Date of intake:: 6/20/2026

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adult 3 children 13, 12, 9

Behavior toward strangers:: Hard barks and/or growls

Behavior toward children:: Friendly & Outgoing, Hard barks and/or growls

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs: Lunges

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges

Resource guarding:: Not reported

Bite history:: Not reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high (more active than most)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Urinates indoors Behavior concerns: Escapes house/yard, Mouthy/Takes treats rough, Jumps up often or non-stop, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Anxious when left alone, Barks a lot Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Children, Cats, Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), Large dogs, Small dogs Reaction type: Lunging How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Lunges - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Fearful

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate - Hard Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive - did not pass dogs Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social - pacing, sniffing handler, unable to settle Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Tolerates - stays at a distance, pulling away, neutral, settles then leans in Exuberant handling: Accepts - leans against handler Handling comments: Begins displacing after Arousal Jog: Engages Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches, loose Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: 6/23: Hank approaches to greet a M LMB dog. He has a neutral body, high tail wagging. After about 30 seconds, Hank's eyes widen. He flinches whenever the other dogs nose touches his, moving back.

Summary (1):: Hank is a vocal dog who prefers to spend most of his time wherever people are. He allows his family to bathe and brush him for grooming, but he can be challenging to handle on a leash, as he pulls very hard and maintains tension throughout the entire walk. Despite this, he does not typically go on walks. Hank is crate trained and has experience staying in a metal crate for up to seven hours, though he does not do well when confined. He also does not enjoy car rides and tends to move all around the vehicle, often wanting to sit on someone's lap while driving. Hank knows the cues sit, stay, and paw. His previous owner’s favorite thing about him was how much he loves to snuggle at night. His favorite toys are balls, and when it comes to food and treats, he will happily eat just about anything in sight.

Summary (7):: 6/23: Hank is easily leashed and walks past barking dogs without issue. He is brought on a walk around the building, pulling mild. He is brought into the yard and a drag leash, handkerchief, and necklace are placed on his neck. He explores on his own, initially avoiding staff but once invited over he approaches and accepts pets in passing, continuously moving. A ball is held up high in an attempt to get his attention for a photo. He remains still and the ball is tossed. Hank immediately engages in a game of fetch, dropping the ball, allowing for it to be picked up. He begins demand barking between tosses. After some play, a dog is brought to the gate. He has a neutral body, high tail wagging. After about 30 seconds, his eyes widen. He flinches whenever the other dog's nose touches his, moving back. When being returned to the kennel, he turns and bites the leash, releasing once a squeaker is squeaked. 6/22: Hank is easily leashed and brought on a walk. He pulls hard, maintaining pressure the entire time. After getting around the building, he is brought into the yard and a drag leash is attached. He explores on his own but returns to the staff sniffing their legs up and down. They stand, offering treats as a distraction, which he ignores. He has a closed mouth, paces about the yard, then returns to her repeatedly. He is leashed and brought back to the kennel. Once inside, he quickly turns and hard barks. She drops her leash in his kennel, and the door is closed, he reacts hard, staring, tense-bodied at the kennel front. The hook is used and bites at it, growling. He is left alone with the leash in his kennel, which staff are able to retrieve after walking hours. 6.21 Hank is at the front of his kennel when approached. He is easily roped and ignores the other dogs as he is walked out of the room. Hank is brought to the yard, where he allows staff to collar him before he explores the yard. He explores the yard with an open mouth and soft body. He accepts gentle pets from staff. He is taken for a brief walk where he displays mild pulling and ignores people passed. PM: When being returned to the kennel, Hank is observed to jump up and becoming entangled, refusing to return to adoptions. He is rushed along, and the leash is tossed in with him. When a hook is used to retrieve the leash, he bites at it.

Date of intake:: 6/20/2026

Summary:: Allowed petting

Date of initial:: 6/20/2026

Summary:: A little fearful but friendly, tail tucked, soft eyes, soft body, tends towards freeze, allowed hand

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to potential challenges, we recommend a home with no children at this time. Recommend no dog parks: Hank is reported to lunge at other dogs. We recommend he does not visit the dog park. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Hank is noted to have accidents in the house and will likely need guidance with house training. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Please see the handout on House Soiling. Basic Manner/Impulse Control: Hank lacks basic manners and impulse control. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression: Hank is reported to growl and hard bark at stranger, and sometimes children. He has escalated to hard barking at staff in care. This behavior typically arises when being placed into his crate as well as his kennel here at the care center. It is important to move slowly with Hank, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Hank to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced into a crate or to greet/interact with people if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Anxiety: Hank is reported to be anxious in the home, and we see this in the care center as well. He is pacing, panting, unable to settle. If Hank displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Hank is reported to be reactive on leash towards strangers that approach you/family members, children, cats, small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), large dogs, small dogs. He is showing signs of barrier reactivity, reacting towards staff when returned to kennel, hard barking and growling. This behavior was seen in the home as well when his owners attempt to place him in his crate. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.