Date of intake:: 5/2/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, returned by adopter (over 4 days)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 dog (medium)

Behavior toward strangers:: Tolerant

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: tolerant and playful

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: Roscoe is reported to hard bark and growl over toys.

Bite history:: The most recent incident occurred when the previous adopter was getting dressed, and Roscoe was playing with a toy. He then began barking and jumping on them. The adopter did not engage with the jumping and tried to grab treats in order to get him to sit, and he jumped on the adopter and bit their arm. He would not let go, even when given a treat and his toy. Their arm was bruised and was very close to breaking skin, but did not since their other hand was attempting to keep his mouth open and get him to release. This bite was a bite, hold, and shake. The first incident was when the adopter was walking Roscoe and he lunged at the adopter. The first bite left a mark, it was mostly the sleeve of jacket that was bitten.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Roscoe was repoorted to have a very high energy level

Other Notes:: May 2026: Returned by adopter due to bite incident in the home. He was reported to become over-aroused and was nipping. Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: Mouthy/Takes treats rough, Jumps up often or non-stop, Pulls hard on leash, Jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Large dogs, Small dogs, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.) Reaction type: Other Additional info: When he often spots people running he will want to chase after them. Also when he spots another dog he will want to be play with it. How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Barks/Growls - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Unknown/Have not attempted - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered For grooming, this dog: Other Additional info: Was not groomed due to surgery. Walks on leash rating: 4 - Hard pulling (pretty strong, somewhat difficult to manage) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 15 minutes Crate trained: Yes, but does not do well, pero no se porta bien Hours in crate: 2 Type of crate: Solid black grid cage. During car rides, this dog: Nervous getting in or being in the car Additional info: He barks a lot to the driver and will move a lot but isn’t that difficult. April 2026: Returned from the first foster home; in-home for 11 days. Transferred to second foster home; in-home for 5 days. Returned to care due to being too mouthy and jumpy in the home. No reported bite incident in the second foster home but he did mouth with hard pressure. March 2026: First stay; surrendered as a stray. history unknown.

Date of assessment:: 4/22/2026

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): Highly social- mouthy, playful Call over: Readily approaches-Loose and wiggly, wagging tail, jumping up on handlers Sociability comments: Soft handling: Accepts - loose wiggly, distracted Exuberant handling: Accepts- jumps on handler, wiggly Comments: Arousal: Follows the handler readily Jog comments: Knock: Approaches- wiggly Knock comments: Toy: Grips toy playfully Toy comments: *** previous behavioral assessments available upon request. ***

Summary:: Roscoe arrived at the care centers as a return, and is noted to be tolerant with familiar dogs but his behavior is unknown with unfamiliar dogs. 5/7/26: Roscoe greets a novel female dog at the gate through a barrier. Roscoe at the gate is tense on leash, will bark and lunge towards the gate when approaching and when the leash is dropped to make sure the reaction is not be intensified by the leash tension, he whines and barks but softens becoming loose/wiggly. Roscoe will greet the other female dog on leash, and both with greet each other exuberantly, both trying to take turns sniffing under them but Roscoe will grow stiff and vocalize as the greet goes on. A consent check is made and the female dog will shake off, but Roscoe will bark and vocalize when being moved away. The playgroup coordinators ask the staff to drop there leashes, and they both reapproach and begin to again exuberant greet other but both dogs remain loose and begin to chase each other. Roscoe begins to mouth the female, and the female dog begins to engage in play. Both dogs role reverse, go between chasing each other and jaw sparring and regulate by taking breaks in the shared water source. Both dogs play are able to regulate and continue to play for some time before being separated. Roscoe will begin to become frustrated and vocalize on leash when leaving.

Summary (6):: 05/14/26: Roscoe is laying down in his kennel and immediately jumps up and runs to the front excitedly upon the handler’s approach, displaying a loose and wiggly body. He allows the handler to clip his collar with ease and is then brought outside for an enrichment walk. While outside, Roscoe walks on a loose leash moderately ahead of the handler without pulling. Throughout the walk, he periodically checks in by looking back at the handler while maintaining a soft frame and wagging tail. Roscoe frequently re-approaches the handler with excited puppy-like body language, jumping up gently and taking treats from the handler’s hand. At crosswalks, Roscoe responds appropriately to sit cues and is rewarded for compliance. When the handler begins baby talking to him, Roscoe responds with playful behavior including play bows and increased social engagement. For the remainder of the outing, Roscoe maintains a soft and social demeanor while exploring the neighborhood, sniffing trees and grass throughout the walk. When the session is complete, Roscoe is brought back into the care center and returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 5/14/26: Reported via whiteboard that Roscoe ripped front harness. 5/5/26: Roscoe is brought out for his PM session and taken to the assessment room. He allows handlers to place a drag leash and harness while maintaining a super loose and wiggly body. He socializes appropriately with multiple handlers and takes treats readily. He tolerates all handling without escalation. Roscoe is returned to his kennel safely without issues. 4/27: I met him a few days ago and he has seemed to deteriorate a little bit in that time. He’s a bit more jumpy now and showing a bit of puppy like impulse control, especially when it comes to treats. He’s still the biggest cuddler ever and will happily sit on your lap watching the world pass all day long. He loved picking out a toy on the way in and literally ran so fast into his kennel to play with it. 4/26/26: Roscoe is reported to be biting at handler's coat and arms but not skin contact is made.

Summary (7):: 4/23: The sweetest boy ever. I’d adopt him if I could. He is the biggest hugger and cuddler and will make the best dog to some lucky person. He’s the type to genuinely hug you and cover you in kisses. He knows sit, down, and paw amazingly and is treat motivated. He walks well on a leash and isn’t dog reactive, more so wanting to engage playfully. He has a very calm gentle presence. Overall perfect dog. Also was unfazed by a kid who was interested in him. 4/22/26: Roscoe is at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches, jumping up on the door. The handler will lure Roscoe off the door with a treat and leash him. He will then come out quickly, pulling moderately to the behavior office where he is fitting with a collar. (see assessment for more info) He is social throughout the session, jumping and leaning into contact. He is slightly mouthy. Roscoe is returned to kennel with no issue and secured safely. 4/1/26: Roscoe is at the front of his kennel with a very wiggly body. The handler feeds him treats and as they attempt to leash him, Roscoe attempts to squeeze his head out; the handler closes the door and tries to leash him as they feed him treats. Once Roscoe is leashed, the handler holds the leash and carries him out the carry. On the street, Roscoe walks ahead with mild leash tension. He doesn't react to dogs or passersby; he pulls towards people with a sot body and looks back at dogs with a neutral body. Roscoe is social with the handler, jumping on them and receiving pets, as well as them trying to eat their treats. The handler walks Roscoe to the building; they lift him up and return him to kennel. 3/27: He's a happy, exuberant 10 month old puppy whose middle name is "exercise." He needs lots, plus some leash training to streamline his zig-zag approach to leash walks. Roscoe is incredibly affectionate and employs recently rescued Missy's approach to soliciting hugs: standing up on his hind legs and embracing you with his entire body. He's adorable. 3/24/26: Roscoe is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body and wagging tail. He is demand barking at the front of the kennel. Roscoe is easily leashed and jumps out of the kennel. He is walked to the street where he pulls mildly. He jumps up on the handler socially and pulls towards passing people with a soft body. Roscoe is walked back to the shelter and greets the assessor with a soft body and a wagging tail. He is collared with treats. After his assessment, Roscoe is taken to his kennel and easily lifted and returned without issue.

Date of intake:: 5/2/2026

Summary:: jumping, barking, did not allow collaring,

Date of initial:: 5/2/2026

Summary:: active, bright, seeking interaction

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Roscoe 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 addition 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 Roscoe's low threshold for arousal and his bite history, we recommend for him to tbe placed in an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Rosscoe's cocnerning level of arousal and his bite history, the behavior department recommends he be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Roscoe to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing him to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Roscoe presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Roscoe's previous adopter stated that he hard barks and growls over toys. Please see handout on resource guarding. Basic Manners: Roscoe has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social manner. 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. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Roscoe is noted to become mouthy.Redirecting his mouth to appropriate toys, teaching gentle treat-taking, and reinforcing calm engagement can help reduce mouthiness. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Handling/touch sensitivity: Roscoe is reprted to bark and growl when held or restrained. It is important to always go slow and give him the option to walk away from any social interaction. Roscoe should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Roscoe's choice to approach a new person or thing. He may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Leash biting: Roscoe's previous adopter reported that he would jump up and bite the leash during walks. 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. Low threshold for arousal | bite history (human): Roscoe bit his p[revious adopter after becoming aroused. the first bite was during a walk, he lunged at the adopter and bit their arm. He left a mark, but mostly caught the sleeve of their sweater. The second bite was a bite, hold, and shake which occured while the adopter was gettin dressed. He would not take treats or his toys when attempting to redirect him. Please see handout on Arousal.