Date of intake:: 11/19/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history

Date of assessment:: 11/22/2024

Summary:: Due to Chuck's escalation to trying to bite handlers shoes and leash when trying to be removed from kennel, a handling assessment will not be preformed.

Summary (7):: 11/21/24: Staff reports that Chuck is having difficulty when being leashed. The handler comes over to assist. When approaching the kennel Chuck is sitting, panting with red eyes. The handler offers him treats which he takes but does not consume. Chuck leaves it in his mouth before it falls out. When the handler goes to open the kennel door, Chuck rushes over to the kennel door and proceeds to muzzle punch it excessively in attempts to wedge his way out. Chuck moves away from the opening and continues muzzle punching. Growing in frustration he starts trying to bite the handlers shoe through the bark. Chuck stops and the handler attempts one more time to leash Chuck he again muzzle punches the the kennel door before climbing on the gate door and attempts to bite the handlers leash. The handler closes the kennel door and Chuck returns to attempting to bite the handlers shoes. The handler ends the interaction, walking away. 11/20/24: Chuck is standing at the front of his kennel and will be leashed with ease and brought to the BT room. Chuck will be dressed with a drag leash and freed to roam the room. Chuck will lean in for touch while seeking attention from handler displaying a social demeaner. Chuck will also pant displaying anxiousness but will remain loose with handlers. Chuck will be brought back his kennel safely. 11/20/24: Chuck greets the handler standing at the front of his kennel. As the handler approaches Chuck will low grow before escalating to "hard barking". The handler tosses treats into the bottom of his kennel which he immediately goes to consume. The handler goes to leash Chuck with continue to "hard bark" jumping on to the kennel door, attempt to chomp at the handlers hands. Chuck is leashed and escorted out of the care center for walks. When on leash Chuck he will walk beside the handler with a loose frame taking in the environment. Chuck is escorted back to the care center but when approaching his kennel Chuck begins hard barking and attempts to pull towards his neighboring dog. Chuck is unleashed and secured without any issues.

Date of intake:: 11/19/2024

Summary:: During intakes the dog allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 11/20/2024

Summary:: friendly taking treats, likes sausage and cheese

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chuck 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 additional 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 Chuck's low threshold for arousal and escalation to trying to bite, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Chuck's low threshold for arousal and escalation to trying to bite, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Leash-biting/Low threshold for arousal: Chuck is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Chuck when his arousal spikes, tips into aggression causing him to escalate to trying to bite handlers shoes as they try to remove him from kennel.