Date of intake:: 1/5/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, With history from owner (5.5 years)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 43, 2 teens (17 & 14), 1 toddler (2 1/2)

Behavior toward strangers:: Blue is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Blue is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Blue is playful with familiar dogs, and friendly with unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Blue will alert bark

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: He was never trained properly Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: None of the above Reaction type: Not reported Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered **Previous assessments can be given upon request**

Date of assessment:: 1/14/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Takes treats hard, sniffing around the room, attempts to mouth leash when the handler picks it up Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Over aroused Comments: Head whips towards the handler during exuberant contact Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily, begins jumping up and biting the leash Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips light and engages with toy, grips firm, becomes tense and hovers over the toy when the handler and assess-a-hand gets closer

Summary:: 1/17/26: Blue Tang greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. He pushes his nose into the gate.

Summary (6):: 1/20/26: Blue Tang is observed to kennel fight when returning to kennel, he is kept on a short leash however is pulling hard and hard-barking at occupied kennels. 1/18/26: Staff reported that Blue Tang turned and snapped at the leash when returning to kennel and did not allow handler to clip the leash. He did not allow the handler to use the hook to remove the leashes. Another handler quickly took the leash off over his head by distracting with treats. 01/18/26: Blue Tang is at the front of his kennel laying down as handler approaches. He is leashed while distracted with treats and taken to the yard for dog-dog interactions. He walks with handler and accepts treats with hard pressure so handler tosses treats for Blue. He walks with handler and will sit for treats, once outside he is brought into the play yard for dog interactions, notes on these interactions are available in his behavior assessment. Once complete he is brought back inside and due to heavy foot traffic and dogs in the hallway handler has him sit with treats and wait a while for the people and dogs to pass which helps in distracting him. In the elevator he allows brief pets with a loose body and he returns to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 01/14/26: Blue Tang is at the center of his crate as handler approaches, he is leashed while distracted with treats and taken to the street for his walk. Along the way Blue Tang accepts treats from handler with hard pressure, he walks for a while with handler and pulls moderately. Blue Tang walks past people and dogs without issue and stops to relieve himself while outside. After a bit he is brought back inside and brought back to his crate, he returns without issue. 1/7/25: Blue Tang is easily leashed and removed from kennel, and then other end of leash is clipped to harness and loop end removed from neck without issue. He pulls with mild to moderate pressure off and on on the way to the back yard, and is able to be maneuvered around and stop when needed to avoid obstacles in the hallway - no reaction to passing other dogs in pop up crates. He relieves himself upon entering the yard, and explores the pen, marking occasionally. Another dog enters the adjacent pen and he watches but is able to be redirected; takes treats softly and allows for pets on head/neck/body without issue. When leaving the yard, he pulls with moderate pressure and walks directly back to his pop up crate, entering immediately without prompting. An additional treat is given through the kennel bars and the interaction is ended. 1/6/25 (Assessment Walks): Blue Tang is lying down and then stands up with a loose body. He is leashed, but becomes tangled. As a second handler holds him in place by his harness, the handler properly leashes Blue and continues the walk. Initially, Blue pulls hard, but after relieving himself, Blue eases some tension, and pulls moderately. He also doesn't show any interest in dogs or passersby; he, however, sniffs a crate as a dog is present. Blue is brought in for his assessment (see assessment notes), but it is shorten as Blue ran around the room and began leash biting. As the handler leashes him, Blue leash bites again, but the assessor tosses treats at him, and he stops. The handler then returns Blue to kennel with ease. 1/5/26: It is reported that Blue Tang has been growling towards handlers while in his crate.

Date of intake:: 1/5/2026

Summary:: Jumps up on handler, head shy

Date of initial:: 1/5/2026

Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined, nervous

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Blue Tang 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the low threshold for arousal we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Blue's previous owner states that he will have an accident a few times a week. Blue is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Resource Guarding: Blue has been obsvered to become tense and hover over toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Blue'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. Mouthiness: Blue has been observed to take treats with a hard mouth. We recommend giving treats with a flat hand and to use force-free, reward-based training methods to teach Blue to take treats with a softer mouth. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Handling Sensitivity: Blue has been obsvered to become very tense and hard stare towards the handler when they held his collar. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Blue to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Blue has been reported to growl at handlers while in his crate. It is important to move slowly with Blue, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Arousal/ Leash Biting: Blue has been obsvered to jump up and bite the leash when the handler picked up. During his assessment Blue began running around the office and biting the dragline. This behavior was not able to be redirected easily. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Blue 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. Please see handout on Leash Manners.