Date of intake:: 7/11/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned (Approx 2 weeks)

Other Notes:: Bentley was returned to the care center due to the behaviors he presented in the home. His previous adopter stated that while loose in the home, he would begin constantly jumping up and grabbing their shirts. The adopter tried several things to redirect this behavior but stated that they were unsuccessful. First stay: 7/11/26: Stray, No known history Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray, with history Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Bentley is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Bentley is shy and prefers contact on his terms, can be jumpy and playful Behavior toward dogs: Bentley is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward cats: No experience Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: High Other Notes: Bentley lunges playfully at people and animals he sees on walks. He tends to pull hard on the leash. Bentley is unbothered by most physical stimuli, but is fearful when his collar is grabbed. Bentley has been described as social and affectionate. During his previous stay in the care center, Bentley was observed to have a low threshold for arousal. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 8/25/2026

Summary:: Bentley has been observed to have a very low threshold for arousal. During one instance when a handler took Bentley out of the kennel, he began lunging and snapping at their abdomen. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety, Bentley is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 8/25/26: Bentley is introduced to a novel intact male and is loose and wiggly at the gate with helicopter wags as he sniffs nose to nose through the fence. He follows the other dog along the fence line when they retreat, and continues to remain loose and wiggly while waiting for the other dog to approach, but they do not. He is then introduced to a novel intact male and is loose at the gate with fast mid level wags. He pulls strongly towards the other dog as he is led across the yard, remaining loose. The other dog is let into the yard and begins play bowing and bouncing around Bentley. Bentley displacement toe taps backwards but remains loose with mid-high level wags. He is tolerant of the other dog being in his face and they briefly stand on their hind legs remaining loose. Bentley is following the other dog continuing to engage but has wide eyes and a wide stance and the two are given a break. Bentley continues to pull towards the other dog while they are separated, and is not redirectable by treats. The other dog reapproaches and Bentley attempts start stop play but is overwhelmed by the other dog's exuberance and has hackles raised with a wide outstretched stance and hunched back. He loosens and begins standing on his hind legs often and leaping on the other dog. The other dog gives a couple growl corrections but Bentley continues the same playstyle so the two are separated. 7/16/26: Bentley is introduced to a novel intact female and approaches the fence with a neutral frame, ears perked forward, giving low wags. He sniffed from afar when the other dog was not approaching, and became looser with more mid level wags. They had a couple brief nose to nose sniffs through the fence, Bentley would do some lip licking and give whale eye. When the other dog gave space, he continued to gently follow her through the fence. He was redirected without issue and was returned to kennel.

Summary (6):: 8/25/26: Bentley is observed to be licking his kennel bars. 8/24/26: Bentley is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel and taken for a street walk. Bentley pulled hard coming out of kennel and handler clipped his harness and removed the slip from his neck. While walking he maintained a neutral body while walking ahead of handler while pulling moderately. He stopped to sniff and investigate his surroundings a few times. When handler called to him he would look at handler and get rewards with treats that he took gently. He was returned to his kennel with no issue. 8/23/26: It is reported that when a handler took Bentley out of kennel for a walk, he began lunging at them and snapping at their abdomen persistantly. The handler straight armed Bentley away; however, this did not deter the behavior. It continued for approx. 30 ft. The handler returned Bentley to kennel and his walk was not conducted. 8/23/26: It is reported via white board that Bentley is mounting during the walk and is hard to redirect. 8/8/26: Reported by an ACS, Bentley is placed on a dragline in the yard. As the ACS sits down, he begins to run towards him and presents a playful behavior. As the ACS stands up, Bentley begins to be jumpy and mouthy; he mouths the ACS's pants and jumps up to mouth their elbow. The ACS then nudges Bentley with their arm, and as they attempt grab him by his harness, Bentley head whips repeatedly. After that, the ACS uses the doggie pool as a barrier to discourage Bentley from reapproaching; after Bentley stops, the ACS is able to leash him and they call for K9 behavior. The K9 behavior handler takes the leash from the ACS and walks Bentley on the street. Bentley walks with mild to moderate leash tension; whenever he sees people, he pulls towards them with a neutral body. The handler clips their leash onto Bentley's harness. He relieves himself and then presents a wiggly body, but goes back to moderate pulling. Upon entry, the handler unclips their leash as Bentley enters his crate.

Summary (7):: 8/3/26: Bentley greets the handler at the front of of his crate with a loose and wiggly body where he is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. Bentley walks in a zig zag pattern heading to the places that he has an interest to sniff and investigate. During his walk he pulls hard and maintains a neutral body. He accepted treats with a hard mouth. He was returned to his crate with no issue. 07/27/26: Bentley was at front of his crate with a neutral body as handler approached. He was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. Coming out of his crate he pull hard and kept that up for the duration of his walk. He jumped several times at handler to try and get at treat pouch. He would at times walk backwards to solicit attention from handler to get treats. While walking he would move in a chaotic pattern, zig zagging from one location to another. He was returned to kennel with no issue. 7/26/26: It is reported that Bentley is very mouthy and will jump up to mouth the handlers. He is also reported to be mouthy while waiting for the elevator and when entering the yard. 7/25/26: It is noted on the behavior board that Bentley pulls hard and passes out or vomits. 7/23/26: It is reported via whiteboard that Bentley could use a harness. 7/17/26: Bentley is loose and wiggly in his pop up crate when handler approaches. He sniff the leash when presented but is easily leashed when using a treat as a lure. Once out of the crate he approaches handler and another staff member with a loose and wiggly body. He will sit for but is not interested in treats. He is walked to the yard where he remains soft bodied and seeking handler attention often. HE allows some petting. He is returned to kennel using treats as a lure. 7/14/26: Bentley is lying down in the crate upon approach, he comes forward to the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. Bentley is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the crate. He is taken downstairs towards the street. Bentley continues to pull hard where he can be heard gasping. Handler is able to place him in a leash harness but he squirms. While doing so. Bentley pulls with less leash tension. He stops to sniff his surroundings. Bentley is returned to the shelter and brought to the assessment office. He is exuberantly jumping up on the handler with a wiggly body and wagging tail. After his assessment, Bentley pulls back upstairs. He approaches a familiar handler with a very wiggly body, jumping up on them exuberantly and leaning into petting. Handler walks him back to his crate and he is returned to his crate without issue.

Date of intake:: 8/21/2026

Summary:: Wiggly body

Date of initial:: 8/21/2026

Summary:: Wiggly body while cage side allows all petting

ENERGY LEVEL:: Bentley 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 Bentley.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the low threshold for arousal observed, 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: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: On Leash Reactivity: It is reported that Bentley will lunge playfully at people and animals while on leash. Bentley will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than people 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: Bentley is reported to 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. Arousal: Bentley has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During his assessment, he was noted to be running around the room and jumping up on handlers frequently. He was also observed to head whip during contact and then begin to jump up and attempt to bite the leash. Bentley's previous adopter stated that while loose in the home, Bentley would begin to jump up and bite their shirts. After being returned to the care center, Bentley was reported to begin lunging and attempting to bite the handler's abdomen. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Bentley to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.