Date of intake:: 12/7/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (no known information)

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: None - ignores Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social - seeks attention, leans into pets Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts pets - soft bodied, leans in Exuberant handling: Accepts pets - soft bodied, leans in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Approaches, neutral Toy Toy comments: No interest

Summary:: 12/10: Wilson greets F MMB dog at the gate with a high wagging tail, remaining neutral.

Summary (5):: 2/20: Wilson is given a large treat to eat as he exits kennel. He is brought to the yard and let off leash. He sits between 2 staff members seeking attention and leaning into pets. He has moments where he will begin to pant and jump up on them, treats are tossed away and he follows them. One handler begins working with him on TOUCH, SIT, PAW, HOP ON & TOUCH some more. He readily touches his muzzle to her right hand but struggles to pick up on left hand TOUCH. 2/16: Wilson is lured to keep his head down as a slip lead is secured. He pulls to the yard and a drag leash is attached. He huddles under the tent with staff, avoiding the rain. He jumps up on the bench and a handler sits next to him. He leans into pets with a soft body. He returns without issue. 2/10: Wilson was on walk with staff. After relieving himself, he begins to seek attention, pushing himself into the handler. As they are petting him became over aroused, jumping up & grabbing her sweatshirt causing it to tear. The handler stiff arms him & he bites her arm (no bruising, marks or broken skin) a pet corrector is used, and it interrupts the behavior. He is able to be returned to shelter safely. 02.05 Wilson is easily leashed and runs out of his kennel. He runs past all neighboring dogs. In the yard, a drag leash is placed on him. He runs around and sniffs his surroundings. Wilson approaches staff and leans his body against their legs. They give him pets all along his body and head. He then walks over to the bench and hops up on it. Staff asks him to sit, and he does so. He is rewarded with a treat. Wilson is then brought back to his kennel. 01.29 Wilson is offered a treat and is brought out to the yard. He is brought to the yard and solicits attention rubbing against handler. He jumps on bench and leans into handler on their lap. He allows kisses and petting all over.

Summary (6):: 1/27: Wilson is brought to the yard and they begin to play "find it". When the game is made slightly more difficult (dropping treat when he is not looking & told find it), he begins to offer SIT. The game is made easier, and he continues to find treats tossed. 01.25 Wilson is given a large milk bone and is easily leashed. HE is brough tot he yard where he explores around. He is called over and asked to sit. He stares at hand holding a treat. When he looks away he is treated. The second attempt he begins to jump in handler lap and needs to be lured down with treats. HE accepts petting and sit again. When he looks away he is rewarded. He accomplishes this multiple times and is jackpotted for his good work. 1/21: Wilson is given a HVT and easily leashed. He eats it as he exits the room and shakes off in the hall. He is brought to the yard and a drag leash attached. He explores on his own before approaching staff on the bench and leaning into pets. He returns without issue. 01.15 Wilson is given a HVT and is easily leashed. He is taken for a walk first and begins to lean against handler legs and is brought to the yard for a "snuggle session". He leans into petting oh his head, down his back and his hind end remaining soft. He engages in play with toys and allows petting while holding toy with a soft body. He sits for treats and can be lured over the A frame. Treat are thrown into the tunnel and Wilson puts his front paws in then runs away. 1/13/25: Wilson is given a HVT and exits his kennel while chewing. He is brought to the yard and let off leash. He leans into pets and when pets stop he will jump up on handlers. He slows down when his leash is held. He returns without issue. 1/12/25: Wilson is quickly returned from a boroughbreak due to persistent jumpy/mouthy behavior. 1/8/25: Wilson is easily leashed and once out of kennel he jumps up on staff greeting them exuberantly. As they begin to walk he stops on his own and is brought out to the yard. A drag leash is attached and he remains by the handler following her to the bench. He jumps up and is leaning into pets with a wiggly body. When staff stands, he puts his front paws on her shoulders, licking her face. He hops off the bench and jumps up at her persistently, grabbing her hips at one point. She pulls him off with the drag and he responds well to correction, walking along side her to the gate. He returns without issue.

Summary (7):: 1/5/25: Wilson is barking at kennel front. He is easily leashed and ignores barking dogs in passing. He briefly greets M MMB dog when passing the yard. He is let off leash in the yard and displays exuberant behavior, jumping off of staff. Treats are used to get him to sit, pop up (on the klimb), sit, and wait (while counting to 3). He is receptive to training but has moments of bouncing between repetitions. He pulls back to kennel. 12/29: Wilson is whining and barking at kennel front. He is easily leashed and pulls to pass barking dogs. He greets handler in the hallway, turning into a c shape and appreciating pets. They continue to the yard where he is let off leash. He alternates between exploring on his own and seeking attention. He returns without issue. 12.21 Wilson is attention barking standing against the door of the kennel. He is leashed and pulls hard while leaving the building. He is brought into the yard and begins to explore. He relives himself and comes over to handler and solicits attention. He rubs up against handler's leg with a soft body. He sits for treats and is easily returned to his kennel. 12.17.24 As staff member approaches Wilson is standing at the front of his kennel tail wagging. As staff opens door to leash him, he tries to push his through. Wilson is then roped and walked out with ease. Outside on the walk Wilson sniffing around with wagging tail and loose body movement. He releases himself and then is walked back. When approaching his kennel Wilson becomes a bit hesitant to go in. A treat is then used to get him inside, once he sees them he walks in. 12.10.24 Wilson is standing at the front of his kennel. As staff slightly opens the door to leash him, he begins to strongly push his head out. Staff leashes him and he quickly darts out of the kennel. He moves through the adoptions room, ignoring all neighboring kennels. In the yard, a drag leash is placed on him. Wilson approaches staff and they give him pets along his back. He leans against staffs legs as he is being pet. He then jumps up onto staff and mounts them. Staff is able to take his leash and guide him down. Once he is directed down, he does not jump back up. Staff throws a toy and he chases it but runs back over to staff and jumps on them, mounting them again. Staff then leashes him and brings him back inside. When he reaches his kennel, he balks. Staff pretends to walk into his kennel with him a

Date of initial:: 12/7/2024

Summary:: Friendly, calm, seeks comfort from humans,

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 12/10: While in the yard, Wilson attempt to mount his handler. He was pulled off and remained standing at their side.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Wilson shows signs of hyperarousal and mouthiness; he should go to a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the concern bite incident in home, the behavior department recommends Wislon be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Wilson to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Wilson to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Anxiety,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Wilson has been adjusting well to the care center. As he has become more comfortable with staff, he can be jumpy during interactions and lacks basic manners. He should be taught default behaviors such as sit or down. He will benefit from impulse control training. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Social hyperarousal: Wilson can become easily aroused during socialization sessions. He will become jumpy and mouthy. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Wilson to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Wilson. Please see handout on Arousal. Bite history (human): Wilson became over aroused while on a walk. He began to jump up at the handler grabbing onto their clothes. When staff straight armed him, he bit her arm & a pet corrector had to be used to interrupt the behavior. He did not leave any marks, bruising, or broken skin. However, he did escalate to biting in this aroused state. Please see handout on Bite History. Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Wilson has become persistently mouthy when in an aroused state applying moderate pressure. He requires an adopter who is comfortable working with this behavior should it become problematic. Please see handout on Mouthiness and Bite Inhibition. Anxiety: With prolonged socialization sessions, Wilson has attempted to mount handler. This can be related to anxiety as he is in a stressful environment. We have no history on his behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. Low threshold for arousal: Wilson has the potential to become over aroused, jumpy and mouthy. He has escalated to biting a staff member's sweatshirt causing it to tear. When being held away from handler he continued to escalate biting their arm. We recommend that he be interacted with in a calm manner to avoid him becoming aroused as arousal and tip into aggression. Please see handout on Arousal.