Date of intake:: 3/19/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (2 months)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar: No experience Unfamiliar - on leash: Friendly & Outgoing Off-Leash: Hides at first

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Chloe finds toys of a high value, she will growl or hard bark. Chloe has a bite to another dog over food resources.

Bite history:: Chloe has a recent bite history. On 3/19/25 the owner's called the police to surrender the dog due to behavior issues. Chloe was giving clear warnings, when officer attempted to leash her, she bit twice, leaving a puncture on each hand. On 3/16/25 Chloe bite another dog over food resources.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Behavior concerns: "None, my dog is the best! Reacts to on walks: "Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.) " Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Summary:: Due to recent bite incident and a high level of fear in care, Chloe is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (1):: Chloe is described as very active and playful. She spends most of her time where the people are. She allows her owners to bathe and brush her. She walks nicely on leash, has never been crated and loves car rides! She knows sit, loves treats and toys.

Summary (6):: 4/1: Chloe was at the front of the kennel and was easily leashed and walked out to the yard. A familiar staff member approached the yard, and she ran over to them. Once they stepped inside the yard, she began jumping on them and curled into their lap once they bent down to say hi to her. She had a soft body and allowed petting on her head and back. She was given a soft toy to play with, and a volunteer entered the yard to take pictures and videos of her. After the session was over, Chloe was leashed and walked into the kennel without any issues. 3/29:Chloe was outside with a staff member. Once she saw another familiar staff member, she ran to the gate and wagged her tail. Staff member entered the yard, and she started jumping on the leg, still wagging her tail and giving them kisses. They crouched down, and she leaned into their leg and accepted pets on her head and stomach. She sat with staff member for a few minutes and was then leashed and brought back to her kennel without any issues. 3/28: Chloe was at the front of the kennel wagging her tail when staff member approached. She was easily leashed and brought to the yard. A drag leash was attached, and Chloe began to explore the yard. Once she saw the handler go to the bench and sit down, she ran over to them with a soft body and began leaning against their leg. She was given pets on her head and back. Once the handler would stop petting her, she would jump on their lap and lean into their body. After the session was over, she was easily leashed and walked into the kennel without any issues

Summary (7):: 3/24: Chloe is easily leashed and walks out of the kennel. She is brought to the yard and kept on a leash. He body remains neutral, and she gives big, long stretches next to staff. She follows a soft toy tossed into the kennel. 3/23: Chloe is easily leashed and walks out of the kennel, close to the handler. She is brought to the yard and kept on a leash. She walks back and forth, sniffing at the handler and the other staff member with them. A soft toy is offered, and she carries it in her mouth for a little before dropping it. She freezes in front of her kennel and will not go in with coaxing. Treats are tossed, and ignored. After some time, she goes in on her own, and the door closed behind her. 3/22: Chloe comes to the front of the kennel and is easily leashed. She looks around the room before exiting the kennel and walks closely next to the staff member. She is taken into the yard and begins to explore. Chloe stays close to the staff member's leg, occasionally leaning her body against it. Once she gets to the end of the yard, she leans into the staff member's leg again and allows brief petting on her back before walking around again. After a few minutes, she is brought back to the kennel. 3/20: Chloe retreated to the back of her kennel on approach. She was avoidant of the leash, taking several attempts to secure her. Once leashed she walks out of kennel on her tiptoes. She is walked around on a leash in the yard, her tail remaining tucked. She is tolerant of being clipped and returned to the kennel.

Date of intake:: 3/19/2025

Date of initial:: 3/19/2025

Summary:: Tense but allowed all handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to recent bite history, Chloe should go to an adult only home. No cats: Chloe has no experience with cats, however she is reactive to small animals while on leash indicating prey drive. Chloe may have a similar reaction to cats. Single-pet home: Chloe has a recent bite to another dog over food resources. For this reason, she should be a single pet. Recommend no dog parks: Chloe has a recent bite to another dog over food resources. We recommend she does not visit the dog park. Place with a New Hope partner: We recommend Chloe 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 Chloe to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Chloe to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Other,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Chloe has had a recent bite to another dog over resources. An unfamiliar dog was brought into her home and when the new dog was given a treat, she escalated. We are not provided with additional information. Chloe also guards her toys from people, growling and hard barking. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Chloe's mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: After the incident with the other dog, Chloe was escalating towards the humans in the home. When police came to pick up the dog, she gave clear warning signs, hard barking and baring teeth. They attempt to leash her, and she bit the officer, leaving a puncture on each hand. In care, she has allowed handling by staff with a slow, considerate approach. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human): Chloe has a recent bite to a police officer. She was giving clear warnings prior to escalating however because she bit both hands, we believe she bite multiple times. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward-based training is advised when introducing or exposing Chloe to new and unfamiliar situations. Please see handout on Bite History and Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Bite history (dog): As stated above, Chloe has a bite to another dog over resources. We recommend she be the only dog in the home to avoid another altercation. Other/Prey Drive: Chloe is reactive to small animals on leash. She may have a high prey drive. She should go to an owner familiar with managing this behavior.