Date of intake:: 8/10/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender, 6 Years

Previously lived with:: 1 adult and 2 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Diesel is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Diesel is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Diesel is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: Diesel has no experience around cats or any other animals.

Resource guarding:: Diesel does not resource guard.

Bite history:: Diesel has no bite history.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Diesel is partially housetrained and will use the bathroom outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) as well as on wee-wee pads in a designated area in the home. Diesel will jump up often or non-stop (playful/hyperactive). He will also jump up and bite/chew the leash during walks. He will react to strangers that approach home/yard. he will react by alert barking as he becomes excited and hyperactive stated his previous owner. He is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off of furniture, paws are touched and when his collar is grabbed/touched. Diesel is known to be a social/affectionate, vocal, very active and playful dog. He enjoys spending his time where people are as well as in the living room. He will allow his owner/family to bathe and brush him. He loves bath time/water! He is a level 3 when walking on a leash meaning - mild to moderate pulling (on or off during walk). He will go out for 1-2 walks a day for exercise. The walks are about 2 hours each. He was crate trained but does not do well in a crate. He loves going for car rides! He knows the following cues "sit" and "stay". His previous owner stated their favorite things about him are how playful and cute he is. He loves chew toys, bones and ropes.

Date of assessment:: 8/12/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful, appeasement behaviors Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Wags tail, accepts petting but walks away, tucked tail, exploring room, appeasement grinned Arousal Jog: Follows low bodied, fearful Arousal comments: Knock Huffs, but approaches with low body and wagging tail Knock Comments: Toy No reaction Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Diesel's previous owner(s), he is playful with both familiar and unfamiliar dogs on leash and has no experience with unfamiliar dogs off leash. 10/31/26: Diesel greets a novel female dog through a barrier while muzzled, initially showing greater interest in interacting with staff than the female. Once introduced face to face, the novel female lies down with a soft, wagging tail. Diesel approaches, becomes tense, and muzzle punches the female's neck twice. Due to the escalation in his behavior, Diesel is moved away and the interaction is ended. 10/12/26 Diesel is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He readily approaches the gate with a neutral frame and will sniff the female. When meeting face to face, Diesel approaches the female and quickly nips their eyelid (no broken skin). The female corrects Diesel and he is guided away. He remains neutral at the gate following the interaction. 08/15/26 Diesel is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He approaches and sniffs the female through the gate with a loose frame. Due to his recent surgery, and the female's discomfort, the interaction is kept to a gate greet at this time.

Summary (3):: 11/05/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler appraoches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and hind end awareness. Diesel participates readily and leans into contact with a soft body. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 10/28/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on being comfortable wearing the muzzle. He allows the handler to place the muzzle on his face and clip the straps behind his head. Diesel tolerates it with minimal issue. The muzzle is removed and he is returned to kennel without issue. 10/26/26: Diesel is observed grabbing his leash outside of the small dog adoption room. He is able to be redirected with a ball and squeaky toy and is able to continue on his walk. ACS handler later reported reactivity towards dogs throughout walk. 10/22/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. The handler uses treats to leash him and is able to do so without issue. He pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on muzzle conditioning and he is able to do so readily, shoving his face into kennel and allowing the handler to clip it behind his head. Diesel initially attempts to take the muzzle off, but the handler works on him with walking and wearing it and he relaxes. The muzzle is removed and he is easily leashed, but grabs the leash in his mouth as the handler walks to the door. The handler throws a treat and Diesel follows it. The handler then tucks the leash out of his line of sight and walks Diesel on a short leash. He is returned to kennel without further issue.

Summary (4):: 10/22/26: Diesel is reported to leash bite in kennel, and is difficult to refocus and leash for his morning walks despite trying a toy, but was eventually leashed with treats. 10/21/26: Diesel is observed to be intensely leash biting during his walk and was difficult to redirect using a toy. 10/17/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on muzzle training and he quickly becomes enthusiastic, shoving his face into the muzzle to solicit reinforcer. He leans into contact and is returned to kennel without issue. 10/14/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and Diesel is able to leave a treat on the ground. The handler then uses Diesel to assist with a trainee and he engages readily. Diesel is loose and social with a soft body. He leash bites some with a loose body as the trainee attempts to re-leash him. Diesel takes treats and is able to be leashed. Once the handler starts walking he ceases leash biting. Diesel is then walked up to the yard for playgroup. 10/12/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as thehandler approaches. he is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the training room. When inside, Diesel is clipped tro a drag leash and immediately engages with a snuffle mat. Diesel will pick up the snuffle mat and flip it over and will eat all of the treats off the floor. Diesel will sniff around the room, eating more treats on the floor. The handler is able to engage Diesel in some Doggie Zen. Diesel will mouth the handler hand at first, but will quickly sit and be rewarded with a treat. Diesel will reliably leave the treats int he handler's hand, and eventually an open palm, but will take treats roughly. Diesel is easily re leashed and returned to his kennel without issue.

Summary (5):: 10/12/26 (PG note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel and will allow the handler to leash him with ease. He will then be brought to the play yard to meet a female playmate. Once inside the yard, a drag leash will be placed on him. He will approach the gate for a nose to nose greeting while demonstrating a loose and wiggly body. Once the gate is opened, Diesel will focus on the handler in an attempt to obtain treats from the treat pouch. After disengaging from the handler and the treat pouch, he will turn around and approach his playmate. He will then take hold of her eyelid with his mouth using light pressure, prompting her to bare her teeth and snap at him as a correction. Diesel will then be brought back to his kennel safely without any further issues. For more information, see Dog to Dog Assessment. 10/08/26: Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel and will allow the handler to leash him with ease. He will then be brought outside for an enrichment outing. While outside, after passing another dog, Diesel will begin jumping up and biting at the leash. He will be redirected by the handler tossing treats onto the floor, after which he will continue walking for the remainder of the outing. He will maintain a neutral frame while exploring the neighborhood, sniffing, and relieving himself. Once the enrichment outing is concluded, Diesel will be brought back into the care center and returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 10/03/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on doggie zen, but he repeatedly mouths the handler's hand with hard pressure before moving away. The handler switches to putting their hand out extremely briefly and marking for not taking the treat. Diesel catches on and is able to leave a treat in a flat hand for a second at a time. He leans into contact with a soft body and is returned to kennel without issue. 10/02/26: Diesel is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought to the office where he is clipped to a drag leash and allowed to roam. Diesel immediately engages with a lick mat and spends most of his time licking that. When finished, he tries a snuffle mat, but ends up exploring the room more. The handler puts some spray cheese on the couch for him to lick. He then briefly engages with the handler, responding to the cue "sit". When the handler asks him for any other cue, he loses interest, is easily frustrated, and either jumps up on the handler or leaves the area completely. He is later returned to his kennel with no issue.

Summary (6):: 09/23/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of kennel on his hind legs with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought to the canine behavior room. He sniffs around and approaches other handlers in a social manner, soliciting attention with a loose and wiggly body. He is very treat motivated and is easily recalled. Handler works on the "place" cue, attempting to use the tyke in the room first. Diesel will cautiously approach it and is able to place his front paws on it. Handler transitions to using a towel on the floor and Diesel is able to hold a "sit" position for longer periods of time, the handler increasing duration in between intervals. Handler is able to take a couple steps back while Diesel remains on the towel. Handler moves on to working on the "Leave It" cue. Diesel is easily frustrated and paws at handlers hand a lot. By the end of the session he is leaving handlers closed fist more readily and not pawing as much. He is returned to his kennel without issue. 09/15/26 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel to be taken to the park for a training session. He is engaged with handler on the walk over, moderately pulling, regularly checking in without being prompted. Handler begins working on the 123 game and he is receptive. Diesel spots other dogs on the basketball court and fixates with a tense body, but is easily redirectable with treats and using 123. Diesel is able to engage with snuffle mats, often picking them up to shake them, jump over two jumps, and follow a food lure through the "weave" poles. He remains engaged with handler on his walk back, mildly pulling, regularly checking in, and pulling towards different dirt patches to sniff and relieve himself. He is returned to his kennel without issue. 09/08/2026 (Trainer Note): Diesel is standing on his hind legs with a loose body as handler approaches. He is leashed using a treat as a lure and taken to the community room for a training session. He pulls very hard on leash, and when handler attempts to clip his collar, he head whips with an open mouth towards handler hand. He remains loose bodied throughout interaction, rarely jumping on handler and being easily redirected with treats. He is very engaged and hander begins working on the "place" cue, he readily participates. Diesel is able to stay on the mat on the ground for several seconds, holding a sit position. When handler attempts to re-leash him he a begins to leash bite briefly, is easily redirected, and then head whips towards handlers' hand with an open mouth, mouthing their forearm. He is returned to his kennel without further issue, and begins to jump up very high in kennel, bouncing off the walls.

Summary (7):: 09/01/26: Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose and wiggly body and allows handler to leash him with ease. He is then brought to the play yard for an enrichment outing. Once inside the yard, a drag leash is placed on him, and Diesel roams freely. He stops to sniff several toys but does not engage with them. He eventually begins jumping up on handler, and handler redirects him to discourage the behavior. Diesel also chases birds inside the yard. Once this session is complete, Diesel is brought back to his kennel safely without any issues. 8/15/26: Diesel is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the play yard for playgroup. In the yard, he is comfortable approaching the handlers with a loose wiggly body and is comfortable taking treats. He would jump up on the handler and mouth at their hands and treat pouches. He approaches the other dog at the gate with a neutral body and instantly disengages. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 8/14/26: Diesel is laying down on his bed at the back of his kennel as handler approaches. He comes forward to the front with a neutral body as the handler unlocks the door and is able to be leashed with ease. He is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body as he walks ahead of the handler and would constantly stop to sniff his surroundings. He has no reactions to dogs or people nearby and is comfortable approaching the handler. He would take treats roughly from their hands. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 8/11/2026

Summary:: Diesel was very friendly and outgoing with counselors even being a bit hyperactive (jumping up on co

Date of initial:: 8/11/2026

Summary:: Nervous but tolerant, leans into pets, then was excitable / jumped up once but food motivated and di

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Diesel's lack of basic manners and fearfulness in the care center, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Single-pet home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Diesel has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that he should not visit dog parks and is a single pet in the home. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Diesel associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Diesel has demonstrated a lack of basic manners in the care center, jumping onto staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it," "Sit/Stay," and "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training is recommended. See handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Fearful: Diesel is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Diesel the option to walk away from any social interaction. Diesel should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Diesel’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Diesel would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Leash Biting: Diesel is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash.