Animal Profile

Koka Kola is at risk due to behavioral reasons. His previous owner describes him as a social and active dog who lives with dogs, cats, and children. While in care, Koka has been observed to jump up and bite the leash while in kennel. In one instance, when a handler attempted to distract him with spray cheese, he lunged and bit their hand. This bite did not break skin. Koka has also been observed to attempt to bite handlers through the kennel door. Medically, Koka Kola has undetermined allergies, alopecia, and otitis externa.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Koka Kola is at risk due to behavioral reasons. His previous owner describes him as a social and active dog who lives with dogs, cats, and children. While in care, Koka has been observed to jump up and bite the leash while in kennel. In one instance, when a handler attempted to distract him with spray cheese, he lunged and bit their hand. This bite did not break skin. Koka has also been observed to attempt to bite handlers through the kennel door. Medically, Koka Kola has undetermined allergies, alopecia, and otitis externa. Meet Koka Kola! Koka is a fun-loving, affectionate 1-year-old mixed breed with lots of energy and an even bigger personality! He loves being around his people, enjoys playing with children, and has previously lived successfully with another dog, two cats, and even birds. He already knows "sit," is crate trained, and is always happy to earn a Milk-Bone or two. Koka is looking for an active home that can help him continue learning good manners. He can be strong on leash and tends to jump up when he's excited to greet people. He has also shown food guarding behavior, so his new family should be prepared to manage meal times and continue positive reinforcement training. While he enjoys familiar dogs, he may bark or react to unfamiliar dogs, especially off leash.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 51 lbs

Medical Notes

7/9/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - heavy panting, hyperexcitable and friendly with staff, reported kennel reactivity Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = 100 bpm (Sedated) R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, clean AD, yellow crusts and thickened pinna AS, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, generalized patchy alopecia, erythema to inguinal region CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Allergies Alopecia Pyoderma Otitis externa AS>> AD Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Simplera AS Rx: Cefpodoxime 200mg PO SID x10d Rx: Trazodone 225mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to inflammation of skin at surgery site

7/13/2026

Grabbing at leash and snapping at handlers hands A: Increased arousal in shelter Plan Clonidine 0.3mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter Gabapentin 300mg 2 capsules po bid while in shelter

7/14/2026

Coughing noted on symptoms board S: QAR O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- eupneic but no coughing/sneezing/ sniffling while cage side MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Koka is a 1-year-old male unaltered medium mixed breed who was surrendered to ACC.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 birds

How is this dog around strangers?: He is reported to be playful, friendly, and outgoing with strangers.

How is this dog around children?: He is reported to be playful, friendly, and outgoing with children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: He previously lived in a home with one other dog. He is reported to be play, friendly, and outgoing with familiar dogs. He alerts barks at unfamiliar dogs on leash. Koka will hard bark and growl at unfamiliar dogs off leash.

How is this dog around cats?: He previously lived with two other cats in the home. He was described as friendly and outgoing with the cats in the home.

Resource guarding:: He resource guards food by growling, hard barking, snapping and attempting to bite

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Daily Additional info: He poops on beds if no one is in the room. If someone is home he’ll use the bathroom on the floor or wee wee pad Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash, Jumps up often or non-stop, Anxious when left alone Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Children, Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: He jumps up. Hes overly friendly ; Regarding big dogs he growls and lunges to them but hes not aggressive How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: He is reported to have rashes all over his body and his last vet visit was 7/9/2023

For a New Family to Know: Koka is a friendly, very active, and playful medium mixed breed. He likes to spend his time where people are and the bedroom. He allows all grooming and is crate trained for up to 8 hours. He did not go on frequent walks in his previously home. When on walks, he is reported to pull hard. Koka knows cues like sit and eats his food on command. His favorite treats are milk bones, and he enjoys being playful with children. Koka previous owner loves how affectionate he is.

Date of intake:: 7/9/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 birds

Behavior toward strangers:: Koka is playful and friendly

Behavior toward children:: Koka is playful and friendly

Behavior toward dogs:: Koka is friendly with familiar dogs, will hard bark and growl at unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Koka is friendly and outgoing

Resource guarding:: Koka is reported to resource guard food by growling, hard barking, snapping and attempting to bite

Bite history:: 7/12/26: It is reported that during midday walks, when a handler attempted to leash Koka Kola he began jumping up and biting the leash. The handler got spray cheese and used it in an attempt to distract Koa Kola. The cheese worked for a brief minute, but then Koka bit them on the hand. This bite did not break skin.

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Daily Additional info: He poops on beds if no one is in the room. If someone is home he’ll use the bathroom on the floor or wee wee pad Behavior concerns: Pulls hard on leash, Jumps up often or non-stop, Anxious when left alone Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Children, Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: He jumps up. Hes overly friendly ; Regarding big dogs he growls and lunges to them but hes not aggressive How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Koka's previous owner describes him as a very active and playful dog.

Date of assessment:: 7/12/2026

Summary:: Koka Kola has been observed to have barrier frustration and rope reactivity. Noted to jump up and bite the leash before snapping/biting handlers. Due to the behavior observed while in care, Koka Kola is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 7/12/26: Kola Kola was standing at front of kennel with a tense body. As handler was unlocking the kennel Kola jumped and tried to get handler's hands/fingers thru the kennel bars. When handler put leash into kennel Kola jumped and grabbed leash, he then saw handler's hand and tried to snap toward their hand. Handler decided it was best to leave him alone. 7/12/26: It is reported that during midday walks, when a handler attempted to leash Koka Kola he began jumping up and biting the leash. The handler got spray cheese and used it in an attempt to distract Koa Kola. The cheese worked for a brief minute, but then Koka bit them on the hand. This bite did not break skin.

Date of intake:: 7/9/2026

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 7/9/2026

Summary:: Heavy panting, hyperexcitable and friendly with staff

ENERGY LEVEL:: Koka Kola is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Koka Kola.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to rope reactivity and barrier frustration we recommend an adult only home. No Dog Parks: Due to hard barking and growling towards unfamiliar dogs we recommend no trips to the dog park. 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,Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Koka's previous owner states that he has daily accidents in the home. Koka is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Resource Guarding: Koka's previous owner reports that he will resource guard food by growling, hard barking, snapping and attempting to bite. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Koka'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. Basic Manners: Koka's previous owner reports that he will jump up often or non stop. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. On Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Koka's previous owner reports that he will growl and lunge towards dogs while on leash. While in care, Koka has been observed to attempt to bite handlers through the kennel door. Koka will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting/Bite History (human): Koka has been observed to jump up and bite the leash while in kennel. When unable to get the leash, Koka will redirect and bite handler's on the hand. 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. Leash Pulling: Koka's previous owner reports that he will pull hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.