Date of intake:: 5/19/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned (1 day)

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 4 Children(7,9,12,15 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: Playful

Behavior toward children:: Playful with children in the home

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: Playful

Resource guarding:: Shoowie is noted to have a tense body/hover over her toys.

Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Shoowie is noted to have a high energy level in the home

Other Notes:: *** 4/19/25: Shoowie was return to the care center after 1 day of adopting her. They noted that she chewed through her leashes. They also stated that the dog does not listen, is very pushy and becomes very easily overstimulated. They noted when she sees other people in the home or neighbors she will jump very high and become mouthy to the point of nipping but not breaking skin. She jumped up to the adoptor's face and nipped them on the cheek but did not break skin and also was very mouthy with the adoptor's child and neighbor. The client had her for less than 24 hours and had introduced her to several people and was not receptive to counseling about the decompression period. They felt that she has to much energy and it is not a good fit. ***4/11/25: Please see the prior handling assessment/behavior for more details on prior stay.*** ***4/9/25:First stay, Owner Surrender-9 months in home-current profile is from previous owner, not adopter.*** Shoowie is noted to become Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.).She gets low to the ground when she is scared of loud noises. Anxious when left alone.

Date of assessment:: 5/23/2025

Summary:: 05/23/25: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- loose, wiggly, zoomies around room Call over: Readily approaches- loose, wiggy Sociability comments: Jumps on handlers, wiggly Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits, neutral body Exuberant handling: Allowed- sits, neutral body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- leash bites, able to be distracted with a squeaker Arousal comments: Knock: Jumps on helper, Bouncy Knock Comments: Toy: loose body, rips toys Toy comments: ***4/11/25: Please see the prior handling assessment for more details on prior stay.*** ***04/10/25: Due to not having vaccines, a handling assessment is not conducted at this time.***

Summary:: According to Shoowie's previous owner(s), Shoowie is overall playful both with familiar and unfamiliar dogs on and off leash. 05/23/25: When off leash at the Care Center Shoowie is introduced to a greeter male dog. Shoowie approaches with a flagging tail and ears back. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. The greeter male will remain at the gate with a wagging tail. Shoowie will shake off and begin displacement scenting. Shoowie will sit back turned to the greeter male who eventually looses interest and walks away from the gate. Shoowie will continue to focus on the handler. Both dogs are separated ending the interaction. 04/23/25: When off leash at the Care Center Shoowie is introduced to a novel female dog. At the gate Shoowie approaches with a stiff frame. Both dogs will scent one another through the gate. Shoowie will display paw raises during. Shoowie offers play bows and becomes bouncy. The novel female will remain present as Shoowie walks away. After displacement scenting Shoowie will return to the gate. The novel female shakes off before seeking out the handler. Shoowie demand barks before walking away displacement scenting as well. Neither dog will return to the gate thus ending the interaction. 04/21/25 Shoowie is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Shoowie doesn't greet the novel male dog, not approaching the gate, ignoring him in the process. Shoowie remains aloof, exploring to her self. Shoowie is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (3):: 06/23/25 (trainer note) Shoowie is lying down in her kennel as handler approached. She stands up with a loose body and tail wag and is easily leashed and walked to the live room. She engaged with enrichment and readily oriented towards the handler. She practiced breathwork and doggy zen, where she took treats with a gentle mouth. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel with a long-lasting chew to deter her from trying to flee.

Summary (4):: 6/20/25: Shoowie is observed to jump around in there kennel, rebounding off the kennel walls. 06/20/25 (Trainer Note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. Handler observes that the water bowl has been pulled in and the towel has been shredded. Shoowie is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Once there, he allows the handler to attach a drag leash and participates readily in fetch. Shoowie brings the toys back to the handler and drops them on cue. He takes treats and allows the handler to pick up the toy while he eats the treat. He sits readily and allows the handler to lure him into a down. Shoowie is easily leashed and follows a handful of treats into kennel without issue. 6/16/25 (trainer note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame. She is easily leashed and walked to the live room. She engaged with a game of polite exchange and readily traded with the handler. When returning the toy, she would auto sit and take multiple deep breaths patiently waiting for handler to toss the new toy. At the end of the session, handler allowed her to rip and shred the toy. Handler provided a peanut butter licky mat for her to engage with as they picked up the excess stuffing and squeaker from the ground. She was easily leashed and returned to kennel. When inside her kennel, she tried to quickly turn around to flee, but handler blocked the door and tossed her a long lasting chew. 06/11/25 (trainer note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Handler works with her for a bit on leave it with food before transitioning to toy exchange. Shoowie is becoming faster and more reliable with her "drop" cue, spitting out the toy either immediately or within a few seconds. She is willing to trade toys for other toys or toys for treats. Shoowie was also willing to drop the toy when she was engaged in shredding it. After a few minutes, the handler let her walk away with the toy and shred it, but Shoowie continued to bring it over to the handler to engage in exchange. After a few more rounds of this, Shoowie then walked away with the toy and shredded it. She then brought the handler the removed squeaky to trade for it. Handler accepted the trade and reinforced Shoowie for bringing the squeaker. She was then easily leashed and pulls mildly back to kennel. Shoowie enters the kennel without issue, but turns around quickly, attempting to exit. The handler used their body to block and then closed the door. Handler threw a treat scatter and Shoowie turned to engage with it as the handler exited the room.

Summary (5):: 06/03/25 (Trainer Note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Shoowie is loose and social with staff, leaning into contact. She readily trades and handler continues to use the "drop" verbal cue. Handler then works with her on doggie zen and is eventually able to present an open hand to her. Shoowie is easily leashed and pulls mildly back to kennel. She initially balks as she enters the kennel, but then enters without issue. 05/28/25 (trainer note): Shoowie was jumping and pawing at her kennel door as handler approached to leash her. She was easily leashed and walked to the live room. She was placed on a drag leash and had a loose, wiggly body and leaned into handler for pets. She engaged with the provided enrichment and would sit and orient towards the handler. When handler tossed treats on the enrichment, Shoowie would jump and attempt to catch the treats in her mouth. Handler incorporated doggie zen to address her poor impulse control. When presented with a closed fist of treats, Shoowie would sniff, lick, and gently paw at handler's fist for a duration of about 10-15 seconds and was reinforced for disengaging. Handler continued this exercise multiple times, as Shoowie had difficulty with lowering the duration of time before disengaging. At the end of the session, she was easily leashed. On her way back to kennel, Shoowie puts on the breaks before returning and won't be lured with treats. Handler used leash pressure to return her to kennel. 05/23/25 (Assessment note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly body, jumping up and placing her paws on the glass as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and brought to the assessment room, where a drag leash is placed on her. While in the room, Shoowie displays leash biting and actively engages with handlers. See behavior assessment for more information. Shoowie is brought back to her kennel safely with no issues. 05/21/25 (trainer note): Shoowie was standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame. She was easily leashed and walked to the live room. She was placed on a drag leash and explored the room and solicited contact from the handler with a loose, wiggly body. She practiced polite exchange with identical rope toys. When returning her toy to the handler, she would automatically drop the toy and sit with her tail wagging beneath her. She was able to practice breathwork as well when she was sitting waiting for handler to toss a new toy. She was easily leashed. When being returned to kennel, she briefly put on the breaks. Handler tossed a handful of treats in her kennel and she followed, however once in her kennel she immediately tried to escape. Handler used leash pressure to keep her inside and quickly closed the kennel door.

Summary (6):: 05/17/25: Shoowie is standing at the front of his kennel and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is then brought out for an enrichment walk. While outside, Shoowie displays a neutral frame and walks on a loose leash. He takes scattered treats from the floor and then sits in front of the handler, seeking more snacks. At the end of the session, Shoowie is brought back to the care center and returned to his kennel safely. 05/13/25 (trainer note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a neutral frame. She is easily leashed and walked to the behavior office. She is placed on a drag leash and explored the room with a loose body. She is provided with squeaky toys and practiced polite exchange. When approaching the handler with her toy, she would auto drop it and sit with her tail wagging beneath her. She was reinforced with a new toy and was able to continue to practice this exercise. She was easily leashed. When returning to kennel, she put on the breaks. When handler tossed treats in the kennel, she would lean in to eat them, but if she felt the kennel door closing or any leash pressure, she would buckle and try to flee. Handler needed to use leash pressure to get her to return to kennel. 5/11/25: Shoowie is seen excessively panting when passing by her kennel. There is saliva smeared on the glass door of her kennel. Notes on the board read "Had to use pet corrector to remove leash from leash biting on 4/29/25" noted on the board. Shoowie is also noted to try to flee from her kennel when returning. 05/07/25 (Trainer Note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Shoowie allows the handler to attach a drag leash and engages readily in the LATTE enrichment games. Handler intermittently asks her to "leave it" from the items and she moves away readily. Shoowie balks briefly upon entering kennel, but enters without issue. 04/30/25 (Trainer Note): Shoowie is at the front of her kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls mildly outside. Handler works with her on approach and retreat and on the "leave it" cue. She engages readily before approaching the handler and leaning into contact. Shoowie is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. -

Summary (7):: 04/25/25: Shoowie is at the back of her kennel barking at the corner of her kennel and bouncing off the wall of her kennel shes barking at. When noticing the handler, she is loose/wiggly, allowing to be leashed easily and brought out for a walk. Shoowie is pulling hard, heavily panting but remains social with the handler when coaxed. Shoowie is very mouthy with the handler mouthing the handlers hands when being pet and the leash with mild pressure, and can be refocused with a squeaker. Shoowie is brought back to kennel where she is a bit hesitant slowing her pace towards the kennel, but enters kennel with no issue 04/23/25 (trainer note): Shoowie is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose frame and high tail wag. She is easily leashed and walked to the live room. She enthusiastically explores the room and approaches handler for affection. Handler initiates a game of fetch to practice polite exchange. Shoowie will bring her toy back to handler and continue to mouth it. When handler presents the new toy and squeaks it, Shoowie dropped her toy and gently jumped up on handler. Handler ignores this and asks her to sit. She sits down and is rewarded with the new toy. Handler continues this exercise, and when Shoowie approached the handler with her toy, she began to automatically drop the toy and sit with her tail wagging beneath her. She was easily leashed. On the way back to her kennel, Shoowie put on the breaks and handler had to use leash pressure to return her, as she was not being lured by treats. When in her kennel, she began to mouth the leash as it was being removed. Handler used a squeaker to redirect her attention to remove the leash. 04/18/25: Shoowie will sit at the front of her kennel patiently, waiting for the handler to leash her. Once leashed, she will be escorted outside for a walk. While outside, Shoowie displays a neutral frame with a downward tail, walking moderately in front of the handler without pulling. On the walk back to the care center, Shoowie becomes loose and wiggly, showing increased comfort and engagement. Upon entering her kennel, she will attempt to run back out, but the handler is able to manage this with proper handling. Shoowie is returned to her kennel with no issues. 04/11/25: Shoowie is staying at the front of her kennel with a loose frame and will allow handler to leash her with ease. She will be brought to the assessment room where a collar and drag leash are placed on her, and she will roam freely. Shoowie will engage with handlers, allowing petting and touch while also seeking their

Date of intake:: 5/19/2025

Summary:: wiggly body and a wagging tail. She enjoys being petted.

Date of initial:: 5/21/2025

Summary:: Initially loose, started whale eyeing, lip licking for exam. No escalation, took treats and shook of

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to Shoowie behavior challenges, we recommend she is placed in a home with no children under 13.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Shoowie exhibits resource guarding behaviors, displaying a tense body and hovering over her toys. Training should focus on teaching her to relax around her possessions and reinforcing calm behavior. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control/Social hyperarousal/Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition:Shoowie was return to the care center after 1 day of adopting her. They noted that she chewed through her leashes. They also stated that the dog does not listen, is very pushy and becomes very easily overstimulated. They noted when she sees other people in the home or neighbors she will jump very high and become mouthy to the point of nipping but not breaking skin. She jumped up to the adoptor's face and nipped them on the cheek but did not break skin and also was very mouthy with the adoptor's child and neighbor. The client had her for less than 24 hours and had introduced her to several people and was not receptive to counseling about the decompression period. They felt that she has to much energy and it is not a good fit. Fearful: Shoowie becomes fearful of loud noises such as storms, thunder, fireworks, and arguments, often getting low to the ground when scared. Training should involve creating a safe space for her during loud events and using calming techniques to reduce her fear.Please see handout on decompression period. Separation Anxiety/Anxiety: Shoowie becomes anxious when left alone, displaying heavy panting and pacing during her assessment at the care center. Training should address her separation anxiety through gradual desensitization, creating a calm environment, and reinforcing independence. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety and generalized Anxiety. Leash-Biting: During her handling assessment, Shoowie mildly mouthed the lead. Training should focus on redirecting her attention and teaching appropriate behaviors while on the leash. Please see handout on Leash-Biting.