Date of intake:: 6/17/2026

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly with new people.

Behavior toward children:: tolerant with children but has never lived with them.

Behavior toward dogs:: playful with other dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: no experience

Resource guarding:: Jack Jack sometimes has a tense body while eating food and prefers to be left alone.

Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Jack Jack is noted to have a high energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: Jack Jack pulls very hard on the leash out of excitment. While out on walks he will lunge towards things he wants to approach but in a social way. He will only have an accident in the house if he is not walked at least 2 times a day. Jack Jack does not like getting his nails trimmed and will growl during the process. Jack Jack is an affectionate dog that loves cuddling and overall quality time. He knows commands "sit" and is not picky with food/treats. Jack Jack loves car rides and positive outlets to get his energy out. He does not mind handling and allows bathing from his owners.

Date of assessment:: 10/29/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: strong Reactivity to humans: none Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: on being leashed at the end of assessment, showed reluctance to leave room, jumping persistently, took treats with harder mouth, grabbed leash on way back to kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): sniffed room, paced, panted, solicited attention, jumped up on handlers Call over: approached exuberantly Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: tolerates but panting, salivating, wide eyes Exuberant handling: slight lean in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: followed exuberantly Arousal comments: Knock: approached handler readily, jumped up several times Knock Comments: Toy: gripped toy, moved away Toy comments: 6/24/26: Previous assessment available on request

Summary:: According to Jack Jack's previous owner(s), he is known to be playful with other dogs. 10/24/26: Jack Jack greets a novel female dog through a barrier and is loose and wiggly but walks away from the gate almost immediately. He is brought face to face with the other dog, and they begin to sniff each other and both separate, sniffing the surrounding area and coexisting. They both come to sniff again, but separate again and seek contact from staff and explore the yard. 7/30/26: Jack Jack greets a novel female dog through a barrier. Jack Jack approaches, displaying loose body language but appears conflicted, pacing back and forth at the gate throughout the interaction. Both dogs are then introduced on leash. During the greeting, leash tension develops and Jack Jack snaps toward the novel female. Once separated, Jack Jack immediately shakes off and returns to displaying loose body language. Due to the potential influence of leash tension on the interaction, Jack Jack will be reassessed during a future introduction. 06/21/26 Jack Jack is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He approaches the gate and will sniff the female with a neutral frame, growing increasingly stiff throughout.

Summary (3):: 10/28/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. The handler works with him on leaving a bowl with a treat on the ground. Jack Jack is able to do so with increasing reliability. The handler also works with him on increasing reliability with his sit, down, paw, spin, and play dead cues. He participates readily. Jack Jack is returned to kennel without issue. - 10/23/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He is loose and social with handlers, but intermittently jumps up. The handler works with him on leaving a treat in a bowl on the ground. He becomes more successful over time and is eventually able to walk past without issue. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 10/15/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is laying on his bed as the handler approaches. He stands and comes to the front upon noticing the handler. Jack Jack is easily leashed and pulls hard to the room. He is loose and social with the handlers, leaning into contact. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and the whiplash turn. Jack Jack participates readily and is able to turn away from a bowl with food in it with high reliability. Jack Jack is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.- 10/08/26 (trainer note): Jack Jack is laying on his bed as handler approaches. He walks towards the door as handler unlocks it with loose body language. He is leashed with food and then pulls heavily out to the street where handler begins to work on leave it. At first Jack Jack throws his paws up at the handler's hand, but after a few reps he is able to hold a sit and leave a treat in a closed fist held a little above his head. As he is led back to the kennel, he stops and rolls over on his back and wiggles for a bit. Jack Jack then gets up and leans into the handler for pets. Handler does multiple consent checks and Jack Jack continues to lean into handler. He did not show any fearful behavior during his time outside. He is then brought back to the kennel and returned without issue.

Summary (4):: 09/30/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body and sweeping tail wag as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler, leaning into contact. The handler works with him on the "leave it" cue and he engages successfully, but intermittently throws a paw up. The handler lets him have some free time in the room and he intently engages with a snuffle mat, carrying it around the room, thoroughly sniffing through it, and ripping free a squeaker. He then rolls over onto his back and wiggles back and forth with the squeaker nearby. The handlers trade the squeaker for a toy and Jack Jack again rolls over onto his back with the toy in his mouth. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 09/23/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body and a relaxed tail wag as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the canine behavior room for training. He runs around the room, maintaining a loose body throughout interaction. Handler works on some basic manners, reinforcing known cues such as "Sit", "Down", and "Roll over." Jack Jack readily participates. Handler moves on the working on "Leave It." Jack Jack repeatedly would throw up one paw, but decreased in frequency throughout session, and handler was able to leave a treat flat in their hand at eye level. Handler begins a game of trade and introduces the verbal cue "out." Jack Jack is engaged and receptive. He is returned to his kennel without issue. 9/23: It was reported by staff that during a walk, Jack Jack was fearful and wanted to return to the building after relieving himself. 9/21/26: Jack Jack is siting down on his bed at the back of his kennel as handler approaches. He then runs up to the front and begins to jump up on his hind legs while vocalizing as the handler unlocks the door. He is able to redirected when the handler tosses treats inside and is then leashed with ease. He then pulls hard while heavy panting on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he continues to pull hard ahead while heavy panting until reaching across the street. After relieving himself a few times, he is then comfortable approaching the handler and would sit to receive treats. He has no reactions to dogs or people that would pass by. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Summary (5):: 09/16/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing in the middle of his kennel with a soft body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the community room for a training session. He remains loose bodied and social with handler throughout interaction. He jumps on handler a few times but is easily redirectable and cued for a "sit." Handler tosses a couple of plush toys and Jack Jack engages in a game of trade, polite exchange. Handler moves on to reinforcing Jack Jack for calm behavior and working on basic manners, such as the "sit" and "down" cue. When using the "down" cue Jack Jack will occasionally roll over onto his back, kicking his feet up in the air as he wiggles around. Handler works on the "Leave It" cue next and Jack Jack readily participates. Handler is able to leave a treat flat on their hand at eye level, Jack Jack occasionally throwing his paws up. - 09/11/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body with a relaxed tail wag as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken to the community room for a training session. He pulls very hard as he is walked to the room. He is loose in the room as he bounces around, occasionally jumping towards handler with his paws extended. He is easily redirected back down and will "sit" when cued. Jack Jack is able to hold the "sit" position for several seconds. Handler works on the "leave it" cue and is able to leave a treat flat on their hand at eye level, occasionally he will throw his front paws up. Jack Jack is leashed and returned to his kennel without issue. 09/01/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and rushes out of kennel. Jack Jack pulls hard to the canine training room. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and he is able to leave a treat in a flat hand. He intermittently throws his paws up but is able to leave the treat while keeping his feet on the ground. Jack Jack is easily leashed and balks at the door, but follows a treat. Jack Jack is returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (6):: 08/27/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls hard to the canine training room. He tosses his head some as he exits the kennel, but settles once out in the hallway. The handler works with him on sit duration and he is able to hold it for up to 10 seconds being reinforced onto the snuffle mat. He intermittently jumps up towards the handler's face, but maintains a loose body and sweeping tail wag. He pants moderately with dilated pupils for the duration of the interaction. Jack jack leans into contact with a soft body and is easily leashed. However, when the handler attempts to lead him towards the door he rolls over and begins to thrash moderately. The handler adds some leash pressure and he stands and follows the handler back to kennel without issue. 08/19/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler and leans into contact. He intermittently jumps up but is easily redirected. The handler works with him on duration for his sit and reinforces him into the snuffle mat. Jack Jack engages readily. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 08/12/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler, but jumps up repeatedly. He pants moderately with dilated pupils. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and he is able to leave a treat briefly in the handler's hand, but repeatedly throws both paws into the air. The handler takes a step back and works with him on sitting with duration as he was observed to also demonstrate this behavior when asked to sit still for more than a few seconds. Jack Jack is able to sit for several seconds at a time. The intensity of his panting decreases and he walks with decreased pulling back to kennel. 08/08/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler, leaning into contact. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and he is intermittently successful, but repeatedly attempts to offer paw instead of the leave it behavior. He intermittently jumps up onto the handler but is easily redirected. Jack Jack pants moderately with dilated pupils throughout the duration of the interaction. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 07/29/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handler, leaning in to solicit contact. Jack Jack pants moderately and has dilated pupils for the duration of the interaction. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and he is able to briefly leave a treat in a flat hand. Jack Jack is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 07/25/26 (Trainer Note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. The handler works with him on the leave it cue and he is able to leave a treat in a flat hand. Jack Jack is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 07/14/26: Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is then brought to the play yard for an enrichment outing. Once inside the yard, Jack Jack explores the environment, relieves himself, and engages with various toys by picking them up and carrying them in his mouth. Once this session is complete, Jack-jack is returned safely to his kennel without any issues. 06/27/26: A note on the whiteboard states that Jack Jack is reacting to kennels. 06/21/26(Dog to dog note): Jack Jack is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows the handler to leash him with ease. On the way to the play yard, he marks every few feet. At the greeting gate, he participates in a nose-to-nose greeting while maintaining a neutral-to-stiff body posture and a wagging tail. For more information, see Dog to Dog Assessment. 6/21/26 (late entry): Jack Jack is at the front of the kennel with a neutral frame as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and will pull moderately out to the sidewalk. He is taken on a walk and will mark and relieve himself while sniffing. He remained aloof to the handler. He was returned to kennel with no issue and is secured safely. 6/19/26: Jack is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He slowly backs away as the handler is able to leash him and he is then slowly taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame as he walks next to the handler. He would constantly stop at trees to sniff and he does not engage with the handler. He has no interest in treats and he has no reactions to dogs or people. He is able to slowly return back to his kennel with no issues. 6/18: Jack Jack was reported to be trembling and very fearful in his kennel. His back was turned away from the ACS that attempted to leash him.

Date of intake:: 6/17/2026

Summary:: social

Date of initial:: 6/16/2026

Summary:: timid, in the back of the kennel, pancaking, sedated as precaution

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Jack Jack fearfulness, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Jack Jack in the prior home is noted to sometimes has a tense body while eating food and prefers to be left alone. Management should focus on respecting his space during meals and reinforcing calm, positive associations with people nearby. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control: During his handling assessment, Jack Jack was observed to jump high and persistently on handlers. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Handling/touch sensitivity: Jack Jack does not like getting his nails trimmed and will growl during the process. In the care center Jack Jack is noted to back away from touch around his neck and display lip licking and whale eyes. These behaviors indicate sensitivity to handling, particularly around grooming and neck contact, and suggest the need for slow, consent-based handling and gradual desensitization. Please see the handout Handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful: Jack Jack is noted in the care center to be timid, in the back of the kennel, pancaking. Providing low-pressure interactions and allowing him time to acclimate may help increase his comfort. Please see the handout on decompression period. Strength/leash pulling: Jack Jack pulls very hard on the leash out of excitement. Structured leash training and reinforcing calm walking behavior will be important for improving control and safety. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.