Date of intake:: 11/29/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (1 year)

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 1 large dog, 1 baby (4 weeks)

Behavior toward strangers:: Rocky will lunge can be friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Rocky is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Rocky is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)

Other Notes:: Rocky's previous owner states that he will "nip" when they scruff him. Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Designated area in home Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Poops and pees in the home if designated area in the home is obstructed or closed off Behavior concerns: Escapes house/yard, Jumps up often or non-stop, Pulls hard on leash, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.) Reacts to on walks: Small dogs, Large dogs, Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), Strangers that approach you/family members, Strangers that approach the home/yard Reaction type: Lunging, Other Additional info: He would bark and pull on leash. Very playful and just wants to interact especially with other big dogs How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful, Snaps - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Fearful, Snaps

Date of assessment:: 12/2/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate - pulls towards places he wants to go Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches the handler readily Sociability comments: Panting heavily and pacing around the room, checks in with handler, receptive to treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: 12/13/25: Rocky greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. He then becomes frustrated and jumps on the gate barking.

Summary (6):: 12/15/25: Rocky is reported to be thrashing intensely while on leash 12/11/25: Rocky is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he begins to jump and paw on the kennel door as the handler unlocks the kennel. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. Rocky becomes jumpy on the handler a few times. On the street, Rocky walks ahead with moderate pulling. When seeing multiple dogs, Rocky whines and attempts to pull towards a few of them, but he refocuses himself on the walk or when the handler calls his name. The handler often gives him the sit command and he follows and takes treats softly. He also has slight interest in passersby. Upon entering, Rocky jumps on a familiar handler with a soft body. The handler clips their leash and returns Rocky to kennel. 12/10/25: ACS reports Rocky became aroused, began to leash bite and mouth the ACS arms through clothing (no broken skin). 12/2/25: Rocky is sitting at the front of his kennel with a wagging tail as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out the room; while walking out the room, Rocky looks at the kennels. Rocky sniffs the staff members he walks past with a neutral body. On the street, Rocky walks ahead with light leash tension; a few times, he would briefly pull ahead. He also shows no interest in passersby. When returning, Rocky begins to pull in a direction away from the entrance, but the handler guides to the entrance, and both entered. Rocky is then brought in for his assessment (See Assessment Notes). Once it is done, the handler goes to return Rocky. While walking back to his kennel, Rocky keeps his attention on the dogs in kennels he walk past. Once at his kennel, he refuses to enter. The handler tosses treats in there, but he shows no interest. A few times, the handler attempts to muscle him in (with leash pressure), but Rocky doesn't enter, thrashing briefly with each try. The handler calls for help and a second handler; the second handler tosses a treat in his kennel, and Rocky then enters his kennel on his own

Summary (7):: 12/1/25: Rocky is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and pulls hard out of kennel and on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he would continue to pull ahead and would hard stare at dogs as they passed by. He is able to take treats after he is taken away and the dogs are out of sight. He is comfortable approaching the handler for treats and is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 11/30/25: Rocky is at the front with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. He walks out of the room pulling mildly. A dog is in the hallway and he stares at them briefly before being taken to the side. Rocky begins looking back and forth in a slightly frantic manner, pulling back forth. Rocky is brought to the street where he walks besides the handler with a loose leash. He pulls mildly. Rocky relieves himself and sniffs his surroundings. Handler tries to engage with him. Rocky approaches with a soft body and wagging tail. Treats are offered and he sniffs but does not take them. Rocky then remains aloof with the handler. He is walked back to the shelter. Rocky hesitates outside of the kennel room for a moment. Handler calls him over and applies gentle leash pressure. He follows and is returned to kennel without issue. 11/30/25: Rocky is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins jumping at the door as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be leashed and he pulls hard out of kennel. He the begins to thrash and alligator roll on leash while jumping up on the handler. The handler then turns around and muscles him back into kennel. He begins jumping up and would lick at his kennel bars as the handler retrieves their leash back with a hook. He continues to lick at his kennel bars as the handler is walking away.

Date of intake:: 11/29/2025

Summary:: Treat motivated, jumping up on handlers

Date of initial:: 11/29/2025

Summary:: Allows all handling for exam and task

ENERGY LEVEL:: Rocky 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 additional 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 Rocky.

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 handling sensitivity and fearful behavior we recommend an adult only home. No Dog Parks: Due to lunging towards dogs while on leash 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,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Other

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Rocky's previous owner states that he will have accidents a few times a week. 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. Destructive Behavior: Rocky's previous owner states that he is destructive in the home with items such as furniture, shoes, and other household items. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Rocky will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Basic Manners: Rocky's previous owner states that he jumps 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. Handling Sensitivity/ Fearful Defensive: Rocky's previous owner states that he will snap when held/restrained, when his collar is grabbed, and when he is scruffed. While in care Rocky has been obsvered to thrash intensely while on leash. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Rocky to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Anxiety: During his assessment Rocky was noted to pant heavily and pace throughout. If Rocky displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Rocky's previous owner states that he will lunge and bark towards dogs, small animals, and strangers. Rocky will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Pulling: Other: Rocky's previous owner states that he pulls 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. Other: Rocky's previous owner states that he will escape the house and the yard.