Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults , 1 child ( 6 yrs old)and 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks

Behavior toward children:: Tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: Playful Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Playful Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Playful

Behavior toward cats:: Cats: Playful Other Animals: Tolerant

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys Reaction: Snaps or attempts to bite

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: Yes Date of last bite: 8/1/2025 Previous bite to another animal: No Did the other animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite to an animal: Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: Excitement. Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: The two owners in the home- verified with owner Was this the first bite: No Previous bite before this: 9/1/2025 How many times the dog has bitten in the past: 5+ times in the past Bite severity: Minor Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: None verified with the owner What happened before/during the bite: Playing with child and not dog Type of bite: Bite and released immediately When the biting began: Since bringing the dog home The owner stated that for the past 5 years, Milo has had 5 bite incidents where he will bite the owner on the leg. When Milo was 7 months old he would grab the child in the home and drag them around the house but never bite him. Milo would bite the adult's leg, leaving one puncture wound. He will bite, release and run away. This only happened 5 times and the last incident was in 2025.

Housetrained:: Partially

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

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Designated area in home, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Daily Additional info: He pees in furniture and throws up in sofas Behavior concerns: Barks a lot, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Jumps up often or non-stop Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: None- verifed with the owner Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Snaps - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Barks/Growls - Startled: Unknown/Have not attempted - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Unknown/Have not attempted - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Description of this dog most of the time: Prefers contact on their own terms, Vocal, Very active & Playful Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Goes to the groomer, Allows owner/family to trim nails Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: 1-2 times per day Walk length of time: 30 mins Crate trained: Yes, but does not do well, Hours in crate: 4 Type of crate: Any he just destroys some During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sit stay no paw lay down say cheese Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He loves me This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Everything Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Any

Date of assessment:: 6/6/2026

Summary:: Milo was brought to the care centers as an owner surrender and is noted to have several bite incidents. The owner stated that over the past five years, Milo has been involved in five bite incidents. The owner reported that Milo appears to bite while "protecting the 6-year-old child in the home". During these incidents, Milo has bitten an adult household member on the leg, leaving one puncture wound, then release and run away. The most recent incident occurred in 2025. The owner also stated that when Milo was approximately 7 months old, he would grab the child in the home and drag him around the house but never bit the child. On intake, Milo was thrashing on the leash and snarling and showing teeth while trying to be handled for vaccines. Due to Milo's extensive bite history, and concerning quick escalations to biting, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (1):: Milo is reported to love cheese for sit, down, paw, and say cheese for photos.

Summary (7):: 6/13/26 (KSV): Milo is at the front of his kennel jumping and barking when handler approaches. When handler talks to him, Milo starts panting and pacing back and forward in his double kennel. Handler offers a treat and he gently takes it and sits at the front. Milo follows command "sit" and "down" and gets treat as a reward. He continues barking but stops after handler asks him to sit again. After some time of engaging with him, handler ends interaction.

Date of intake:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: Thrashing, snarling, and showing teeth

Date of initial:: 6/6/2026

Summary:: Reported baring teeth and snapping. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: Milo is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Milo.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the multiple bite history we recommend an adult only home. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Milo's previous owner states that he has daily accidents and will pee on the furniture. Milo will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Destructive Behavior: Milo's previous owner states that he is destructive in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Milo will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Basic Manners: Milo's previous owner states that he will jump up often or non stop. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling Sensitivity: Milo's previous owner states that he will snap when held. restrained. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Milo to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful Defensive/Multiple Bite History/ Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Escalating to biting is a behavior that Milo has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Milo's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Milo and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.