Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Returned from foster (Approx 4 days)

Previously lived with:: Two adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Mama Coco is fearful and will bark and growl towards select strangers

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Mama Coco will pull towards other dogs

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Other Notes:: Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender (less than a year) Previously lived with: Two adults, Husky 1 yr, Border Collie 1 yr Behavior toward strangers: Mama Coco is tolerant Behavior toward children: Mama Coco is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward dogs: Mama Coco is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward cats: No experience Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other Notes: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads, Designated area in home, Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Pees on area that she shouldn’t pee on: sofa, bed, miss the pad Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.), Anxious when left alone Reacts to on walks: Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) Reaction type: Lunging How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Barks/Growls - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Fearful - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Mama Coco was surrendered due to her separation anxiety. The owner stated that she pees all over the home and whines constantly to the point that people have turned their heads to see if something is wrong. Previous stay: 1/28/26: Owner Surrender Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender (2 Weeks) Previously lived with: 3 adults, 5 children, 2 dogs Behavior toward strangers: Mama is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Mama is friendly and playful with children Behavior toward dogs: Mama is friendly and outgoing with familiar dogs Behavior toward cats: None reported Resource guarding: None Reported Bite history: No Bite History Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: High- often playful/busy Other Notes: It is reported she isn't bothered when held/restraint. She isn't bothered when disturbed while resting/sleeping. She is fearful when startled. She isn't bothered when pushed/pulled off furniture. She isn't bothered when feet/paws are touched. She isn't bothered when collar is grabbed/touched. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 4/20/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Frantically pulling Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Whining throughout the assessment, jumps up on desk frantically Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler with coaxing Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, no reaction

Summary:: 06/10/26 Mama Coco is introduced to a novel male while off leash. She displays a slightly tense frame as the male approaches the gate. She comes forward and will sniff but her hackles rise between her shoulder blades and she walks away, not readily reapproaching. 5/4/26: Mama Coco greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body. She extends her nose forward to sniff. PREVIOUS STAY: 2/12/25: Mama Coco greets another dog through the gate with a tense body. She reaches her nose forward to sniff while holding one paw up.

Summary (5):: 07/08/26: Mama Coco is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches, Mama Coco's interaction is reflective of her previous note, aside from her exiting kennel which she does while still facing dogs that she passes but does not pull toward them or overtly react toward them. After walking a while she is brought back inside and is returned to kennel without issue. 07/07/26: Mama Coco is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She barks and jumps at the kennel door as handler unlocks it and leashes her. She exits kennel pulling toward the kennels she passes mildly and is tense while passing but once she passes them she is walked out to the street for her walk. Outside she pulls mildly, walking past people without issue and stopping to relieve herself. She stops throughout the walk to itch her neck and also allows handler to scratch her neck during the walk until she is eventually brought back inside. She is returned to her kennel and pulls toward the passing dogs again mildly before being returned to her kennel. 7/4/26: Mama Coco is standing at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. As the kennel is unlocked, Coco begins to jump up against the kennel bars barking repeatedly. She is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the room. Coco pulls towards the passing kennels and pop-up crates, her body tense and hackles raised. She is vocalizing as she is kept away and taken out of the building towards the street. Handler clips a leash to Coco's harness. She walks with a loose body besides the handler. She relieves herself a few times before she is walked back to the shelter. Mama Coco is easily re-leashed and is taken back inside. She is returned kennel without issue. 7/3/26: Mama Coco was at front of kennel jumping on kennel door and vocalizing as handler approached. She was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. Coming out of kennel Mama Coco tried to pull towards the other kennels and dogs. While on the hallway she pulled towards the crates. While on walk she walked next to handler with a slack leash. She was returned to kennel with no issue.

Summary (6):: 7/2/26 (PM): Mama Coco is reported to be very kennel reactive; She was observed repeatedly hard barking with a stiff body and straight tail while running in place on leash in response to other dogs in the kennel room and continued the behavior while stationary with the handler while waiting in the hallway for a kennel to become available. She pushes off the wall to get closer to the kennels. She also tries to flee in to get to the kennels. 06/23/26: Mama Coco is at the front of her crate laying down as handler approaches, she is easily leashed and removed from kennel following handler to the street for her walk. Once outside Mama Coco allows handler to switch their leash to her harness, she walks with very minimal pull and passes people on the street without issue. She allows petting and chin scratches under the head but does not accept treats offered by handler. She stops to sniff occasionally and relieves herself outside. After walking for a while she is brought back inside. She is returned to kennel without issue and interaction is ended shortly after. 6/16/26: Mama Coco is at the front of her crate with a loose, wiggly body; she is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Mama walks ahead with mild leash tension; she doesn't react to any stimuli. Mama is mainly aloof, ignoring the handler when they call her a few times. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Mama Coco to her kennel with ease. 6/1/26: Mama Coco is at front of her crate with a loose and wiggly body and is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. She checks in with handler a few times during her walk and handler rewards her with treats. She walks slightly ahead of handler while mildly pulling. When petted she leans into handler. She is returned to her crate with no issue. 5/29/26: Mama Coco is reported to whimper and whine (it is not noted if this is happening in kennel or during interactions.) 5/25/26: Mama Coco is standing at the front of her crate when the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and taken to the street, where she relieves herself readily. She does not react to dogs or people. The handler is easily able to clip her leash and return her to her crate without issue. 5/18/26: Mama Coco was standing at the front of her crate panting. She was easily leashed and pulled from her crate. During elevator ride she jumped on handler soliciting pets. While walking Mama Coco maintained a neutral body. She was returned to her crate with no issue. 5/12/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Mama Coco “tolerated a bath” and was “very patient”.

Summary (7):: 5/11/26: Mama Coco greeted handler with a loose and wiggly body at front of her crate. While door was being unlocked Mama Coco started to vocalize. She was easily leashed and pulled from crate. While in the elevator she sniffed along the walls until the doors opened where she pulled hard to exit. Mama Coco walked ahead of handler with moderate pulling. She accepted treats with a soft mouth and would look for more. When handler petted and scratched she would lean into handler. Mama Coco was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/11/26: It is reported that Mama "launched" herself at the handler while in the elevator. 5/7/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Mama Coco may be “self-inflicting or hurting self in pop-up”. 5/4/26: Mama Coco is demand barking in her kennel as the handler approaches. Her kennel is full of plastic because a linen bag was left near her, and she has pulled it in and ripped it up. Once the handler unlocks her crate she stops barking, becomes loose and licks the handler's hands. She is easily leashed and pulls moderately. She is brought to the yard where she relieves herself and joins playgroup (see notes). She is returned to her kennel and hesitates in front of it but goes in with leash pressure. 5/4/26: Mama Coco greeted handler at front of her crate with a loose and wiggly body. She was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. While on her walk she pulled moderately. Mama Coco was not interested in the treats that handler offered. She did allow pets on her head and back. She was returned to her crate with no issue. 4/28/26: Mama Coco is at the front of her crate with a loose body, whining as the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Mama walks ahead with mild to moderate leash tension; she doesn’t react to dogs or passersby. Mama solicits and allows pets from the handler. Upon entry, while waiting for her crate to be cleaned, Mama begins to whine. After a few minutes, the handler brings Mama Coco into the room and she enters her crate. Once she’s in, Mama begins to whine again and head butt the crate door. As the handler removes their leash and walks away, Mama Coco begins to high pitch vocalize. 1/30/25: Mama Coco is standing at the front of the top kennel. she is neutral bodied, low wagging tail. She is not interested in treats. Handler is able to leash her and pick her up and place her on the ground. She is walked on the street where she stays near handler. When People pass on the street, she watches them tail tucked. In the behavior room, she avoids the second handler sitting on main handlers feet and climbing on their lap. She allows main handler to place a collar on her. She is easily picked up and placed back into a top kennel.

Date of intake:: 4/19/2026

Summary:: Wagging tail, whining

Date of initial:: 4/19/2026

Summary:: Trembling and tense body for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Mama Coco 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 additional 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 Mama Coco.

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 fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. No Dog Parks: Due to her on leash reactivity and kennel reactivity, we recommend no trips to the dog park. 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,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Mama's previous owner states that she will have accidents a few times a week. Mama is noted to have accidents in the house, and 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. Fearful: Mama's previous owner states that she will bark and growl when startled. While in foster Mama Coco was reported to bark and growl at select strangers. Previously it was reported that she was fearful and easily startled by loud and spontaneous noises (Storms, fireworks, arguments, etc.). During her previous stay in the care center Mama was observed to be highly fearful, noted to keep distance from handler with a tense body and low tail. It is important to always go slow and give Mama the option to walk away from any social interaction. Mam should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. Please see our handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Separation Anxiety: Mama is reported to experience separation anxiety in a home environment. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and be prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. They would do best in a home where a person is home for a large part of the day or with a plan so they are not alone for long periods of time. Please see handout on Anxiety. Anxiety: Mama's previous owner states that she is anxious in the home and will pace, whine, and be unable to settle. During her assessment, Mama was observed to whine throughout the assessment and frantically jump up on the desk. If Mama displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Mama's previous owner states that she will lunge at small animals. Mama will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other small animals. In the Care Centers, Mama Coco would lunge at dogs. Recently, Mama has been observed to be highly kennel reactive while in care, noted to hard bark and pull off the wall when seeing other dogs. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.