Date of intake:: 11/18/2024

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:: unknoiwn

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 pervious 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.

Date of assessment:: 11/20/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none - loose leash Reactivity to humans: inconclusive - did not pass Reactivity to dogs: hx of OLR, none displayed in assessment Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately Social/Anxious Call over: approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: anxious, lip licks, explores room, approaches for treats but does not solicit contact Handling Soft handling: Accepts Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: Lip licks, head whips with more exuberant handling, tolerant throughout Arousal Jog: Jogs with neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: approaches with neutral body, wagging tail Knock Comments: Toy: Whines, ignores toy Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Storm's previous owner(s), Storm has interacted with different dogs and is often described to bark, growl. 1122/24 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 (6):: 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:: 11/18/2024

Summary:: During intake she allowed all handling, and socially jumped on staff. She walked easily back to her

Date of initial:: 11/18/2024

Summary:: friendly, solicits attention

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Storm's resource guarding and overall anxiety, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home.

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: 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.