Date of intake:: 3/26/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Storm is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Storm is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Storm will bark and growl

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Storm will guard toys, food, and treats from other dogs. She will hover over them with a tense body, and progress to barking and growling.

Bite history:: Two years ago (approx 2022), Storm and her owner were at a dog park. A dog about Storm's size bit the owner on the leg. Storm bit the dog on the neck, and shook. The owner told her to "drop it" and Storm released. Blood was drawn both on the owner and the other dog, but the client did not exchange information with the other owner. The owner stated the other dog had clear puncture wounds, but they did not appear life-threatening.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Previous stay 11/18/24: Owner Surrender Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 children (6 months & 4 y/o) Behavior toward strangers: friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: social, outgoing Behavior toward dogs: bark, growl Behavior toward cats: unknown Resource guarding: Storm will guard toys, food, and treats from other dogs. She will hover over them with a tense body, and progress to barking and growling. Bite history: Two years ago, Storm and her owner were at a dog park. A dog about Storm's size bit the owner on the leg. Storm bit the dog on the neck, and shook. The owner told her to "drop it" and Storm released. Blood was drawn both on the owner and the other dog, but the client did not exchange information with the other owner. The owner stated the other dog had clear puncture wounds, but they did not appear life-threatening. Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Storm is reported to have a medium energy level. Other Notes: Storm is reported to have separation anxiety and will pee, poop, and bite furniture when left alone. In her previous home, she went on two-hour long walks a day. She pulls moderately on leash. Storm is reported to be unbothered by being held, woken up, pushed off furniture, startled, having her feet touched, or having her collar touched. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 3/30/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Loose and wiggly, wagging tail Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with soft body Toy Toy comments: No interest

Summary:: According to Storm's previous owner(s), Storm has interacted with different dogs and is often described to bark, growl. 12/02/24 Storm is introduced to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Storm doesn't greet the novel male dog at the gate, instead, she will approach the gate and begin hard barking. Storm proceeds to snarl while prey bowing at the novel male dog. Storm is moved away and taken to her kennel. 11/30/24: When off leash at the Care Center Storm is introduced to a greeter female dog. At the gate Storm approaches pulls over to the gate with a high curved tail. Storm offers prey bows before quickly escalating to hard barks, then to snarling and chomping at the greeter female through the gate. Storm is removed from the pen. A face to face greet was not conducted due to Storms discomfort. 11/22/24 When off leash at the Care Center Storm is introduced to a novel male dog. At the gate Storm approaches with a soft frame. Storm scents the novel male, toe tapping and vocalizing before offering play bows. The novel male is moved to the back of the pen to make space for Storm to enter. Once in the pen Storm displacement scents and seeks out handlers before mildly pulling towards the novel male. They greet face-to-face and scent one another. Storm initiates a game of chase play but the novel male wont case. The novel male continues to approach after Storm runs around him and offers play bows. Storm continues to initiate chase play while the novel male has a series of start stops. The greeter male is persistent about scenting storm's genitals but she protects them swaying her hindquarters away in avoidance. Both dogs loose interest and take interest in the handlers seeking out attention and food. Both dogs are escorted out of the pens.

Summary (3):: 4/4/26: Reported on behavior board that Storm is scratching transfer door and panting. ACS reported that they gave enrichment but behavior persisted. 4/1/26: Storm is at the front barking at jumping on the kennel doors as handler unlocks the door. She is lured down with the use of a treat and then easily leashed. She pulls hard vocalizing towards the other dogs in kennels. She is walked on the street where she pulls hard ahead of handler, only stopping to relieve herself. When another dog is passing, Storm is easily moved to the curb. She looks at the other dog, neural body. As the dog moves further away, she looks at handler. She allows petting but does not seek it and moves away once petting ceases. She pulls towards the other dogs, walking on her back legs and vocalizing upon return to kennel. 3/30/26: Storm is loose and wiggly barking at the front of the kennel. Storm is easily leashed and taken to the street. She does not react to people or dogs. When returning to kennel Storm begins pulling hard and scrambling towards the kennel room once they pass the elevator. In the kennel room Storm begins lunging towards the other dogs, jumping off the wall and vocalizing. The handler has to use two hands and a very short leash to keep her against the wall. Storm continues lunging until she gets into kennel

Summary (4):: 3/29/26: Storm is standing at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body when the handler approaches. She begins jumping up on the kennel door and barking as the handler unlocks the kennel door. She is easily leashed and readily exits the kennel. She attempts to jump towards the other dogs in the kennel room. She is easily guided to the street, where she walks with mild leash pressure and relieves herself quickly. When seeing another dog Storm stares at them and whines, this behavior is easily able to be redirected. She does not react when seeing people. When returning to kennel the handler is easily able to clip their leash. In the kennel room, Storm pulls hard towards the other dogs and lunges at them while vocalizing. The handler keeps her on a short leash and against the wall. She readily reenters kennel. 3/28/26: Storm is standing at the back of her kennel staring at the transfer door when handler approaches. She comes to the front loose wiggly. She is easily leashed and removed from kennel. She pulls towards the other kennels as she passes. She is walked in the yard where she remains loose and explores. She checks in with handler and takes treats gently. When returning to kennel she pulls hard towards the other dogs but goes in without issue. 3/27/26: Storm is observed to be barking and banging at the transfer door to her kennel. 3/26/26: Storm is observed to be barking at the top of his kennel, which is the bottom of the kennel of the dog above her. The handlers attempt to distract her with toys and a squeaker, but she continues to bark and jump up. the handler are able to double leash her, but right before they bring her out, Storm squeezes her head through the ajar kennel door and attempts to go towards the dog (who is also reacting back). The handler quickly bring her out of her kennel and the room, and into the office. There, Storm is panting, but presenting a neutral body; one handler tosses her a treat, but she doesn't notice it. After a few minutes, the handlers clip their leashes and walk Storm to her new kennel. Once he is inside, the handlers remove their leashes. Before leaving, they observe that storm is barking and looking upwards at the top of her kennel. 3/26/26: Storm is observed to lunge towards the dog in the kennel above him when being brought out for her medical exam.

Summary (5):: Notes below from previous stay at ACC: 12/2/24: Storm was jumping and barking at the front door of her kennel as handlers approached. She had spots of blood in her kennel due to her being in heat. The bump that she has on the top of her head appears to be larger than before. She pulled with a lot panting all the way to the play yard for play group. She reacted to the other dog during greeting and was barking and lunging. She pulled and was heavy panting all the way to her kennel. She was barking and jumping at the door as the handler locked the door and walked away.

Summary (6):: 11/29/24: Storm is at the front of her kennel jumping off the kennel door as the handler approaches. The handler notices a large lump on the top of her head, as the handler leashed her and decides to clip her collar to not cause discomfort, and is easily leashed with no issue. Storm goes out for her interaction with another dog, and when seeing the other dog, will begin to prey bow and become quickly aroused, starting to now snarl at the other dog through the gate. Storm is brought back to her kennel with no issue, with a note on the board to indicate medical staff about her head knot/lump. 11/24/24: Another dog ping pongs off his walls, causing Storm to reciprocate. The other dog then targets the wall between the two leading to both of them kennel fighting until the first dog is distracted and out of view. 11/21/24: Storm is at the front of the kennel on her hind legs whining when the handler goes to leash her, is easily leashed and brought out for a dog-dog interaction. (See DOG-DOG Summary). Storm is social with staff members and plays with the other dog, although a bit anxious panting throughout the interaction. Storm is easily leashed and placed back into kennel. 11/20/24 Storm is standing on her kennel door with a loose body, vocalizing at the handler. Storm is leashed with ease and taken for a walk. Storm displays a neutral frame as she gently trots alongside the handler. Storm will maintain a moderate pace beside the handler as their walk commences. Storm will take treats gently when administered. Storm will allow petting under her chin from the handler as well. Storm is returned to the facility where she enters the building and her kennel with no issue. 11/20/24 Storm is standing on the kennel door as the handler approaches. She displays a loose body while panting heavily. The handler will leash her with ease and proceed outside for a walk. Storm maintains a loose body as she trots alongside the handler. Storm will see a dog in their kennel as they are exiting the building and pull towards them snarling. The handler easily redirects her out of the kennel room they pass through. As they exit the building, Storm maintains her loose frame but becomes hyper-vigilant of her surroundings. She will scan the area as she walks, displaying a stiffer frame. The handler will pet her back as she remains relaxed. The handler will return with her to the facility where they will proceed to the live room. There, the handler collars Storm as she picks up treats the handler tossed on the floor for her. She allows handling and is returned to kennel.

Summary (7):: 11/19/24 (PM): Storm greets the handler standing with a loose wiggly frame in front of her kennel door. As the handler opens the kennel, Storm starts jumping on the kennel door as well as pawing at it. Storm whines as she is leashed. She is easily leashed, escorted out of her kennel and to the yards. When on leash Storm walk beside the handler with a loose frame. In the yard Storm will spend her time exploring and scenting. Storm starts taking interest into the hander. The handler engages in luring games with storm. As she is rewarded she will take treats softly. Storm is lured around the yard and rewarded for recalls. Storm will also offer sits for treats, she is rewarded for such as well. The handler is able to pet her as she consumes treats off of the ground. Petting her sides, head, neck and back. Storm is escorted back to her kennel where she is unleashed and secured without any issues. 11/19/24: Storm greets the handler standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame. As the handler goes to open the kennel door Storm begins jumping on the door and proceeds to paw at the opening as well as attempting to wedge the door open with her muzzle. During leashing Storm will continue to paw at the door or attempt to muzzle her way through. Storm is leashed and escorted to the play yards. On leash Storm mildly pulls and frantically scans the environment while panting. When roaming the yard Storm will pace around consistently seeking exit. Through the duration Storm's panting and whining steadily increase. The handler tosses treats and toys but Storm will only investigate but not consume. Storm will sometimes check in with the handler after not being able to access an exit. Storm is escorted back to her kennel. Due to her kennel being cleaned the handler waits momentarily out of her respective room. Storm again begins increase in panting and whining The escorts Storm to the live room. Storm continues to demonstrate the same behavior. Storm is escorted back to her kennel. Upon entering Storm attempts to plant down, with coaxing and just enough leash pressure Storm unleashed and secured without issue. -

Date of intake:: 3/26/2026

Summary:: Allowed all handling, social with handlers

Date of initial:: 3/26/2026

Summary:: Panting heavily, pacing in exam room, barking at other dogs

ENERGY LEVEL:: Storm is described by her previous owners as having a medium energy level. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

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 Storm's resource guarding and overall anxiety, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home. SINGLE-PET HOME/RECOMMEND NO DOG PARKS: Due to Storm's dog reactivity shown while in care, we recommend she avoid all dog parks. We also advise she be the only pet in the home due to said reactivity. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Storm is is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. See handout on House Soiling. Resource guarding: Storm will guard toys, food, and treats from other dogs. She will hover over them with a tense body, and progress to barking and growling. She should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games to help manage this. Destructive behavior: Storm is noted to to be destructive in the home. Storm will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so she can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Bite history (dog): Storm and her owner were at a dog park. A dog about Storm's size bit the owner on the leg. Storm bit the dog on the neck, and shook. The owner told her to "drop it" and Storm released. Blood was drawn both on the owner and the other dog, but the client did not exchange information with the other owner. The owner stated the other dog had clear puncture wounds, but they did not appear life-threatening. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: During her current stay in the care center Storm has been observed to lunge towards the neighboring dogs in the kennel room. Storm is reported to be on-leash reactive while on walks. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. She will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs.