Date of intake:: 12/23/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray( Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 6/24/2026

Summary:: 06/24/26 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Neutral body, stays near the handler, sits next to the handler, lip licks Call over: Readily approaches- neutral body, sits down, allows petting fliches Sociability comments: Allows petting flinches when hand hovers on neck/head Handling Soft handling: Allowed- stay in handling position, lip licks, wide eyes, looks back Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into touch, lip licks, conflicted seek contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted, sniffs floor Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches- neutral body Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs walks away Toy comments: 12/30/25: Behavioral assessment upon request. ***12/23-12/29: A handling will not be condcuted due to medical.***

Summary:: Big Bubba arrived at the care centers as a stray, and it was discovered that he had multiple bite wounds throughout the body. Big Bubba's behavior towards other dogs is unknown. 5/15/26: Big Bubba greets a novel female dog off leash through a barrier. Big Bubba will walk up to the gate, tense, with his elbows locked and hackles raised. Big Bubba will greet and sniff the female dog, but will walk away on his own. Big Bubba does not return to the gate and is brought back to kennel.

Summary (4):: 6/28/26 Big Bubba would whale eye, lip lick, and pull his ears back when attempting to harness during borough break. Specifically, when reaching under him for a clip. Due to the uncomfortable behaviors displayed, he was sent without one. Big Bubba would loosen up and become wiggly again once the harness was removed and taken for a walk. He leans in for petting on his head and body. He enjoyed a few treats before being sent on his borough break. 06/24/26(BA): Big Bubba is standing at the front of his kennel and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is brought to the assessment room where a drag leash is placed on him. He roams the room and willingly approaches handlers. He allows all handling and runs without becoming aroused. He does not respond to the knock portion but becomes alert and looks toward the door. He shows no interest in the toy, briefly sniffing it before walking away and sitting beside the handler. For more information, see Behavioral Assessment. 6/17: As a handler is returning a dog to their respective kennel next to Big Bubba's, he is seen lying down in his kennel, but his head is pressed into the corner. After the handler secures their dog, the handler checks on Big Bubba, who is seen with his face pressed into the corner, licking the wall. 6/11: As a handler walks down the hallway at the end of their day, Big Bubba is seen jumping to the top of his kennel, screeching at other dogs during walks/cleaning. 6/2: Big Bubba is seen and heard screeching at other dogs as they pass his kennel. An ACS attempts to cover him to reduce visual stressors, but he pulls the covering in and shreds it. He then begins jumping up and screeching, hitting his head on the top of his kennel. During one of his jumps, one of his front legs gets caught in his water bucket as he crashes down, causing his leg to bend at an awkward angle, water splashing everywhere, face hitting the glass. He is not deterred and repeats the aforementioned behaviors.

Summary (5):: 5/31/26: Big bubba is reported to enjoy the pool, treat dispensing balls, and hard chews. 5/19: Big Bubba is jumping up and barking rapidly, spittle flying during room cleaning and walks. He does not settle and will fall into his water bucket, front leg getting stuck during his jumping. An ACS covers his kennel to reduce visual stressors while a hadnler is removing a fearful dog from its' kennel. 5/17:Volunteer Note - Bubba walked over to the pool today and slowly walked in. Then got more comfortable and had a lot of fun. Afterward, he came up to me for his usual scratches & pets.. he is such a lovebug! 5/15/26: (D2D) Big bubba is sitting at the front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls out his kennel. He when outside, he marks and focuses on smells. He is taken to the play yard for dog to dog he approaches with a high tail and forward body. Please see dog to dog noted for more details.He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel when going down the staircase. He attempts to mount the handler's leg a few times but is able to be refocused with verbal kissing sounds which he stops and goes into a sit displaying a low back ears and seems to flinch back from the sound. Big Bubba enter his kennel without issues. 05/12/26: Big Bubba is observed to be jumping up onto his kennel door continuously while heavy panting and barking. 4/15/26: Big Bubba is standing at the front of the kennel with a neutral frame and will begin to jump onto the door as the handler approaches. He is leashed with treats and will exit the kennel quickly. Throughout the walk around the play yards, Big bubba will sniff around stopping to smell in some spots for over a minute, licking and chattering. He will occasionally look up at the handler and will sit to solic 04/08/26: Big Bubba is standing at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is leashed easily and brought outside to the play yard. On the way, he pulls with such intensity that he regurgitates his food. In the play yard, Big Bubba walks on a loose leash. He has little interest in the treats the handler offers him, but is verbally coaxed up the A-Frame a few times. After walking around the play yard a few more times, Big Bubba stands in front of the fence and paws at it. He is brought back inside. Once in the kennel room, Big Bubba attempts to kennel fight with another dog. He is easily redirected with leash pressure and is returned to his kennel without further issue.

Summary (6):: 03/25/26: Big Bubba is standing at the front of his kennel, jumping on his hind legs. Handler tosses him a treat while leashing him. Upon exiting his kennel, he attempts to kennel fight with a neighboring dog but is promptly redirected and exited from the room. Once outside, Big Bubba walks on a loose leash with handler while exploring the neighborhood and relieving himself. He takes deep sniffs of the pavement, grass, and trees as he walks. When the session is complete, Big Bubba is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 3/4/26: Big Bubba is at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches with a wide wagging tail. He will jump onto the door as the handler gets their leash ready. He is leashed with ease and will then push the door open hard, hitting the handler in the jaw with it. He is walked to the play yard where he will sniff around and sit in front of the handler, taking treats gently out of their hand. After a while, Big Bubba is returned to his kennel with no issue. 02/18/26: Big Bubba is sitting at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He comes to the door with a loose, wiggly body and is leashed with ease. He walks to the play yard, stopping often to sniff. Once in the play yard, he sniffs around thoroughly. He briefly engages with the handler for treats before returning to sniffing. He is returned to the kennel without issue. 2/15: A handler quickly enters the room due to the commotion. Big Bubba is standing on his kennel door barking when the other dogs in the room begin barking. The handler makes their rounds of the room, and they quiet. But when a dog across from him begins barking again, Big Bubba begins vocalizing again. 02/11/26: Big Bubba stands at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body and allows handler to leash him with ease. He is escorted to the play yard for enrichment. Once inside, a drag leash is placed on him. Big Bubba roams the yard freely, exploring, sniffing in the grass and snow, and relieving himself. He responds to sit cues and accepts treats, remaining seated and waiting calmly for additional reinforcement. Big Bubba is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 2/9: Big Bubba is seen sitting at the front of his kennel with his head thrown back, wailing for a prolonged period. When the handler returns with enrichment, he is standing at the front of his kennel barking incessantly. The long lasting chew is placed in his kennel and he begins to sniff it as the handler walks away. 2/7/26: Big Bubba is at the kennel door jumping with only his front legs as he barks as the handler approaches. He is leashed with a treat and will pull moderately on leash to the play yard. Once in the yard, Big Bubba will sniff every object thoroughly. He remains aloof during the session and will only engage with the handler for treats. He is returned to his kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 1/28/26: Big Bubba is at the front his kennel barking until he leashed and brought out of his kennel, having to be coaxed with treats due to his exuberance. He will walk out of his kennel and kept on a short leash until out into the hallway. Big Bubba is walked out into the street where he sniffs along the path of the snow, relives himself in some areas and is mostly aloof with the handler when coaxed, but will approach for treats. Big Bubba after a bit is taken back to kennel due to the cold and is put back into kennel, short leashed again due to his history of kennel fighting. 1/21/26: Big Bubba is standing at the front of his kennel and displays high arousal, jumping on his hind legs and making initial leashing difficult. After successful leashing, upon exiting the kennel he attempts to engage in kennel-directed reactivity toward a neighboring dog. Big Bubba is escorted to the play yard for enrichment. Once inside the yard, he begins exploring, sniffing, and relieving himself, maintaining a neutral frame throughout the remainder of the session. As the Session ends, Big Bubba is returned to his kennel safely. 1/14: Big Bubba is at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame. He is leashed with ease and will come out of his kennel with a loose and bouncy gait. Outside he will sniff around and relive himself. When the handler coaxes him with baby talk, he will approach with a soft body and loose wagging tail. He sniffs the handler and will lean into their hand for chin scratches. When they do a consent check he will not re-engage. He is returned to his kennel with no issue. 1/7/26: Big Bubba is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, barking at the handler when approached. Bubba is easily leashed and walked out into the play pen, where he is aloof mostly, but will offer sit cues for treats. At times when offered treats Bubba will flinch and shy his head away, so his treats are dropped Infront of him to avoid scaring him. Big Bubba continues to interact with the handler, and is take back to kennel with no issue. 12/30/25 (Assessment Note): Big Bubba is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and allows the handler to leash him with ease. He is escorted to the assessment room, where he allows placement of a collar and drag leash. Big Bubba tolerates petting but displays frequent lip licking, indicating mild discomfort or appeasement. He runs with the handler without becoming aroused, though he becomes distracted by small treats on the floor. He does not respond to knocking, sits calmly, and shows no interest in the toy. When the session is complete, Big Bubba is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. See Behavioral Assessment for additional details.

Date of intake:: 12/23/2025

Summary:: growling as he was being tilted into the kennel and would continue to growl, snarl, and bark while

Date of initial:: 12/24/2025

Summary:: ery scared, in back of cage. low growl when tried to rope, head low and down, traumatized dog - visi

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Big Bubba fearfulness/ handling sensitivity, we recommend he be placed in a home with No children (under 13). Recommend no dog parks: Due to Big Bubba's behavior in the playgroup and in the kennel, we recommend for him to not attend dog parks

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Medical noted wound on body and when touch his skin will ripple and display lip licking behavior. These signs indicate discomfort and stress during handling, requiring a slow, gentle approach and desensitization to touch. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: During intake he was wheeled to medical and he growled when being vaccinated. The vet tech opened the crate door for him to walk in on his own, but he refused to, still whining and cowering down. He began growling as he was being tilted into the kennel and would continue to growl, snarl, and bark while being encouraged to come out. These behaviors suggest high fear and potential for defensive aggression when pressured, requiring low-stress handling techniques, confidence-building exercises, and positive reinforcement for voluntary movement. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.