Date of intake:: 5/12/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Return ( Adopter had for 12 days)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults & puppy

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly & outgoing, playful and will jump up for attention

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly, outgoing and playful

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: Lotus is not bothered if someone was to touch her food treats or toys.

Bite history:: On 03/24/25: During a play session, Lotus jumped to grab a toy but missed and accidentally grabbed the skin under the person’s arm instead, resulting in a puncture wound that broke the skin and drew blood. The wound was treated at home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: She is mouthy/takes treats rough and will jump up and bite leash when on walks. When held./restrained she will try to nip, and isn't bothered when she is disturbed, startled, moved from furniture or when her collar is grabbed. It is unknown when her paws are touched

Other Notes:: *** Please inquire about more information on Loctus behavior in the prior home when she was surrendered 3/24/25*** On 3/24/25 During a play session, Lotus jumped to grab a toy but missed and accidentally grabbed the skin under the person’s arm instead, resulting in a puncture wound that broke the skin and drew blood. The wound was treated at home.Lotus would be very mouthy and jumps on people. She would have a few accidents inside but mostly use the bathroom outside on walks.Lotus would bark when startled. *** Please inquire about more information on Loctus behavior in the prior home when she was surrendered 3/8/25*** Noted to have accidents daily. Noted to be very active and has high energy. Noted to be jumpy and want to chew on socks, sneakers and household items she may find. when her treats are touched she has a tense body and will hover over them.

Date of assessment:: 5/13/2025

Summary:: 5/13/25 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- leans in for pets, seeks attention Call over: Readily approaches- seeks attention, mouthy, jumps on handler Sociability comments: Mouthy on handler's arm and finger, jumps on handler's Handling Soft handling: Allowed- jumps off handler, leans into handler, soft body Exuberant handling: Allowed- jumps off handler, leans into handler, soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- soft body Knock Comments: Toy: Playful, Bouncy, soft body Toy comments: ***4/14/25: Please inquire about prior assessment for more details.*** ***3/28/25: **Due to Lotus's previous history with his adopter, he will be bumped to NHO.*** ***3/10/25: Please inquire about the past handling assessment for more details.***

Summary:: According to Lotus's previous owner(s), When around other dogs, Lotus is friendly, outgoing, and playful. 04/16/25: When off leash at the Care Center is introduced to a greeter male dog. At the gate Lotus approaches with loose and wiggly frame. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. Lotus will offer play bows mirrioring greeter male behavior, play bowing as well. The greeter male will begin demand barking and bouncing in and out of play bows. The greeter male is moved to the back of the pen to make space for lotus to enter. Both dogs will approach another scenting each others muzzle as they meet face to face. Both dogs will exchange chin overs and place each others paws on each other's shoulders with soft and wiggly frames. Both dogs will engage in light wrestling tail wagging through out, while taking breaks inbetween. The interaction is concluded. 04/02/25 Lotus is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Lotus will greet the novel male dog with a soft, wiggly body, scenting them through the gate. Lotus will bounce away, remaining soft, maintaining her distance from the gate. She will explore away from the gate, keeping her distance. Lotus is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (5):: 05/22/25 (Trainer Note): Lotus is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Lotus is loose and social, leaning into contact with the handlers. Handler works with her on sit on approach and the sit and down cues. Lotus is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 05/16/25 (playgroup): Lotus is standing at the front of kennel with a loose, wiggly frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). Lotus is loose and social with handlers throughout her time in the yard. After her session, she is leashed and returns to kennel safely. 05/13/25 (Trainer Note): Lotus is standing in her kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. She allows the handler to attach a drag leash and moves around the room with a soft body. Lotus jumps up onto staff with a loose body to solicit contact. She intermittently mouths handlers but is easily redirected. Handler works with Lotus on take a breath and she participates readily. Lotus is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (6):: 04/29/25 (Trainer Note): Lotus is standing in her kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Handler works with her on sitting before engaging with people and the "down" cue. Lotus engages readily and is returned to kennel without issue. 04/22/25 (Trainer Note): Lotus is standing in her kennel with a loose, wiggly body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Handler works with her on polite exchange of her toys for a treat and sitting upon approaching people instead of jumping up. She participates readily and is returned to kennel without issue. 04/15/25 Lotus is in her crate with a loose frame, wiggling as the handler approaches. She moves around exuberantly in her crate making it slightly difficult to leash but the handler successful taking her out for a walk. Lotus will exuberantly pull her way towards the exit of the building, playfully jumping along the way. Upon arriving outside she maintains her loose, wiggly frame, pulling along the walk as the handler applies minimal leash pressure. Lotus will allow petting along her back and will take treats gently when administered. Lotus will explore side walks and dirt patches along her walk. Lotus is returned to the facility where she will enter the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 4/14: Lotus was seen licking her crate bars. 4/9/25: Lotus was loose and wiggly at front of kennel as handler approached. She was leashed with ease and walked to the yard with a bouncy frame. Lotus was energetic and often jumped up at handler making it difficult to keep her still to clip to a drag leash. She was mouthy at times and swatted with her front paws. Lotus was returned to kennel safely. 04/08/25 (trainer note): Lotus was standing at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly frame. She is easily leashed and walked to the behavior office. She enthusiastically explores the room and solicits attention from the handler and other staff member present. She is provided with licky and snuffle mats to help her decompress. Once calmer, Lotus knows sit, and was able to practice breath work and using a mat for place. At times she would get overstimulated and jump up enthusiastically on the handler, but it became easier to redirect her attention elsewhere. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 4/7/25: Lotus is at the front of her kennel with a loose/wiggly body when approached and is pawing at the kennel door when the handler is trying to leash her. Lotus gets her head through it but somehow gets it along her chest. Lotus is walked out of the kennel and room, and allows the handler to pick her up and bring her to the behavior office. Lotus is loose/wiggly and social with staff in the office, and given a toy to dissuade her mouthy behavior. Lotus takes the toy from the handler and lays on the nearby couch with them chewing on it, Lotus will get excited at small movements, mouthing the handler moderately to hard, but is again refocused with her chew toy. Lotus after a bit is easily leashed and placed back into her kennel with no issue. 03/31/25 Lotus is sitting in front of her kennel toe tapping. The handler will leash her with ease as she exuberantly exits the kennel forcing her head out. Once leashed taken outside for a walk on the property. Lotus will exit her kennel and the facility with a loose, wiggly frame, while pulling on lead. She will jump playfully and springboard off of the handler. Lotus will take treats gently when administered, sitting firmly when soliciting them. Lotus also knows the "sit" cue, in which she will do when cued. Throughout the walk, Lotus attempts to pick up garbage on multiple occasions and must be traded off with treats. Lotus is returned to the facility where she enters the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 03/25/25: Lotus is at the front of her kennel excitedly pawing at the door as the handler approaches, she is easily leashed and is taken outside. Lotus jumps repeatedly and is rewarded for paws on the floor. Lotus takes treats roughly but begins to take them more gently as they continue to walk. Lotus is very wiggly and social during the walk and is easily returned back to her kennel. 3/10/25 (assessment): Lotus is standing at the front of kennel with a loose, wiggly frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and carried to the Canine Behavior Office for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). Lotus is loose and social with handlers throughout her time in the room, readily approaching when called. She becomes a bit mouthy but is easily redirected with a toy and treats. After assessment, she is carried back to kennel, returning safely.

Date of intake:: 5/12/2025

Date of initial:: 5/13/2025

Summary:: loose and wiggly, responds to commands like sit and give paw.

ENERGY LEVEL:: Lotus is described as active and enthusiastic. She will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Lotus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Lotus's poor bite inhibition, Lotus should go to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Lotus was surrendered to the care center due to behavior concerns in the prior home. She showed poor impulse control and social hyperarousal, often becoming mouthy with limited bite inhibition. During play, she frequently nipped and became overstimulated, leading to increased mouthiness. Lotus has a documented bite history from a play session where she tried to grab a toy but missed, accidentally grabbing the skin instead. This resulted in a puncture wound on the previous adopter's arm, causing a bite that drew blood. Due to Lotus's poor bite inhibition, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Lotus is noted in her prior home when her treats are touched, she has a tense body and will hover over them. House soiling: Lotus s noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. See handout on House Soiling. Destructive behavior: Lotus is noted to chew on things in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior, but we suggest to future adopters that Lotus will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so she can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Social hyperarousal/Basic manners/poor impulse control/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: While she applies only light pressure, Lotus was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put her teeth on skin. In the prior home she is also noted to nip on the adopter's arms and is difficult to redirect and is also noted to take treats roughly. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. It’s important to reinforce gentle play and redirect her toward appropriate outlets like chew toys. Avoid rough play with hands and ensure all interactions teach her to use a softer mouth. Managing her excitement levels and rewarding calm behavior will help prevent this from becoming a habit as she matures. Bite history (human): During a play session, Lotus jumped to grab a toy but missed and accidentally grabbed the skin under the person’s arm instead, resulting in a puncture wound that broke the skin and drew blood. The wound was treated at home.