Animal Profile

King Julian is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at the care centers as a stray with little known history. During his intake, he was loose bodied at first, but would head whip when touched, and escalated to snapping at the microchip scanner and growling during vaccines. He has tolerated handling throughout his stay. On leash, he has been observed to be reactive towards dogs and people. Observed to lunge with raised hackles, and pull very hard towards dogs with a tense body. He is not easily redirectable despite handlers creating space and distance from the trigger. Medically, King Julian is finishing up treatment for CIRDC but is otherwise healthy.

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This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form King Julian is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at the care centers as a stray with little known history. During his intake, he was loose bodied at first, but would head whip when touched, and escalated to snapping at the microchip scanner and growling during vaccines. He has tolerated handling throughout his stay. On leash, he has been observed to be reactive towards dogs and people. Observed to lunge with raised hackles, and pull very hard towards dogs with a tense body. He is not easily redirectable despite handlers creating space and distance from the trigger. Medically, King Julian is finishing up treatment for CIRDC but is otherwise healthy.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 59 lbs

Medical Notes

9/27/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-5 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - turns head when touched but did well with baby food/cheese distraction and going slow, allowed handling and tasks with muzzle Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective: T = not performed P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered - no scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already neutered

9/30/2025

High dog reactivity and difficult to redirect a: Aggression towards other dogs in shelter P: Clonidine Trazodone 100mg 2 tablets po bid while in shelter Clonidine 0.3 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter

10/4/2025

Noted during cage side rounds to be coughing S: QAR, at front of kennel, accepts treats offered O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal discharge discharge RESP- Eupneic, but coughing MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 275mg PO SID x10d CTM

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

While the finder described King to be extremely reactive to other dogs and strangers. Upon approaching him, he showed a loose body and allowed me to pet his head. When introduced to other admissions staff he did not react. When walking back to medical, he had no reaction to other dogs and stayed low to the ground fearfully.

Date of Intake: 9/26/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: King is a approximately 1-year-old male MMB. The stray was found tied to fence.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, he lunges and growls according to the finder. However, during the intake he did not and allowed to be approached and pet.

How is this dog around children?: Around children, he is friendly/outgoing, playful, and tolerant.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Around familiar dogs he is friendly and outgoing. With unfamiliar dogs, he lunges and growls.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience.

Resource guarding:: Finder never attempted to take food away. Can growl with toys.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: He pulls very hard but is "great a lot of the time". He is fearful when held/restrained and when his feet are touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues reported.

For a New Family to Know: King is a social/affectionate, vocal, active, playful, lazy, couch potato, independent, and prefers contact on his own terms. He likes to spend his time where the people are, bedroom, and living room. Loves to be bathed and brushed! He went on a walk 1-2 times a day but does love a good car ride. He understands how to sit and give paw. Finder stated, "He is playful. Listens to give paw or to go somewhere else".

Date of intake:: 9/26/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Date of assessment:: 9/28/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Reactivity to humans: Extreme Reactivity to dogs: Extreme Leash walking comments: Lunges towards people with raised hackles. Pulls hard with raised hackles and tense body towards dogs. For both reactions these behaviors we are not able to be redirected and even after creating space from the stimuli he continues to turn and react Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room. Flinched, became tense and lip licked when collar was placed Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Soft body, wagging tail Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, tense body shows whale eye Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: 10/2/25: King Julian greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. He growls and lunges forward. He remains near the gate with still unmoving body and head.

Summary (6):: 10/10/25: King Julian is standing quietly with neutral body as handler approaches kennel. King Julian takes a treat, momentarily retreats from leash but is leashed with ease after sniffing the leash. King Julian exits kennel with neutral body, minimal pulling. A secondary handler accompanies for walk to take photos and video. On elevator, King Julian sits for treats and photos. Upon exiting elevator, King Julian quickly pulls toward jumps up with neutral body and briefly mouths the lower jacket area of the secondary handler. (Undetermined if he may have been going for the treat pouch that was also located around the waist of the secondary handler.) King Julian recovers to neutral body. King Julian sees a LMB exits MACC driveway, pulls toward with tense body, King Julian is kept on a short leash due to previously noted reactivity, he loses interest as distance increases to about 20 feet. King Julian continues to be treat motivated with both handlers, takes treats for sit commands and at times is loose bodied. King Julian engages with secondary handler for photos and videos, also begins to pull toward the secondary handler with moderate leash pressure. This stops when the secondary handler begins to distance themself. King Julian relieves himself, walks back to MACC with light pulling, neutral body, and re-enters kennel without issue

Summary (7):: 9/29/25: It is reported on the behavior board that King Julian is reactive to wheelchair. 9/30/25: King Julian is observed to become tense with a high stiff tail when spotting another dog in the yard. He lunges towards them and growls in the process. Handler hold him back using his leash. He is not easily redirectable and remains vigilant and tense afterwards. 9/28/25: King Julian is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he pulls hard on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he lunges towards an unfamiliar handler in the driveway and is unable to be redirected with treats or toys. He would continue to look at the handler while exciting the driveway. He then continues to pull hard ahead on the walk. He becomes tense with his hackles raised while trying to pull towards a dog nearby by. He has to be taken across the street due to not being able to be redirected with treats or toys. He is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he would lip lick with a tense body and flinched when being collard. He then became comfortable being petted and would take treats. Please see behavior assessment for more details. He pulls on the way back to his kennel and has to be muscled in due to not wanting to go inside

Date of intake:: 9/26/2025

Summary:: Loose body and vocal initially, snapped at the MC scanner and growled during vaccines

Date of initial:: 9/27/2025

Summary:: Turns head when touched, allowed handling and tasks with muzzle

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on King Julian 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),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that King Julian has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that King Julian should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: King Julien was observed to snap at the MC scanner and growl during vaccines. It is important to move slowly with Julien, 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. On Leash Reactivity: During his walk King was observed to lunge towards people with raised hackles and will pull hard towards dogs with a tense body. These behaviors were not able to be redirected and even after creating space he continues to turn and react. Julien will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.