Date of intake:: 10/8/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)

Bite history:: 10/26/26: On the 26th of October, an ACS approached Sir Galahad to take him for a walk. He had a loose and wiggly body and jumped up onto the kennel door as they were unlocking it. As the ACS opened the door and went to leash Sir Galahad, he bit their right hand, leaving one superficial scratch on their right pointer finger that drew blood. The ACS took their leash out of the kennel and closed the door, and as they went to re-lock the kennel Sir Galahad was noted to be jumping up and biting at the lock. 10/30/36: Sir Galahad is at the front of his kennel, jumping on the kennel door and barking repeatedly; as the handler goes to leash him, he bites their right pointer finger (no bleeding). The interaction is ended right after.

Date of assessment:: 10/12/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: No response Reactivity to dogs: No response Leash walking comments: Bulk when going back to kennel, belly band Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social- soft body, leans into touch Call over: Readily approaches- sits, leans into petting Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans into petting, soft body Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into petting, soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- loose body Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/15/26: Sir Galahad is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose at the fence with mid level wags. He is let into the yard and approaches a familiar handler, then engages in mutual sniffing with the other dog while giving mid level wags. The other dog lightly pushes him with her front paws playfully, he stands still and does not reciprocate play. The other dog play bows, bounces, and play stomps attempting to initiate start stop play. Both dogs are let off leash and he is tolerant and continues to sniff the other dog with mid level wags but will tense and lower himself when being leapt on/with exuberant play attempts. After a few minutes, he approaches a familiar handler, leaning into them and putting his head between their legs for reassurance and the meet is ended. 10/14/26: Sir Galahad is introduced to a novel neutered male and is loose at the fence with wide mid level wags. He sniffs nose to nose through the fence remaining loose and follows the other dog along fence line with a soft body. The other dog is let into the yard and he engages in mutual sniffing with a loose body. The other dog begins mounting him and he is tolerant and does not correct the other dog. The other dog is pulled off and he reapproaches with a loose body and the other dog then mounts again, he head whips and attempts to scramble out from him but is non reactive. The two are given a break and he reapproaches with a loose body, the other dog immediately mounts and he lip licks as the two are pulled apart. He is then introduced to a novel intact male and is loose at the fence with mid level wags. The other dog is let into the yard and they circle and sniff with loose bodies. Sir Galahad places a paw on the other dog's back a couple times, removing it on his own and continuing to sniff. He will occasionally toe tap and play stomp, and engages in muzzle to muzzle bumping and licking. The two coexist in the yard, approaching each other often remaining loose.

Summary (3):: 11/4/26: Sir Galahad is observed to be heavily panting and licking the kennel bars. 11/3/26: (KSV) Sir galahad is at the front of his kennel when handler arrives. He has a loose social body with a wide wagging tail. Handler begins working on cue training for “sit” and “paw” and sir galahad is able to do 4 repetitions before becoming frustrated. He begins demand barking and jumping against the bars of his kennel. Handler leaves him with scattered treats in his kennel as a make shift snuffle mat and interaction is ended to avoid raising his frustration.

Summary (4):: 11/2/26 (LATE ENTRY) Sir Galahad is at the front of the kennel with a loose body, handler engages with him "touch," and tossing the treats having him re-engage at the door with the handler in "touch" at different areas of the door which he is responsive to. He solicits attention when the handler pauses to check phone by nudging the door and pawing at it, handler engages with him again in "sit," commands and tossing the treat with the verbal cue "find it," making him search for the treat when tossing into his bedding, end of interaction. 10/30/36: Sir Galahad is at the front of his kennel, jumping on the kennel door and barking repeatedly; as the handler goes to leash him, he bites their right pointer finger (no bleeding). The interaction is ended right after. 10/29/26: Sir Galahad is at the front of his kennel, jumping against the door and hard barking when handler approaches. He is receptive to treats and is distracted with them which allows handler to open the door and put the leash on. Sir quickly exits the kennel and strongly pulls out of the room. He consistently pulls ahead of the handler in the hallways with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members and is focused on moving forward. He is taken to the yard where he pulls hard toward the pen and, after entering, immediately relieves himself. Right after Sir immediately jumps onto the handler placing his front paws on their shoulders. His body is loose, but his mouth remains open displaying visible salivation. He attempts to jump closer but handler is able to redirect him with treats. Sir quickly eats them and goes back toward the handler and jumps on them again with the same behavior. Handler pulls him away and is able to straight arm him; handler cues Sir to sit and he follows, being focused on the treats in their hand. Sir Galahad has no reaction to any stimuli in the yard; he is briefly sniffing the perimeter but quickly returns his attention to the handler. During interaction he quickly gets aroused and attempts to jump up onto the handler few more times but is very treat-motivated and follows basic cues. Handler engages him in quick pattern games and after some time he gets visible more settled. After sometime handler takes him to walk around the yard's perimeter before bringing him back. Sir Galahad walks slightly ahead of the handler but with reduced pace and mild leash tension. His body is loose. During return handler clips the leash; upon approaching the kennel Sir looks inside with slightly shifted forward body but does not go inside. Handler uses light leash pressure and muscles Sir Galahad back into the kennel and gets the leash back after with no further issues

Summary (5):: 10/28/26: Sir Galahad is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, jumping up on the kennel door as the handler approaches; the handler feeds him treats, which he takes with mild leash tension. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. Sir is brought ot the yard; he begins to exuberantly jump on the handler a few times. As the handler sits down, he jumps on their lap, soliciting and allowing pets; he puts his face in theris and licks it. Sir doesn't react to other handlers or dogs, although he notices them. Sir is brought inside and to his kennel, but he refuses to enter. The handler tosses treats into kennel and he shows interest, but he doesn't enter on his own. With a few attempts, the handler muscles him into kennel. After the handler closes the door, Sir jumps up and high-pitch barks as they walk away. 10/27/26: Galahad is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he is exuberant and jumps on the kennel door while vocalizing, he is leashed while distracted with a treat and follows another tossed in front of him out of kennel. Galahad exits kennel and follows handler out to the yard for his walk, outside he is exuberant and attempts to jump on handler socially seeking attention. Handler does not reciprocate this request since Galahad was jumping on handler to gain their attention, he is instead rewarded with pets when all four paws are on the ground only. Galahad leans into pets and is placed on drag leash, he leans into handler and seeks contact and will play fetch with handler when they toss him a tennis ball. After a while he is brought back inside and returns to kennel following tossed treats. 10/26/26: Galahad is at the front of the kennel jumping up and barking when the handler approaches. The handler offers treats, and Galahad is receptive, taking it with a soft mouth. When the handler goes to leash him, Galahad turns his head and begins to bite the leash. The handler offers more treats and isn able to successfully leash him. Once out of kennel Galahad begins pulling towards the other dogs in the kennel room. One specific dog in the kennel room begins lunging and barking, Galahad then lunges towards them while barking. He is taken to the yard, where he sniffs around and relieves himself. He continues to be receptive to treats and at one point jumps up on the handler while seeking more. The handler is easily able to clip their leash, in the kennel room, Galahad pulls towards the other dog again. The handler is able to guide him into kennel.

Summary (6):: 10/26/26: It is reported that Sir Galahad jumped up and bit the handler on the finger when they went to leash him. When they went to lock the kennel door Galahad began biting the lock. 10/22/26: Sir Galahad approaches the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Sir walks with mild to no leash tension and doesn't react to people or dogs. Galahad looks back at the handler with a soft expression and solicits and allows pets. He sits on command and takes treats softly. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Sir to his kennel with ease. 10/14/26: Sir Galahad is at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Sir is brought to the yard for playgroup (see D2D notes). In between the interactions, Sir approaches every handler with a loose body, jumping on them and allowing pets. After the interaction, the handler brings Sir inside; he hesitates to walk to his kennel, but when the handler tosses treats into the kennel, he climbs in. 10/12/26: Sir Galahad is sitting at the front of his kennel with a loose and wiggly body; he is then easily leashed and removed from his kennel. He has a moderate pull forward and is taken out for a street walk - he walks forward with no issue and remains loose and wiggly. Sir continues to walk forward with no issue and relieves himself with ease. Handler would present a treat, which he would take with ease, and would continue to walk forward. Handler would begin to pet him, and he would lean in for more pets, and shortly after, he would be clipped. He walks back to the shelter with ease, and once in front of his kennel, he would baulk, but handler applies mild leash pressure and he walks in with no issue. 10/10/26: Sir Galahad is sitting at the front of his kennel and looks to the handler with soft eyes, a loose body, and mid level wags. He is leashed without issue and pulls moderately outside with no reaction to pop up crates. He is put on a drag leash and leans into pets with a loose body. When the handler sits on the bench, he puts his front paws on their lap, leaning in for more pets. He attempt to lick their face with a loose wiggly body. He engages with a tennis ball, bouncing after it but not grabbing it. He will catch the ball when bounced high and then let go of it immediately. He shows moderate interest in other dogs, approaching neighboring yards through the fence with a loose body and perked ears, giving mid level wags. He is redirected without issue with the tennis ball. He takes treats very gently and sits for them. He walks back with minimal pulling, then baulk outside of his kennel. The handler muscles him in and he takes a treat softly through the kennel bars afterwards.

Summary (7):: 10/9/26: (Prior to the walk, the handler approaches Sir Galahad and speaks to him in a baby voice; his tail is tucked, but it would wag rapidly. The handler also drops treats in the kennel, and he would eat some.) Sir Galahad sands up with a loose body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. The handler brings Sir to the yard, where he relieves himself; he is then brought into the playpen. When the handler speaks to him in a baby voice, Galahad looks at them with a soft face and wiggly body. As they sit down, Galahad approaches them softly, and jumps on their lap, allowing pets. Then he begins to pull so he can sniff around. After a few minutes in the yard, the handler walks Galahad inside and brings him to his kennel, but as his kennel is not ready, they walk him out and bring him back to the yard. The handler brings Galahad back into the same pen, and sit down. Galahad jumps and places his upper body on the handler, having his face close to theirs; the handler pets Galahad on his head and body, which he allows. After a few minutes, Galahad starts to pull moderately towards the entrance, so the handler brings him inside. when entering the room, Galahad baulks, even with some leash pressure; the handler drops treats in front of him, but he shows no interest. The handler jogs Galahad in; initially, he drags his feet, but then he shortly follows. Again, his kennel is not ready, so the handler walks Galahad out the room and brings him to the office. There, he approaches unfamiliar handlers with a loose body; he allows pets and takes treats from them. As the main handler steps out, the other handlers place a collar and dragline on him; he licks cheese off a surface. When the main handler comes back, Galahad approaches them with a loose body; they slip leash him and bring him out the office. Galahad walks with them to his kennel, but doesn't enter on his own. The handler tosses treats inside, but he shows no interest. The handler attempts to muscle him in, but Galahad doesn't even place his feet inside the kennel; they walk him back and jog him towards his kennel, but Galahad refuses to enter. The handler calls for help; as the other handlers approach with a sling, the handler attempt to muscle Galahad in once more; as they do that, the one of the other handlers push his rear to encourage him. Galahad eventually climbs inside the kennel, and the handler removes their leash with ease.

Date of intake:: 10/8/2026

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 10/9/2026

Summary:: -very social and wiggly immediately upon entering intake room, very food motivated, tense when being

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Sir Galahad so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Sir Galahad's bite incident, and previous 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: : Fearful,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: In the care center Sir Galahad is noted to become fearful and baulk when returning to kennel. Continued support should focus on creating positive associations with kennel returns, using low pressure handling techniques. Please see the handout on decompression period. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.