Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 1 adult 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy/Contact on their terms

Behavior toward children:: Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Shy/Contact on their terms

Behavior toward cats:: Actively avoids

Resource guarding:: Not reported

Bite history:: No bite history reported

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Few times a month Additional info: He urinates and poops when left unattended Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash, Anxious when left alone, "Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.)" Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: "Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.)", Large dogs Reaction type: Lunging Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Barks/Growls - Paws are touched: Bites - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Loki has been highly anxious in care. When attempting to conduct his handling assessment, he frequently froze. He tolerated being collared and ran to the gate seeking exit. He is called over, runs towards handler, throws himself on the bench and shuts down, lying flat. The session is ended due to his stress levels. Loki is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 7/12: Loki is brought to the gate to greet a F LMB dog. He completely turns his back and pulls to get away from her.

Summary (1):: Loki was described as vocal, very active, and playful, and spent most of their time in the living room. During grooming, this dog does not allow bathing or brushing due to fear or discomfort and has attempted to bite or has bitten during grooming. Loki has never been crate trained and does not have a crate. During car rides, this dog does not enjoy getting into or riding in the car and will cry. They know the cues "sit," "up up," and "give me paw" with both paws. The previous owner shared that their favorite thing about this dog is that he is beautiful and loves attention. His favorite activities include playing fetch, and he enjoys dog bones of any kind.

Summary (7):: 7.14 Loki is laying down in his kennel and stands up and approaches the front when staff approach. He allows himself to be leashed and is easily walked out of the kennel. Staff take Loki for a brief walk where he walks with a neutral body, but quickly begins showing signs of stress and begins to whine mid walk, and refusing to walk forward. Loki is then brought back to his kennel. He allows staff to clip the leash as they approach the kennel but once in he shakes his head and flails to get the leash off. 7/13: Loki is avoidant of being leashed, but handler stands with his kennel door open and waits until he comes forward to be leashed. He walks out of the room and is brought on a walk. He keeps a neutral body on the walk. He is clipped and once in his kennel he thrashes to remove the leash. 7.12 Loki is standing in front of his kennel when approached. Loki is easily leashed and brought on a brief walk. Loki pulls a moderate amount and walks with a neutral body, whining and occasionally freezing during the walk. Loki ignores another dog barking and refuses to look at a different dog through a gate. Loki is then brought to a yard. Loki occasionally freezes and stares at seemingly random spots. He allows staff to collar him, tolerating the contact. Once put on a drag leash Loki moves to the gate a seeks exit. When called Loki runs towards staff and jumps up on the bench lying down and pancaking on the bench. Loki is then re-leashed and brought back to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 7/9/2026

Summary:: fearful

Date of initial:: 7/9/2026

Summary:: showing signs of hypersensitivity, biting at paws, attempting to flee during exam, very tense

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to potential challenges, we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home: Loki lived with other dogs previously. In 2024, the owner reached out to surrender due to altercations in the home. When living with a F LMB dog, Loki was described to be shy and prefer contact on his own terms. When doing a gate greet in care, Loki was actively avoiding greeting the other dog. Loki may be most comfortable as the only pet in the home. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Destructive behavior,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Loki is noted to have accidents in the house and will likely need guidance with house training. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Destructive Behavior: Loki is reported to show destructive behavior in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Loki will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Handling/Touch Sensitivity: Loki has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, escalating when paws are touched and during grooming. It is important to always go slow and give Loki the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Loki’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Loki may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see the handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful: Loki is fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give him the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Loki’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Loki would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see the handout on Fearful. Anxiety: Loki is highly anxious in care often panicking during interactions, pacing, seeking exit, shutting down. If Loki displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Loki is reported to lunge at small animals and other dogs. We have not seen this behavior as of yet in care however, it may arise once he is comfortable in his new home. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.