other dogs in their kennels, tense body and can not be distracted. His previous owner describes him as active and playful. While out with handlers, Capone is social with a loose body. Medically, Capone is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Capone is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Capone has been observed to be fearful, noted to retreat from kennel and a sling is needed to return him. He has also been observed to head whip when handlers initiate contact and when a sling is being used. Recently, he has begun to kennel fight, pulling hard towards the other dogs in their kennels, tense body and can not be distracted. His previous owner describes him as active and playful. While out with handlers, Capone is social with a loose body. Medically, Capone is apparently healthy. Capone arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. His previous owner describes him as active and playful. During his stay in the care center, Capone has been observed to be fearful, noted to retreat from kennel and a sling is needed. He has also been observed to head whip when handlers initiate contact and when a sling is used. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home.

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Weight: 56.9 lbs

Medical Notes

5/23/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 8y, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender. Reports maybe had stroke like episode that cause facial paralysis Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Panting and very excited throughout exam. Uncomfortable with touching on torso, but able to place muzzle and distract with cheese. Allows all handling for exam and tasks while eating cheese. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, OS mild epiphora and lack of palpebral, ears AU lichenified skin and mild white flaky dc, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not examined PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - palpebral deficit OS, tongue pulls to right side Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment suspect facial nerve paralysis left sided r/o trauma v other otitis externa-chronic Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks apoquel 10.8mg PO BID x7d then SID long term 250mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

5/24/2026

Administered Bordetella vx IN

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 5/21/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Capone is an approx. 8-year-old MMB dog who was surrendered to ACC. The owner had Capone since he was a 3 month old puppy. The owner is surrendering due to no time for the animal.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children (1, 6, 7), 1 SMB

How is this dog around strangers?: Capone is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with strangers. He will sometimes alert bark.

How is this dog around children?: Capone is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with children. He will sometimes alert bark.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Capone is tolerant and playful with familiar and unfamiliar dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Capone is tolerant, shy, and prefers contact on his own terms with cats.

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Capone will rarely have accidents in the home. He is reported to pull hard on the leash, be fearful of loud noises, be anxious when left alone, and jump up often. On walks, he will sometimes lose focus and watch cats and dogs on walks. He will only bark at another dog if they bark first. Capone is not bothered when restrained, disturbed, startled, paws are touched or when collar is grabbed. He is fearful when moved from furtniture.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Capone is described as very active and playful. He spends most time in the living room. He allows owner to bathe and brush but not to trim his nails. He is known to pull moderately on the heash. Capone was walked 1-2 times perday for 10-20 minutes. He used to be crated but does not need it now. He loves car rides. Capone knows commands like sit, stay, lay down, and eat. The previous owner reported that he is gentle, playful, and he will love walks or any treats. Capone was fed pedigree wet and dry food.

Date of intake:: 5/21/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children (1, 6, 7), 1 SMB

Behavior toward strangers:: Capone is friendly and outgoing, will sometimes alert bark

Behavior toward children:: Capone is friendly and outgoing, will sometimes alert bark

Behavior toward dogs:: Capone is tolerant and playful with familiar and unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Capone is tolerant, shy, and prefers contact on his terms

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Capone will rarely have accidents in the home. He is reported to pull hard on the leash, be fearful of loud noises, be anxious when left alone, and jump up often. On walks, he will sometimes lose focus and watch cats and dogs on walks. He will only bark at another dog if they bark first. Capone is not bothered when restrained, disturbed, startled, paws are touched or when collar is grabbed. He is fearful when moved from furniture. Capone's previous owner describes him as active and playful.

Date of assessment:: 5/25/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Tense when seeing other dogs Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Head whips when handlers is placing collar Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Did not conduct Comments: Head whips persistently when any contact is initiated Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily, begins jumping up Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, pulling hard towards the other person, jumps up Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary (7):: 5/28/26: CApone is at the front of his kennel, neutral body, panting. He jumps on the door briefly as handler unlocks the lock. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel, he tries to pull towards the other dogs but is on a short leash until the hallway. He is walked to the yard, where he pulls moderately from spot to spot. After relieving himself he jumps onto handler frantacly, bouncing on his back legs pawing at handler. He is not intersted in treats. He is not responsive to handler briefly petting his back. When returning to kennel, he pulls hard into the room to go towards the other dogs kennels, handler muscles him into his kennel. 5/24/26 (PM walk): It is reported that when returning to kennel Capone balked and needed a sling to be guided into kennel. However, even after using a sling, Capone retreated and pushed out of kennel. The primary handlers has to muscle him back into kennel and keep him straight armmed towards the back of the kennel while the secondary handlers used the sling to lift him into the kennel the rest of the way. 5/24/26: Capone was at front of kennel with a neutral body when handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. While on walk he pulled moderately and walked slightly in front of handler. He accepted treats with a soft mouth. Upon return to kennel he balked just outside of kennel room and the handler had to get help to place him back in kennel. A secondary handler used a sling to lift him into kennel 5/22/26: Capone is neutral bodied, wagging tail at front of kennel, he is easily leashed with a treat lure. He exits kennel with a moderate consistent pull. Capone is panting, neutral bodied, pulling becomes more mild on sidewalk. Capone is social, when verbally cued Capone approaches with a loose body, licks hand of handler, leans side of torso against handler's legs. Capone allows petting of neck and torso. Capone relieves himself, stops to sniff areas of interest as he is walked around the block. Capone is walked back to MACC. Once in front of kennel he baulks hard, he is hoisted back into kennel.

Date of intake:: 5/21/2026

Summary:: Loose and wiggly initially, thrashing in front of kennel, needed sling

Date of initial:: 5/23/2026

Summary:: Allows all handling for exam and tasks while eating cheese

ENERGY LEVEL:: Capone 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),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend an adult only home. 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,Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Capone's previous owner states that he will jump up often. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Fearful: Capone's previous owner states that he is fearful of loud noises. While in care Capone has been observed to be highly fearful and has to be muscled into kennel and a sling needs to be used. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. DOG would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. On Leash Reactivity: Capone has been observed to become tense when seeing other dogs. Capone 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. Leash Pulling: Capone's previous owner states that he will pull hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.