Date of intake:: 5/10/2026

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, children, 2 lmb

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy/ prefers contact on own terms, takes time to warm up .

Behavior toward children:: Lived with children aged 14 and younger and is noted to be friendly/outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - on/off leash: Actively avoids

Behavior toward cats:: Cats: No experience Other Animals: Friendly & Outgoing

Resource guarding:: No known reports of Resource guarding.

Bite history:: No known reports of a bite hsitory.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Champion is noted to have a medium energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: He has had accidents of tinkling on the bed but very rarely ! Behavior concerns: Anxious when left alone Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: None of the above Reaction type: Not reported Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted, Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Fearful Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful, Quiet, Lazy/Couch potato Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Allows owner/family to trim nails Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: Does not have a schedule Walk length of time: 30min-1 hour Crate trained: Yes, does well, se porta bien Hours in crate: 3 Type of crate: Big Cage crate During car rides, this dog: Nervous getting in or being in the car Additional info: He’s nervous at first getting in but once hes in he enjoys looking out the window This dog knows the following cues: Sit stay lay down, give paw go to your cage Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: I love how cuddly and sweet he is, he truly is a a big love bug This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: He just like to play like if we playing catch and he jumps really high when you jump with him Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: PEDIGREE

Date of assessment:: 5/15/2026

Summary:: Due to champion FAS and the thrashing behavior, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: According to Champion's previous owner(s), he is friendly and outgoing with familiar dogs and actively avoids unfamiliar dogs both on and off leash. He is reported to have lived with two LMB. 05/11/26 Champion is introduced to a novel female on a loose leash due to not tolerating collaring. Champion approaches the gate to sniff the female but maintains a tense frame throughout.

Summary (5):: 5/25/26: Champion is siting at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed while he tries to shove his snout through the door gap and he is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a tense body and low tail as he explores around. While in the yard, he is comfortable siting next to the handler and accepts a few pets. He has a tense body and widened eyes as he lowers his body when the handler clips their leash. He is then able to slowly return back to his kennel with no issues.

Summary (6):: 5/23/26: Champion was at front of kennel when handler approached. As handler attempted to leash Champion doves the leash a couple of times before allowing the leash to put placed around his head. Handler took Champion to the behavior room. In the room Champion would seek out the exits and at times try to increase distance for handler. But also at times Champion would sit right handlers side and accept pets while leaning into handler. Champion was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/22/26: Champion is siting at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He retreats to the back of his kennel with a tense body as the handler unlocks the door and presents their leash. He would constantly avoid the leash by backing away and re-approaching the door as it got closer to him. He is able to be leashed while he tries to shove his snout through the door gap. He is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a tense body and low tail as he explores around. While in the yard, he is comfortable siting next to the handler and accepts a few pets. He would then shove his snout at the handler's hand to receive more pets. He is able to slowly return back to his kennel with no issues. 5/19/26: Champion is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is avoidant of the leash so the handler will just wait with the door slightly open and the leash loop hanging right outside. Champion will walk towards the front, look into the room and will then turn around to his bed. He does this a few more times and the handler will then open the door inward and gently place the leash over his head. Once he is leashed, he will walk out of kennel slowly and will walk out of the Care Center and to the play yard slowly, occasionally looking at the handler. Champion has a soft frame throughout the walk though his tail remains slightly tucked. At one point, Champion and the handler are standing at the fence line and Champion is looking out onto the sidewalk. He will nudge the handler's hand with his head and the handler will then pet his head. He will lean in and reengage after consent checks. After a while, they sit on the bench and Champion will lean his side into their knees and lean his neck into their hand for pets. The leash ring is clipped with no issue and he will walk to kennel slowly and is secured safely.

Summary (7):: 5/16/26: Champion is at the front of the kennel sitting with with ears low and will retreat when the handler brings out their leash. He will then push out of the door while the leash is in the gap and he is leashed with no issue. As they walk down the hallway, Champion has a tense frame with wide eyes and furrowed brow and tucked tail as they walk down the hallway. When in the office, Champion will walk around the room going up to staff members and sniffing them wearily. He will then jump onto the couch and get up onto the arm rest. He will then jump off of the couch and walk around. After a while his leash is clipped and he he will back away slightly. He is then returned to kennel with no issue. 5/14/26: Champion is laying down at the front of his kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. He stands up at the door as the handler unlocks it and would retreat to the back of his kennel when the handler slowly presents their leash. He would come forward to the door each time the handler removed the leash. He is able to be leashed when he steps forward and the handler slowly gets the loop over his head on a pre-clip. Once leashed, he is then slowly taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he would walk slowly behind the handler with a tense body while being low to the ground. He would stare at dogs and people that would pass by with a tense body and begins to tremble. He is able to enter the first play yard, and he would sit in the corner with a tense body while trembling. He begins to walk around the yard slowly before exiting. On the way back to his kennel, he would slowly walk behind the handler and constantly stop and baulk to the ground when reaching the building door. When the door is opened, he pulls hard inside and would constantly spin around and lay down on the ground. When reaching his kennel, he launches inside and begins to thrash the leash off at the back of his kennel. The handler then quickly gets a hook and slowly retrieves the leash. He would avoid the hook by standing at the front of the kennel. He then begins to urinate at the front of the kennel as the handler slowly slides the leash out. 05/10/26 (late entry): Staff report observing Champion snap at his handler's hand as they attempt to clip their leash to remove it. They return him to kennel and use a hook to remove their leash instead.

Date of intake:: 5/10/2026

Summary:: shy and timid but docile allowing all handlin

Date of initial:: 5/13/2026

Summary:: tense; not interested with treats; tail tucked under

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Champion's fearfulness, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Champion entered the care center as an owner surrender due to his owner becoming homeless. His owner described him as social and affectionate, very active and playful, yet also quiet and a bit of a couch potato. Since arriving at the care center, Champion has shown a high level of FAS (fear, anxiety, and stress), allowing only minimal handling and exhibiting thrashing behavior when placed on leash and taken out for walks.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: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: In the prior home his noted to become fearful when startled and when Held/restrained but it was also reported they never attempted to restrain him. He is noted to become fearful when his collar is touched or grabbed. Staff report observing Champion snap at his handler's hand as they attempt to clip their leash to remove it. He is noted when leashed to thrash and headwhip.Handling should be conducted slowly, with clear attention to his body language and appropriate safety precautions. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Separation anxiety: Champion noted to have Separation anxiety in the prior home.Support should focus on building independence gradually, providing enrichment, and maintaining predictable routines to help reduce anxiety related to separation. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety.