Date of intake:: 5/26/2026

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

Previously lived with:: adults

Behavior toward strangers:: No experience

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - off leash:

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food Reaction: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items

Bite history:: Ranch Dressin has a recent history of repeated biting behavior directed at the owner, occurring more than five times, with the most recent incident on May 25, 2026. These bites have been severe enough to leave marks but have not broken the skin or required medical attention. The behavior typically occurs during handling situations such as putting on the leash, collar, or coat, as well as during walks or when given cues. Warning signs include lunging and snapping, and the bites are described as “bite and hold.” The issue appears to have begun within the past week, with no reported history of bites toward other animals.

Housetrained:: No

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Very rarely Behavior concerns: Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks Reacts to on walks: Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) Reaction type: Attempts to bite How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Bites - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Lunges - Startled: Fearful - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Snaps - Paws are touched: Bites - Collar grabbed/touched: Bites Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Does not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable), Other Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 15 minutes Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: None During car rides, this dog: Nervous getting in or being in the car Additional info: Moving a little crying give him treats This dog knows the following cues: Sit stay Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: When he wants you to cuddle him This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Loves any kind of treat and is a good eater loves pup cup Greek yogurt and pumpkin and steak Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Royal crown 3/29/26: Stray during 1st stay

Date of assessment:: 6/6/2026

Summary:: 05/01/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores the room: sniffs, marks Call over: Comes when coaxed- with treats, lip licks slick back ears when petted Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerant- looks back, lip licks, slick back ears Exuberant handling: Tolerant- looks back, lip licks, slick back ears Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- - jumps for lead, able to distract Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches - neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs toy grips walks away Toy comments: 4/10/26:Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, he takes treats from handlers but is avoidant of touch and collaring. Due to this, a handling assessment will not be condcuted at this time. *** 4/2/26: Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, semi shakes off his body and lip licks. He takes treats with mild pressure but remains avoidant of collaring. He begins to seek an exit from the room. Due to his fearfulness, a handling assessment will not be condcuted at this time. 4/1/26: Ranch dressin is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. He is noted to become fearful when passing dogs barking in their kennels. Once in the office, he displays whale eyes, semi shakes off his body and lip licks. He takes treats with mild pressure but remains avoidant of collaring. Due to his fearfuness he is given more time to decompress.

Summary:: Ranch Dressin arrived at the care centers as a stray, so we are unsure of his history with other dogs. 4/24/26: Ranch Dressin greets a novel female dog at the gate. Ranch Dressin approaches with a neutral body, high flagging tail and begins to hypersalivate and mark along the fence line. Due to his behavior, the dogs do not past the barrier.

Summary (6):: 6/5/26: Ranch Dressin is observed to be licking his kennel walls, and is also observed to have to be leashed while a staff member walked a bit into his kennel due to him dodging the leash. 5/25: While outside, the handler observed multiple perople and dogs walk past Ranch Dressing multiple times. Throughout this time, Ranch was very calm, even when the another handler was initially standing right outside the door, in very close proximity to other dogs. He just sat on the edge of the sidewalk, calmly observing, for this long period of time, during which he was exposed to numerous dogs, some of which reacted to him and even lunged in his direction. 5/13 : Ranch Dressin came to the front of his kennel with a loose body upon approach, standing on the door as the door was unlocked He was guided down with a treat but did retreat upon seeing the leash. Treats were used a lure and he was then easily leashed. He walk out of the shelter and towards the play pens with no pulling. We passed a dog in one of the pens and no reactivity was present, walking past with a loose body. Once in the pen he was switched to a drag leash, again showing hesitation around his neck, treats were used to clip. Handler sat on the bench and he approached with a loose body, he was receptive to treats and at times mouthy (taking with some pressure). He was asked to sit and he did so readily, calmy taking treats after. He solicited contact and would lay his head on the handlers lap. He appreciated pets and would stay when handler gave him the chance to walk away. At times he showed interest in the treat pouch but did not push for it. Very sweet boy. Once it was time to leave, he did again back away from the slip lead but put his head through with a treat lure, he was unclipped (treat used as a distraction), and we left. He walks at my side, and eventually walked ahead but did not pull. Upon entering the dog rooms/getting closer to his kennel he did begin to pull more, rushing in to his kennel to interact with something on his kuranda (possibly enrichment

Summary (7):: 5/14/26: Reported via whiteboard that Ranch dressin is very sweet, hesitant with leashing, but easily distracted with treats. did not react to dogs and walked well on leash, only started to pull once he got closer to kennel. Very treat receptive, can be mouthy and loves to put head on lap 05/1/26: Ranch Dressin is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body. He is easily leash and taken to the behavioral office for a reassessment. In the office he stands near the exit door but is able to be coaxes over (Please see assessment for more details). When releashed, he lip licks and is taken back to his kennel without issues 4/21/26: Ranch Dressin is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose frame and will begin to vocalize as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought out to the play yard. He will jump onto the handler's treat pouch, attempting to eat out of it. He will engage in some doggie zen, catching on to the game after just a few reps. After a while, he is returned to his kennel with no issue and secured safely. 04/14/26: Ranch Dressing is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows handler to leash him. He is escorted to the play yard. Once inside, he flips onto his back and rubs against the grass, then remains laying for a period before standing still and observing outside the gate. He displays a lowered tail, pinned ears, open-mouth panting, and deep sniffing of the air. When the session is complete, he is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 4/10/26: Ranch Dressin is laying down on his bed as handler approaches. He comes forward to the front and is able to be leashed with treats. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he is avoidant of the handlers as they attempt to collar him. He would constantly back away with a tense body and widened eyes. Due to this, his assessment is unable to be completed. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: fearful/shut down. He was tolerant with staff when going slow but was handled minimally.

Date of initial:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: treat-motivated, initially tail tucked and avoiding all contact but warmed up. Sedated for tasks as

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Ranch Dressin fearfulness, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Due to noted on-leash reactivity towards small animals, we reccomend he be placed in a home without small animals. Place with a New Hope partner: Ranch Dressin came into the care cneter as an owner surrender after being returned due to behavioral concerns in the home. The prior owner says he loves any kind of treat and is a good eater loves pup cup Greek yogurt and pumpkin and steak. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Ranch Dressin to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Ranch Dressin to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Ranch Dressin presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Other

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: In the prior home he is noted to have snap, lunge and bite leaving marks but didnt break skin. exhibits signs of stress including heavy panting, pacing, and avoidance of handling. Training should prioritize creating positive associations with routine interactions, using slow introduction to touch, and incorporating confidence-building exercises. A calm, predictable environment paired with reward-based handling will help reduce his anxiety and increase his comfort around people and new experiences. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggressionn. Low threshold for arousal/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Ranch Dressin has a recent history of repeated biting behavior directed at the owner, occurring more than five times, with the most recent incident on May 25, 2026. These bites have been severe enough to leave marks but have not broken the skin or required medical attention. The behavior typically occurs during handling situations such as putting on the leash, collar, or coat, as well as during walks or when given cues. Warning signs include lunging and snapping, and the bites are described as “bite and hold.” The issue appears to have begun within the past week, with no reported history of bites toward other animals. Please see the handout arousal. Handling/touch sensitivity: Ranch Dressin is noted to bites when held or restrained, when his paws or collar are touched, and also snaps when pushed or pulled off furniture. He may lunge if disturbed while resting or sleeping and becomes fearful when startled. Overall, his reactions suggest a low tolerance for handling and a tendency to respond with defensive aggression. PLease see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Leash-biting: Ranch dressing is noted to jump and bites/chews leash during walks. Training should focus on reinforcing calm leash behavior, improving engagement with the handler, and providing appropriate outlets for excess energy. Please see the handout on leash biting. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Ranch Dressin is noted to react to on walks towards Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) by attempt to bite at them. Management should include increased distance from triggers, controlled walking environments, and redirection to help reduce reactive behaviors. Please see see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Anxiety: Ranch dressing is noted to lick his kennel walls. This suggests difficulty coping with confinement or the kennel environment. Providing enrichment, reducing environmental stressors, and promoting calming routines may help alleviate his anxiety. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety.