Date of intake:: 4/4/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 5/4/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, receptive to treats. At the end of the assessment, the secondary handler pets Peter, he then heads whips and opens his mouth. The handler ends the contact and Peter begins biting the leash Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up with an open mouth attempts to mouths the handler's arms Toy Toy comments: Becomes tense, air snaps, hovers over the toy and then bites the hand multiple times, then bites the leash

Summary:: 4/21/26: Peter Pan greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. Off leash, he remains soft bodied and is tolerant of another dog's forward play style.

Summary (5):: 5/7/26: Peter Pan is sleeping and then wakes up, presenting a neutral body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Peter walks with mild leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. Peter also allows pets from the handler with a soft body. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and walks Peter to his room, but he baulks; they attempt to run him in, but he doesn’t move. A familiar handler approaches and speaks to Peter in a baby voice; he wiggles his body and begins to inch forward. The primary handler drops treats in front of him, and Peter eats; the trail continues to his kennel and he enters on his own.

Summary (6):: 5/2/26: Peter Pan is sleeping at the back of his kennel when the handler approaches. The handler jingles the leash in front of Peter and he slowly wakes up. Peter Pan is easily leashed and taken to the yard to play. The handler keeps Peter on leash for the first half to see how his behavior is. Peter has a relaxed body as he walks with the handler in the yard. The handler puts Peter on a drag leash and allows him to freely roam around. He has zoomies for a few minutes then settles and sits with the handler on the bench. Peter seeks attention and leans into head scratches. He takes treats gently when presented and paws at the handler for more. The handler stands and begins a game of fetch. Peter enjoys this for a few minutes then lays on the grass. The handler gives him some time before leashing him and walking inside. Peter Pan pancakes but with a treat trail he walks into his kennel. 4/23/26: Peter Pan is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Peter walks ahead with mild to moderate leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. Peter checks in with the handler, by looking back at them with a soft body. While walking back to the building, Peter begins to increase his leash tension, pulling past the entrance; the handler brings him inside and walks him to his room. Upon return, Peter begins to baulk and pancakes outside the room; he remains in place even with added leash tension. The familiar handlers speak to him in a high pitch voice; they’re able to coax him and get him into the room, but Peter refuses to enter his kennel. The handler then adds leash tension and muscles Peter into his kennel. 4/18/26: Peter Pan is sleeping in his kennel when the handler approaches. He immediately wakes up as the handler jingles the leash and pushes on the kennel door. Peter Pan is easily leashed and walks outside towards the yard. The handler puts Peter Pan on a drag leash and lets him relieve himself. Once Peter Pan is finished the handler starts a game of fetch. Peter Pan enjoys the game with a loose and wiggly body. He picks up the ball and brings it to the handlers hand as they play fetch. The handler then sits on the ground with Peter Pan. He begins gently licking their face and rolls onto their lap. Peter Pan wiggles around as the handler gives him belly rubs and ear scratches. The handler gives Peter Pan lots of treats while they’re outside which he takes gently. When another dogs enters the other yard Peter Pan walks over to the gate. He has a wiggly body and wagging tail as he sniffs the dog’s nose. Peter Pan does this a few times and even walks along the gate as the dog’s leaves. Peter Pan shows interest in passing dogs with a playful and loose body. Once Peter Pan starts nudging at the gate the handler removes the drag leash and takes him back inside. Peter Pan is hesitant to enter his kennel but enters when a treat trail is used.

Summary (7):: 4/11/26: Peter Pan is sleeping in his kennel when the handler approaches. The handler gently wakes him and waits as she gets up to be leashed. Peter Pan is easily leashed and gently walks out the kennel. He is taken to the street and relieves himself throughout the time. Peter Pan has a soft and relaxed body and he walks with the handler. He occasionally looks up and wags his tail when the handler rubs his head. Due to medical reasoning Peter Pans walk out is short and he is brought back inside. Peter Pans body becomes more wiggly as he notices familiar staff in medical. He leans into their legs with a wagging tail and seeks attention. He leans into pets and lifts his head for ear scratches. Peter Pan is slightly mouthy as he is pet but with very light pressure then returns to leaning into staff. When he is done Peter Pan is walked towards his kennel. Due to nearby dogs barking Peter Pan is hesitant to walk to his kennel. Food is offered to see if Peter Pan will take it and he does gently. Food is used to lure Peter Pan towards his kennel as he walks in. 4/9/26: Peter Pan is lying down in his kennel when the handler approaches. The handler gently taps Peter Pan waking him up and easily leashed him. Peter Pan becomes loose and wiggly has he exits the kennel. He greets nearby staff with a wagging tail and rubs against their legs. The handler crouches down and rubs Peter Pan all over, he rubs his body in closer and begins licking their face. Nearby staff begin petting Peter Pan as he makes his way throughout the room and leans into all pets. Once outside Peter Pan sniffs around then relieves himself. The walk is short due to injury. When Peter Pan is taking inside he is tethered to the wall as his kennel is being cleaned. Peter Pan takes treats gently from the handler and sits at their side. He does not react to nearby animals or loud noises in medical. When Peter Pans kennel is finished he walks over slowly but doesn’t walk inside. The handler easily lifts Peter Pan into his kennel. Peter Pan turns around and begins licking the handlers face again as they close the kennel door. 4/8/26: Peter Pan is lying down in his kennel. He sits up when the handler approaches, wagging his tail with a soft expression. He is easily leashed and brought to the street. He relieves himself. He checks in with the handler. He takes treats. The walk is kept short due to a medical issue in his hip. He is walked to the assessment room (see notes) then returned to vet services.

Date of initial:: 4/4/2026

Summary:: Wagging tail and leaning into handler and examiner for attention throughout exam.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Peter Pan so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior and handling sensitivity, we recommend an adult only home. 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: : Resource guarding,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Peter was observed to air snap and bite the assess-a-hand when it approached with a toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Peter's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Mouthiness: Peter has been observed to jump up and attempt to mouth handlers on the arms. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Peter puts teeth on skin. They should be rewarded with attention and treats when they stop and/or when they are seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Fearful Defensive/ Handling Sensitivity: Peter was observed to head whip with an open mouth whenever contact was initiated. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Peter to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Leash Biting: Peter has been observed to bite and chew the leash and bite the collar as the handler attempts to place it on him. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.