Date of intake:: 3/3/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 3/6/2025

Summary:: Bop it arrived at MACC a stray with a no known history, during his stay in the care center he has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to retreat into the back of the kennel cowering away from handlers. When handlers attempt to leash Bop it has been observed to escalate to baring teeth and snapping at the leash. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety Bop it is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 3/12/25: Bop-it rushes forward to the gate with tense body. He then softens and toe taps along the fence line.

Summary (6):: 3/12/25: Bop it laying at the front of his kennel leaning up against the kennel door. He remains there looking up at the leash as handler drapes it over him. Once leashed he steps out of kennel readily and is walked to the street. He will relieve himself the scoot around, face handler in a play bow. Handler doesn't engage and he will walk a bit before doing this again. He is easily clipped and returned to kennel. 3/8/25: Bop it is observed to be barking at the transfer door at the back of his kennel.

Summary (7):: 3/8/25: Bop It is at the front with a neutral body when handler approaches. He is not interested in treats but remains at the front. When leashing is attempted he moves his head or uses his snoot to whip the leash away. Spray cheese is sprayed along the bottom of the kennel door and while he is preoccupied with that he is leashed. Once leashed he comes out readily and is walked to the yard. He relieves himself immediately. Bop It remains at the end of the leash avoidant of handler as they walk around the yard. He pulls hard back to the building. He stands at the door and looks over his shoulder at handler so they are unable to clip him. He goes into kennel and the leash is retrieved using distractions and a hook. 3/7/25: Bop it is at the front with a neutral body. He is not interested in treats offered. He is interested in toys and squeaky sounds. When handler presents the leash, he moves away. A second handler squeaks a toy to try to lure him forward. He comes forward but retreats again. It takes many attempts before the leash is secured. Once it is he steps out easily and walked in the yard. He is aloof, keeping his distance from handler. He is clipped using a slow approach and easily returned to kennel. 3/4/25: Bop it is at the back of the kennel when the handler approached. Handler tosses ham and Bop is not receptive, flinching away when the ham lands in his kennel. Secondary handler uses and squeaky sound and Bop approaches the front of the kennel with a tilted head. However when the primary handler opens the door Bop immediately retreats to the back. Handler attempts to use the hook to guide the leash over his head. Bop jumps towards the handler bares teeth and growls. He then backs into the corner of the kennel snapping at the leash. Handler ends the interaction. 3/3/25: Staff member reported that they were having difficulty leashing Bop-It for his evening walk. Treats were tossed and he did not take them. When attempting to lasso him with the leash he would quickly whip his head. Another handler arrived and approached the kennel. Bop-it retreated to the back of the kennel and tried to go behind the kuranda bed. His body lowered and tense. Handler unlocked the kennel and presented the leash and slowly leaned forward to lasso Bop-It. Bop-It began low growling and when the leash went above his head he bared teeth and snapped at the leash. Handler tried one more time and Bop-It snapped towards the leash again this time growling and vocalizing. Handlers left Bop-It be due to behavior. 3/3/25: Staff report that Bop it is cowering in the back of his kennel and will dodge the leash when handlers are attempting to leash him.

Date of intake:: 3/3/2025

Summary:: Freezing, whale eye, had to be muscled into kennel

Date of initial:: 3/3/2025

Summary:: Retreats to back of cage when door opened. Approaches with treats and coaxing. Tense body for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bop it so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their 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 fearful behaviors and escalating to baring teeth and snapping at the leash 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: During his stay in the care center Bop it has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to cower in the back of his kennel and attempting to hide behind his kuranda bed. When handlers are attempting to leash him, Bop it has been observed to escalate to growling, baring teeth, and snapping at the leash. It is important to move slowly with Bop it, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.