Date of intake:: 5/5/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (limited profile)

Previously lived with:: Adults, Children (14)

Behavior toward strangers:: No experience

Behavior toward children:: Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Smokey finds toys of a high value, he will hard bark and growl

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Unknown

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Pee in cage Behavior concerns: Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach the home/yard Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild - Moderate Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: None - ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted - actively exploring environment Call over: Approaches after some time exploring/marking Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerates - neutral body, distracted Exuberant handling: Tolerates - neutral body, distracted Handling comments: More comfortable with handling without restraint Arousal Jog: Engages in play, loose Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches, loose Knock Comments: As assistant walks in, she notices his mouth in an o shape, he recognizes her and softens Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: 5/7: Smokey begins to bark at the handler on the other side of the gate before noticing a F LMB dog. He loosens and pulls to greet her, begins whining and pawing at the gate. 9/14: Smokey approaches the gate to greet F LMB dog. His body is neutral and his head lowers and he stares at her. When she looks up, he alert barks.

Summary (1):: Smokey is a very active and playful male dog who spends most of his time hanging out in the living room with his family. He enjoys attention and is cooperative during grooming, allowing his owners to bathe and brush him without any issues. Smokey is walked 3–4 times a day for about 15 minutes each walk, though he can be a strong puller on the leash and may be somewhat difficult to manage at times. He used to be crate trained and stayed in a large crate for up to five hours, but he no longer needs to be crated regularly. His behavior during car rides is currently unknown. Smokey also knows the cue “paw” and happily gives his paw in exchange for a treat.

Summary (2):: 10/20: Smokey is easily leashed with a milkbone and walks out of kennel slowly as he is chewing. He is brought to the yard and a drag leash attached. He explores on his own, finding a ball to engage with. A couple other tennis balls are tossed in rotation. He finds a spot in the sun to lay and chew his ball. He remains close to handler and appreciates pets. He returns without issue. 10/15: Smokey is observed jumping up at his kennel door as the handler approaches. Once the kennel door is opened, Smokey remains on all fours and is easily leashed before being taken outside for a walk. Smokey pulls intermittently throughout the walk, occasionally running to the end of the leash and zigzagging from one side of the sidewalk to the other. Smokey then observes an SMB dog on the opposite side of the street and begins pulling toward the dog with a forward-facing body position while whining. The handler attempts to redirect Smokey, but he continues to focus on the dog until it is out of sight. Smokey continues the same walking behavior for the remainder of the walk before being brought back into the shelter and led to his kennel without issue.

Summary (3):: 10/14: Upon approach Smokey is at the front of his kennel. He is wagging his tail and barking. Staff is able to easily leash him, and he quickly made his way outside. Once outside he is taken for a walk. On the walk smokey pulls on leash and stops to sniff the ground often. On the way back to the building smokey did not pull as much and would stop to try and eat grass. He is easily redirected with a pull and a whistle. Smokey is then brought back into the building, and staff was able to easily take off his leash. 10/6: Smokey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body. He is easily roped and brought to the yard. In the yard Smokey is put on a drag leash. He wanders the yard with a soft body and finds a toy to hold and play with. When called he approaches and leans into gentle pets. Smokey remains calm and climbs onto the bench next to staff where he continues to lean into pets. Smokey goes back and forth form wandering the yard and playing with toys to approaching staff for pets. Smokey is easily returned to the kennel. 10/4: Smokey is at the front of his kennel hopping up and down on his front legs and wagging his tail when staff approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard towards building exit. The slip lead is made into a harness due to the pulling, and he is walked up the block. He walks nicely on the harness and stops every now and again to eat grass. Staff pulls to redirect him back to the sidewalk and he continues walking. On the way back, he stops at the bench near the front of the building and hops up, standing and staring out at traffic. Staff offers some pets, but he is unphased. They lean a little closer and he sniffs their face and gives a gentle lick. Staff is able to usher him down and back to his kennel which he returns to without issue. 9/30 Smokey was at the front of his kennel with a loose body wagging his tail. Smokey was easily leashed and taken for a walk around the building. Smokey was then taken to the yard where he explored the yard and accepted pets and treats from staff. 9/15: Smokey is standing at kennel front with a wagging tail as staff arrives. He is easily leashed and brought to the yard, pulling moderately on the way out. A drag leash is secured to him and he takes off running at a quick pace. He runs around the perimeter of the yard for some time, then finds a tennis ball. He lays down and chews on the ball for a bit, then begins to run around again. Smokey is highly energetic for the duration of the interaction. When it is time to return, he goes directly into his kennel and is given treats. 9/8: Smokey is easily leashed and hurries out of the room. He is given a toy which he carried out to the yard. A drag leash is attached, and he engages on his own dissecting the toy. He runs about the yard, avoiding the handler as she attempts to end the session. A handful of food is scattered and as he eats the slip lead is secured. He picks up his toy and brings it back with him.

Summary (4):: 8/31: Smokey is at kennel front with a wagging tail as staff arrives. He is given a HVT and leashed, then brought to the yard. He pulls moderately on the way out. A drag leash is secured to him and he immediately gets the zoomies, running back and forth. He then grabs a soft toy and lays down to chew on it. Smokey quickly shreds the toy, pulling all the stuffing out of it. Staff calls him over and he comes to them, accepting pets with loose posture. He remains very energetic throughout the interaction. 8.24: Smokey is at the front of his kennel. He is easily roped and brought to a yard. In the yard smokey keeps to himself, exploring the yard with a toy that he found, holding the toy the entire duration of his time outside. Smokey does approach staff when called and accepts gentle pets. Smokey is easily leashed and returned to his kennel. 8/23: Upon approach to Smokey’s kennel, he was very excited and wiggly. When staff attempted to leash him, he initially avoided the leash being placed around his head, but it was successfully placed on the third attempt. He exited the kennel without issue and pulled moderately through the hallways, appearing eager to go for his walk. After exiting the building, Smokie paced from side to side while sniffing the ground and showed particular interest in smelling the plants. Upon entering the large yard he immediately picked up a toy. After the drag leash was placed, he explored the yard while carrying and squeaking the toy. When it was time to return to the kennel, the slip lead was placed easily. Smokey walked back to his kennel with moderate pulling. Upon arrival, he entered the kennel easily and went to the back with his toy. Staff were able to remove the leash and close the kennel door without issue. 8/15: Smokey is at the front of his kennel when staff approaches. He is easily leashed and brought on a walk. He pulls very hard, so staff turns the slip lead into a rope harness. Once harnessed he walks by handler's side. He is very interested in investigating scents in the grass and occasionally stops to eat some. He comes when staff gently leads him away from the grass. He is easily led back to his kennel and returns without issue.

Summary (5):: 8.13: Smokey is at the front of his kennel when approached. He is easily leashed and taken to a yard. In the yard smokey has a soft body and finds a toy to play with. Smokey plays with the toy on the bench and accepts gentle pets from staff. Smokey eventually brings the toy to a bed where he destroys it, ripping it apart. Smokey is easily leashed and returned to his kennel. 8/9: Smokey is curled up on his bed on approach. He is easily leashed and exits his kennel. He is given a toy which he carries to the yard. There is MOP in the yard waiting to bring him on a boroughbreak. Smokey ignores the unfamiliar person, engages with his toy, laying on the ground. The MOP takes Smokey's leash, and he walks with him to get into the car. 8/5: Smokey is at front of his kennel and easily leashed and taken on a walk smokey pulled mildly on walk and explored his surroundings on the walk. smokey was then taken to the yard where staff placed a drag leash on him and had zoomies in yard. Smokey was then taken back to his kennel with no issue. 7.27: Smokey is at the front of his kennel. He is easily leashed and taken to a yard. In the yard Smokey is put on a drag leash. Smokey wanders the yard and finds a toy to play with. Smokey eventually approaches staff and has a loose body while accepting pets. Smokey is easily returned to the kennel. 7.19: Smokey stood at the front of the kennel when it was time to be walked and was jumping against the door. He was given a treat to distract him. He took it and ran to the back of the kennel to eat it. The staff member offered him another treat to lure him to the front. It worked, and the staff member was able to leash him. Smokey pulled on the leash when exiting the room and being walked. He attempted to kennel-fight on the way out of dog-adoptions but was kept on a short leash. Smokey was brought to the yard and was energetic. He was running and barking in response to the presence of the dog in the other yard. Smokey jumped against the yard door and pushed the locking latch up, unlocking it. The staff member pushed it down. Smokey pushed it up again, and the staff member pushed it down again. Smokey was easily returned to his kennel. 7.15: Smokey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body when being leashed. Smokey is easily leashed and brought tot a yard where he is put on a drag leash. In the yard Smokey explores with a soft body and finds a toy that he begins to play with. Smokey occasionally approaches staff and accepts pets with a soft body. Smokey is easily returned to his kennel. 7.8: Smokey is at the front of his kennel when approached with a soft body. He is easily roped and walked out of the room. Smokey is brought to a yard and put on a drag leash. Smokey engages with enrichment in the yard (puzzle feeder and snuffle mat) before he starts to wander and explore the yard. Smokey approaches staff when called and accepts gentle pets with a soft body.

Summary (6):: 7/6: Smokey is standing at kennel front, with a soft toy in his mouth, as staff arrives. He is easily leashed and staff attempts to bring him to the yard, but he stops at the door and refuses to walk out, due to heavy rain and wind. Smokey remains in the hallway, on leash and still holding the toy in his mouth. He is slightly tense at first, then softens his body with time. Smokey greets staff members that walk by, wagging his tail. He begins to pull back towards the room where his kennel is, but staff is able to get his attention and he accepts pets, loose-bodied. 6/26: Smokey is at kennel front jumping on the kennel door. Staff uses a treat to leash him and he is led out of the building to the yard. A drag leash is attached and Smokey begins exploring on his own. He mostly ignores staff in favor of toys on the ground. Staff tosses him a toy and he chases after it. They play the trading game with treats and toys until he's ready to go back in. He returns to his kennel without issue. 6/24: Smokey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body when staff approaches. He runs in a circle in his kennel then grabs a purple bone-shaped squeaky toy and returns to the front. He is easily leashed and brought out to the big yard. In the yard he chews on his squeaky toy while laying down. After a minute he bites it, steps on it and and tears it into shreds. Staff finds another squeaky toy and throws it. He runs over and grabs it and then lays down and gnaws on it. Smokey is easily returned to his kennel. 6/17: Smokey is at the front of his kennel and easily leashed. Smokey was taken on a walk and pulled slightly for a bit till he relieved himself then walked with a loose leash. Smokey accepted pets from the staff and took treats. Smokey was taken back to his kennel with no issues 6.9: Smokey is at the front of his kennel and is easily roped. Smokey Is brought to a yard and put on a drag leash. In the yard Smokey finds a toy and plays with it by himself, running back and forth with it. rocky barks at dogs that pass the yard. Rocky accepts pets while in the yard. Smokey is easily returned to his kennel. 5.31: Smokey is at the front of his kennel. he is easily roped and taken on a brief walk. When passing another staff member Smokey attempts to jump up against them with a soft and exuberant body. He pulls a moderate amount and walks with a soft body. Smokey is then brought to a yard and put on a drag leash. He accepts pets then finds a toy to play with. He is easily returned to his kennel. 5/24: Smokey is standing at kennel front as staff arrives. He is easily leashed and brought to the yard, pulling moderately on the way out. A drag leash is secured to him, and he explores for a bit. Smokey returns to staff for pets, maintaining loose body language. He jumps up on staff frequently and runs around the perimeter of the yard energetically. Upon return, Smokey goes directly into his kennel

Summary (7):: 5/20: Smokey is easily leashed and once out of kennel, he jumps up at handler bouncing off them. He is rushed past barking dogs and rope harnessed before leaving the building. He walks nicely on the harness. He allows all handling to be returned to kennel. 5.16 Smokey was at the front of his kennel barking and jumping up excited to go out. When going to loop him he was very jumpy and his front paws kept getting caught in the loop. Staff tried 2x before getting it on the 3rd try. Staff took smokey on a walk around the building and then took him into the yard. In the yard he explored a little then he came up to staff seeking attention. He accepted pets real quick then went off to do his own thing.After a few minutes in the yard he became a little jumpy and mouthy with staff. Staff used the drag leash to keep him away and he eventually went off on his own again. Going back inside he was easily leashed and he went back into his kennel without issue. 5/9: Smokey is at the front of his kennel watching staff with a neutral body as they approach. They slide a small treat under the door, which he eats readily. They open the door and he jumps up and down but is easily leashed and walked out, ignoring dogs in kennels. Two staff members walk him to the small yard, where he allows a drag leash to be clipped, and explores the yard. The first staff member attempts to entice him to play with a squeaky rubber toy, but when they toss it, he shies away from it. He continues to explore, mostly ignoring handlers. Another staff member walks past with another M LMB dog, and Smokey runs to the gate to watch and bark at the other dog, tail high and flagging, tense posture, weight forward. Once the other dog is brought in the building, Smokey continues to bark a few times, mixed with whining, and walks away after a minute to continue exploring. He is easily leashed and brought back to his kennel, ignoring dogs in kennels, even the one he barked at outside. 5/7: Smokey was easily leashed and walks out of the room. He is brought on a walk pulling mild to get to scents. He keeps to himself, investigating smells. Treats are offered which he sniffs and ignores. He allows to be clipped and returns without issue. He eats the treats tossed into kennel when returned. Later he is walking with another handler and becomes soft and give submissive grin to the familiar handler in the hall. 5/6: Smokey is easily leashed and pulls to get outside. He is brought on a walk, keeping to himself. They go into the yard to fit him with a collar, and he is initially avoidant of handling, but they give him some time and space. He approaches one staff member and allows for pets on his neck, leaning in. He is able to be collared, and a drag leash attached. His body is neutral as he explores the yard, marking.

Date of intake:: 5/5/2026

Summary:: Hard barking

Date of initial:: 5/5/2026

Summary:: Tense, low level warnings (growl), allowed handling with minimal restraint, muzzled as a precaution

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to potential challenges, we recommend a home with no children at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Low threshold for arousal,Other

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Smokey is noted to have accidents in the house and will likely need guidance with house training. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Resource Guarding: Smokey finds toys of a high value. He is reported to growl and hard bark. We recommend Smokey be left alone when eating. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Smokey’s mouth. Should you have to remove something from him, we recommend always trading for something of an equal or higher value. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression: Smokey gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Smokey, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Low threshold for arousal: While out with staff in the yard, Smokey became over aroused during play and began to bite at their clothing. Smokey grabbed onto their sweatshirt forcing them to feed it to him. Once the sweatshirt was removed, he continued to jump up at the handler biting at their clothing. Active support and environmental changes were needed for him to settle. Please see the handout on Arousal. Other: Escape Artist: Smokey was able to get loose while on his broughbreak. Smokey jumped out of the car window, then later snuck past the person when they were walking out the front door. Smokey's owner must be prepared to manage this behavior.