Date of intake:: 9/29/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, With history

Bite history:: 9/29/26: Police arrived at MACC around 1:15am 9/29/26 after receiving a call from Skruffy Dawg's previous owner. Per the owner about 1am on 9/29/2026 Skruffy Dawg came toward Goku (the resident dog) unprovoked - Goku was sleeping at the time. A scuffle took place, and Skruffy Dawg scratched Goku on his right leg and near his private area. Skruffy Dawg tried to bite Goku but the owner said they intervened. The owner stated that all scratch areas were red but there was no broken skin or bleeding. Skruffy was found to have two puncture like wounds on their neck. 8/3/26: The owner stated that they were in a room with Skruffy when Goku approached the room. Skruffy was resource guarding the owner and attacked Goku who has a small scratch on his mouth and nose that bled a lttle but did not require meidcal assistance.

Date of assessment:: 10/19/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Loose body and wagging tail Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Soft body Arousal Jog comments: Pancakes several times and has to be coaxed forward Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: According to Skruffy Dawg's previous owner(s), Skruffy Dawg has instigated multiple fights with the other male resident dog. He came into care with multiple puncture wounds due to a fight initiated by Skruffy with the resident dog. 10/8/26: Skruffy Dawg is introduced to a fake dog due to his history. He is loose with high wags at the fence. He is let into the yard off leash and sniffs the fake dog briefly with high wags, then begins mounting it, wrapping his paws around it with a hard grip and forcing it down. He steps off the dog and the fake dog is moved a few steps forward. Skruffy Dawg follows it and sniffs it with high wags doing occasional chin overs, then mounts it again. He is pulled off without issue although he pulls back towards the fake dog.

Summary (6):: 11/10/26: Skruffy is at the front of his kennel exuberantly jumping and whining near the kennel door, he is offered a treat and sniffs but does not accept it and walks with handler out to the yard for his interaction. Outside he pulls forward mildly and sits in the yard with handler seeking social interaction, he accepts a treat and allows petting and generally shows no interest in other dogs in the neighboring pens. He is eventually brought back inside and returns to kennel following a tossed treat. 10/30/26 - Skruffy Dawg is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, handler is able to leash him and he exits fine with no reactivity to dogs in other kennels. Outside he pulls with moderate leash tension and zig-zags in front of the handler, handler works on heel walking with him, treating him as he's beside the handler, handler does "take a breathe," exercises with him as he is very excited during this walk and pulling forward a lot to sniff and explore. Handler does a "down/stay," exercises with him to work on settling him which he does very well and is able to maintain a down/stay for 20 seconds at a time with other stimuli in the area that he is not reactive to. He is highly treat motivated and has the capability to learn commands quick, when returning back to kennel he is unleashed fine and returns to kennel fine. 10/23/26 - Skruffy Dawg is at the front of kennel with a loose body, handler opens door and he avoids the leash for a bit but handler was able to use a treat lure to leash him and exit. When exiting he has no reactivity to other dogs and people, just excited and jumping up but not onto the handler. Outside he is very receptive to treats and handler engages with "sit" and "down stay" exercises with him which he does eagerly for treats, checks-in a lot with the handler throughout the walk, does pull moderately but with practicing heel work use treats he stays loose leashed beside the handler, without the visible incentive he does pull again. He is very social with the handler and has no reactivity outside, does become alert when seeing another dog but otherwise easy to redirect. When returning to kennel is occurs with no issues and he is unleashed fine.

Summary (7):: 10/13/26 - Skruffy Dawg is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, when handler opens door he does turn head a bit to avoid the leash but after using a treat lure is leashed easily. When taking out he is not reactive to near dogs nor passing staff members, outside in the driveway he has a loose leash and responsive to treats and verbal cues. Handler works on "target," "touch," and "down/stay" with him which he does really well, he is extremely eager to do training with the handler sitting and watching the handler for the next cue. When returning to kennel there are no issues with unleashing and returning back. 10/8/26: Skruffy Dawg is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Skruffy is brought tot he yard for a gate greet (see D2D note). Before the interaction, Skruffy allows pets from the handler. After the interaction, the handler brings Skruffy inside; he is initially hesitant to enter his kennel, but with a little leash pressure, he climbs inside. 10/1/26: Skruffy Dawg is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. The handler walks Skruffy to the driveway; for majority of the walk, he keeps his head down to sniff around and doesn't react to dogs or people. As he is mainly aloof, Skruffy is briefly receptive to the handler as they speak to him in a soft voice; he sits down, slouches his body, and allows pets. When they try to take a photo of him, Skruffy stands up and becomes aloof again, ignoring the handler as they call for his attention. Skruffy is brought back inside and returned to his kennel. 09/29/26 (Late Entry): Skruffy Dawg is at the front of his kennel laying down as handler approaches. He is approached slowly, handler kneels down facing away and offers some treats, Skruffy briefly investigates but does not accept the treats. He is tense and trembles slightly and when the leash is introduced he backs away. Handler slowly coaxes him forward and gently places the leash on his back and begins slowly draping the leash of Skruffys head before sexurinf the leash and exiting kennel with Skruffy to the yard. Outside he walks uneventfully alongside handler pulling mildly and atopping to sniff and relieve himself. Skruffy shows no interest in people or dogs he passes and maintains a slightly tense posture throughout the interaction. However his interaction is uneventful and he remains generally aloof, he is brought back to kennel and allows handler to clip his leash but stops in front of kennel. He is gently coaxed in after a moment and interaction ends without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/29/2026

Summary:: Skittish and head shy

Date of initial:: 9/29/2026

Summary:: Nervous but tolerant, leans into pets, shows belly, tolerated medical handling and exam

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Single-Pet Home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning history noted that Skruffy Dawg has instigated multiple fights with the other resident dog, the most recent incident being unprovoked, we feel that he should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. 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: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Multiple Bite History/ Bite History (Dog): Escalating to biting is a behavior that Skruffy has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Skruffy's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Skruffy and reducing the resulting bites. Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.