Date of intake:: 10/22/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 10/24/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: N/a- Did not see any dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler persistently and trying to stick head in treat bag Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Difficult to position, jumping up on handler seeking treats Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler slowly with nose to the ground Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 10/30/24: Tazz greets another dog at the gate with neutral body. One of his front paws is lifted and he extends his body forward to sniff the other dog. 11/5/24: Tazz greets another dog with a neutral body. Off leash he softens and wags his tail. He then makes attempts to mount the other dog.

Summary (4):: 2/19/25: Tazz is at the front of kennel jumping up and down, barking, darting from side to side of the kennel with 'clown face'. Handler offers treats through the kennel bars which he consumes. When handler attempts to leash he begins to leash bite. Handler tosses treats and removes leash. Handler re-attempts to leash, continuing to use treats as a lure, and is successful. Handler tosses treats on the ground in front of kennel. As Tazz is removed, he immediately consumes the treats but proceeds to leash bite. He continues to leash bite intensely, pulling back at leash. He was unable to be redirected with treats and toys. Handler continued walking forward, Tazz still leash biting and retreating backwards. He let go for a brief moment but continued until reaching the yard. As handler enters the small vestibule inside the pen Tazz continues to leash bite and is escalating as he is getting closer to handlers hands and the leash is becoming undone. Handler attempts to readjust/re-position leash but Tazz jumps towards leash, almost catching handler. In that moment handler tossed kennel rope towards Tazz and closed the vestibule door. Handler awaited for another K9 behavior member to assist and bring an additional kennel rope. As second rope is used to rope him he begins to leash bite once again. Second handler begins to leave a treat trail which redirects Tazz until being safely returned to kennel.

Summary (5):: 2/19/25: The behavior team will administer AM meds. 2/16/25: Tazz is at the front of kennel with a 'clown face', heavily panting, dilated pupils, and barking as handler approaches. He begins to mouth the leash intensely and immediately, handler has to remove leash. Handler uses novelty sound (chain leash ran over kennel bars) to distract and lure Tazz into kennel rope. Upon removing he began to intensely leash bite, pulling back very hard, and attempting to redirect onto handlers limbs. Second handler was out in front of Tazz, tossing treats and even attempting to use tug toy to redirect him, but he was solely fixated on the leash. Second handler was able to grab his collar whilst original handler clipped a chain leash. Kennel rope was released and Tazz continued jumping up to intensely leash bite the chain leash. There were more pauses, but he continued to leash bite until reaching the yard. He sniffed around briefly but would approach handler holding the leash continuously, with a tense body frame. Handler would reposition stance to a less threatening sideways and distanced position. Tazz continue to approach. Handler began to play popcorn pattern game, Tazz was engaged and receptive. As handler used treats as a lure, second handler was able to kennel rope him and unclip the chain leash. He was returned to kennel without issue or leash biting.

Summary (6):: 2/15/25: Tazz was at the front of the kennel with a neutral body and a wagging tail. He was fed treats through the bars and treats were scattered in a trail outside the kennel. As the leash was presented he began to bite the leash and a treat lure was used to leash him. He was easily leashed this way and taken out of the kennel where he bit the leash at a high intensity. Treats were used to redirect him. While walking to the driveway Tazz began to leash bite at a high insensity again. Treats were tossed but he began to stop and tug the leash. Handler walked towards the backyard and Tazz stopped. In the backyard he walked alongside the handler sniffing his surroundings and relieving himself. After sometime he was returned to his kennel without issue. 2/5/25: Tazz is observed to be intensely leash biting, pulling back on the leash and is unable to be redirected with treats or squeakers. Handler had to toss large pieces of treats onto his face for him to let go. 2/1/25: It was reported by staff that Tazz bites at the leash as you attempt to leash him from kennel but he is able to be leashed when treats are used as a lure. A "Use treats to leash me" sign has been added to his kennel. 1/26/25: Tazz is observed to be banging the kennel bars with his snout as dogs walk past his kennel. He has a bloody snout from it. 1/23/25: Tazz is sitting at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He is leashed using a treat as a lure. Once out un the hall, he jumps up grabbing the leash in his mouth. Treats are tossed on the ground to redirect him. He lets go of the leash to get the treats. Treats are tossed on the ground until he is out to the street. He is aloof, exploring and relieving himself. When returning to kennel, he stands in front of the open kennel but does not go in. Treats are tossed but he remains. Handler puts some pressure on the leash and he goes in on his own. 1/2/25: Tazz is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered a treat which he takes and is leashed without issue. He is taken to the street for his walk, during which he walks alongside handler. Tazz pulls slightly during his walk and walks past people on the street without issue. He is taken on a long walk, during which he stops to use the bathroom or sniff spots on the street he finds interesting. Tazz continues accepting treats during his walk and will face handler when called. He is brought back to the shelter after a while and returns to kennel without issue. 12/17/24: It was reported that Tazz had to be muscled into kennel as he was reluctant to return.

Summary (7):: 12/12/24: Tazz is standing in the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed without issue and brought to the street for his walk. He pulls moderately while walking with handler and walks past people and dogs without issue. Tazz is taken on a long walk and uses the bathroom outside during his walk. He accepts treats and will sit and wait for them, handler tosses them to Tazz who catches it and continues walking. He will look back to see if more treats are being offered for a while. After walking for a bit Tazz is brought back inside, clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 12/9/24: ACS report that Tazz is biting the leash. This behavior is able to be redirected using treats. 11/1/24: Tazz is standing at the front with a neutral body. he is easily leashed and removed from kennel. He is walked on the street where he remains near handler, loose leash. After relieving himself, he settles into a trot, walking alongside handler neutral body. A member of the public stops to talk to handler and Tazz stands patiently loose body. Treats are needed to be tossed into his kennel in order to get him to go in. 10/24/24: Taz is standing in the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered treats to distract him while being leashed and once leashed is brought out to the street for his walk. Taz pulls moderately during his walk, and once outside begins using the bathroom. He walks past people on the street without issue and will pull moderately throughout his walk. He is then brought into the behavior office for an assessment. Once inside Taz attempts to sniff around and scavenge treats from the floor. He takes treats intensely and with pressure so treats are tossed for him. He attempts to jump on handlers often and begins attempting to bite one of the handlers treat pouches when doing the handling portion of his assessment. He tolerates collaring while being distracted by treats and is the same when attempting to pet (Distracted with treats again). He is then re-leashed and returned to kennel, when at the front of the kennel he stops and looks back at handler but enters kennel after being tossed treats inside.

Date of intake:: 10/22/2024

Summary:: Loose body wagging tail, soft open mouth

Date of initial:: 10/23/2024

Summary:: Friendly

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Tazz so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their 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 lack of basic manners and mouthiness we recommend a home with no children. 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Tazz has been observed to jump up on handlers while seeking treats. This behavior is not easily redirectable. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Mouthiness: Tazz has been observed to takes treats with a hard mouth. We recommend giving treats with a flat hand and to use force-free, reward-based training methods to teach Tazz to take treats with a softer mouth. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Leash Biting: Tazz has been observed to bite the leash in kennel. During his stay in the care center Tazz has been observed to jump up and bite the leash persistently. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.