Date of intake:: 8/28/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 4 children (3 to 13), 2 other LMB dogs and 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: lunge, hard bark, growl or hide at first but once he warms up he is friendly, playful, tolerant and

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, playful and outgoing.

Behavior toward dogs:: familiar dogs: friendly, playful, outgoing. Unfamiliar dog on/off leash, hides,avoids, hard barks,lu

Behavior toward cats:: Tolerant.

Resource guarding:: He considers toys, food and treats items of value and will have a tense body, hover over , growl or bark when the items are approached.

Bite history:: No known reported bite hsitory.

Housetrained:: Yes

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

Other Notes:: Very rarely has accidents in the home, he mostly relieves himself outside the house. He pulls really hard on his leash, is afraid of loud noises and is anxious when left alone. On walks he has been known to be reactive towards strangers who approach his family, children, moving objects such as bikes or skateboards and small animals mainly squirrels and birds. No cats He is unbothered when moved off furniture or having his collar touched but is fearful when held or restrained, if disturbed while sleeping and when startled, he will bark or growl when these happen and when it comes to having his paws touched he will snap. He is a vocal, fearful and yet aloof dog who can be shy and prefer contact on his own terms, He enjoys spending his time wherever his people are and knows to go to his crate for bedtime. He loves bath time and water but does not allow his family to trim his nails. He loves going for a car ride but is nervous when getting into the car at first. He knows the cues sit, stay and paw and is crate trained to stay in a standard crate for bedtime and while his family is at work. He is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 30mins at a time during which he does pull on his leash. He loves to swim, be hugged and enjoys scratches. He has no preference with food or treats and will eat whatever is offered to him.

Date of assessment:: 9/2/2025

Summary:: 09/11/25: Ramen is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment. He displays high hackles high tail, and whale eyes. He does not allow the handler to touch him and will flinch away while lip licking. He does not allow the handler to collar him . Due to this, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time. 09/02/25: Due to Ramen's fearfulness and avoidance of touch, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time. ***08/28-8/30/25: a handing assessment is not conducted at this time due to not receiving vaccines.***

Summary (5):: 9/11/25: Ramen is laying down in his kennel as handler approaches. He comes forward to the front and is able to be leashed with ease. He pulls on the way to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he has a tense body with his hackles raised. He would back away as the handlers try to approach him to collar him. Due to fearfulness, he is unable to complete the assessment. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues.

Summary (6):: 09/10/25 Ramen is standing neutrally in kennel as the handler approaches. The handler easily leashes Ramen and Ramen will force his way out of kennel and out of the kennel room. Ramen displays a neutral frame as he trots alongside the handler. Ramen is a bit weary of any fast movement outside, hyper-vigialant of his surroundings. Ramen wilkl reliuve himself during the walk and is returned with no issue. Ramen enters the building as well a shis kennel with no issue. 9/4/25: Ramen is standing at the front of his kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he continues to have a tense body as he walks ahead of the handler. He would have a tense body with his hackles raised as he tries to pull towards dogs that were passing by. He is not able to be redirected with treats or toys. He is able to be taken back to his kennel with no issues.

Summary (7):: 09/03/25: when the handler approaches, Ramen will walk from his cot to the kennel door where he is easily leashed and escorted out of the care center. When on walks Ramen will attempt to hard pull. The handler will slow down the walk which Ramen picks up quickly on, now walking beside the handler, only pulling when something arouses his interest. Ramen is escorted back to his kennel where he is unleashed and safely secured 09/02/25: When the handler approaches, Ramen is sitting in the back of his kennel on her his cot. The handler is able to easily leash him and he will willingly approach and exit his kennel. The handler escorts him out of the care center. When on walks, Ramen will hard pull a head of the handler with his head down. Ramen will spend his time exploring his environment before being escorted back to his kennel where he is unleashed and safely secured. - 09/02/25 Ramen is at the front of his kennel displaying paw raises and whale eyes as the handler approaches. Ramen is coaxed forward with treats; however, he approaches to sniff them. Ramen is leashed as the handler slowly guides their lead onto him. They proceed outside for a walk. Ramen displays a neutral frame with a slight tucked tail, hyper-vigilant of his surroundings. Ramen will explore dirt/grassy patches during his walk, weary of loud, abrupt noises. As the walk commences, Ramen's tail becomes relaxed, maintaining a moderate pace beside the handler. Ramen is returned to the facility where he will enter the building as well as his kennel with no issue. 9/1/25: Ramen displays the same behaviors as of (8/29/25) while outside on a walk. Please refer to those notes. 08/29/25: When the handler approaches, Ramen is lying down with a stiff frame trembling in the back of his kennel. Ramen will attempt to evade the lead slight but is easily leashed. When exiting the kennel Ramen will walk with a low head as following the handler to the live room. When in the room Ramen will explore cautiously with paw raised and slight hackles, eventually smelling the handlers pants and boots. Ramen is escorted back to his kennel where he is unleashed and safely secured. -

Date of intake:: 8/28/2025

Summary:: stress/fearfulness level of the dog.

Date of initial:: 8/30/2025

Summary:: Sweet but terrified. Leaned into handler, balked struggled for restrained

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Ramen be placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats: We reccomend Ramen is placed in a home with no smalls. Place with a New Hope partner: Ramen came into the care center as an owner surrender due to his owner's moving. Ramen is a vocal and fearful dog who tends to be aloof and prefers interactions on his own terms. He enjoys being near his people and knows to settle in his crate at bedtime. While he loves bath time and playing in water, he does not tolerate nail trims from his family. Ramen enjoys car rides but can be nervous when first getting into the vehicle. He responds to basic cues such as "sit," "stay," and "paw," and is crate trained to rest in a standard crate overnight and while his family is at work. Ramen loves swimming, being hugged, and receiving scratches. In the care center Ramen presents with fear-based behaviors and heightened sensitivity to his environment. In the kennel, he has been observed trembling, stiff, and avoidant, often requiring coaxing to approach. While he is leashed with care, he shows signs of stress such as paw lifts, whale eyes, tucked tail, and hyper-vigilance, particularly in response to sudden or loud noises. Once outside, Ramen will cautiously explore and gradually relax, displaying a more neutral body and walking at a moderate pace alongside his handler. Ramen would benefit from placement with an experienced New hope partner who can provide a low-stress environment, opportunities for gradual confidence building, and ongoing support for his fearfulness.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Ramen considers toys, food, and treats to be high-value items and has shown guarding behaviors such as tense body posture, hovering, growling, and barking when these items are approached. Training should focus on desensitization and building positive associations with sharing resources. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Handling / Touch Sensitivity: Ramen is fearful when held or restrained, and may bark or growl if startled or disturbed while sleeping. He is particularly sensitive about having his paws touched and may snap in response. These behaviors suggest a need for low-stress handling techniques and gradual desensitization to touch. Please see the handout on Handling / Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Behavior / Potential for Defensive Aggression: In his previous home, Ramen would lunge, hard bark, growl, or hide when meeting strangers, but became friendly, playful, and tolerant once he warmed up. In care, he continues to display fearful behavior, avoiding handlers and reacting to loud noises. He may benefit from slow introductions, confidence-building exercises, and a predictable routine. Please see the handout on Fearful Behavior / Potential for Defensive Aggression Separation Anxiety: Ramen becomes anxious when left alone, indicating separation-related distress. Training should include gradual alone-time conditioning and enrichment to help him feel secure when separated from his people. Please see the handout on Separation Anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration: Ramen is friendly and playful with familiar dogs, but reacts to unfamiliar dogs with avoidance, barking, growling, or lunging. He also displays reactivity on walks toward strangers, children, moving objects like bikes or skateboards, and small animals such as squirrels and birds. These behaviors suggest a need for structured socialization and desensitization to common triggers. Please see the handout on On-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration Strength / Leash Pulling: Ramen pulls strongly on the leash during walks, indicating a need for leash training and impulse control exercises to improve walking manners. Please see the handout on Strength / Leash Pulling.