Animal Profile

Chase is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Chase arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. During his intake, Chase was observed to be highly reactive to people and staff in lobby, growling and lunging as they walked by. His previous owner noted that she had cared for Chase for over a year, and that Chase has been persistently barking, and highly reactive. Chase was reported by his previous owner to growl, hard-bark, and attempt to bite guests entering the home or people when on walks. Two weeks prior to being at the Care Center, Chase bit another dog on the lip area after initially seeming to be loose and wiggly bodied on approach. Medically, Chase has dental disease and CIRDC which is progressing to pneumonia.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Chase is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Chase arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender. During his intake, Chase was observed to be highly reactive to people and staff in lobby, growling and lunging as they walked by. His previous owner noted that she had cared for Chase for over a year, and that Chase has been persistently barking, and highly reactive. Chase was reported by his previous owner to growl, hard-bark, and attempt to bite guests entering the home or people when on walks. Two weeks prior to being at the Care Center, Chase bit another dog on the lip area after initially seeming to be loose and wiggly bodied on approach. Medically, Chase has dental disease and CIRDC. Chase was surrendered to the Care Center due to behavior concerns in the home. He has a history of biting a dog and a stranger and is reported to snap, lunge, hard bark, and attempt to bite in response to various triggers. His previous owner noted that he enjoys treats and toys. In the Care Center, Chase has remained nervous. We recommend placement through a New Hope partner in an experienced, adult-only home that can manage his behavior using positive reinforcement.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.8 lbs

Medical Notes

8/29/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on dentition, c/w owner reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hard barking in lobby, dodging leash in kennel but able to be brought into intakes, toweled to handle and place on exam table but then when muzzling as a precaution began to flail and snap at handlers, opted to sedate to prevent further worsening FAS. Sedated using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate tartar on incisors (limited due to muzzle) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Moderate tartar Otherwise healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment 0.2 ml antisedan IM Rx: Trazodone 25mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/3/2025

Coughing noted during cage side rounds S: QAR, coughing repeatedly, interest in treats offered. Reported to be eating meds in viennas. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, but coughing MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 50mg PO SID x10d CTM

9/5/2025

Noted by meds staff to not be eating, when brought to medical for assessment vomited and had coughing fit. A: Pneumonia Anorexia P: d/c Doxycycline Place IV catheter LRS 15 ml/hr Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.4 ml IV q24hr x4d Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 0.4 ml IV q24hr x4d

9/5/2025

Placed 24G IVC in L cephalic vein. Start LRS 15 mL/hr at 2:00 pm. Administered: Cerenia 0.4 mL IV Enrofloxacin 0.4 mL diluted with sterile water slow IV

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Name: Chase Age: 3-6 years old Color: Brown/black Sex: Male Altered: Unsure Size: Small Surrender Reason: not a great fit/ signs of aggression/ left with to care for by owner due to going into a shelter and not being able to bring dog with them. Length of time owned: 8 months Where the previous owner got this dog: My brother in law asked if we could hold Chase because the owners could not bring any type of animals in the shelter they were going to.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults and 4 children

How is this dog around strangers?: Hard barks and/or growls, Snaps, Lunges

How is this dog around children?: Tolerant, Alert barks, Bites, Lunges

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Hard barks and/or growls, Lunges, Snaps Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Hard barks and/or growls, Lunges Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Hard barks and/or growls, Lunges

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys Reaction: Growls or hard barks, Snaps or attempts to bite

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: Yes Date of last bite: 4/24/2025 Previous bite to another animal: Yes Did the other animal need vet care: No Date of last bite to an animal: 12/16/2024 Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: We told that Chase had bitten another dog. We don't know the outcome of the occurrence. Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: Owner/myself, A familiar visitor/child Additional info: An adult Was this the first bite: No Previous bite before this: 4/24/2025 How many times the dog has bitten in the past: 1-2 times in the past Bite severity: The bite pierced my fingers Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Does not give warnings, Showed teeth, lifted lips, Growled, hard barked, and/or snarled What happened before/during the bite: I was putting on his leash with the harness and was almost done, when he lunched and bite and continued to bark and growl. Type of bite: Bite and hold, Bite multiple times in a row When the biting began: Since bringing the dog home

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Anxious when left alone Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking, Lunging, Immediately bites Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Fearful - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Snaps - Collar grabbed/touched: Barks/Growls, Lunges, Bites

Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported Allergies: Unsure Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: Doesn't have one Last vet check: 10/22/2024

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms Where the dog spent most time: Living room Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Does not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable), Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Attempts to bite or has bitten during grooming Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 30 minutes Crate trained: Has never been crated Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: No During car rides, this dog: Unsure Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: He doesn't follow cues Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: Sometimes he likes petting This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Any dog toys and loves all treats Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Puppy chow

Date of intake:: 8/29/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 3 adults and 4 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Growl, snaps, lunges

Behavior toward children:: Hard barks, bites, lunges

Behavior toward dogs:: Growl, snaps, lunges

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Will hard bark, growl, snap and attempt to bite when his toys are touched

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: Yes Date of last bite: 4/24/2025 Previous bite to another animal: Yes Did the other animal need vet care: No Date of last bite to an animal: 12/16/2024 Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: We told that Chase had bitten another dog. We don't know the outcome of the occurrence. Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: Owner/myself, A familiar visitor/child Additional info: An adult Was this the first bite: No Previous bite before this: 4/24/2025 How many times the dog has bitten in the past: 1-2 times in the past Bite severity: The bite pierced my fingers Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Does not give warnings, Showed teeth, lifted lips, Growled, hard barked, and/or snarled What happened before/during the bite: I was putting on his leash with the harness and was almost done, when he lunched and bite and continued to bark and growl. Type of bite: Bite and hold, Bite multiple times in a row When the biting began: Since bringing the dog home

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Chase is described to have high energy

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Anxious when left alone Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking, Lunging, Immediately bites Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Fearful - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Snaps - Collar grabbed/touched: Barks/Growls, Lunges, Bites

Date of assessment:: 9/3/2025

Summary:: Chase was reported to growl, snap and bite when handled, and has bitten the owner and a dog before. In the Care Centers, Chase was observed to hard bark and lunge in the lobby. Due to these behaviors, Chase will not get a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 9/01/25: As handler approaches Chase's kennel, he is observed to be lying down towards the back. As the handler opens the kennel door, Chase has a tense body and slight whale eye. The handler attempts to use treats and squeaky sounds to coax Chase, which is unsuccessful. Handler then slowly places a large loop around Chase, which he constantly avoids and tries to move away from. Shortly after, handler is able to leash him and remove him from the kennel with ease. Chase is taken for a street walk, where he would walk ahead of the handler with a mild pull, tucked tail, and pinned ears back. Handler calls his name with a high-pitched voice, which is ignored. Chase wouldn't react to any stimuli and would periodically balk and not want to move. Handler slightly tugs on the leash, and Chase would then get up and continue to walk. He is then taken back to the shelter and is placed back in his kennel with ease. 8/30/25: Chase is laying down in his kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. The handler is able to slowly leash him on a pre-clip and he is able to exit his kennel with ease. He is then taken to the yard for a walk. In the yard, he had a tense body and tucked tail. He would stop behind the handler and quickly thrash on lead when he didn't want to continue walking. When he was ready to walk again, he would walk ahead of the handler and then baulks to ground when a dog in a pen nearby was barking. He is slowly taken back to his kennel and he enters with no issues

Date of intake:: 8/29/2025

Summary:: Hard barking, lunging at people, biting leash

Date of initial:: 8/29/2025

Summary:: Flail and snapped, sedated

ENERGY LEVEL:: Chase is described as high energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Chases reported behavior in the home, Chase should go to a home with older children Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Chase bite history, Chase should not visit a dog park and be the only dog in the home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Chase's reported behaviors, such as lunging, snapping and biting, he should got o a New Hope Partner that can mange his behaviors.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Chase was reported to hard bark, snap and attempt to bite when his toys are touched. Nothing should be taken away from Chase and positive reinforcement training should be used to teach him the trade game. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Handling/touch sensitivity: Chase was noted to snap when restrained. Positive reinforcement training should be utilized to help Chase feel comfortable with certain handling, such as grooming and medical handling. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Chase was reported to hard bark, lunge, and snap at dogs and strangers while on and off leash. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Chase to check in with his adopters when he sees his triggers. Please see the handouts on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression and On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human)/Bite history (dog): Chase bit a dog and stranger. Please see the handout on Bite History. Anxiety: Chase was noted to have anxiety when left alone. He will need daily enrichment. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.