Date of intake:: 1/7/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: He lived with 3 adults, 5 children ( 3,4,12,14,15), and 1 cat.

Behavior toward strangers:: Growl, hard bark and lunge

Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Growls, hard barks, lunges, and snaps

Behavior toward cats:: Friendly and outgoing

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Scrappy is described to have medium energy level.

Other Notes:: Scrappy is anxious when left home alone. Scrappy reacts to strangers that approaches the owner, the family, and the home/yard. He also reacts to cats who are outdoors. He growls, hard barks, lunges, and bares teeth. Scrappy is not bothered when he is disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, when his feet/paws are touched when it is by someone he knows and trusts such as his own family as he is not a socialized dog.

Date of assessment:: 1/10/2025

Summary:: Scrappy was reported to hard bark, growl and lunge at strangers. He displayed similar behaviors during intake and his exam. Due to the stress he is displaying, Scrappy will not receive a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 1/12/25: Scrappy is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed without issue and put on a pre-clip before being taken to the street for his walk. Scrappy walks alongside handler and doesn't pull, he will walk past people on the street without issue. When spotting a dog adjacent from him across the street Scrappy fixates on them, often turning to his side to see if the dog is still visible. He stops to use the bathroom and sniffs around briefly during his walk. He will occasionally try to turn around and retrace his steps walking, but handler stops and waits for Scrappy to turn back around to keep walking. He is walked for a bit more before being brought back to kennel and is returned without issue. 1/10/25: Scrappy is laying at the front of the kennel but retreats upon approach. Handler is able to lasso him again as he continues to not be interested in treats. He is walked to the street where he pulls hard ahead of handler, keeping his distance. When handler attempts to cross the street, Scrappy pulls hard, flailing slightly. Handler tries to maneuver and coax Scrappy forward but he will pull in the opposite direction. A second handler comes to assist and Scrappy spins and barks at the second handler. The main handler begins to run towards the shelter and Scrappy follows. He baulks again before entering the shelter but runs with handler back to his kennel. He is clipped while distracted prior to returning to kennel. 1/9/25: Scrappy is laying at the front of the kennel leaning against the door. Handler approaches and he retreats to the bed at the back of the kennel, shaking. He does not come forward for treats. Handler presents the leash and he sniffs it then lip licks. Handler gently tosses the loop over his head and secures the leash. He comes out readily. He is walked in the yard where he keeps his distance from handler, pulling hard forward. He goes back into kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 1/7/2025

Summary:: Growled, bare teeth, barked, and tried to lunge at staff

Date of initial:: 1/8/2025

Summary:: Growls, thrashes, sedated

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13):Due to Scrappy's behavior in the home and at the Care Centers, Scrappy should got to a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Scrappy 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 Scrappy to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Scrappy to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Scrappy displayed handling sensitivity during his exam -growling and thrashing. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to help him feel comfortable with with certain handling. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Scrappy is noted to hard bark, and lunge at strangers and displayed similar behaviors during his intake. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Scrappy associate new people with things he likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Anxiety: Scrappy is anxious when left alone. He will need daily enrichment to help him manage. Please see the handout on General Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Scrappy is reported to lunge and snap at dogs and cats when on leash. Positive reinforcement should be utilized to teach Scrappy to check in with his adopter when he sees his triggers. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.