Animal Profile

Tron is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Tron arrived at the Care Center via NYPD following multiple bite incidents in his previous home. Both bite incidents were bite and release and did not break skin. Tron's previous owner reports that he allows all contact with familiar people, enjoys being bathed, enjoys chew toys, and understands basic commands. Medically, Tron is apparently healthy.

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This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Tron is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Tron arrived at the Care Center via NYPD following multiple bite incidents in his previous home. Both bite incidents were bite and release and did not break skin. Tron's previous owner reports that he allows all contact with familiar people, enjoys being bathed, enjoys chew toys, and understands basic commands. Medically, Tron is apparently healthy. Meet Tron: Tron is a friendly dog who adores playing and running around. Nothing brings him more happiness than splashing in water or playing with his favorite chew toys. He's learned some great cues like "sit," "go," "eat," and "wait," and he can't wait to learn even more with his new family! He is protective of his loved ones, making him a great companion. Tron has lived with cats and got along great with them, so he's likely to fit in well with multi-pet households. Although he pulls moderately on the leash during walks, he's always excited to explore the world around him-ready for those unscheduled walks together! Tron may have a few accidents if he doesn't get his daily exercise, but he'll make sure that's infrequent with regular walks. And he loves baths-his family can easily give him a scrub! He enjoys Pedigree dry food and can't resist the occasional tasty human food treat. While it's unknown how he'll do on car rides just yet, he's open to all new experiences if it means spending time with his humans.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 43 lbs

Medical Notes

12/31/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense/trembling, head whipped at leash initially when being taken out of kennel. Eventually able to be leashed and brought to intakes, when attempting to place second leash head whipped again and flailed at leash. Opted to sedate due to suspect neck/handling sensitivity. Sedated using 0.5 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.5 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 80 bpm (sedated) R = 15 bpm (sedated) BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/behavior assessment 0.5 ml anti-sedan IM Rx: Trazodone 150mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 12/30/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Tron is a 1 y/o male, not neutered, LMB with no injuries or health problems noted. His most recent veterinary care is unknown. His previous owner got him from a friend approximately one month ago.

Previously lived with:: 4 Adults, 3 Cats

How is this dog around strangers?: Noted to be tolerant and shy, preferring contact on his terms. Once comfortable, Tron is playful.

How is this dog around children?: Noted to always be in the kennel when small children visited the home, ages 2, 7, and 9. Tron would bark, while in the kennel, when the children entered the living room, but he would settle down after a few minutes. When they walked by the kennel, his tail would wag, and he would sit up straight, wanting the children to acknowledge and pet him.

How is this dog around other dogs?: No experience with living with another dog. When he sees other dogs on walks, he wags his tail and looks at them, wanting to play.

How is this dog around cats?: Noted to be tolerant and playful with the cats that he lived with. He did not chase them.

Resource guarding:: Noted none.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)

Other Notes:: Tron is unbothered with all of the following: Being held/restrained or being disturbed while resting or sleeping. When on walks, he wants to chase squirrels.

For a New Family to Know: Tron is described as friendly, playful, and protective. He spent most of his time in a kennel in the living room. He goes on unscheduled walks two times a day and only has an accident in the kennel if he is not walked for an extended period of time. He pulls moderately on the leash. He loves water and allows his family to bathe him. He responds to the following cues: sit, go, eat, and wait. His hobbies include running and playing. His favorite toys are chew toys. It is unknown how he will react during a car ride. He eats Pedigree dry food and loves people food.

Date of intake:: 12/30/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 3 cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Tron is tolerant, warms up with time

Behavior toward children:: Tron was crated while children were in the home

Behavior toward dogs:: Tron has not lived with another dog, however appears social when seeing dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Tron is playful and tolerant with that cats he lived with

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Tron has two noted bites, neither broke skin. Both fights were reported to occur when verbal conflict were occurring with people in the home. It is also noted that Tron's kennel was somewhat defective making it easier to break out. Beginning of December 2025: Tron is in his kennel in the living room. An intense altercation was occurring close to Tron's kennel. Tron got out of the kennel, barking continuously, the conflict continued. Tron bit and released the hand of one of the individuals. No broken skin or bleeding. November 2025: During a verbal conflict. Tron got out of the kennel and was barking continuously. The conflict continued. Tron bit and released the hand of one of the individuals. No broken skin or bleeding. For both incidents, Tron was able to be placed back into kennel.

Other Notes:: Tron's previous owner notes: Tron is unbothered with all of the following: Being held/restrained or being disturbed while resting or sleeping. When on walks, he wants to chase squirrels. Tron is described as friendly, playful, and protective. He spent most of his time in a kennel in the living room. He goes on unscheduled walks two times a day and only has an accident in the kennel if he is not walked for an extended period of time. He pulls moderately on the leash. He loves water and allows his family to bathe him. He responds to the following cues: sit, go, eat, and wait. His hobbies include running and playing. His favorite toys are chew toys. It is unknown how he will react during a car ride. He eats Pedigree dry food and loves people food.

Date of assessment:: 1/8/2026

Summary:: Tron was surrendered to the Care Centers following a bite incident that occurred during an argument between two individuals. During the altercation, Tron became highly aroused, broke out of his crate, and charged toward the individuals involved. The owner attempted to intervene by stepping in front of him and was bitten on the hand; the bite did not break skin. Earlier in the month, the owner reported that Tron bit her son. She also mentioned a separate bite incident involving a friend that broke the skin and caused bleeding, though no details were provided regarding the severity of that bite. At intake, Tron was observed growling while in his crate. Due to the multiple reported bite incidents and his behavior of breaking out of the crate to close distance during a conflict, the Behavior Team does not believe Tron is a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 01/08/26: (AM PT2) New handler reapproachs Tron and he is laying on his kuranda bed. He comes forward when handler calls him and a leash is easily placed on him. He walks out of the kennel along with the handler. He is easily guided out the building and relieves himself right away outside. A staff member joins them on their walk. He relieves himself in several places outside. He shakes off and starts to rub his body on a tree. He approaches handler with a looser body and takes some treats. Tron sits for treats. He focuses on dogs from a distance but will redirect attention to handler when called. Tron is returned to the building, he places a small amount of resistance at the end of the hallway, handler calls him forward and he joins handler again walking through the rest of the hall and into the room with no issue. Treats are tossed in kennel and he jumps in with no issue. He remains forward while hanlder locks his kennel 1/5/26 & 1/6/26: ACS reports Tron is not moving easily through transfer door. 1/5/26: Tron is standing at the front of the kennel with a tense body and wide eyes. The handler speaks in a soft tone and Tron begins wagging his tail. The handler tosses treats and Tron is receptive eating them readily. The handler tosses more treats and ends the interaction

Date of intake:: 12/30/2025

Summary:: Growling in crate

Date of initial:: 12/31/2025

Summary:: Head whipping at leash, flail, sedated

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Tron's bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope Partner: Due to detailed behaviors reported including bite history, we recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner to carefully manage Tron's behaviors.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Tron was noted to growl during his intake and before the bite incidents in the home, he gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable. It is important to move slowly with Tron, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Tron to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see hand-out on Fearful and Defensive Aggression Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Escalating to biting is a behavior that Tron has rehearsed repeatedly. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Tron's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Tron and reducing the resulting bites. Low-threshold for arousal: Tron quickly becomes over aroused in the presence of conflict especially, barking and escalating to biting. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Tron to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Tron. Please see hand-out on Arousal.