Date of intake:: 9/5/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: **10/02/26: Previous assessment available upon request**

Date of assessment:: 10/2/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Pulling ranges from mild to hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Pulls hard when exiting kennel and passing crates, slows down to a mild pull on street. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Approaches slowly but accepts treats and allows full body pets, stays near handlers generally but briefly explores room. Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Leans deeply into pets, loose bodied Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler loose bodied Knock Knock comments: Approaches readily Toy Toy comments: Grips, engages in play

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/16/26: The Pawdacity is introduced to a familiar intact male and is loose at the fence, demand barking. He is let in the yard and is tolerant of the other dog standing in mounting position over his head and sniffs them while underneath. He begins doing chin overs and pushing the other dog, then begins mounting. He is pulled off and continues to display high arousal and FAS, unable to redirect his attention from mounting/pushing/chin overs and the meet is ended. He pulls strongly towards the other dog while high pitched barking as he is brought out of the yard. 10/8/26: The Pawdacity is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose and wiggly at the fence with mid level wags. The other dog is let into the yard and he pulls strongly towards her while high pitched barking, then engages in brief mutual sniffing. The other dog does a chin over and play bows, The Pawdacity engages in play bowing and bouncing, he does chin over and leaps towards the other dog often. Both dogs are let off let off leash and run across the yard together, taking occasional breaks and sniffing nearby each other. The Pawdacity stands on his hind legs, leaping towards the other dog repeatedly and the other dog gives a vocal correction. He remains loose with an open panting mouth standing nearby, then displacement sniffs. The other dog resolicits play, and he reciprocates. With the same rough play, the other dog gives appropriate escalating corrections, The Pawdacity initially is receptive but then begins ignoring the corrections and continuing the same playstyle before the two are separated. 10/7/26: The Pawdacity is introduced to a novel intact male and is loose and wiggly at the fence, toe tapping and gives a deep play bow. He whines and is let into the yard, bouncing towards the other dog and sniffing under them as they leap on him. He begins bouncing and play slapping, running across the yard with the other dog. He is tolerant of being leapt on and stood on, the other dog barreling underneath him and bumping. When the other dog is on the ground rolling, The Pawdacity will briefly stand over him but does not tackle them, stepping off on his own and waiting for the other dog to continue running. At one point the other dog stands on his hind legs and The Pawdacity does the same and gives a vocal correction. The two independently sniff in the yard, remaining close by. They resume play, the other dog does chin overs and pushing/tackling while mouthing. He gives appropriate escalating corrections, redirecting on his own and shaking off as the two are separated.

Summary (1):: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 9/23/26: The Pawdacity is introduced to a familiar intact female and is loose and wiggly at the fence with mid level wags, toe tapping. He is let into the yard and pulls strongly towards the other dog, giving a deep play bow and then sniffing underneath her. The other dog begins bouncing and play slapping, leaping on him and standing with her paws on his back. The Pawdacity is tolerant and relaxed with an open panting mouth. He runs across the yard with the other dog, often disengaging and independently exploring and marking in the yard. The dogs engage in reciprocal play, trotting across the yard together, smelling equipment together, bouncing, leaping, play slapping. They take appropriate pauses and remain loose throughout. 9/19/26: The Pawdacity is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose at the fence with mid level wags. He sniffs nose to nose through the fence with an outstretched neck, toe tapping and whining when the other dog play bows and bounces. He gives a bounce through the fence with perked ears. He is let into the yard and engages in mutual sniffing with high wags. The other dog begins bouncing in his face and leaping on him, he flinches back and turns his head away, displacement bouncing backwards. He is given a break and he sniffs in the yard, looking at the other dog from a distance and then continuing to displacement sniff. He uses the bathroom and then reapproaches, engaging in start stop play. He turns his head when the other dog leaps on him and mounts him but remains tolerant and toe taps when she jumps off, continuing play with a loose body and mid-high level wags. He at first shows signs of discomfort with mounting, lowering his head and giving whale eye, and the other dog is pulled off. With time, he begins bouncing out underneath her on his own and bumping her in return. He is let off leash and does not walk away when the other dog continues rude behavior, continuing to seek out play. The other dog is let off leash and they run laps across the yard together, bumping each other as they run. They take appropriate breaks and will continue play, he is tolerant of her being in his face, rolling underneath him, and pushing/tackling, remaining loose and seeking out more interaction. *Additional dog-dog notes can be given upon request*

Summary (5):: 10/18/26: The Pawdacity is lying down at the back of his kennel sleeping. When the handler approaches, he comes forward with a soft wiggly body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. Pawdacity pulls hard ahead of the handler. He is stops at spots to sniff and relieve himself. He will stare at passing dogs with forward, alert ears. He is easily called away with vocal sounds (whistle, kissing noises) and tossing treats which he follows. Pawdacity pulls hard back towards the shelter and taken back upstairs. He is returned to his kennel without issue. 10/14/26 (playgroup): The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with a loose body, jumping around the kennel; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Pawdacity is brought out the room and down the stairs. Pawdacity is brought to the yard for playgroup (see D2D notes); afterwards, he is brought inside and returned to his kennel.

Summary (6):: 10/14/26: The Pawdacity is reported to stand on his hind legs, tracking a familiar handler as they walk in the room; he increases the volume of hard barks as the handler nears his kennel, as well as high pitch vocalizes and paws at the kennel bars. 10/8/26: The Pawdacity is reported to kennel and crate reactive. 10/2/26: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with soft body when handler approaches; he is easily leashed and brought out the room, which he pulls hard out of. Once outside the room, Pawdacity pulls towards a dog in crate twice, so the handler pulls him away. By the elevator, he does the same to another dog in crate, so the handler shortens the leash until the elevator arrives. During the ride, Pawdacity allows pets; once outside, he pulls significantly. After crossing the street, Pawdacity walks with mild leash tension and no reactivity to dogs or people. He again allows pets from the handler. Pawdacity is brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, he is returned to his kennel with ease. 9/30/26 [playgroup]: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with soft body when handler approaches. He starts showing wagging tail while handler unlocking the kennel. He is easily leashed with treats and willingly exits the kennel. Pawdacity pulls hard all the way out of the room and in the hallways but has no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. The Pawdacity is taken to the yard for the playgroup (see notes). During return handler pre-clips the leash and brings The Pawdacity back into his kennel with ease. 9/25/26: Pawdacity greets handler with a loose and wiggly body at the front of his kennel where he is easily leashed and pulled from kennel. He walks next to handler with a neutral body and slack lead. Handler offers a treat in an open hand and Pawdacity walks over wagging his tail and sniffs the hand and even takes the treat into his mouth and then drops the treat to the ground. He stops a few times to sniff and investigate his surroundings. He is returned to his kennel with no issue. 9/19/26 [playgroup]: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with loose body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed with treats and willingly exits the kennel. Pawdacity walks alongside the handler in the hallways with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. He sits next to the handler in elevator and gently takes treats. The Pawdacity is taken to the yard for the playgroup (see notes). During return handler is abled to pre-clip the leash and bring The Pawdacity back into the kennel with no further issues.

Summary (7):: 9/17/26: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Pawdacity walks with mild to moderate leash tension. When seeing other dogs, Pawdacity high-pitch vocalizes (screeches) and pulls towards them; the handler attempts to redirect him with a squeaker and calling his name, but Pawdacity looks at them until the dogs are out of sight. Pawdccity takes treats softly and allows one pet on the head. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Pawdacity to his kennel. 9/9/26: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with a loose body and rapid wagging tail; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. Pawdacity walks with mild to no leash tension, with no reactivity to people or dogs; he does, however, cower or retreat when people walk to close to them, and watches them with a lowered body. Pawdacity sniffs the handler’s hand when presented with a wagging tail, but he shows no interest in treats. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns The Pawdacity to his kennel with ease. 9/8/26: The Pawdacity is lying down in kennel upon approach. Handler calls to him and unlocks the kennel door. He stands up and approaches with a neutral body and a soft wagging tail. He is easily leashed and exits the kennel with a lowered body. The Pawdacity walks slowly behind the handler, stopping occasionally in the hallway. He is taken out towards the driveway and walked slowly around. Handler offers him treats and he does not take them. He relieves himself and is walked back into the building. The Pawdacity is walked back to kennel and is returned without issue. 9/07/26: The Pawdacity is at the front of his kennel with neutral body when handler approaches. He shows wagging tail when handler starts unlocking the door. Pawdacity gently accepts offered treats. He is easily leashed and taken out of the room. Pawdacity walks slowly next to the handler with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. He is taken to the yard where he immediately relieves himself. He accepts treats but is not seeking interaction with handler and remains aloof most of the time. His body is neutral. Pawdacity has no reaction to other dogs, people or stimuli in neighboring pens. During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Pawdacity back into his kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 9/5/2026

Summary:: Growling, pinned ears, tail tucked

Date of initial:: 9/6/2026

Summary:: Hard staring and low growling

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on The Pawdacity 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:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: The Pawdacity has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to hard stare and growl at handlers when approached while in kennel. It is important to move slowly with Pawdacity, 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.