Date of intake:: 9/30/2024

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Alert barks, Bites, Tolerant

Behavior toward children:: Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls, Playful, Tolerant

Behavior toward dogs:: Playful, Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls, bites

Behavior toward cats:: Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls

Resource guarding:: Luna finds food, treats and toys of a high value. She will snap, attempts to bite, growl or hard bark.

Bite history:: In July of 2023, Luna bit another dog. She jumped over a fence to bite another dog. It was a bite and hold and did not cause serious damage. Warning signs prior to the bite: Lunged or snapped, "Tucked tail, flattened ears, whale eyes"

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: "Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.)" Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: Sometimes poops in the house if nobody takes her out in time. Behavior concerns: Escapes house/yard, Pulls hard on leash, Anxious when left alone Reacts to on walks: Cats, Large dogs, Strangers that approach you/family members, Strangers that approach the home/yard, "Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.)" Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking, Attempts to bite How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Bites - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Snaps - Paws are touched: Snaps - Collar grabbed/touched: Snaps, Bites

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None - ignores Reactivity to dogs: Mild - barks when in close proximity Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social - seeks attention also explores on her own Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact - neutral bodied, leans in Exuberant handling: Accepts contact - neutral bodied, leans in Handling comments: Arousal: Engages in play Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches, neutral Knock Comments: Toy: No interest, later pounces on toy then walks away Toy comments:

Summary (1):: Luna is described as very active and playful. She prefers contact on her own terms, is independent, quiet and can be a couch potato. She spends her time in the kitchen, bedroom, or where the people are. She is uncomfortable with having her nails trimmed and has escalated during grooming. She loves car rides, but may struggle when going into the car. She knows the cues sit, stay, come, down, outside and let's go. Her favorite activities are running, playing with toys & eating treats.

Summary (5):: 11.19 Luna Mae is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose body. She is easily leashed and runs for the door, ignoring all neighboring kennels as she passes. In the hallway, she is greeted by a familiar staff member. Luna Mae wags her tail and sniffs their pants before continuing down the hall. In the yard, a drag leash is placed on her and she sniffs around the yard. Staff approaches her and gives her pets on her head and body. Luna Mae continues to explore on her own before approaching a staff member. The staff member asks her to sit and she does so. She is rewarded with a treat and accepts it softly. She walks away and when she comes back over to the staff, she sits in front of them. They give her pets on her chin and neck. Luna Mae closes her eyes and leans into all her pets. When it is time to go inside, she walks over and stands at the gate. She is leashed and brought back to her kennel.

Summary (6):: 11/11: Luna Mae fingerpainted her kennel. She is easily leashed and ignores barking dogs in passing. She is brought out to the yard and a drag leash attached. A treat is offered and she launches to grab it. She is able to be lured into sit position and rewarded. Toys are tossed and she engages in play briefly. Another staff member comes out with washcloths and water. She allows to be cleaned off having her face, abdomen, legs, hocks wiped down while remaining neutral. She is fed treats periodically. Once cleaned off she leans her head on staff member and appreciates attention. She then spends the rest of her time out laying on a kuranda with a variety of toys. She returns without issue. 11.10 - Luna mae was waiting at her kennel door when staff approached. Luna was easily leashed and taken to the big yard. Coming out of her kennel she ignored neighboring dogs and walked nicely. A drag leash was put on and Luna relieved herself then explored the yard. She played with staff for a little then leaned into staff for pets. Going back inside Luna was easily leashed and she pulled staff a little but otherwise no issues. 11.04 - Luna mae was waiting at her kennel door when staff approached. Luna was easily leashed and taken to the big yard. Coming out of her kennel she ignored neighboring dogs and walked nicely. Luna relieved herself then explored the yard. She played with staff for a little. Then she became anxious and was looking to go back inside. Staff distracted her by making her sit for treats. She sat and gave paw. Going back inside she was easily leashed and went back into her kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 11/1: Luna Mae is standing at the kennel door as staff arrives. She is easily leashed and brought out to the yard. A drag leash is secured to her and she accepts pets and praise from staff, with loose body language. Luna Mae finds a toy to play with for a bit as well. When it is time to return, she goes directly into her kennel and eats the treats that were left for her. 10/23: Luna Mae is tearing up any bedding put into her kennel. 10.13 - Luna was standing at her crate door when staff approached. Upon opening the door, Luna was wagging her tail and easily allowed staff to put the lead on. Luna was taken into the big yard and a drag leash was put on. Luna relieved herself and then came up to staff for attention. She allowed staff to pet her all over, she had a loose relaxed body when getting affection. Going back inside she was easily leashed again and walked back into her crate without issue. 10.01 - Luna had a loose body when she was being walked outside. She noticed another staff member and came over with a loose and wiggly body, allowing petting on her head and back. She kept soliciting attention by rubbing against the second staff member's legs. After a few minutes of petting, she was taken on a walk down the street. 09.30 - When handler approached Lunas kennel she sat with a loose wiggly body and was easily leashed. She was brought outside for a walk where she remained relaxed but on alert of her surroundings. Luna remained with a loose wiggly body and high wagging tail throughout her walk before bringing her back inside the shelter. When Luna approached her kennel, she balked and did not want to enter. Handler used treats to get Luna into her kennel which she gave no issues. 09.30 - Medical handling - Luna was at the front of her kennel with a loose body and wagging her tail. It took a few attempts to get the leash over her head but she remained relaxed the whole time. Luna pulled slightly on the leash walking out of her kennel and down the hall. She was easily placed on the medical scale for weight before going in for her exam. Once Luna was in the exam room she took treats out of handlers hand before starting with her exam. Luna had a relax body and minimal handling while getting vaccines, microchip and blood draw done.

Date of intake:: 9/30/2024

Summary:: luna was trying to escape the car. Once leashed walks out loose body, high tail

Date of initial:: 9/30/2024

Summary:: friendly, allowed handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Luna's owner reports that she can react to certain unfamiliar people or children. She should go to an adult only home. No cats: Luna is reported to react to cats. She should be the only pet. Single-pet home: Due to a bite incident with another dog, we recommend Luna be the only pet. Recommend no dog parks: Luna is selective and can be reactive to other dogs. She should not visit the dog park.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Other,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Luna may have occasional accidents in the home. She will need a regular schedule and guidance. Please see handout on House Soiling. Resource guarding: Luna finds food, treats and toys of a high value. She will snap, attempts to bite, growls or hard barks. Nothing should ever be taken directly from Luna. Handling/touch sensitivity: Luna is not tolerant of her owner grooming her or allowing for nail trims. Any future owner should be made aware of these handling sensitivities. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Luna is reported to occasionally react to unfamiliar people, hard barking or growling. It is important to move slowly with Luna, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Luna to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful Potential for Defensive Aggression. Bite history (dog): Luna has a previous bite to another dog. She was reported to jump a fence. It was a bite and hold which did not cause serious damage. She should be the only dog in the home. Her owner should be familiar with handling a dog who has reactivity to other animals. Please see handout on Bite History. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Luna has shown reactivity to other dogs on leash. Luna is reactive to smaller animals as well, growling, hard barking, and attempts to bite. Her owner should be familiar handling a reactive dog on leash. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity. Other: Escape Artist: Luna is reported to escape any crate they have attempted to use. She has a history of escaping and on one occasion she jumped from the yard and bit another dog. Careful management is necessary to prevent another incident.