Date of intake:: 1/22/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 4 cats ; 2 dogs ; Adults over age 30

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy

Behavior toward children:: Shy

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, tolerant

Behavior toward cats:: Tolerant

Resource guarding:: Guards food from other dogs

Bite history:: Yes, she bit another dog over food

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Iceland is noted to have medium energy level

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Designated area in home, "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: Jumps up often or non-stop, Anxious when left alone Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: "Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.)", Large dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: Gets super excited and wants to run to them.; How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Iceland's previous owner describes her as a social and affectionate dog that may know the cues sit and down.

Date of assessment:: 1/26/2025

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Iceland remained tense and fearful. Noted to keep her distance from handler while showing whale eye and lip lciking. When approached Iceland becomes tense and creates distance. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Iceland is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 1/30/25: Iceland greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body and soft tail wag.

Summary (7):: 2/4/25: Iceland has been observed to be panting heavily in kennel while jumping up on the walls. His kennel is painted in feces. 1/29/25: Iceland is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed without issue and brought out of kennel and into the street with handler. Iceland almost immediately flinches and jumps intensely as she hears a loud noise behind her. Iceland does not pull during her walk, she walks close to handler and will stop to sniff or use the bathroom in patches of dirt she likes. Iceland is able to walk past people without issue but will stare at people passing her and frequently turns to look behind her in a nervous manner, whether there are people behind her or not. Iceland is slightly tense throughout her walk and lip licks frequently. Iceland jumps and flinches a few more times during her walk when she hears a sudden noise, and ignores dogs she sees when walking. Iceland walks a bit more before being brought back to the building and returned to kennel. Iceland allows clipping and is returned without issue. 1/26/25: Iceland is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She briefly backs up when handler introduces the leash to kennel but allows leashing a second time. She is taken to the street for her walk, during which she walks past people without issue and does not pull. She stops to sniff frequently or to use the bathroom and accepts treats from handler. She is then brought back inside for a handling assessment. During her assessment Iceland has a tucked tail and tense posture, she does not accept treats in the office and is weary of assessor. She will back away when approached with a drag line as handlers attempt to place her on a drag leash. She continues to move away from handlers and lip licks/stress yawns a few times before handlers decide to end interaction to not further stress Iceland. She is brought back to kennel and returned without issue.

Date of intake:: 1/22/2025

Summary:: Tucked tail, head whip, snapped

Date of initial:: 1/23/2025

Summary:: Tucked tail, freezes, sedated

ENERGY LEVEL:: Iceland 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 fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. No Dog Parks: Due to escalating to biting while resource guarding 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: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Iceland was reported to have bitten another dog over food. She should be kept separate from resident animals when fed. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Iceland's owner stated she jump up non-stop on them. With positive reinforcement, Iceland should learn impulse control. Please see the handout on Basic Manners/poor impulse control. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Handling/touch sensitivity: Iceland escalates to snapping, freezes and flails when handled and is highly fearful. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Iceland associate handling and new people with things she likes such as treats and toys. Bite history (dog): Iceland bit another dog over food. Please see the handout on Bite History. Anxiety: Iceland's owner stated she is anxious when left alone. She will need daily enrichment o help her manage. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.