Date of intake:: 10/4/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: Police stated that Fully FKA Hacha Chacha was lunging and charging at them, baring teeth and growling.

Date of assessment:: 10/8/2026

Summary:: During intake, Fully was observed to growl, bite the leash, and thrash. While in care, Fully has been observed to thrash on leash and is aloof with handlers. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety, Fully is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 10/12/26: Fully is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, sitting down as handler approaches. Handler offers him a treat, which he would take. As handler attempts to leash him, he would quickly snap at the leash and would begin to dodge it. Handler would attempt to lasso him, to which he would grab the leash and begin to tug on it, after a few seconds he would let go and handler is then able to leash him using a treat lure which is successful. He is then removed from his kennel, where he was a mild pull forward. He is then taken out to the yard, where he would relieve himself and remain neutral-bodied watching people and dogs pass by. Handler would begin to walk around the perimeter and he continues the have a mild pull forward, he is then easily clipped and returned back to his kennel with ease. 10/11/26: It is reported that Fully was dodging the leash in kennel and upon exit, he jumped towards the handler's hand. 10/06/26:Fully is at the back of his kennel as handler approaches, he is offered treats and sniffs them but does not accept any. He is leashed over the head which is somewhat difficult due to Fully pressing his head against the door in an attempt to exit kennel. Once leashed he exits kennel and follows handler out to the street, Fully is aloof throughout most of the walk, occasionally sniffing handlers leg briefly but generally ignoring people passing by as well as dogs. Fully walks with handler and does not pull, he relieves himself and stops to sniff spots on the street and after a while he is brought back inside. He returns to kennel without issue, handler sprinkles some treats near the front of the kennel before ending the interaction.

Summary (7):: 10/5/26: Fully is at the back of the kennel. Handler greets him with a high pitched tone and he remains at the back. Handler offers him some treats and tosses them into the kennel so it can land nearby him. He jumps towards the treats and catches them. Handler then tosses in some novel treats and he eats them. Handler then unlocks the kennel and Fully moves closer to the front. Taking treats from the handler, slightly tense. Handler tries to place the leash over his head and he backs up quickly, whipping the leash off his head. Handler makes multiple attempts to leash him and he repeats. Handler takes high value treats as a treat lure and the leash is placed over his head. As the leash tightens, Fully flinches and retreats. The leash does not fall off him and the kennel door is open. Fully hesitates slightly before stepping out of the kennel. He walks with the handler towards the driveway and wanders around, pulling with mild to no leash tension, he relieves himself a few times and remains aloof with the handler. The handler calls to him with squeakers and vocal sounds (whistling, kissing noises) but Fully continues to ignore the handler. Handler tosses treats on the ground and Fully ignores them. He is then walked back to the shelter and into the kennel room. Fully is brought to the front of the kennel where he does not move, handler tosses treats into the kennel and he hesitates. He enters the kennel with mild leash tension and the interaction is ended. 10/04/26:Fully is lying in front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He looks up at the handler but does not approach. Handler tosses treats but Fully remains at the same spot. Handler leaves briefly to get a higher-value (chicken). Upon returning, handler notices that Fully has got up and moved closer to eat previously tossed treats. Handler offers high-value, which Fully accepts (takes hard). Handler attempts to put a leash on. As soon as Fully feels the leash, he immediately begins thrashing and retreats toward the back of the kennel. He does not respond to treats, verbal coaxing, or a squeaker. When light leash pressure is applied,Fully starts thrashing again. Then he grabs the leash with his mouth and starts tugging it and shaking while growling and putting his front paws on the leash. Handler stops movement and releases tension. Fully remains tense and continues to hold the leash in his mouth for several seconds before eventually releasing it. Handler slowly starts using a hook to get the leash back.Fully growls and whips his head but eventually allows the leash to be removed. Handler ends interaction to avoid possible escalation.

Date of intake:: 10/4/2026

Summary:: Leash biting, growling, and thrashing

Date of initial:: 10/4/2026

Summary:: Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Fully 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 addition 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 behavior, 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: Fully is reported to escalate to lunging, charging, baring teeth, and growling. While in care, Fully has been observed to thrash and growl. It is important to move slowly with Fully, 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.