Date of intake:: 2/15/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 2/16/2026

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Papo Korn has a tense body and wide eyes. When the handler attempts to place a collar on him Papo begins head whipping and retreating. Spray cheese is used however when the handler attempts to approach him Papo begins lunging and snapping at them. When the secondary handler attempts to clip their leash Papo begins snapping at the handlers hand and at the leash. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Papo is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 2/25/26: Papo Korn is lying down and then stands up with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and brought out the kennel. On the street, Papo walks ahead with mild leash tension, occasionally pulling hard to spots that he wants to sniff; Papo is slightly fixated on these spots, as the handler pulls him away and he slightly baulks but continues the walk. Papo takes treats hard so the handler tosses them to him. He also doesn’t have interest in people. Upon entry, the handler brings Papo inside to the office. There, he greets the handlers with a loose body, soliciting and allowing pets from them. They give him the sit command, but Papo jumps on them when he sees the treat. However, he follows it after a few tries. Before leaving the office, one of the familiar handlers place a collar on Papo which he allows. Then, the (primary) handler clips their leash and returns Papo Korn to his kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 2/19/26: Papo Korn is at at front of kennel, slightly wide eyed, soft body. Papo Korn is leashed, walks out of kennel slowly, steadily. Once outside Papa maintains neutral-soft body, walks with loose leash. He relieves himself, stops to sniff areas of interest. Papo Korn is cued by handler, he approaches, allows petting with soft body. Papo Korn takes treats from hand gently. When returning to MACC, Papo Korn pauses walking several times, mild-moderate leash pressure is used to coax him forward. Papo Korn shows no interest in a member of public that attempts to greet him verbally. Papo Korn baulks when re-entering kennel room. A treat trail is effective to lure him back to kennel. 2/16/26: Papo Korn is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body and widen eyes. He is easily leashed and removed from his kennel where he would have a moderate pull ahead of the handler is taken out for a street walk. He would relieve himself and begin to walk ahead of the handler, not reacting towards any passing stimuli. Afterwards, he is brought back into the assessment office where he is observed to watch the assessor with wide eyes and a tense body. Handler uses treats in attempts to coax him, which he would take and become aloof. As handler attempts to collar him, he would continue to move away and avoid contact. Cheese spray is then used and he would attempt to lunge and snap at handlers hand while slightly thrashing on leash. As primary handler attempts to clip their leash, he would attempt to snap and is removed from the room. Papo would then baulk on his way back to his kennel and a belly band is used to safely place him back with no further issues.

Date of intake:: 2/15/2026

Summary:: Seeking attention, wiggly body, baulked in kennel room

Date of initial:: 2/15/2026

Summary:: Repeatedly resists muzzle be clipped behind ears and snaps at muzzle

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Papo Korn 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 behavior 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: During his medical exam, Papo was observed to snap at the muzzle when they attempted to place it on him. He was also observed to escalate to snapping when handlers attempted to place a collar on him. It is important to move slowly with Papo, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.