Date of intake:: 9/25/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (2 months)

Previously lived with:: Adults, children

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, playful

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, outgoing, playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Lunges and snaps at unfamiliar dogs on leash, no experience with familiar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges and snaps

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: History of bite to another dog. The previous adopter reports that an unfamiliar dog approached quickly while Dior Chanel was on leash, resulting in a bite and release. The other dog did not require medical attention. There is no bite history to humans.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Chanel Dior is described as very active by her previous owners.

Other Notes:: September 2026: Second stay, returned by previous adopter The previous owner reports that Dior pulls hard on her leash and is anxious when left alone. On walks she can be reactive towards cats, other dogs, and small animals. Her reaction is to pull or lunge towards them and attempt to bite or snap. She is unbothered by being held, restrained, having her collar grabbed or her paws touched. She has never been disturbed when sleeping, startled or moved from furniture. July 2026: First stay, owner surrender Owner reports that Dior Chanel has lived with adults, children, other dogs. They describe her as good with strangers though will bark at the door, playful with children, and that she does not get along with other dogs except those she was raised with. She has no experience with cats, but may pull towards cats and small animals on leash. She has no reported resource guarding. She was noted to have been bitten by another dog on the face and side.

Date of assessment:: 10/1/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: moderate pulling Reactivity to humans: did not pass Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): explored, sniffed, kept to herself Call over: approached with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: stood still, tolerated, panted Exuberant handling: stood still, tolerated, panted Handling comments: Arousal Jog: moved with handler, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: gripped toy, moved away Toy comments: July 2026 (first stay): Previous behavior assessment available on request.

Summary:: According to Dior Chanel's previous owner(s), she has no experience with familiar dogs and is known to lunge and snap at unfamiliar dogs when on leash. She has no experience with dogs off leash. Dior has a previous bite incident with another dog. The dog approached too quickly, and Dior Chanel bit them (bite and release did not require medical care). 09/27/26 Due to Dior Chanel's reported dog reactivity and bite history, she is not a candidate for playgroup.

Summary (5):: 11/08/26: Dior Chanel is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She begins jumping and barking at the door as the handler unlocks it and is able to be leashed with ease. She then pulls hard on the way outside to the yard. In the yard, she is able to be transferred to a drag leash and she then explores around. She becomes tense and begins to bark and vocalize towards a dog passing by the pen and is able to be redirected when the handler tosses a tennis ball. She then engages in playing a game of fetch with two toys. She would constantly try to jump up in air towards birds while heavy panting. She is able to be redirected when the handler throws a toy again. She has a tense body and would try to pull towards dogs on her hind legs while barking as they passed by. She would spin around and try to constantly pull behind the handler while barking at the dogs. She is able to continue walking and be redirected when the handler squeaks a squeaker. She then pulls hard on the way back to her kennel and enters with no issues.

Summary (6):: 11/02/26 (Trainer Note): Dior Chanel is sitting at the front of her kennel as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Dior is loose and social with handlers, leaning into contact with a soft body. The handler engages her with the flirt pole and Dior Chanel participates readily. The handler reinforces her for dropping the toy and Dior Chanel improves over time. Then the handler works with Dior on muzzle conditioning and Dior Chanel places her face tentatively into the muzzle. She is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 10/29/26 (Trainer Note): Dior Chanel is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly body as handler approaches. She does not take treats but is easily leashed and removed from kennel. Dior Chanel is taken to the yard for a training session and is put on a drag leash. Handler continues working on muzzle conditioning, Dior Chanel participates. She is a bit hesitant at first but will place her snout into the muzzle when using a long lure. She is able to push her snout into the muzzle on every attempt. Handler moves on to work with the flirt pole. Dior Chanel readily and enthusiastically participates. She chases after the plush toy at the end of the pole, biting onto it and shaking it vigorously . Handler will tug the pole briefly and then release pressure. Verbal "out" cue is introduced and Dior Chanel is receptive, being able to trade for treats. She releases the toy, consumes the treats, and holds a "sit" position until handler uses the release word "ok", allowing her to engage with the toy again. Dior Chanel is then taken to the street where she is now taking treats and works on the 123 game. She is returned to her kennel without issue. 10/25: (10/12) Dior Chanel was reported to not have reacted to dogs on this date. 10/22/26 (Trainer Note): Dior Chanel is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly body as handler approaches. She begins to whine as the door is unlocked and she is easily leashed to be taken outside for a training session. Dior Chanel is put on a drag leash in the yard as she sniffs around. Handler continues working on muzzle conditioning, she readily participates. Muzzle is presented and when sniffing it or showing any interest, handler will apply spray cheese onto a stationary spot on the floor. This is repeated multiple times and Dior is able to put her snout into a muzzle a couple times before moving on to the flirt pole. Handler presents the flirt pole and engages in a game of trade using a plush toy and a single pole. Dior Chanel will drop the flirt pole toy to chase the toy thrown, when re-approaching she will drop the initial toy, sit, and wait for the "ok" release cue to engage with the flirt pole. This is continued throughout remainder of training session, Dior Chanel remains highly engaged, heavily panting by the end. She is returned to her kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 10/14/26 (Trainer Note): Dior Chanel is standing at the front of her kennel with a soft body and a relaxed tail wag as handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls hard as she is taken to the community room for a training session. She is put on a drag leash and briefly sniffs arou7nd before returning to stand in front of handler with a loose body. Handler introduces a novel muzzle and reward any time Dior Chanel shows interest, spray cheese is used as she is uninterested in other treats offered. She readily participates, consistently being able to touch her snout to the outside part of the muzzle. Handler ends the session with a game of trade which Dior Chanel readily participates in. She is returned to her kennel without issue. 10/14/26: Dior Chanel is reported to be highly dog reactive by a Canine Rep. Described to fixate, becoming very tense, and pulling very hard towards other dogs ass she is walked on the street. 10/11/26 (Trainer Note): Dior Chanel is brought to the community room for a training session. She is uninterested in interacting with handler as she sniffs around the room with a tense body and tucked tail. Handler tosses treats and offers them by hand but she is uninterested. When hearing other dogs she will orient herself towards the them, fixate with a tense body and posture forward. She is unable to be redirected using treats and handler has to pick up drag leash to pull her away. Handler introduces a plush toy and Dior Chanel became highly engaged. Her body softened and became loose as she waited for handler to toss toy. She engages in a game of trade and she readily participates as she is highly toy motivated. Dior Chanel is returned to her kennel without issue. 9/29: Dior Chanel has been observed multiple times throughout the day panting heavily, pacing in the kennel, while wailing and screeching. When a handler checks on her, she quiets and then sits at the front of the kennel. A small amount of saliva is seen hanging from her jowls. 9/28/26: Dior Chanel is jumping and vocalizing at her kennel door as handler approaches. She begins to whimper while heavy panting as the handler unlocks the door. She is able to be leashed with ease and she then pulls on the way to the play yard for play group. In the yard, she would pace around while heavy panting and would approach the gate to greet the other dog with a tense body and then disengages. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues. 9/26/26: Dior Chanel is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She begins jumping and barking at the door as the handler unlocks it and is able to be leashed with ease. She is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she pulls ahead of the handler while heavy panting and would constantly lunge towards birds. She would stare at dogs nearby and is able to return back to her kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 9/25/2026

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 9/28/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention, leans into pets

ENERGY LEVEL:: Chanel Dior is described by her previous owners as a very active dog,

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: Due to Dior Chanel's reported reactivity and resource guarding, we recommend an adult only home at this time. Single-Pet Home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Dior Chanel has displayed with previous owner(s), we feel that she should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Dior Chanel associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. No cats: Dior Chanel's previous owners report that she lunges and snaps at cats and other animals when on leash. Due to this behavior, we recommend a home without cats or smaller animals. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, we recommend Dior Chanel be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: During her first stay at the care centers, Dior Chanel was observed to display mild resource guarding, body blocking and tensing with a toy during her handling assessment. While she did not display these behaviors during her second stay, moving away with the toy, we advise against removing items from her possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Bite history (dog) and On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Dior Chanel's previous owners reported that she lunges and snaps at unfamiliar dogs on leash, and has bitten another dog who approached her quickly on leash with a bite-and-release that did not require medical attention. Dior will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration and Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Separation Anxiety: Dior Chanel's previous owners report that she becomes anxious when left alone. While we do not know the exact nature and extent of this behavior, we recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety.