Date of intake:: 12/18/2024

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

Previously lived with:: 2adults 2 kids (3,9 y/o)

Behavior toward strangers:: actively avoid and prefers a slow approach will hard bark, growl pull towards strangers when approah

Behavior toward children:: tolerant, friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: she will hard bark, growl, lunge and attempt to snap at dogs when she sees them on walks

Behavior toward cats:: hard bark and growl

Resource guarding:: no known history of resource guarding

Bite history:: no known bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Blue Diamond is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: she isn't bothered when she is held/restrained, pushed/pulled off furniture, if her collar is grabbed/touched. she is fearful when her paws are touched and will bark/growl when disturbed when sleeping and when startled

Date of assessment:: 12/19/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: Ignores Reactivity to dogs: Ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Expolores room- sniffs around, jumps on handler shakes off, panting Call over: aloof- neutral body Sociability comments: jumps on the handler Handling Soft handling: Allowed- heavy panting, moved out of position, Exuberant handling: Allowed - heavy panting, dilated eyes Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Folow- distracted heavy panting, dilated eyes, face turning red Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- wags tail, heavy panting, jumps Knock Comments: Toy: hovers, body blocks, grips onto 3X dummy hand when hand is moved away Toy comments:

Summary:: According to Blue Diamond's previous owners, she will hard bark, growl, lunge and attempt to snap at dogs when she sees them on walks. 12/29/24 Blue Diamond is introduced to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Blue Diamond doesn't greet the novel male dog at the gate, instead, she hard barks upon seeing the dog. Blue displays a square frame, hackles raised, as she continues to hard bark and snarl at the novel male dog. Blue Diamond is moved away by one of the handlers, creating space in order for Blue to decompress. Blue Diamond is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (6):: 02/12/25: ACS reported that Blue Diamond began to chew and break her water bowl and chew off her harness. 02/09/25: While a staff member has Blue Diamond for their PM walk, while crossing a car garage, Blue Diamond latches onto a traffic cone. Blue Diamond refuses to let go. The staff member takes her back to the facility, entering one of the pens. Blue Diamond will attempt to tear the traffic cone apart as three handlers' approach to tend to the situation. One handler will take the lead from the staff member and stiff-arm Blue Diamond. The second handler will use an air horn, where Blue diamond will adjust their grip, making the cone fall. The handler handling her will immediately move her away as blood seeps out of her mouth. She is rushed to medical so they can tend to a wound on her tongue. 2/6/25: Blue Diamond was leashed with ease and walked outside to the yard. Handler noticed an improvement in Blue Diamond's pulling on leash. Blue Diamond's kennel was unsoiled and she relieved herself while outside. She spent much of the time sniffing around in the snow and chewing on a tennis ball she found. Handler did not engage in fetch due to history of jaw problems. Blue Diamond was highly treat motivated and would offer and hold a sit for quite some time. On return to the care center Blue Diamond pulled towards another dog passing at close distance on the sidewalk. She was moved along using directional leash pressure and entered kennel without issue. 01/30/25: Blue Diamond is lying down in her kennel but will jump up and run to the front upon the handler’s arrival, allowing for easy leashing. Once out, she will hard pull all the way to the live room. Inside, the handler will dress her with a drag leash, and she will immediately pull toward the snuffle mat, eagerly engaging with the hidden treats. After finishing with the mat, Blue Diamond will explore the room, thoroughly sniffing her surroundings. She will spend time investigating the bed before resuming her exploration. Eventually, she will grab a toy, play with it briefly, and place it on the bed before returning to the snuffle mat in search of more treats. Once enrichment is complete, Blue Diamond will be safely escorted back to her kennel without any issues.

Summary (7):: 1/29: On rounds, it was reported that Blue Diamond was sitting on their kuranda bed staring at the transfer door, after a second or two they turned their head and looked at the staff member, when they were taking notes on her behavior they were lingering in front of their kennel when Blue Diamond barked, charged at the door and jumped up on it with their front paws. The Staff member walked away needing the interaction. 1/23/25 (late entry): Blue Diamond was leashed with ease and walked to the live room where she was clipped to a drag leash. Handlers noticed Blue Diamond's jaw was no longer hanging open and that she was seemingly able to eat treats without difficulty. Blue Diamond was social with handlers and solicited many treats, which she began offering a sit for. Blue Diamond would bring her toys over to handlers and jump up on their lap with a loose, wiggly frame. She spent much of her time calmly lying on kuranda bed chewing her toy. Blue Diamond was returned to kennel with ease. 01/07/25 (Trainer Note): Blue Diamond is standing at the front of her kennel panting as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Blue Diamond allows the handler to attach the drag leash and begins to explore the room independently. She maintains a neutral body and mild pant throughout the interaction. Handler engages her in the various enrichment and reinforces orienting between items. Handler then conditions the "yes" marker. Blue Diamond is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 01/04/25: Blue Diamond is reported to be seen chewing on her transfer door pin. 1/2/2025: Blue Diamond was reported to grabbed onto a traffic cone while on walks she quickly dropped it when the handler walked her away and said "Drop it".

Date of intake:: 12/18/2024

Summary:: loose wiggly body and approached staff for attention.

Date of initial:: 12/19/2024

Summary:: allowed for handling and tasks but became anxious over ears

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Blue Diamond's potential behavior challenges we recommend she is placed in an adult-only home at this time. No cats-in the prior home it is reported when she sees cats on walks she will hard bark and growl. we recommend she is placed in a home without cats. Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behavior reported by her previous owner and the concerning display during playgroup, we recommend for Blue Diamond to be the only dog in the home and not attend dog parks at this time.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding- During the Resource guarding portion of the handling assessment it is noted that she would body block the dummy toy and lightly mouth the dummy hand. Basic manners/poor impulse control- Blue Diamond displayed heavy jumping during her handling assessment. Consistent training to teach him to sit or stay when greeting people, using positive reinforcement and redirection, will help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity- Blue Diamond is reported in the prior home to actively avoid strangers and prefers a slow approach, if approached too quickly she will hard bark, growl and pull towards them. She will hard bark, growl, lunge, and attempt to snap at dogs when she sees them on walks. To address her fearfulness, potential for defensive aggression, and on-leash reactivity, start by gradually desensitizing her to strangers and other dogs at a distance where she remains calm, rewarding her for relaxed behavior. Use counter-conditioning to pair the sight of strangers and dogs with positive experiences like treats and praise. Teach focus commands such as "watch me" to redirect her attention during walks. Encourage slow, controlled approaches from strangers and avoid sudden movements. Practice impulse control exercises like "stay" and "leave it" to improve her self-control. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/will actively. Anxiety-Blue Diamond began to display heavy panting, dilated red eyes, and pacing during her assessment. Managing her anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Handling/touch sensitivity- In the prior home it is reported that she is fearful when her paws are touched and will bark/growl when disturbed when sleeping and when startled. During her medical exam it was noted that she became anxious when tasks were done over her ears. To address her handling and touch sensitivity, start by gradually desensitizing her to touch through gentle, positive interactions. Begin by lightly touching her paws and ears, immediately rewarding her with treats and praise to create a positive association. Gradually increase the duration and intensity of the touch as she becomes more comfortable. Avoid disturbing her while she sleeps and work on building her confidence with commands like "sit" and "stay" to help her feel secure. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.