Date of intake:: 1/21/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (3 months)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 children (aged 9, 7 and 3), 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Uncomfortable, but will take treats

Behavior toward children:: Playful and outgoing with resident children

Behavior toward dogs:: Whines and cry

Behavior toward cats:: Friendly with resident cat

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Ichigo was outside with his previous owner and began to play. He remained with a loose wiggly body and bit and held onto client coat sleeve. Ichigo did not growl. He shook the clients sleeve and then let go. Client stated that Ichigo remained with a loose wiggly body. Skin was not broken, a red mark was left that went away on its own.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Ichigo is described to have high energy

Other Notes:: Ichigo's owner noted he is growling at her children. Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: Only once because his owner was late to walk him. Behavior concerns: Anxious when left alone, Pulls hard on leash, "Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.)" Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members from behind Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Ichigo's previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog that loves car rides.

Date of assessment:: 1/26/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Moderate Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Hard barks towards people in the street with tense body Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, jumps up on familiar handler Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling:Tolerates contact Handling comments: Tense body during exuberant contact Arousal Jog: Follows handler with coaxing Arousal comments: Tense body, stiff tail Knock Knock Comments: Vocalizes when handler leaves room, Approaches readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, relinquishes

Summary:: 1/28/25: Ichigp greets another dog at the gate with neutral body and wagging tail. He is focused on the other dog whining.

Summary (6):: 2/8/25: Ichigo is standing at the front of his kennel with neutral body. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel. He is slightly anxious waiting for and being in the elevator, pacing back and forth on the leash. He is walked on the street where he pulls from spot to spot to sniff. When returning to the building, he pulls hard forward, whining, unresponsive to handler. He returns to kennel without issue. 1/25/25: Ichigo is at the front of his kennel barking softly as handler approaches. As handler unlocks and opens the kennel door to leash, Ichigo attempts to push hard out of the kennel with his head. He is leashed while pushing and taken to the street for a walk. Ichigo is hyper vigilant during his walk and will stop and stare at people or noises he sees/hears from afar. He will walk past people without issue besides one person he attempts to approach and sniff towards the end of his walk. He stops to use the bathroom while outside and walks with a neutral body posture. He is offered treats and accepts them, and after walking for a bit more he is brought back inside. Ichigo allows handler to clip him and he is brought back to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 1/24/25: Ichigo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He jumps up on the door whining as handler attempts to leash him. He is not interested in treats. Eventually he is able to be leashed and taken outside for walk. While leaving out the kennel room, he had a low tense body and would hard stare at the second handler following as he got closer. He would stop walking and turn around with a low stiff body and continuously stare at the handler following. He barked at the people that were walking passed and would bark randomly outside due to being uncomfortable. He would explore around with a tense body frame and stand up tall when he saw a person coming by with their hood on. He stopped walking and hard stared at the handler following after crossing the street to head back. Before heading inside, he started to pull towards a dog that was coming out first. The handler had to apply leash pressure and lift him up to place him back into his kennel. 1/23/25: Ichigo is standing at the front of the kennel, neutral body. He barks once as handler offers treats. Another handler offers chicken of which he eats. He remains at the front as handler unlocks the kennel and presents the leash. He sniffs the leash then stops taking treats. He attempts to push his nose out of the crate of the door. Handler is able to get the loop over his head but he backs out of it. This is repeated a few times before the leash can be secured. He comes out of kennel readily but walks down the hall with low body. He looks back at the second handler who follows at a distance. Once in the yard, Ichigo appears more comfortable, standing tall and exploring his surroundings. He does not seek attention from handler. He returns to kennel with low body and refuses to go into the kennel, pancaking. He is not interested in treats. A second handler places another leash on him and he is muscled in. 1/21/25(Late Entry): Ichigo is at the front of the kennel hard barking and growling at handler. He is not receptive to treats.

Date of initial:: 1/22/2025

Summary:: Hard barking at front of kennel. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: Ichigo is described as high energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history and fearful behavior we recommend an adult only home. 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration/Strength/leash pulling: According to Ichigo, Ichigo will growl and hard bark at strangers while on leash and pulls very hard. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Ichigo to associate new people with things he likes such as treats and toys, and check in with his handler when he sees his triggers. A front clip harness should be used to help with his pulling. Please see the handouts on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression, On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration and Leash Manners. Anxiety: Ichigo is noted to be anxious when left alone. He will need daily enrichment to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on General Anxiety. Low threshold for arousal/Bite history (human):According to Ichigo's owner, Ichigo becomes aroused during play and once bit and held onto his sleeve, leaving red marks. He should learn impulse control with the use of positive reinforcement.