Date of intake:: 3/23/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: Police state that Casanova was jumping on them socially and allowed petting. However, he escalated to growling when they attempted to put them in a crate.

Date of assessment:: 5/16/2026

Summary:: =Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Pulls hard towards other dogs Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room. Neutral body, hypersalivating, whining Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Becomes tense during exuberant contact Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: No approach Toy Toy comments: Grips firm and engages with the toy, neutral body

Summary:: 3/31/26: Casanova greets another dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body. He then lunges forward baring teeth.

Summary (5):: 5/18/26: Cas is at the front of the kennel facing the dog to the right of him when the handler approaches. When the handler goes to leash him, Cas begins pushing out of kennel, pawing the kennel door and the handler. The handler has to brace their weight against the door and use squeaky sounds as a distraction. The handler is able to leash Cas and attempts to guide him out of the room. Cas tries to pull toward the neighboring dog. The handler keeps him away using leash pressure. Cas then pushes off the wall and begins grabbing all the toys that on the ground. He picks up and drops multiple toys (almost in a snapping motion). The handler is able to take him to the street, where he walks on a loose leash and does not react to any people. When seeing another dog, Cas becomes alert and has a forward body while staring at the dog. This behavior is not easily redirected. The handler is able to clip their leash and return him to kennel without further issue. 5/16/26 (AM walk): As handler approaches Casanova is loudly barking, Casanova is barking at the front corner of her kennel towards neighboring dog. Casanova is become more neutral, but pupils are dilated when handler unlocks kennel, she is distracted with a squeaker toy, easily leashed. The toy is dropped in front of her kennel, she exits and picks it up. Casanova carries the toy to sidewalk. Casanova is walked on sidewalk, he is pulling hard with forward body. He drops the toy about half way through on the walk. He allows gentle petting of torso with loose body. Casanova relieves himself, after some time he is walked back to MACC and re-enters kennel without issue. 5/15/26 (pm walks): Casanova is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, looking to the right side of his kennel; the handler lures him with a treat, and leashes him. Once Casanova exits his kennel, he pulls towards the dog in the right kennel, who isn't reacting; the handler adds leahsh tension to pull him away, and he continues to walk out the room. Once in the hallway, the handler tosses a toy to Casanova; he picks it up and carries it with him. On the street, Casanova walks with mild leash tension; he doesn't react to people or dogs; right before relieving himself, Casanova drops his toy; once he's done, he shows no more interest. Upon entry, the handler guides Casanova to the side; they use their squeaker to get his attention, which he quickly turns around to. Casanova follows the sit command and eats tossed treats. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Casanova to his kennel

Summary (6):: 5/15/26: It was reported by a staff member that when they had them off leash in the yard, Casanova was reacting towards a dog in the neighboring pen. The staff member had a squeakey toy in the front mesh pocket of their treat pouch which was on their waist. Casanova went to handler and grabbed the treat pouch in his mouth holding on until the staff member was able to pull hard on the leash, pulling him away. Another staff member was in the yard and assisted with bringing Casanova back to his kennel. 5/9/26 (midday): Casanova is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Before exiting the building, Casanova picks up a toy and carries it. On the street, Casanova walks with mild leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. Casanova holds onto the toy throughout the walk. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Casanova to his kennel. 5/9/26: It is noted on the behavior board that Casanova is mounting. 5/4/26: Casanova is lying down in the kennel upon approach. He comes towards the front and stands with a soft body and wagging tail. Casanova is easily leashed and ducks behind the handler towards the passing kennels. Handler keeps him to the side and he pulls moderately out of the room. Casanova is given a toy which he holds as he walks out to the street. On the street, Casanova walks ahead of the handler with mild pulling. He relieves himself before he walks back to the shelter. Casanova observes a small dog which he stares at with a lowered body as he gets closer. He tries to pull towards the dog but is kept away. Casanova is taken back to the shelter where he pulls hard back inside and is returned to kennel without issue. 5/1/26: Casanova is laying down when handlers approach the kennel. he easily leashed and taken out of pop-up crate. Casanova was tethered while his kennel was cleaned. He was fixated at other dogs in medical with an alert body. Once walking out the building Casanova pulled towards the street but once he was outside, he calmed down with minimal tension on the leash. Casanova explores the street and doesn't react towards his surroundings. After a couple minutes he relived himself and was brought back into the building and put into his crate with ease.

Summary (7):: 4/11/26: Casanova is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the kennel. Casanova pulls hard towards the passing kennels. He is taken to the stairwell before stepping aside to let another dog pass. As Casanova is brought to the stairs, he ducks behind handler to pull towards the dog. He is kept away. Casanova is taken to the street where he fixates on passing dogs. He is unable to be redirected with squeakers. When he is kept away from the dogs, Casanova continues to turn back towards the dogs. Casanova is then walked back to the shelter. He pulls hard back upstairs to kennel. He pulls towards the passing kennels with a tense body and is returned to kennel without further issue. 3/31/26: Casanova is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking to the yard, Casanova stops to sniff familiar handlers; one of them encourage him to continue his walk by walking beside him. The handler brings Casanova to the yard for playgroup (see notes). While walking to another pen, Casanova pulls hard towards the greeter dog in the first pen. The handler adds leash tension to pull him away. While entering the secondary pen, Casanova pulls hard again towards the dog sharing the same fence; he maintains a forward body while fixating on the dog. After the interaction with the greeter dog, Casanova still maintains his focus and body position towards the dog, even as the handler pulls him away with added leash tension. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Casanova to his kennel. 3/28/26: Casanova is observed to be resource guard his food in kennel. While walking past his kennel, Casanova will hover food with a tense body and growls; when a handler presents their hand during a kennel side visit, he muzzle punched the bars. 3/25/26 Casanova is sitting at the front of his kennel with a slow wagging tail. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking to the exit, Casanova pulls towards a large dog with a neutral body, but the handler adds leash tension to guide him outside. On the street, Casanova walks with mild to moderate leash tension, slightly increasing it when sniffing marked spots. He notices another dog but doesn’t react; however, pulls in their direction after they’ve already walked past. He is mainly aloof, not responding to his name called. The handler brings Casanova inside for his assessment (see notes). Afterwards, the handler clips their leash and returns Casanova to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 3/23/2026

Summary:: Allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 3/25/2026

Summary:: Allows all handling for exam but tense for tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Casanova so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. Place with a New Hope Partner: 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: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Casanova has been reported to become tense, growl, and muzzle punch kennel bars when handlers approach him in kennel when in possession of food. Nothing should ever be attempted to be removed Casanova's mouth or possession. We recommend using toys or treats to 'trade-up' with Casanova. Please see hand-out on Resource Guarding. Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control: Since arriving at the care centers handlers have noted that Casanova will jump up exuberantly on them. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Poor Impulse Control. Fearful Defensive: Police state that Casanova growled when they attempted to place him in a crate. It is important to move slowly with Cas, 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: Casanova has been observed to be hypersalivating and whining during his assessment. If Cas 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. On leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Casanova has been observed to pull hard towards other dogs while on the street. Casanova will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Low Threshold for Arousal: Handlers have noted on a few occasions that when interacting with Casanova she may become easily aroused and has escalated to mounting and biting/holding onto handlers treat pouches. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Casanova to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. She should be rewarded with treats when calm. If she escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Casanova. Please see handout on Arousal.