Date of intake:: 4/2/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender ( 1 month)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Playful,Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Toleran

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Dougie is reported ot resouce guard food he will react by growling, hard barking, and will bite.

Bite history:: On 3/22/25 the owner adult child was picking up the dog food bowl after Dougie was finished eating. which Dougie began to growl, hard bark/snarl, and snapped at them, which led to a bite and release, leaving 2 cuts on the finger and a cut on the wrist. The wound was self treated at home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Dougie is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: Dougie is noted in the prior home to take treats roughly.Dougie is noted in the home when held/ restrained or pushed off furniture, he will bark and growl. When is collared is grabbed he will become fearful. He would also become fearful when startled.Dougie is noted in the prior home to react to moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) by barking and growling. It is noted in the prior home that Dougie will pull hard on the lead while on walks.Dougie is noted to not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable)

Date of assessment:: 4/5/2025

Summary:: 04/05/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniff, nervous, gently takes treat Call over: Comes when coaxes- approaches, backs away Sociability comments: becomes social & Leans into handler at the end of the assessment Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans in, lip licks, conflicted Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans in, lip licks, conflicted Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- looks at handler, neutral Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- lip licks Knock Comments: Toy: Bouncy, lip licks Toy comments: ***04/04/25: Due to the fire alarm test and safety alarm test, a handling assessment was not conducted. Dougie is given more time to decompress.***

Summary:: According to Dougie's previous owner(s), Dougie has interacted with different dogs and is often described as playful with familiar dogs, tolerant on leash with unfamiliar dogs and has no experience with unfamiliar dogs. 04/07/25 Dougie is introduced at the gate to a Male greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Dougie will approach the gate with a soft, wiggly body offering bounces as well as the greeter dog. Dougie is taken into the greeter dog's pen in order to meet face-to-face. Dougie will approach the greeter dog as does the greeter dog approaches him. They will scent each other's genitals, remaining neutral in frame. Dougie will do chin overs as well as muzzle nudge the greeter dog, soliciting play. The greeter dog gradually becomes uncomfortable, creating distance and displaying paw raises. Dougie doesn't pick up on said social cues, still trading body contact and offering play bows. The greeter dog becomes frustrated with Dougie, hard barking, snarling and charging him. Both dogs are moved away from each other, Dougie remaining soft as he shakes off. The greeter dog is returned to kennel, followed by Dougie, concluding the interaction. 04/06/25 Dougie is introduced at the gate to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Dougie will approach the gate with a soft frame and a high flagging tail. As the greeter dog offers bounces, Dougie will start/stop at the gate while also toe-tapping. Dougie displays signs of sexual motivation as he marks in the greeter dog's general are and spreads his scent. He runs away from the gate and returns, still displaying a soft body and marking in the greeter dog's direction once again. Eventually, Dougie will ignore her, exploring away from the gate. Dougie is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. 04/04/25: When off leash at the Care Center Dougie is introduced to a greeter female and novel male dog. When At the gate Dougie approaches with a slow and cautious frame. Both dogs scent no another through the gate. Dougie displays a high curved tail during. As the greeter female remains present with a loose and wiggly frame , Dougie will walk away to mark before displacement scenting and seeking exit. This will conclude the interaction. Dougie is then introduced to a novel male dog. At the gate Leo approaches with a stiff frame. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. Dougie will lick his lips as his tail flags. Dougie begins attempting to chase the novel male along the gate. The novel male will walk away displacement scenting as Dougie remains present, whining and hyper salivating. The novel male will return, conflicted with a helicopter tail, scenting once again before walking away again. This will conclude the interaction.

Summary (7):: 04/15/25 Dougie is lying down on his karanda bed as the handler approaches. Dougie will rise and gently walk forward. Dougie is leashed with ease and taken to the play yard. Dougie maintains a neutral frame while trotting moderately beside the handler. Dougie will enter the pen, remaining still, exploring the play pen. Dougie will explore different parts of the pen and mark frequently, spreading his scent as well. The handler will toss Dougie balls in which he doesn't engage with. Dougie will also no take treats when administered. Dougie will continue to explore. As the handler sits down, Doougie leans in to be pet. Dougie is pet on his head, back and sides. Dougie will remain with his head on the handlers lap until they return to the facility. Dougie is returned to kennel with no issue. 4/10/25: Dougie greeted handler at front of kennel with a bouncy frame. He was leashed with ease and walked to the yard for playgroup (see dog-dog summary.) Dougie spent much of the time marking and sniffing. He was returned to kennel with ease. 4/6/25: Dougie's behavior in care/during playgroup was the same as noted 4/4. 04/05/25: (assessment): Dougie is standing at the front of kennel with a loose frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the Canine Behavior Office for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). Dougie will approach with a loose body when called but becomes slightly conflicted and will walk away before making contact. The longer he is in the room, the more social he becomes and will accept petting along his body with a loose frame. After assessment, Dougie is leashed with ease and returns to kennel safely. 04/04/25 (playgroup): Dougie is standing at the front of kennel with a loose frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the yard for playgroup (see Dog-Dog Summary for further details). He allows handlers to collar him with a neutral frame and spends time scenting along the yard. After playgroup, he is returned to kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 4/2/2025

Summary:: dog allowed staff to give him treats and to pet him. He was fearful of the MC and but allowed staff

Date of initial:: 4/2/2025

Summary:: easy to handle, likes cheese, highly food motivated, knows sit, no signs of aggression, not growling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend that Dougie be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner:Dougie was surrendered to the care center by his owners following a bite incident related to resource guarding. His previous owner reported that Dougie has always growled when approached while eating but had never escalated to biting. On this occasion, Dougie bit the owner's adult child when they attempted to move an empty food bowl, believing Dougie had finished eating. Due to his history of guarding food and escalating to a bite, Dougie requires placement through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Dougie is reported ot resource guard food; he will react by growling, hard barking, and will bite. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Dougie is noted in the prior home to take treats roughly.Training should focus on desensitizing him to human presence during feeding times and teaching alternative behaviors. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Handling/touch sensitivity: Dougie is noted in the home when held/ restrained or pushed off furniture, he will bark and growl. When is collared is grabbed he will become fearful. He would also become fearful when startled. Dougie is noted to not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable).Training should involve gradual desensitization to handling and building positive associations with touch. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Bite history (human): On 3/22/25 the owner adult child was picking up the dog food bowl after Dougie was finished eating. which Dougie began to growl, hard bark/snarl, and snapped at them, which led to a bite and release, leaving 2 cuts on the finger and a cut on the wrist. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Dougie is noted in the prior home to react to moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) by barking and growling. Training should focus on redirecting his attention and teaching calm behavior in the presence of these stimuli. please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Strength/leash pulling: It is noted in the prior home that Dougie will pull hard on the lead while on walks.Training should include teaching loose-leash walking and reinforcing appropriate leash manners. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.