Date of intake:: 4/17/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: Adults, 6 children (1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 12), 10 dogs

Resource guarding:: Growls or hard barks, snaps, or bites protecting food

Bite history:: Georgia has a history of biting puppies in her prior home- seemingly out of nowhere or if they are near her food. She has bitten about 4 times, most recently 4/17. On April 17, 2026 around 10:30am Gergia's previous owner was preparing to feed their dogs breakfast when one of the puppies escaped from the room he was being held in and ran at the dog Georgia playfully. Without warning Georgia bit and held onto the puppy's neck. The owner grabbed Georgia and put their hand between the two dogs which forced Georgia to let go. The owner then restrained Georgia while The owner's daughter secured the puppy. As the owner was pulling Georgia off the puppy, Georgia scratched them on the right forearm and left side of thier face. The scratches bled. The puppy had four bleeding but shallow puncture wounds, two on the bottom of the neck and two on the top. No medical treatment was administered.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Georgia is fearful of loud noises and tends to pull hard on the leash. She will growl, bark, or lunge at animals. Held/restrained: barks/growls, lunges Disturbed while sleeping: unbothered Startled: fearful Pushed off furniture: unbothered Feet touched: barks/growls Collar touched: unbothered Georgia's previous owner describes her as social and affectionate.

Date of assessment:: 4/23/2026

Summary:: Georgia has been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to be reluctant to exit kennel and have a tense body and tucked tail. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety, Georgia is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 5/2/26: Georgia is lying down in the back of the kennel with a neutral body. Handler approaches and Georgia stretches out with a soft face. She is observed to be under the weather and is coughing and sneezing periodically. Handler tosses some treats and she leans her head forward and eats them. Handler leans into the kennel and leashes Georgia. Handler places a trail of treats leading out of the kennel. Georgia does not move and remains lying down. Handler tries to verbally coax her out of the kennel. Georgia refuses to exit the kennel. A hook is used to remove the leash and the interaction is ended. 4/23/26: Georgia is laying down toward back of kennel, neutral body, quiet. When handler unlocks kennel door she approaches initially, but takes a couple steps back as leash is presented. Georgia stays in middle of kennel, handler reaches in further than normal but leashes Georgia, she readily exits kennel, pulls moderately when exiting to yard. In yard Georgia takes treat gently. She allows brief contact on her toro, remains neutral. When cued by handler she only approaches for treats which she takes consistently. She is walked around the perimeter of the yard, then to another yard. Georgia remains aloof neutral bodied. She relieves herself. Georgia is walked back to kennel, she enters readily. 4/22/26: Georgia is sitting at the front of her kennel, side leaning against the kennel door. She is not interested in treats. She stands at the front neutral body when door is opened and she is easily leashed. She does not readily step out of kennel once leashed and door is opened wide. A kuranda bed is placed in front of her kennel and treats are tossed on the bed to lure her out. She remains in kennel, head poking out. Handler uses a squeaker and jogs forward and Georgia follows them out to the yard. She is aloof, and neutral bodied, not sniffing her surroundings but looking around. Her hackles raise when passing another dog in the pen but easily called away. She begins taking treats. She returns to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 4/21/26: Georgia is laying near the front of her kennel and easily leashed using a treat as a lure. Once secured the door is opened wide but she does not come out. Treats are tossed on the kuranda bed under her kennel but she will step her front paws out to retrieve them before retreating into the kennel. This is repeated a few times while placing treats further away. When she is fully extended out of the kennel with just her back paws on the edge of the kennel, pressure is placed on the leash to get her fully out. She then walks easily to the yard. She stops neat the back gate but will follow handler when called. She is easily clipped and returned to kennel. 4/19/26: Georgia is sitting in the back of the kennel with a tense body. Handler opens the kennel and presents the leash. Georgia retreats to the back of the kennel. Handler tosses treats to coax Georgia to the front. She follows the treats but refuses to exit the kennel. Handler pulls out a kuranda bed and places a treat trail down the bed. Georgia follows it slowly. She eventually fully exits the kennel and jogs out of the kennel room. Georgia is brought to the backyard. Her hackles are raised and her tail is tucked. She walks slowly around the yard, stopping to sniff various spots. She occasionally whale eyes the handler and avoids being near them. Georgia hard stares dogs that approach the pen or pass by her. She is easily called away. Georgia is walked around the perimeter of the yard and in and out of the pens before she is walked back to kennel and returned without issue. 4/18/26: Georgia stands with a neutral body, and slowly approaches the front of her kennel. The handler is able to leash her, but Georgia doesn't exit her kennel. The handler drops treats, which she eats, but she still doesn't exit her kennel. The handler adds leash tension to bring her out, but Georgia refuses to exit. The handler stns to the side, and Georgia sticks her head out and looks on both sides of the room, and still refuses to leave. The handler eventually pulls her out of kennel, and as she walks out the room, she flinches at a nearby handler, but eventually walks out the room. The handler brings Georgia to the yard. There, she sniffs them and around the yard; she notices but doesn't react to dogs or handlers walking past. The handler speaks to Georgia, but she pays no mind. When attempting to clip the leash, Georgia looks back at the handler and slowly retreats from them; she ducks their head and side-eye the handler. The handler quickly clips the leash when she's distracted and walks her back inside. Georgia is walked to her kennel and enters on her own.

Date of intake:: 4/17/2026

Summary:: Did not react to dogs or people

Date of initial:: 4/17/2026

Summary:: Panting hard during exam, tolerated basic handling but does not like paws or hind end touched

ENERGY LEVEL:: Georgia 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),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior, on leash reactivity, and her bite history we recommend an adult only home. No Cats: Due to Georgia's history of biting puppies, we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Homes/ No Dog Parks: Due to Georgia's multiple bite history towards dogs we recommend a single pet home with 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,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Georgia's previous owner states that she will growl, hard bark, snap, or bite while in the possession of food. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Georgia's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Handling Sensitivity/ Fearful Defensive: Georgia's previous owner states that she will bark, growl, and lunge when held/restrained. They also state that she will bark and growl when her paws are touched. While in care, Georgia has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be reluctant to exit kennel, and have a tense body and tucked tail. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Georgia to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Multiple Bite History/ Bite History (Dog): Escalating to biting is a behavior that Georgia has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Georgia's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Georgia and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Georgia's previous owner states that she will growl, bark, or lunge at animals. Georgia 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: Georgia's previous owner states that she 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.