Date of intake:: 4/28/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (Limited History)

Behavior toward cats:: came in with 6 cats

Other Notes:: 5/10/24: owner surrender during his 1st stay. Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 2 Children, 2 Cats, 1 Dog How is this dog around strangers? Rocky Mountain alert barks at strangers and will lung towards them. He prefers contact on his terms. Once he is comfortable he is friendly and outgoing. How is this dog around children? Rocky Mountain alert barks at children and will lung towards them. He prefers contact on his terms. Once he is comfortable he is friendly and outgoing. Friendly & Outgoing, Playful, Lunges, Shy/Contact on their terms, Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls How is this dog around other dogs? Rocky Mountain will bark, growl and lung at other dogs. Familiar dogs: Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls, Lunges Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls, Lunges Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Alert barks, Lunges, Hard barks and/or growls How is this dog around cats? Rocky Mountain will bark, growl and lung at cats. Other Animals: No experience Resource guarding: Rocky Mountain has had a history of resource guarding his food, treats and valuable toys. He has a tense body, growl and snap. Bite history: No reported bite histroy Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Very High Other Notes: Rocky Mountain will growl and be fearful when being groomed. He likes to be where the action is and where the people are. Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: Uses the bathroom in the house if not walked daily Behavior concerns: Escapes house/yard, Mouthy/Takes treats rough, "General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle)", Pulls hard on leash, Jumps up often or non-stop, "Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.)", Barks a lot, Anxious when left alone, "Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.)" Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Strangers that approach the home/yard, Children, Cats, Large dogs, Small dogs, "Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.)" Reaction type: Lunging, Growling/Hard barking, Shows teeth/Lifts lips, Other Additional info: Has the habit to hump other dogs and sometimes people How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls, Fearful, Lunges - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Fearful, Isn't bothered - Startled: Fearful, Barks/Growls, Lunges - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful, Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered For a New Family to Know Rocky knows the cues sit, stay, down and no. He loves car rides. Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful, Fearful, Independent Where the dog spent most time: Where people are, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living room hard pull on lead , fearful of grooming( nail trim,bathing, brushing)

Date of assessment:: 5/2/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social with handler- panting, flushed face, leans in for pets Call over: readily approaches- anxious, panting, allows petting Sociability comments: goes stand by exit Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans in wags tail, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans in wags tail, panting Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- Bouncy, panting Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: Grips the toy and walks away Toy comments: *** 5/11/24: Behavioral assessment upon request.***

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no updated dog-to-dog history recorded. 04/29/26 Mr. Rocky is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He approaches with a neutral frame and will briefly sniff female before walking away and interacting with handlers. He does not return to the gate. Previous Stay 2024: According to Rocky Mountain's previous owners, Rocky will bark, growl and lunge at other dogs. 05/12/24 Rocky is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Rocky displays signs of sexual motivation, displaying a flagging tail. Rocky will remain self-present, maintaining a soft frame and following the novel female .

Summary (6):: 06/18/26 (Trainer Note): Mr. Rocky is at the front of his kennel panting moderately as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He maintains a moderate pant and pushed back ears for the duration of the interaction. Mr. Rocky repeatedly jumps up onto handlers with a loose body. he has some difficulty focusing and frequently moves away from training when he hears a sound or someone moves. However, he is able to leave treats in a flat hand. Mr. Rocky is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 06/10/26 (Trainer Note): Mr. Rocky is at the front of his kennel panting mildly as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He is loose and social with the handlers and engages readily in doggie zen and building the leave it cue. Mr. Rocky is able to leave treats in a flat hand and the handler is able to introduce the verbal cue. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 06/04/26 (Trainer Note): Mr. Rocky is at the front of his kennel panting moderately with dilated pupils as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Mr. Rocky runs around the room, repeatedly soliciting contact from different handlers. He is able to engage in a snuffle mat and a lick mat for gradually extending periods. Mr. Rocky continues to pant throughout the interaction. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 05/26/26 (Trainer Note): Mr. Rocky is at the front of his kennel panting mildly as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He shows some difficulty focusing, running around the room and jumping up onto the handlers. The handler works with him on sitting and engaging with the snuffle mat. He relaxes some as the session continues and is able to engage in a few rounds with the snuffle mat. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 05/20/26 (Trainer Note): Mr. Rocky is standing at the front of his kennel with a mild pant and dilated pupils as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Mr. Rocky initially paces the room, occasionally sniffing the environment and showing no interest in treats. After a few minutes, he begins to lean into contact and then take treats. The handler works with him on conditioning the yes verbal marker and begins to introduce the doggie zen game. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 04/29/26 (BA note): Mr. Rocky stands at the front of his kennel and allows easy leashing. In the assessment room, he displays a loose, wiggly body with mild panting and actively solicits attention. He tolerates all handling and runs without becoming aroused. He does not react to the knock test and engages with the toy by grabbing it and moving away. See Behavioral Assessment for more details. 4/29 (PG): Mr. Rocky is standing at the front of his kennel with a soft body. He is easily leashed and walked to the play yard for his playgroup interaction. Mr. Rocky readily accepts treats with moderate pressure as he is collared and placed on a drag leash. He then explores the pen as the handlers wait for the other dog he is to meet. Mr. Rocky jumps up on the handlers persistently for more treats when he hears a squeaky toy. Once his interaction is complete, he returns to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 4/28/2026

Summary:: friendly and social with staff. He allowed all handling,

Date of initial:: 4/30/2026

Summary:: enters with loose wiggly body, allowed for all handling and tasks

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13):we recommend an adult home at this time due to prior reporting he will bark and lung at children and strangers.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling- In prior home he is reported to use the bathroom in the house if not walked daily. Resource guarding- Mr. Rocky has had a history of resource guarding in his prior home when it comes to food, treats and valuable toys. He will display a tense body, growl and snap. Destructive behavior- In prior home he is reported to have "Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.)". Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition- In prior home he is reported to take treats roughly. Handling/touch sensitivity- In prior home he is reported to bark, growl, and lunge when held or restrained, displaying fearful behavior. When disturbed while resting or sleeping, the dog may be fearful or remain unbothered. If startled, the dog shows fear, barks, growls, and lunges. When pushed or pulled off furniture, the dog may react fearfully or be unbothered. The dog is generally not bothered when its paws are touched or its collar is grabbed or touched. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression- In prior Mr. Rocky will growl and be fearful when being groomed, he is also Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.) Anxiety/separation anxiety - In prior Mr. Rocky is reported to have anxiety pacing, whining, and unable to settle and when he is left alone he will bark and display the same behavior. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration- Mr. Rocky is reported in prior home to reacts to various stimuli during walks, including strangers that approach him or his family members, strangers near the home or yard, children, cats, large dogs, small dogs, and moving objects such as bikes, skateboards, and cars. His reactions include lunging, growling, hard barking, showing teeth, and lifting lips. Additionally, Mr. Rocky has a habit of humping other dogs and sometimes people. Strength/leash pulling- Mr. Rocky is reported to be hard to pull on the lead.