Date of intake:: 10/22/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 10/24/2024

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Seekings treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Jumps up on handler seeking treats Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily with loose body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 10/30/24: Subwoofer greets another dog at the gate with tense body. He barks and jumps on the gate.

Summary (6):: 1/4/25- ACS called K9 behavior on their phone. When K9 behavior came out to the play yard, ACS staff was in the first pen and in the vestibule. Subwoofer was still on drag leash in the main pen. ACS staff reported when sitting on the bench Subwoofer came over to them and started to jump on them getting mouthy. Handler stood up and Subwoofer continued jumping on them and biting at their clothes. Handler held their slip lead horizontal for Subwoofer to go for that. Subwoofer started to bite at the leash and handler ran into vestibule closing the door behind them making a barrier between them and Subwoofer. K9 handlers used a treat lure on the other side of the door to the pen. When attempting to leash Subwoofer, he jumped up and tried to bite at handler's hand. Second handler kept making a treat lure and first handler was finally able to leash. When the door was opened, Subwoofer exited and kept trying to jump on first handler with an open mouth. Second handler attempted to leash but Subwoofer kept moving. First handler tossed a bunch of treats on the ground, while Subwoofer was occupied eating them second handler was able to leash successfully. Subwoofer didn't thrash nor was vocal while on a double. Handlers didn't clip and he was returned to kennel without issue. Handlers used a hook to remove the leashes, Subwoofer bit at the hook. One handler fed him treats while the second handler removed the leashes. Leashes were successfully removed. 12/8/24- Subwoofer is at the front of the kennel barking with a neutral body, when handler unlocks his door he barks at the wall of the neighboring dog. Handler offered a treat, which he took. Handler used a treat lure and he was easily leashed. When he exits his kennel he pulls towards the pop up in the hallway, handler tugs him away and puts him on the other side of them as they pass other crates. Handler tosses treats all over the floor while waiting at the elevator to distract him from dogs in crates. He is taken to the play yard and is placed on a drag leash. He relieves himself, then jumps on the bench to look at the neighboring pen with a dog. Handler calls to him and he comes over, he takes treats with a slight pressure and is given to him with an open palm. Handler plays fetch which he switches off the tennis balls. He stops momentarily and go to the neighboring fence, the dog in the other pen comes over and Subwoofer muzzles punches the fence along with barking. Handler grabs his drag leash and tugs away, presenting a treat which he follows. He follows the command to sit and he takes the treat. Handler goes back to fetch, when the handler holds the tennis ball for too long Subwoofer demand barks. Handler has him sit then tosses the ball. He is easily leashed and clipped, he returned to his kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 11/20/24: Upon approaching the kennel, Subwoofer is right at the front with a soft body. As the handler is unlocking the kennel, Subwoofer is jumping up and down, and he does the same when the handler is attempting to leash him. Before taking him out, the handler gave him some treats. While walking out the room, the handler tossed treats onto the floor and Subwoofer eats them. The handler brought him out to the street with ease. During the walk, Subwoofer would turn to the handler for treats, and he would receive some. When bringing him back into the room, Subwoofer would focus on the dogs while passing by. He was brought into his kennel with ease. 10/30/24: Subwoofer is standing at the front of the kennel with a soft body. As handler reaches for the lock, Subwoofer jumps up and down playfully. He is taken for a street walk where he pulls moderate to hard, during the walk Subwoofer is easily called back to the handler. Subwoofer sees multiple dogs and his body tenses and he hyper fixates on them as they pass by, handler is unable to redirect with a squeaker or treat toss. However when handler spotted a dog from a distance and steps to the side, handler was able to retain Subwoofers focus as he sat and continued to ate treats until the dog passes by. Subwoofer was returned to kennel with ease. 10/24/24: Subwoofer is standing in the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed without issue and brought out to the street for his walk. He pulls moderately out the room and walks calmly to the street. Once outside he pulls lightly and walks past people on the street without issue. When spotting a dog Subwoofer ignores them and uses the bathroom while outside. He is then brought into the behavior office for his assessment. Once inside he begins taking treats previously tossed on the ground and is slightly aloof and is difficult to gain his attention. He allows collaring while being distracted with treats and tolerates handling around his whole body. He is re-leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 10/23/24:(Late Entry) Subwoofer is observed to bark at other dogs while in the yard.

Date of intake:: 10/22/2024

Summary:: Reported to be friendly

Date of initial:: 10/23/2024

Summary:: Friendly

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Subwoofer 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),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 13): Due to a low threshold for arousal we recommend a home with no children. Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Subwoofer has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that Subwoofer should not visit dog parks due to his selectivity. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior toward other dogs can be further addressed. 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: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: On Leash Reactivity: During his stay in shelter Subwoofer has been observed to bark at other dogs while on leash. Low Threshold Arousal: Subwoofer has been observed to quickly become over aroused and begin to jump up on handlers and mouth them. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. Subwoofer should be rewarded with treats when calm. If they escalate to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Subwoofer. Please see handout on Arousal.