Date of intake:: 7/17/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: Adults, children (2yo, 9yo, 14yo)

Behavior toward strangers:: Lulu is playful and friendly

Behavior toward children:: Lulu is playful and friendly

Behavior toward dogs:: Lulu is shy and prefers contact on her terms

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)

Other Notes:: Lulu's previous owner states that she knowns to relieve herself on walks or in a designated are of the home and very rarely has indoor accidents. She jump up often/non-stop, is fearful of loud noises, and pulls hard on her leash She is unbothered by being held or restrained disturbed when sleeping or resting, being moved from furniture, having her paws touched or her collar grabbed but she may bark or growl when startled

Date of assessment:: 7/21/2026

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Lulu was observed to be tense and aloof with handlers. She is not receptive to treats or spray cheese. When the handler approaches with the collar, Lulu retreats from the handler quickly and attempts to hide behind the secondary handler. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Lulu is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: According to Lulu's previous owner(s), Lulu is shy and prefers contact on her terms with other dogs. 7/23/26: Lulu is introduced to a novel intact male dog and explores the yard seemingly unaware the other dog is present at the gate. She is gently led to the fence and approaches with a neutral frame and low tail with a slightly outstretched neck. She begins giving low wags and engages in nose to nose sniffing through the fence. The other dog is let into the yard and she independently sniffs and when the other dog approaches her she flinches back and tucks her tail, slightly curling her butt away. She disengages without issue and remains neutral in the yard. The other dog approaches again and she tolerates him sniffing her but disengages again. She shakes off and independently explores, remaining aloof to relatively close proximity. When the other dog attempts interaction another time, she flinches back and walks the other direction.

Summary (6):: 7/23/26: Lulu is at the front of her kennel with a neutral body, whining as the handler approaches; once she is leashed, Lulu jumps out the kennel and walks out the room. The handler Lulu to the yard for playgroup (see dog-dog notes); before the interaction, Lulu sniffs around the yard and the other handlers present. She doesn't respond to the handler when they call her; she shows no interest in treats. After the interaction, the handler brings Lulu inside to be returned. The handler brings Lulu to her kennel, but as it was dirty, they walk her out the room; Lulu then lies down on the ground and baulks when the handler attempts to bring her back to the room. The handler walks Lulu into the room, but Lulu refuses to enter her kennel; the handler attempts to muscle her in, but Lulu places her paws in the kennel and jumps backward. The handler calls for help; they walk her outside to the yard. As the 2nd handler attempts to place a sling under Lulu, she moves away; with a few more attempts, Lulu begins headwhipping. As a third handler successfully places a sling under Lulu, she begins to headhwip, snarl, snap, and bite the bellyband. When the 1st and the 3rd handler attempt to walk her with a leash and sling, Lulu continues to snarl and snap at the sling. The 2nd handler places another leash on Lulu, and the 4th handler takes the main leash from the 1st handler. All 3 handlers walk Lulu into the building and to her kennel. As the 4th handler attempts to guide Lulu into the kennel she headwhips and snaps at the handler. She is quickly placed into kennel and the leashes are removed with a hook. 7/21/26: Lulu is lying down at the back of the kennel. She approaches the front with a neutral body. She is easily leashed and Lulu exits the kennel slowly. She walks down the hallway slowly and is taken out to the street. Lulu continues to walk slowly besides the handler, her tail pressed against her rear. She stops occasionally and sniffs various spots on the ground. She observes a dog but immediately looks away and goes back to sniffing her surroundings. Lulu is taken back to the shelter and is walked to the assessment office. She walks around slowly with a tucked tail. The assessor presents the collar and Lulu flinches, she jumps back and lowers her body. Her tail tucked. Lulu begins to make small grunts as the assessor and handler tried to coax her forward, she does not take treats or high value. Lulu lies down and stays still. The assessment is ended. Lulu is coaxed out of the room with verbal coaxing and gentle leash pressure. She is then slowly walked back to kennel and returned without issue.

Summary (7):: 7/21/26: Lulu is standing at the front of her kennel with a neutral body and is patient while being easily leashed. She exits kennel without issue and walks through the building with no reactivity. In the yard she is aloof and walks alongside the handler while kept on leash. She soon begins doing some mild exit searching, slowly pacing around the fence perimeter and nudging at the openings. She is easily redirected vocally and when guided away on leash. She is non reactive to other dogs in the kennels barking at her and enters kennel without issue. 7/19/26: Lulu is standing at the front of her kennel with a neutral body when the handler approaches. She is hesitant and is not receptive to treats but allows handler to put the leash on. She exits the kennel calmly and walks slowly out of the room with a lowered head. She shows no interest or reactivity toward neighboring dogs in their kennels as she passes them. In the hallways, Lulu continues following the handler at a slow pace all the way to the yard. Her body remains lowered, with a neutral to slightly tucked tail. She passes dogs in pop-up crates and staff members with no reaction. In the yard, Lulu slowly enters the pen and sniffs certain spot before eventually relieving herself. She remains aloof and is not responsive to handler. She briefly flinches when the leash accidentally touches her back but quickly recovers and continues discovering the pen. When leaving the yard, Lulu walks slightly behind the handler with a neutral body and lowered body. During return, handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Lulu back into her kennel with no issues. 7/18/26: Lulu is lying down in her kennel as the andler approaches, and then slowly stands up. The handler drops treats into her kennel, and she sniffs around and eats them. The 2nd handler uses a squeaker to distract her, but Lulu doesn't pay any interest. The handler brings the leash in and slowly attempts to leash Lulu over her head, but when it makes contact, she flinches and slowly backs away. After a few more attempts, the handler leashes Lulu under her chin and secures the leash. Lulu initially hesitates to exit once the kennel door is opened; after a few minutes, the 2nd handler places a treat lure on the kuranda bed below the kennel, and Lulu slowly steps out to eat, and eventually walks out the kennel. The handler brings Lulu to the yard; throughout the walk, she constantly sniffs around the yard. after entering the pen, she briefly sniffs the handlers. The handler calls her name and use a squeaker to get her attention, but Lulu pays no mind. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Lulu to her kennel.

Date of initial:: 7/17/2026

Summary:: Allowed most of medical exam but started growling when trying to look in mouth, opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: Lulu is described as low energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

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 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: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners: Lulu's previous owner states that she will jump up often or non stop. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling Sensitivity: During her medical exam, Lulu began growling when handler's attempted to examine her mouth. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Lulu to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive: Lulu's previous owner states that she may growl or bark when startled. Recently Lulu has been observed to balk while on leash, when a sling is used, Lulu escalates to snarling, snapping, and biting the sling. It is important to move slowly with Lulu, 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. Leash Pulling: Lulu's previous owner states that she pulls hard 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.