Date of intake:: 4/12/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 5/6/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Jumping up on the desk, jumping up on the handler, mouths the handler's hand when they clip their dragline Soft handling: Over aroused Exuberant handling: Over aroused Comments: Head whipping frequently, difficult to redirect and difficult to position Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up and mouths their hand Toy Toy comments: Grips toy firmly, begins corn cobbing on the toy when the assess-a-hand approaches

Summary:: 5/8/26: Rosco greets another dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body while vocalizing. He then seeks handler attention by sitting at their feet or jumping up at them.

Summary (7):: 5/8/26 (PG): Rosco was at front of kennel jumping on kennel door as handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. He was taken to the back yard for playgroup. He was taken to the introduction spot and started vocalizing and scratching when he saw the other dog. It was determined that they were not a match and he was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/6/26: Rosco is at the front of his kennel with a soft body and jumps on the kennel bars to bark at the handler; the handler lures Rosco with a treat while leahsing him and brings him out of his kennel. While exiting the room, Rosco turns his head with a open mouth seemingly towards the leash, but turns back around and looks forward. In the elevator, he is jumping on the handler a few times. After entering the hallway, Rosco picks up a toy and carries it out the building; he plays with it until he drops on the street. Rosco walks ahead with mild leash tension; he doesn't react to dogs or passersby. Rosco is then brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, the handler returns Rosco to his kennel with ease. 5/6/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Rosco leash bites when he is being leashed. Proper signage has been given. 4/14/26:(Assessment) Rosco is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. Handler leashes him as he is trying to push his way out of the kennel. Rosco pulls hard out of the room and is taken to the street. He walks with a loose leash and relieves himself. When observing dogs he stares at them tense. Rosco is brought back inside the shelter and to the assessment office. He pulls towards the passing pop up crates with a tense body. Rosco greets the assessor with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily collared. After his assessment, Rosco pulls to the passing pop ups. He pulls towards the passing kennels as he enters the room and is returned to kennel without further issue.

Date of intake:: 4/12/2026

Summary:: Social, jumping up on handler

Date of initial:: 4/13/2026

Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rosco FKA Cupcake so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their 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 the low threshold for arousal 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: : Resource guarding,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to become tense and hover over a toy in her possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Rosco'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. On Leash Reactivity: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to persistently bark at a handler before lunging at them when they entered the room. Rosco will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other people. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Arousal: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to quickly become over aroused when the handler initiated contact. Noted to headwhip with an open mouth. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Rosco to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.