Date of intake:: 3/17/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender, 7 Months

Previously lived with:: 1 adult and 2 other dogs

Behavior toward strangers:: Godzilla is friendly, outgoing, playful and tolerant around both strangers and visitors.

Behavior toward children:: Godzilla is friendly, outgoing, playful and tolerant around children.

Behavior toward dogs:: Godzilla is friendly, outgoing, playful and tolerant around familiar dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: Godzilla has no experience with cats or any other animals.

Resource guarding:: It is unknown if Godzilla resource guards.

Bite history:: Godzilla has no bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Godzilla is potty trained and will use the bathroom outside on wee-wee pads and outside for a walk (grass, cement, dirt, etc.). Godzilla isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off of furniture, when his paws are touched and when his collar is grabbed/touched. Godzilla is known to be a social/affectionate and very active/playful dog. He enjoys spending his time where people are naturally as well as in the bedroom, kitchen and living room portions of his home. He will allow his owner/family to bathe and brush him. Godzilla is a level 3 when out for a walk meaning he experiences mild to moderate pulling on the leash (on or off during walk). He goes out 1-2 times a day for around 1 hour each walk. He is crate trained and does well in a large crate. Godzilla loves going for a ride and knows the following commands sit, stay and paw. He loves to run and play and well as any kind of toy and any kind of snacks.

Date of assessment:: 3/21/2026

Summary:: 3/21/26: Due to Godzilla's intense leash biting, a handling assessment can not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: Given the concerning behaviors observed in care, Godzilla is not an appropriate candidate for the playgroup due to the difficulty he presents in being handled safely.

Summary (7):: 3/23: Godzilla scurries to the back of his kennel when a handler approaches. He sits at the back of the kennel, trembling as the handler takes his picture. He does not take treats or show interest in a squeaky ball. 3/21/26: Godzilla is at the front of his kennel heavily panting and vocalizing when approached. Godzilla kennel is opened and he is already trying to stick his head into the gap of the door being opened. Godzilla is attempted to be clipped to his collar, and as the handler attempts to do so he grabs the handlers thumb and bites down with hard pressure. The handler immediately removes there hand and left teeth indentations and redness. The handler locks the kennel and walks away. 3/19/26: Godzilla is observed to be leash biting and tugging at the leash intensely with a medical staff member while in kennel. When the behavior team member approaches to help, he is able to drop the leash when treats are tossed. He then quickly grabs the leash again and the handler is able to get the leash back when they squeak a squeaker. The handler then gives him a second and then attempts to leash him again to take him to medical for an exam. He then grabs the second handler's leash and tugs it in and begins to chew on it. He is able to drop the leash and it is retrieved with a hook while he is jumping up at the door when a squeaker is squeaked.

Date of intake:: 3/17/2026

Summary:: Godzilla was shy but so friendly and outgoing with counselors allowing all handling such as removing

Date of initial:: 3/17/2026

Summary:: shaking, hiding behind handler, reluctant to walk, freezes

ENERGY LEVEL:: Godzilla 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 with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Godzilla.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Godzilla's arousal concerns and leash biting, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Godzilla's arousal concerns and leash biting, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Godzilla is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Godzilla the option to walk away from any social interaction. Godzilla should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Godzilla’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Godzilla would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Bite history (human): Godzilla has grabbed a staff members finger during leaving leaving redness and indentations, but not breaking skin. Leash-biting: Godzilla 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. Low threshold for arousal: Godzilla may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and force-free, positive reinforcement-based training may help him learn impulse control and develop desirable behaviors that can be rewarded.