Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 3 children (10 years old 6 years old 5 years old ) 1 dog (Yorkie)

Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks

Behavior toward children:: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful Unfamiliar dogs - on/off leash: No experience

Behavior toward cats:: Cats: Tolerant Other Animals: No experience

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Food Reaction: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items

Bite history:: The owner stated that their 6-year-old child and a 7-year-old neighborhood friend (the victim) were playing in the front yard with water hoses, sprinklers, and bottles of water. Rocket was observing the children from behind the home’s enclosed gate. After they finished playing, the children decided to go inside to relax. The owner’s child opened the front gate, followed by the other child (the victim). When the gate opened, Rocket ran towards the children, jumping up on them excitedly. When Rocket jumped a second time, he jumped only on the victim, biting Victim left arm and breaking skin, causing the victim to bleed. The bite was a quick release, and after biting, Rocket ran back into the house. The owner does not know if the child sought medical attention.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Rocket is noted in the prior home to have a High (often playful/busy) energy level.

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Behavior concerns: Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.), Jumps up often or non-stop, Pulls hard on leash, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Anxious when left alone Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach the home/yard, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Unknown/Have not attempted - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful, Vocal For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Allows owner/family to trim nails This dog knows the following cues: Sit stay paw

Date of assessment:: 6/17/2026

Summary:: Rocket has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to remain at the back of the kennel and attempt to hide under the kuranda bed when handlers attempt to interact with him. Due to the fearful behavior and the bite history, Rocket is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 6/12/26: Rocket is standing at the front of his kennel, head low, eyes wide and dilated, tense body when a staff member approaches the kennel. He remains at the front as staff member kneels and offers a treat; he is not interested, looking away. 6/8/26: Rocket is at the back of the kennel with a tense body and whale eyes when the handler approaches. He is lying behind his Kuranda bed. The handler speaks in a soft tone. Rocket remains at the back of the kennel. The handler ends the interaction due to high FAS. 6/8/26: It is reported that Rocket is attempting to hide under his Kuranda bed. 6/8/26: Reported via whiteboard that Rocket refused to move over

Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: tense and stayed by the owner's side. To avoid stressors, staff kept their distance and only spoke t

Date of initial:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: Reported thrashing on leash. Frozen with whale eyes in kennel. Flinching at loud noises. Elected se

ENERGY LEVEL:: Rocket is described as active and enthusiastic. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Rocket.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Rocket fearfulness and bite history we recommend he is placed in an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Rocket was brought to the care center as an owner surrender due to a bite incident that happened outside the home. In the prior home he is noted by his owners to be social, affectionate, Very active and Playful. Since arriving at the care center, Rocket has displayed significant fear and stress. He has been observed hiding behind and attempting to crawl under his Kuranda bed, refusing to move when approached, and remaining at the back of his kennel with a tense body and whale eyes. During interactions, he has been unable to engage with handlers and has demonstrated a high level of fear. Rocket would benefit from a New Hope placement that can provide a quiet, low-stress environment, allow for decompression, and support him through gradual confidence-building and positive reinforcement. Given his bite history and current fearful presentation, placement with an experienced adopter or foster through one of our rescue partners capable of managing fearful behavior is recommended.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive behavior: Rocket is noted to have Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.) Providing consistent structure, supervision, and appropriate enrichment outlets can help reduce destructive patterns. Please see the handout on Destructive behavior. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Rocket is noted to to jump up often or non-stop. Training should focus on reinforcing calm greeting behaviors and teaching appropriate alternatives to jumping. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Fearful: Rocket is noted to become fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.), noted to be fearful when startled. Supporting Rocket with a calm, predictable environment and gradual exposure to triggers may help build confidence and reduce fear. Please see the handout on decompression period. Separation anxiety: Rocket is noted to become anxious when left alone. A structured plan that includes gradual independence training, enrichment, and predictable routines will be important to support him. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Rocket's previous owner states that he will growl and hard bark towards strangers and moving objects such as skateboards. Rocket will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than people and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Strength/leash pulling: Rocket is noted to pulls hard on leash.Consistent leash training, appropriate equipment, and reinforcement of loose-leash walking behaviors will help improve control and create a safer walking experience. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.