Date of intake:: 1/20/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child

Behavior toward strangers:: Hockey is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Hockey is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Hockey is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Hockey will growl or bark when you try to take away food or toys.

Bite history:: Approx 12/2026: Hockey bite the owner's daughter when they were attempting to put a leash on Hockey. Hockey head whipped, bared teeth. Hockey's teeth grazed their hand and this bite did break skin. The owner also states that Hockey frequently growls when his collar is grabbed.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Hockey tends to chew up the walls in the home. Held/restrained: Isn't bothered Disturbed while sleeping: isn't bothered Startled: barks/growls Pushed/pulled off furniture: isn't bothered Feet/paws touched: isn't bothered Collar grabbed/touched: isn't bothered

Date of assessment:: 1/27/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Receptive to treats Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Leans into handler initially but becomes tense and head whips when the handler holds his collar Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Pulls hard towards the door after the handler leaves, approaches handler readily when they renter Toy Toy comments: Becomes tense and hovers over the toy

Summary:: 1/28/26- Hockey gate greets another dog with a neutral body with a high tail. His hackles are slightly raised he disengages on his own and engages on his own. He continues to remain neutral and sniffs at the gate.

Summary (6):: 2/26/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that during a street walk, Hockey didn't react to an off leash dog "advancing towards him". He backed away with the handler, as well as "played up/down on steps, and followed without looking (back)". 2/22/26: Hockey is loose and wiggly at the front of his kennel. He is easily leashed. He pulls moderately out of the building and on the street. He takes treats and allows petting. He pulls moderately back and enters his kennel willingly. 2/21/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Hockey was soliciting pets from handler. Pre-clip sign removed due to less handling sensitivity. 2/14/26: (Hockey presents the same behavior noted in the previous EN). Hockey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body, and wide eyes while repeatedly licking his lips. He is observed to have saliva on his mouth, as well as his neck and chest is wet from the saliva. The handler gives him a treat and leashes him, removing him out the room. On the street, Hockey walks ahead with mild leash tension. He stops to relieve himself a few times. Hockey also has no interest in passersby. He allows pets from the handler as he stands on his hind legs. While walking back to the shelter, Hockey increases leash tension as he slightly pulls ahead. Upon entry, the handler pets Hockey once more. Afterwards, the handler clips their leash and returns Hockey to kennel with ease. 2/7/26: Hockey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body, and wide eyes while repeatedly licking his lips. The handler gives him a treat and leashes him, removing him out the room. On the street, Hockey walks ahead with mild leash tension. He stops to relieve himself a few times. Hockey also has no interest in passersby. He allows pets from the handler as he stands on his hind legs. While walking back to the shelter, Hockey increases leash tension as he slightly pulls ahead. Upon entry, the handler pets Hockey once more. Afterwards, the handler clips their leash and returns Hockey to kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 2/6/26: It is reported that Hockey is kennel reactive. He pushes off the wall attempting to get towards kennels. 1/31/26: Hockey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body and licking his lips. He is easily leashed and brought out of the room. While riding the elevator, Hockey allowed pets from the handler. On the street, Hockey walks ahead with mild leash tension. He allows pets and takes treats softly from the handler. He also attempts to jump towards a pigeon nearby. Hockey has no interest in passersby and dogs. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Hockey to his kennel with ease. 1/27/26 (assessment walks): Hockey is at the front of his kennel with a soft body. He is easily leashed with a pre-clipped leash and brought out the room. On the street, Hockey walks ahead with mild to moderate leash tension; he also stops to relieve himself multiple times. Hockey also turns around to look at a person walking a few feet behind. The handler has him stand to the side for the person to walk past; Hockey displays no interest. He is then brought in for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, the handler returns Hockey to his kennel with ease. 1/23/26: Hockey is sitting at the front with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Hockey walks ahead of the handler with mild to moderate leash tension. He doesn't show interest in passersby and dogs. Before entering the building, Hockey slightly baulks, but as the handler runs in, Hockey follows. The handler clips their leash and runs Hockey into his kennel, returning him with ease. 1/21/26: Hockey is sitting at the front of the kennel, his side leaning up against the door. His eyes are wide and he lip licks as handler unlocks the door and attempts to engage with him. He is not interested in treats. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel. He barks at the other dogs reacting towards him as he passes but continues to move forward. He is walked to the street, remaining tense wide eyed and lip licking when turning back towards handler. When returning to kennel, he baulks in the hall. He is still not interested in treats. Handler jogs with him and follows a few steps before bauliking again outside the kennel room. Handler jogs getting him into the room but then needs to muscles him into kennel.

Date of intake:: 1/20/2026

Summary:: Tense, low body

Date of initial:: 1/23/2026

Summary:: Tense, but allows placement of muzzle and handling for exam and all tasks. Whale eye

ENERGY LEVEL:: Hockey is described as medium 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:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history and resource guarding we recommend an adult only home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Hockey's previous owner states that he will growl or bark when you try to take away food or toys. During his assessment he was observed to become tense and hover over a toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Hockey's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Destructive Behavior: Hockey's previous owner states that he chews on the walls in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Hockey will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Fearful Defensive: Hockey's previous owner states that he will bark and growl when startled. It is important to move slowly with Hockey, 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. Bite History (Human)/ Handling Sensitivity: Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Hockey was observed to pull off the walls and attempt to get closer to the other dogs in the kennel room. Hockey will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.