Date of intake:: 11/29/2024

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 3 children, 1 other small dog

Behavior toward strangers:: timid, snap, growl, hard bark,lunge prefers contact on own terms

Behavior toward children:: shy contact on own terms

Behavior toward dogs:: Lilo will hard bark, growl, snap, and lunge at other dogs on and off leash.

Behavior toward cats:: hard bark, growl, snap, and lunge at cats.

Resource guarding:: Lilo will resource guard toys, food, treats, and random items. He will growl, hard bark, have a tense body over them, and will lead to snapping or biting.

Bite history:: Lilo has bit a total of five times that broke skin and drew blood. They were all self-treatable at home. Almost all bites were due to universal guarding in the kitchen with different items that fell onto the floor. Lilo will escalate to biting when his previous owners tried to pick up the item. The last bite was on 11/19/2024. owner reported that Lilo and the other dog in the home were together and Lilo started to growl. Owner stated she was trying to remove Lilo from the area with the other dog, but he turned back and bit her. Owner reported he released quick and ran away.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Lilo is reported to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: When Lilo is restrained, he will lunge, bark, growl, and snap/bite. He isn't bothered when you disturb him while sleeping. He is fearful and barks/growls when startled. When pushed off furniture or when his collar is touched, he will growl/ark. When you touch his feet or paws, he barks/growls, lunges, and snaps. He doesn't allow his family to trim nails or touch his paws. It has escalated when attempting to trim his nails. Lilo is mouthy when taking treats, has destructive tendencies, has general anxiety, pulls hard on leash. When on walks Lilo is reactive towards large/small dogs and sometimes towards strangers that approach his family members. He reacts by growling, hard barking, lunging, bares teeth/snapping.

Date of assessment:: 12/4/2024

Summary:: Due to Lilo Multiple bite history and only allowing minimal handling with selective handlers, Behavior believes he is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 12/10/24 Lilo is sitting in front of the kennel appearing to be nervous. Lilo will scurry to the back of his kennel and dart back and forth with a tucked tail. The handler will stroke Lilo with the lead and he will grumble. The handler proceeds to lassoes Lilo and Lilo will jump out of kennel. Lilo is taken to the live room. Lilo will explore upon arrival, maintaining a tucked tail while trembling. He will display whale eyes with pinned back ears. Lilo will attempt to maintain his distance from the handler but somehow return and linger next to them. Lilo will sniff the handler walk away and return. The handler will sit in a chair off to the side and Lilo will follow, sitting under them. Lilo displays a neutral frame while remaining planted. Lilo will grumble when spoken to. Lilo will then seek an exit, pushing the room door. Lilo is returned to kennel. His kennel is a mess, so the handler quickly fixes it up before placing Lilo back in kennel. 12/9/24: Lilo briefly avoided leash before exiting kennel willingly and walking to the live room. He was switched to a drag leash with stopper. Lilo explored the room and displayed exit seeking behavior. When a familiar handler favored by Lilo entered the room he became loose and bouncy. Lilo would run and jump onto handler two's lap, climbing all over them and accepting pets. He would jump quite high and seemed as though he was about to have zoomies. He was tolerant as handler 2 switched him back to a pre-clipped slip leash and he was returned to kennel with ease. 12/8/24: Lilo's behavior in care remains the same. 12/5: Lilo's behavior mostly remains the same although he accepts cheese from one select handler and tolerates that handler collaring him. 12/4: Lilo was at the front of his kennel when a handler passed. They see his paw tangled in his bed and attempt to remove him to untangle/free him. Lilo immediately runs to the back of his kennel, barking, growling, and baring his teeth with one paw raised with whale eyes. He dodges and snaps at the lead before the handler finally leashes him. He is brought to the behavior office where the handler is able to remove the bed from his paw. He is then placed on a slip lead with a stopper to give him some time to settle before being returned. Lilo explores the room before approaching the handler and taking cheese with a soft mouth from their fingers. Lilo shows no other interest in interaction or toys at that point, only focusing on the cheese. He briefly walks away to relieve himself before returning for more cheese. Lilo then jumps up into the handler's lap and rests on their arms while overwhelming himself in the process. He tenses, his eyes widen, and his tail tucks. The handler slowly lowers Lilo to avoid startling him and he scurries away. Then the handler attempts to leash him and he dodges the lead, so the handler walks him back with the slip lead and uses a hook to remove it.

Summary (7):: 12/3/24: Lilo avoided leash by backing into corner of kennel but did not flail or snap. Once lassoed he exited kennel willingly and was taken for a walk on the street. Lilo startled at times but otherwise kept a moderate pace. Lilo sounded like he might be getting sick (mild coughing) so handler kept walk short due to the cold weather. Lilo was returned to kennel with ease where handler used a hook to remove leash which Lilo tolerated well. 12/02/24: Lilo is lying at the back corner of kennel with a tense, trembling body as handler approaches. He is avoidant of leashing and will jump up and snap at the lead multiple times. Lilo is leashed and handler opens the door wide, moving away from the door to give plenty of space for Lilo to exit. He stays planted so handler uses light directional leash pressure to guide him out of kennel. Lilo walks behind the handler to the Live Room. He walks across the room and plants himself under the chair. Lilo maintains a tense, trembling frame throughout his time in the room. Handler kneels down and speaks to Lilo with a soft voice but he does not approach. After his time in the room, Lilo is returned to kennel safely. Handler uses the hook to remove his lead from his neck and Lilo barks and avoids. 12/1/24: Lilo was lying in back corner of kennel when handler approached. He flinched when handler made attempts to leash him but otherwise remained still in the corner. Once leash was over head Lilo did not respond to verbal coaxing out of kennel. Handler slowly slid soiled bedding and uneaten meal out and provided a soft dog bed for his comfort. Lilo had eaten his medication. Lilo did not react as food and water bowls were removed from kennel. A towel was placed covering one side of kennel. Handler left a toy and a handful of chicken breast in kennel before ending interaction. 11/30/24: Lilo is lying at the back of kennel with a tense, trembling body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and as the lead tightens around his neck, he thrashes slightly. Lilo readily exits the kennel and walks with a trembling body to the Canine Behavior Office. Lilo approaches a handler as they are sitting at the computer and will sniff their leg before sitting next to them under the desk. Lilo remains sitting under the desk for the remainder of his time in the room. Lilo is guided out from under the desk and is returned to kennel safely. His lead is removed with a hook.

Date of intake:: 11/29/2024

Summary:: shaking owner places slip lead on lilo for staff

Date of initial:: 11/29/2024

Summary:: sits with whale eye and intense stare;

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Lilo bite Bite history we recommend he is placed in an adult only home at this time. No cats-Lilo will hard bark, growl, snap, and lunge at cats. Place with a New Hope partner- Lilo was surrendered to the care center due to his escalating behavioral concerns, including resource guarding, fear-based responses, and a history of bites. In the previous home, Lilo guarded items that fell onto the floor, escalating to bites when attempts were made to retrieve the items. He has bitten a total of five times, all breaking skin and drawing blood, though none required medical attention beyond home care. The most recent bite occurred on 11/19/2024, when Lilo bit his owner while she attempted to separate him from another dog after he began growling. In the care center, Lilo has presented with significant fear and anxiety. He frequently retreats to the back of his kennel, displaying a tense and trembling body posture. While he can be leashed with caution, he often avoids handling by snapping at the leash or retreating. Once leashed, Lilo may either remain planted or walk with a tense body, showing signs of stress such as trembling and avoidance. In quieter environments, Lilo may cautiously approach handlers, but he remains highly wary of human contact and prefers to stay in confined spaces like under a desk. Due to this Lilo is available for rescue through one of our New Hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding- Lilo will resource guard toys, food, treats, and random items. He will growl, hard bark, have a tense body over them, and will lead to snapping or biting. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition-Lilo is mouthy when taking treats Destructive behavior- In the prior home lilo is reported to have shown destructiveness in the home we are sure what that looks like. Anxiety- Lilo is reported have generalized anxiety we are unsure what behaviors are shown due to not much detail given. Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression-When Lilo is restrained, he will lunge, bark, growl, and snap/bite. He isn't bothered when you disturb him while sleeping. He is fearful and barks/growls when startled. When pushed off furniture or when his collar is touched, he will growl/ark. When you touch his feet or paws, he barks/growls, lunges, and snaps. Lilo doesn't allow nail trimming due to escalating in behavior. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human)- lilo is reported to have a multiple bite history.Lilo has bit a total of five times that broke skin and drew blood. They were all self-treatable at home. Almost all bites were due to universal guarding in the kitchen with different items that fell onto the floor. Lilo will escalate to biting when his previous owners tried to pick up the item. The last bite was on 11/19/2024. owner reported that Lilo and the other dog in the home were together and Lilo started to growl. Owner stated she was trying to remove Lilo from the area with the other dog, but he turned back and bit her. Owner reported he released quick and ran away. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration-Lilo will hard bark, growl, bares teeth/snap, and lunge at other dogs on and off leash. Strength/leash pulling- In the prior home it is reported that lilo will pull hard on the lead while on walks.