Date of intake:: 6/18/2025

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 1 other dog, 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: shy and timid around strangers at first. Once she warms up se is tolerant and friendly.

Behavior toward children:: friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with children.

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and playful with other familiar dogs. She has no experience with unfam

Behavior toward cats:: avoid cats at first, but after a while she is friendly and outgoing with them.

Resource guarding:: No resource guarding reported.

Bite history:: She has only bitten once in the past and it was a month ago. Client explained Brooklyn and another resident dog were living in the car at the time. The dogs were in the car since 10 pm and through the morning alone. Client reported the police were called. When getting them out Brooklyn was barking and growling in the car, and wasn't able to see the officers through the window. The officers had rushed into the car to get them out and Brooklyn is very shy and timid. Brooklyn had bit the officer with a quick bite on the hand. The owner was unsure of which hand it was. The bite was a scrap and did draw blood a little bit, the officer received medical treatment. Brooklyn ran away after the bite from the police and was able to find her owners.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Brooklyn is note in the prior home to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: She is unbothered when held/restrained, pushed off furniture, or when collar/paws are touched. She is fearful when startled or when disturbed while sleeping. She has general anxiety and is fearful of loud noises.

Date of assessment:: 6/24/2025

Summary:: Due to Brooklyn's high level of fearfulness and prior bite history, a handling assessment will not be conducted at its time.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 06/23/25 Brooklyn is introduced at the gate to a male greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Brooklyn doesn't approach the gate, maintaining her distance. Brooklyn is reluctant to move, remaining self-present displaying a neutral frame. As the greeter dog approaches with a soft, wiggly frame, attempting to greet Brooklyn, due to her not approaching, the greeter dog disengages, ignoring Brooklyn and walking away. Brooklyn will stand neutrally with a relaxed tail appearing aloof for the remainder of the time. Brooklyn is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (6):: 06/26/25 Brooklyn is walked by a staff member today accompanied by a handler. Brooklyn will step forward in her kennel and remain still as she is leashed by the staff member. They proceed outside for a walk. Prior to leaving the room, Brooklyn approaches the handler to sniff them before commencing the walk. Brooklyn exits the building displaying a still, neutral frame with a slight tucked tail. She explores different parts of the sidewalk along with grassy/dirt patches. As they approach the corner to return to the facility, Brooklyn willingly trots down the block to the side entrance of the building. When entering the building, she is slightly reluctant, pumping the breaks outside the entrance, but with some directional leash pressure from the staff member, Brooklyn will proceed forward. Brooklyn will enter the building with no issue. Upon approaching her kennel room, she will display whale eyes and tucked tail as the staff member goes to clip the ring of the lead, but allows clipping. She willingly enters her kennel with no issue. 06/25/25 Brooklyn is at the front of her kennel displaying a neutral frame as the handler approaches. Brooklyn is easily leashed and taken out for a walk. Brooklyn exits her kennel displaying a tucked tail and whale eyes but will slowly become relaxed as the walk commences, relaxing her tail. Due to weather conditions, Brooklyn isn't walked far, keeping her on the block of the facility. Brooklyn is returned through the second floor due to being reluctant in entering trough the side entrance on the first floor. They will enter the second floor through the parking lot, using the stairs to get to the first floor. She trots the hall on her way to her kennel room, becoming a bit weary of the handler as they attempt to clip the ring of the lead. She will back away and attempt to flee, but with some coaxing, will allow clipping. Brooklyn is returned to her kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 06/23/25 Brooklyn is lying down in her karanda bed as the handler approaches. Brooklyn will rise and come forward displaying a neutral frame, being easily leashed and taken for a quick walk due to weather conditions. Brookyln will trot alongside the handler maintaining a moderate pace. Brooklyn doesn't take any treats throughout the walk, politely declining the treats with a muzzle nudge. Brooklyn is returned to the facility where she enters the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 06/21/25: Brooklyn lying on her kuranda bed with a slightly tense frame as handler approaches. She slowly comes to the front of the kennel and allows handler to place the lead over her head. Brooklyn walks with a low, tense frame, tucked tail, and pinned ears to the Canine Behavior Office. She paces and scents along the room before relieving herself. Brooklyn stands near handler and will sniff in their direction before walking away. She begins exit seeking and paces before sitting off to the side and staring at the door. Brooklyn shows no interest in high value treats offered to her. After her session, she is returned to kennel safely. 06/20/25: Brooklyn approaches the front of her kennel and allows the handler to leash her with ease. She is then brought to the assessment room. Once inside, she demonstrates fearful behavior—displaying a tucked tail, pinned-back ears, and whale eyes directed at the handler holding the leash. Brooklyn also refuses to close the gap between herself and the handler throughout the session. For more information, see behavior assessment. Brooklyn is returned to her kennel safely without any issues. 06/20/25: Brooklyn is sitting in her kennel curled inwards as the handler approaches. She comes to the front slowly with a lowered body and tail, but allows the handler to leash her without issue. She maintains a lowered body and tail and a slow walk to the canine training room. Brooklyn wanders around the room sniffing intently, loosening slightly. The handler offers her treats but she displays no interest. She approaches the handler and sniffs intently, but does not initiate contact. She is returned to kennel without issue. -

Date of intake:: 6/18/2025

Summary:: very shy/timid with staff and stayed close to the client. Staff offered her treats and baby talked

Date of initial:: 6/22/2025

Summary:: Whale eye, tucked tail, flinches and trembles, wide eyes throughout exam. Will eventually come up an

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Brooklyn's prior bite, we recommend she be placed in an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Brooklyn was brought to the care center after her owner's friend could no longer care for her. The friend had been temporarily housing Brooklyn because her original owners were unable to keep her, ultimately leading to her surrender. The owner friend noted that Brooklyn has a single reported bite incident that occurred about a few months ago. At the time, she and another resident dog were living in a car overnight without supervision. When police arrived to remove them, Brooklyn, who is described as shy and timid, became frightened and barked and growled from inside the vehicle. As officers entered the car, she delivered a quick bite to one officer’s hand, causing a minor injury that drew a small amount of blood and required medical attention. After the incident, Brooklyn fled but later returned to her owners. Brooklyn is noted in her previous home was Quiet, playful, a couch potato, and independent. She spent most of her time in the bedroom. She is crate trained and knows the cues sit, crate, paw, stay, and no licking. She loves knotted ropes but doesn't like balls. In the care center, Brooklyn displays fearful behavior such as tucked tail, low-tense frame, and pinned-back ears. Due to her fearful behavior, we recommend she is placed through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Anxiety:She is fearful when startled or when disturbed while sleeping. She has general anxiety and is fearful of loud noises. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: She has only bitten once in the past and it was a month ago. Client explained Brooklyn and another resident dog were living in the car at the time. The dogs were in the car since 10 pm and through the morning alone. Client reported the police were called. When getting them out Brooklyn was barking and growling in the car, and wasn't able to see the officers through the window. The officers had rushed into the car to get them out and Brooklyn is very shy and timid. Brooklyn had bit the officer with a quick bite on the hand. The owner was unsure of which hand it was. The bite was a scrap and did draw blood a little bit, the officer received medical treatment. Brooklyn ran away after the bite from the police and was able to find her owners.