Date of intake:: 3/3/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Date of assessment:: 3/9/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Loose and wiggly body Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Attempts to mouth leash, jumps up on handler Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Leans into handler Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips light and engages with the toy, becomes frantics when assess-a-hand approached, then grips the toy firmly becomes tense and hovers, the moves away from the handler with the toy

Summary (6):: 4/8/26: It is reported that Coconut Jelly was jumping up high to bite the leash. She then jumped up and bit the handler on the upper arm. The hander stated that if they did not have a sweatshirt on that they think it would have broken skin. 4/7/26: It is reported that on a stray cation that occurred on 3/24/26, Coconut jumped up to bite the leash. She then jumped up and bit the handler on the arm with hard pressure, ripping their sweatshirt. This bite did not result in broken skin. This behavior was reported to be redirectable half of the time.

Summary (7):: 4/7/26: It is reported that Coconut is jumping up high and biting the leash. While in kennel Coconut is observed to be pacing back and forth, finger painting in kennel, and biting the carabiners. 4/4/26: Coconut Jelly is at the front of her kennel with a soft body; she is easily leashed and carried out the kennel. In the hallway, she approaches staffers and volunteers with a loose body, allowing pets from them. On the street, Coconut walks ahead with mild leash tension, pulling moderately to spots she wants to sniff. She doesn’t react to passersby or dogs; however, when seeing a dog nearby, Coconut fixates on them until the handler calls and pulls her away. Coconut engages with the handler by jumping on them softly, taking treats, and allowing pets. Coconut then begins to jump and mouth the handler’s poop containers; she also jumps up and bites the leash. Coconut lets go on her own, but as she does it again, the handler tosses treats, and she stops biting to eat the treat. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Coconut Jelly to her kennel with ease. 3/29/26: It is reported that coconut jelly was jumping up high and biting the leash. Coconut also jumped up and mouthed the handler's upper arm with hard pressure. 3/24/26: Volunteer reported that Coconut Jelly was exuberant and mouthing them. They could be redirected with treats and toys but would return to jumping up. He mouths their sleeve leaving a slight rip. 3/24/26: When the handler approached the kennel, Coconut Jelly was asleep but woke when presented with treats. while leashing coconut was loose and wiggily and allowed pickup. During the walk Coconut Jelly spotted a dog and briefly became tense while pulling before looking away and exploring her surroundings. When returning to the kennel, Coconut allowed pickup back into the kennel. 3/24/26- It was observed while Coconut Jelly was in the back yard with a volunteer while on drag leash being mouthy. She is redirected with treats. 3/16/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Coconut Jelly has "minimal to no reaction to dogs and did not need to be slinged under the hips to return to kennel". 3/12/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Coconut Jelly "may chase pigeons" on walks. 3/10/26: Coconut Jelly is at the front of her kennel with a loose, wiggly kennel. She is easily leashed and carried out the kennel (as she tried to jump out herself). In the driveway, after the handler pets Coconut's rear, she excitedly jumps on the handler and mouths their bag dispenser. On the street, Coconut walks ahead with mild to no leah tension; she doesn't react to passersby or dogs, although she looks at dogs with a loose body and attempts to pull towards one of them. The handler brings Coconut inside for her assessment (see notes). Afterwards, the handler returns Coconut Jelly to her kennel.

Date of intake:: 3/3/2026

Summary:: Tense and fearful

Date of initial:: 3/7/2026

Summary:: Wiggly with baby talk. Allows all handling for exam and tasks.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Coconut Jelly 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 addition 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 resource guarding, and a low threshold for arousal 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: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Coconut has been observed to become tense and hover over a toy in her possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Coconut's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Basic Manners: Coconut has been observed to jump up on handlers. 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: Coconut has been observed to jump up and mouth handlers are the arms with hard pressure. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Coconut puts teeth on skin. They should be rewarded with attention and treats when they stop and/or when they are seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Leash Biting: Coconut has been observed to jump up high and bite the leash. 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. Arousal: Coconut has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up high and bite the leash. She is also observed to jump up, mouth and bite handlers on the arm with hard pressure. This has not resulted in broken skin. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Coconut to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.