Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 7/18/2026

Summary:: 07/18/26: Bluey is take to the behavioral office for a handling assessment, he display a low body and tucked tail, with touch he will become stiff, he will take treats from handlers with mild pressure and head whip and move away when attempting to collar. Due to his fearfulness a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary (7):: 7/21/26: Bluey is reported to snap at a handler's hand several times when they went to remove the leash. 7/18/26: Handler passes the kennel and Bluey quickly approaches the front of the kennel hard barking as the handler passes. Handler presents their hand and Bluey becomes tense before muzzle punching and baring teeth at the handlers hand. Handler offers some treats and he takes them. He is left with more and the interaction is ended. 7/18/26: Bluey is at the front of his kennel, jumping on the kennel door and barking as the handler approaches. He is vocalizing but his body remains neutral. Bluey is leashed with a treat lure (he takes treats with mild pressure) and exits the kennel without issue. He pulls hard in the hallways all the way out. Once outside, he continues walking with hard forward pulling, leaning his full body weight in front. He pants heavily during the walk. He doesn't react towards other dogs or people passerby. He is not engaged with handler and remains aloof. When walk is finished, Bluey is taken for the assessment to the Canine Behavior office (see notes). During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash; Bluey continues to pull hard to the kennel but re-enters without issue. 7/16/26: Bluey is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body; as the handler is unlocking his kennel, he barks, but he stops when the handler presents a treat for him. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Bluey walks with mild to moderate leash tension; he doesn't react to people. Bluey is mainly aloof as he doesn't respond or look back when the handler calls his name. Upon entry, the handler clips their lesash and returns Bluey to his kennel. 7/10/26: Bluey has been observed to charge the front and hard bark at the handler when the handler is approaching the kennel next to his. Hell take treats, but once he's done, he'll hard bark again.

Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Summary:: fearful,noted to be

Date of initial:: 7/3/2026

Summary:: tense and frequently seeking exit, periodically approaches handlers with firmly tucked tail but the

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bluey so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young dog who 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his 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 Bluey fearfulness we recommend he is placed in an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Bluey came into the care center as a stray due to this his behavioral history in a home environment is unknown. Bluey has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. He will allow light petting and will take treats from handlers. 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: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Bluey is noted to take treats with mild pressure. Training should focus on rewarding calm, controlled interactions and encouraging a softer mouth when accepting food from people. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: During intake Bluey is noted was reported to display aggressive behavior during field pick but no detail was given only that the finder said he was skittish. During his Medical exam he is noted tense and frequently seeking exit, periodically approaches handlers with firmly tucked tail but then shies away. Muzzled as a precaution and did well for exam but then began growling when tasks were started. Bluey will benefit from patient, low-stress handling and allowing him time to build trust and confidence. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Strength/leash pulling: Bluey is noted to hard pull while on leash. Leash training should focus on reinforcing loose-leash walking, encouraging engagement with the handler, and rewarding calm behavior to improve walking manners. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.