Date of intake:: 3/27/2026

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

Previously lived with:: 3 adults and 2 children

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and outgoing with new people.

Behavior toward children:: tolerant with children as long as they respect her boundaries, prefers contact on her own terms.

Behavior toward dogs:: social with other dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: no experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: Tootsie has a history of growling/having a tense body when she has a toy, food, or treat. She prefers to be left alone while she has something that belongs to her.

Bite history:: Tootsie had a one bite incident that occurred a month ago. The special need adult child in the home is noted by the parent to become rough/ aggressive with Tootsie and not respecting Tootsie's boundaries. The adult child was forcing shoes onto Tootsie after being told not to because of the boundary of the dog. Tootsie had a tense and hunched body before biting them. The bite was a bite and released and broke skin on the aduld child lip.The owner stated that the dog has never had any other bite incidents or signs of aggression towards anyone.

Housetrained:: Yes

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

Other Notes:: Tootsie is known to pull hard on the leash when she is excited and lunge to greet people. She is very friendly and wants to play but will have to be told to settle down to stop jumping. Tootsie is known to only whine/cry when she is excited.Tootsie is a very affectionate and sweet girl. She will cuddle with you as well as a nice pillow or blanket. Tootsie knows cues "sit and lay down". Tootsie is potty trained and will go potty while outside on walks. She is also crate trained and will sleep overnight in one as she is used to it and will allow baths. Tootsie enjoys spending time where there are people around and loves to go to dog parks.

Date of assessment:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid- lip licks, whale eyes, tucked tail Call over: Comes when coaxed- allows light petting, lip licks Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- lip licks, whale eyes, looks back Exuberant handling: Tolerant- Lip licks, stiff Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No responses Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Tootsie's previous owner(s), she is reported to be social with other dogs. 04/12/26 Tootsie is introduced to a novel male while off leash. She approaches the gate with a loose frame and readily sniffs the male, following him along the fence line. The male jumps up onto gate and Tootsie maintains a loose frame.

Summary (7):: 4/12/26: Tootsie is standing in her kennel with a loose body as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she would walk ahead of the handler with a loose body and wagging tail. She is comfortable approaching the handler to receive pets and treats. She is then taken to the play yard. In the yard, she has a loose body as she sniffs around to explore. She is then taken back to her kennel with no issues. 03/31/26(Assessment Note): Tootsie is sitting in the back of her kennel and slowly walks to the front, allowing handler to leash her with ease. She is escorted to the assessment room where a drag leash and collar are placed on her with ease. She allows all handling, runs without becoming aroused, does not react to knock, and does not respond to the toy. Tootsie is returned to her kennel safely without any issues. For additional details, see behavioral assessment.

Date of intake:: 3/27/2026

Summary:: nervous with a loose body and allowed all handling by staff.

Date of initial:: 3/28/2026

Summary:: tail tucked, whale eye, allowed exam

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We Reccomend Tootsie be placed in an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Tootsie be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Tootsie to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Tootsie to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Tootsie presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Tootsie has a history of growling/having a tense body when she has a toy, food, or treat. She prefers to be left alone while she has something that belongs to her. Training should focus on trade-up exercises and reinforcing calm behavior when people are near valued food items to prevent future escalation. Please see the handout Resource guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Bite history (human):Tootsie had a one bite incident that occurred a month ago. The special need adult child in the home is noted by the parent to become rough/ aggressive with Tootsie and not respecting Tootsie's boundaries. The adult child was forcing shoes onto Tootsie after being told not to because of the boundary of the dog. Tootsie had a tense and hunched body before biting them. The bite was a bite and released and broke skin on the aduld child lip.The owner stated that the dog has never had any other bite incidents or signs of aggression towards anyone.Training should prioritize loose-leash walking skills, rewarding engagement with the handler, and using supportive walking equipment to improve safety and control. Strength/leash pulling:Tootsie is known to pull hard on the leash when she is excited and lunge to greet people. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.