Date of intake:: 1/14/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (Approx 2-3 years)

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults; 5 Children (Ages: 15 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: London will hard bark and growl, will warm up with time

Behavior toward children:: London is shy and prefers contact on her terms

Behavior toward dogs:: London will growl and actively retreat

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Unknown

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

Other Notes:: London's previous owner describes her as a very active and playful dog that likes to spend her time where the people are.

Date of assessment:: 1/16/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Backed away from a dog on the street, baulked and thrashed when returning to building Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Tense body, panting, pacing, and seeking exit Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Did not conduct Comments: Tense body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, no reaction

Summary:: 1/22/25: London does not greet the other dog at the gate. She paws at the fence seeking exit.

Summary (6):: 1/19/25: London is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She allows leashing with a slow approach and is brought to the yard for a walk. She exits kennel and walks alongside handler till she makes it to the yard. She sniffs around and pulls towards the back of the yard, once in the back of the play yard she stands at the back gate watching the people and cars passing on the street. She will continue walking with handler when called and when offered treats will sniff them and handlers hand, but disengages shortly after. London is walked inside the play yards and sniffs around briefly. She is brought back inside shortly after and does not baulk at any point, she enters kennel without issue and interaction is ended shortly after. 1/16/25: London is at the back of her kennel as handler approaches. She is offered a treat and approaches but does not eat it, she allows leashing without issue before being taken to the street for a walk. During London's walk she baulks when passing the medical area but is coaxed forward with gentle encouragement and another treat which she sniffs but does not eat. She pulls moderately when walking in the street and ignores people she passes while walking. She spots a dog when returning from her walk and takes two steps back before staring at the dog from afar briefly. She does not focus on the dog for long and continues after they pass. She baulks and thrashes slightly when re-entering the driveway and once again when passing medical but she is coaxed forward after a moment. She is brought into the behavior office for an assessment, during which she is observed pacing and seeking exit. She tolerates collaring and petting and once finished with her assessment she is returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 1/15/25:(PM): London is easily leashed and removed from kennel. She remains aloof, pacing the yard seeking exit. She is easily clipped and returns to kennel without issue. 1/15/25: London is at the front of her kennel as handlers approach. She is offered treats from handlers and briefly sniffs them but does not accept them. She is leashed without issue and brought to the yard for her walk. While outside London is vigilant and will frequently look around, rarely stopping to sniff. When brought into one of the play yards she will begin seeking exit, standing by the door and looking around for exits. She is walked around the perimeter of the yard for the majority of her walk. She does not engage with handlers and remains aloof for most of the interaction. She will not approach dogs she sees passing in the yard, and after a few more laps she is brought back inside. London allows clipping before being brought back inside, however when handlers reach the front of her kennel she begins to thrash and baulk. Handler tries running her in from different angles but is unsuccessful, they also toss treats and use a squeaker to try coaxing her inside. She is finally doubled inside and returned to kennel. 1/14/25: During intake K9 behavior was asked to assist in bringing in London. While outside London was observed to be very anxious. Panting, pacing, whining and jumping on her owner. London was double leashed into the building for safety. In the small garage London began thrashing on leash and pulling towards the handler in front. With coaxing London was brought to medical intakes with no further issue.

Date of intake:: 1/14/2025

Summary:: Thrashing, anxious

Date of initial:: 1/14/2025

Summary:: Very anxious, resists restraint, intermittent growling

ENERGY LEVEL:: London is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for London.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to defensive behavior we recommend a home with no children. No Dog Parks: Due to growling and backing away from other dogs on the street we recommend no trips to the dog park. 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: London's previous owner states that she will jump up often or non-stop. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Fearful Defensive: London's previous owner states that she will hard bark and growl towards strangers. During her stay in the care center London has been observed to baulk and thrash on leash when returning to the building and when reentering kennel. It is important to move slowly with London, 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. Anxiety: London has been observed to be anxious during her stay in the care center. Noted to have a tense body, panting, pacing and seeking exit. If London displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. Leash Pulling: London's previous owner states that she pull very hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.