Date of intake:: 1/21/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 1 other dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks,actively avoid will warm up on own terms

Behavior toward children:: avoids and alert barks at children.

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly and outgoing with other familiar and unfamiliar dogs on/off leash.

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Yogi will hard bark and growl with toys, treats, or food.

Bite history:: No known Bite history was reported.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Yogi is reported to have a mediumn energy level.

Other Notes:: Yogi is anxious when left alone and will bark/whine. Yogi is unbothered when paws or collar is touched. Yogi hard barks/growls when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, and pushed off furniture.

Date of assessment:: 1/24/2025

Summary:: Yogi displays significant anxiety, including trembling, cowering, growling, and lip curling when approached by handlers, especially in loud or busy settings. Due to this a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary (6):: 1/28/25: Yogi was standing at front of kennel when handlers approached. As handler unlocked kennel door he retreated to the back corner and sat down. Handler took a step into kennel and tossed leash over head. Handlers crouched down and verbally coaxed Yogi out of kennel. After a few seconds Yogi exited kennel willingly and walked out into the hall. Handlers used their voices and directional leash pressure to guide Yogi up the stairs and outside. Yogi used the wall and handler's legs as a guide as he walked up the ramp. He did not get startled when bumping into handlers' legs and continued to walk closely beside them. Yogi relieved himself while in the yard and sniffed around the perimeter. When handler crouched down Yogi approached and sniffed them. Handler did not attempt to pet. Yogi walked back to the care center with a relaxed frame. He was slowly guided back down the stairs and into kennel where handlers offered a handful of treats. 1/27/25: Yogi was standing at back of kennel when handlers approached. He had not eaten his medication. He did not eat ham tossed within reach and began to lip curl when handler attempted to lasso. Handler switched to a more structured leash and was able to lasso without issue. Yogi resisted exiting kennel at first but once in kennel room he walked alongside handlers. Yogi frequently walked into handlers' legs as if blind. Handlers used their voice and directional leash pressure to guide him up the stairs and outside. Once on the ramp, Yogi used the wall as a guide and walked up to the yard without issue. He relieved himself while outside and sniffed around the perimeter of the yard. He tolerated the leash brushing against his side and walked close beside handlers. He entered kennel without issue and remained at front of kennel with a relaxed face. Yogi was panting and drank some water. Handlers crouched at front of kennel and spoke to him in a soft voice. Handlers provided extra bedding for his comfort and left some ham and cheese for him in kennel. 1/25/25: Yogi is approached in kennel and he is laying down, facing the kennel door and begins to growl at the handler at the kennel door. Yogi is shaking, whale eyeing and freezing his body when the handler is close. The handler takes a food tray, backs up towards the wall and starts to give treats but dropping them from high in the air into the food tray so Yogi can hear the food drop into the tray. Yogi's ear slightly shift forward after hearing the food hit the tray, trying to associate the food tray with good things. The food tray is slid into his kennel, and the handler walks away.

Summary (7):: 1/24/25: (AM) Yogi is at the back of his kennel, trembling and growling as the handler approaches. Yogi is tossed treats from a distance but the rest of the room was being cleaned, therefore making it much louder and intense for Yogi. Yogi ears are pinned, with tucked tail and cowering into the farthest corner of his kennel. The handler leaves a food tray of high values, and leaves him be for now until the room is quieter. (Later in the day). Yogi is laying at the back of his kennel on his bedding, and has eaten all of his high value items in his food tray and around his kennel from earlier. Yogi when approached at the kennel door will stiffen his body, freeze and growl loudly. The handler moves farther from the kennel door, and he begins to shake, but stop growling. The handler begins to place food into a tray, and Yogi shifts his ears to a more neutral position towards the front of his head. Yogi originally pinned his ears in previous interactions, and appears to be interested in the treats. Yogi remains shaking mildly in place, and slowly pushed the tray into his kennel and the handler will praise him in a calm tone for presenting positive body language when the treats are presented. Yogi is left alone for the afternoon. 1/23/25: (AM) Yogi is reapproached by the handler later in the day and is offered a food tray of high value treats. Yogi will low growl, but is left alone to see if he will eat the high value food throughout the day. (PM) Update: Yogi is handed two more trays spaced out in the day. Yogi will initially growl while trembling when approached, and is slid the food tray. As the handler comes back in the day, the food trays are empty and it appears he is eating it when it is quiet/he is alone. 01/23/25: Yogi is sitting in the back corner of kennel trembling as handlers approach. Handler 2 tosses Yogi high value treats which he shows no interest in. Handler 1 cracks open the kennel door and kneels down, speaking to Yogi with a soft tone. He continues to tremble and whale eye with his ears slicked back. Handler pushes the door inward and slowly lowers their lead over his head. He becomes tense and ducks, so the lead does not fall around his neck. Yogi low growls and curls his lips. Handler 2 tosses pieces of cheese which he ignores. Handler attempts to leash Yogi a second time, but he begins low growling and lip curling again. Handlers use a tool to remove Yogi's soiled bedding and replace with fresh linens. Yogi stays frozen at the back of kennel as this is done. High value treats are left in kennel for him and handlers exit the room.

Date of intake:: 1/21/2025

Summary:: Low growl at staff,gave slight pressure when the dog barked, jumped back and then jumped towards sta

Date of initial:: 1/22/2025

Summary:: trembling in kennel, furrowed brow, growls and shows teeth when approached slowly.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Yogi's Potential challenges we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner- Yogi came to the care center as an owner surrender due to moving and not being able to take him with them. In his previous home Yogi was said to be a lazy and a couch potato. His previous owner's favorite things about him are, "He loves to cuddle, sleep by your leg, loves carrots, and loves his blanket." Yogi is fearful, highly stressed, and has not adjusted well to the care center environment. He displays significant anxiety, including trembling, cowering, growling, and lip curling when approached by handlers, especially in loud or busy settings. Despite his fear-based behaviors, Yogi has shown a willingness to eat high-value treats when left alone in a quieter environment. He remains highly sensitive to handling and attempts to leash him have resulted in increased tension, growling, and avoidance. Yogi is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding- In the prior home Yogi is reported to hard bark and growl with toys, treats, or food.To address Yogi's resource guarding, start by creating a calm and controlled environment. Gradually desensitize him to the presence of people around his valued items by using positive reinforcement. Begin by standing at a distance where Yogi is comfortable, and reward him with treats for calm behavior. Slowly decrease the distance over time, always rewarding calmness. Introduce the "trade" game, where you offer a high-value treat in exchange for the item he is guarding. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression- In the prior home Yogi is reported to hard barks/growls when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, and pushed off furniture. In the care center, Yogi has shown to growl and lunge at handlers when startled. To help Yogi with his fearfulness and potential for defensive aggression, create a safe and predictable environment. Avoid sudden movements and loud noises that might startle him. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Separation anxiety- In the prior home Yogi is reported to be anxious when left alone and will bark/whine.To help Yogi with separation anxiety, start by creating a safe and comfortable space for him when you're away. Gradually increase the time he spends alone, starting with short periods and slowly extending them. Use interactive toys and puzzles to keep him occupied and distracted. Practice leaving and returning calmly to avoid making departures and arrivals a big event. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety.