Date of intake:: 7/15/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; history unknown

Other Notes:: 10/09/26: While being walked by a staff member on 09/28/26, Moo Moo slipped the leash and when the handler grabbed her collar to restrain her, she bit their hand, resulting in four punctures.

Date of assessment:: 9/26/2026

Summary:: 09/26/26 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling Reactivity to humans: did not pass Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): sniffed, initially low body, loosened up Call over: came with coaxing Sociability comments: slightly sensitive to collar being placed Handling Soft handling: slight head whip on starting, tense face and body then softened Exuberant handling: leaned in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: came with, panting Arousal comments: Knock: tense, high tail on knock, then approached handler with loose body Knock Comments: Toy: gripped toy and moved away Toy comments: 07/19/26: Moo Moo has been highly fearful and has escalated to defensive behavior during her intake and is uncomfortable with interaction. Due to these concerns, a handling assessment is not conducted.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-dog history recorded. 07/20/26 Moo Moo is introduced to a novel male while on a loose leash. She displays a slightly tense, anxious frame, tail tucked and will bark at the male twice but does not approach the gate.

Summary (6):: 10/9/26 (KSV): Moo Moo is at the front of the kennel barking as the handler approaches, placing her front paws on the door with a stiff posture. She continues to bark until the handler begins to toss treats into the kennel. Her body loosens as she readily eats the treats. 10/1/26: Moo Moo was at front of kennel with a neutral body where she was easily leashed and taken for a backyard walk. While in one of the play pens Moo Moo looked at handler and started growling. Handler stiff armed her to keep her at a distance. She kept growling but it was not audible but handler could feel the vibrations thru the leash. Moo Moo also snapped at handler. At this point handler took Moo Moo to the behavior office to hand off to someone else. The other handlers returned her to kennel. 9/24/26: Moo Moo is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she is comfortable approaching the handler with a wiggly body to receive treats and she accepts a few pets. She would stop and stare at dogs that would pass by with a neutral body and is able to continue walking when the handler tosses treats on the ground. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues. 7/29/26: Moo Moo is at the front of her kennel with a loose frame and will begin to vocalize lightly as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and brought to the play yard where she will mostly stand near the handler. When they pet her back, she will lean into contact putting her full weight on the handler's legs. She will then watch the pigeons in the yard with forward ears and loose frame, still leaning into the handler. She will tilt her head when they make noises or start to flap. After a while, she is returned to kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 7/27: Moo Moo stood at the front of the kennel and while somewhat interested in treats, did not take them. She was easily leashed and guided out, no reaction towards the barking dogs around her. A second handler was present and she would stop walking to turn and stare at him, whale eyes present, only moving forward when he moved further away. While going up the steps she paused but was able to keep walking when main handler bent down to her level and spoke gently. Once outside, she was able to walk all the way to the pen, rain started to pour once inside. Moo moo remained on slip lead due to not having a collar. Her tail was tucked and she kept her head at a lower angle, however, she gradually began to approach the main handler for pets, putting her face against their leg and walking with them around the pen. She tolerated gentle petting and would stay in place when breaks were offered. At one point, main handler bent lower to the ground and moo Moo curled herself between handlers legs while receiving hind scratches, she loosened up a bit, tail no longer tucked, but would at times appear conflicted. Handler gave her breaks (hands off during signs of any discomfort) and she would then lean back in. 07/22/26: Moomoo is standing at the front of her kennel and will allow the handler to leash her with ease. She will then be brought outside for an enrichment outing. Throughout the walk, Moomoo will maintain a neutral frame, although her tail will remain tucked between her legs and her ears will stay pinned back, indicating she is uncomfortable with her surroundings. She will walk beside the handler while exploring the environment by sniffing the trees and grass. Once this session is concluded, Moomoo will be brought back to the care center and returned to her kennel safely without any issues. 7/18/26: Moo Moo is standing at the front of her kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. She sniffs a few treats that the handler tosses inside, but does not eat them. She would back away with a tense body as the handler slowly presents their leash. She is able to be leashed as she tries to stick her head out of the kennel. She is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she continues to have a tense body and low tail as she sniffs around to explore. She has no reactions to dogs or people nearby and does not interact with the handler. She is able to slowly return back to her kennel with no

Date of intake:: 7/15/2026

Summary:: snapping while in crate, hard barking, put on brakes once leashed and trying to put into kennel

Date of initial:: 7/16/2026

Summary:: hard barking, hackles raised, sedated as precaution via syringe pole

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Moo Moo so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her 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 Moo Moo's bite history and potential for defensive aggression, we recommend an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns while at the care center, we recommend placement with an experienced New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable, adult-only home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (human) | Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Moo Moo has escalated to growling and lunging on multiple occasions, both at intake and during her time in the care center, and in one incident while being walked by a staff member outside, Moo Moo had to be restrained by the collar and turned to bite the handler's hand, a bite and release that punctured skin. Her signs of discomfort must be respected; Moo Moo should never be forced to interact; she should always be given the opportunity to walk away from situations or people she finds uncomfortable. We recommend a slow approach, and we recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Moo Moo. More aversive techniques are likely to increase fear, increase the risk of aggression, and decrease her quality of life. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.