Date of intake:: 7/11/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 7/22/2026

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Cobra was observed to be tense and fearful. Noted to show whale eye and freeze when handlers attempted to interact with him. Cobra dodges the collar several times, and when the handler is eventually able to get it on, Cobra is stiff and frozen while showing whale eye. When the handler attempts to pet him, Cobra retreats away from them and begins panting. When the handler attempts to coax Cobra back towards them, he plants his feet and is unable to be coaxed. He is not receptive to treats and does not react to any other stimuli. He remains fixated on the office door and begins whining. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Cobra is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time. 7/14/26: When brought into the assessment room Cobra was observed to be tense and fearful. Noted to have wide eyes and raised hackles. He is not receptive to treats, verbal coaxing, or spray cheese. When the handler attempts to place a collar on him, he dodges the collar persistently and then begins seeking exit. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Cobra is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 7/28/26: Cobra is introduced to a novel spayed female and approaches the gate with a loose body and mid level wagging tail. He watches the handler and briefly looks at the dog with a loose body before walking away and interacting with his handlers. He reapproaches and sniffs the dog through the fence but when the other dog does not show interest, he disengages. At one point the other dog gives a random hard bark and Cobra scurries away from the gate.

Summary (6):: 07/29/26: Cobra is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he barks at handler and is difficult to redirect with treats. Handler unlocks and opens to kennel door, Cobra quickly approaches and becomes slightly aroused, pawing at and licking handler frantically. His collar is clipped to handlers leash and he is lifted out of kennel and carried to the behavior office, he is placed down and left with members of the K9 behavior team on drag leash while handler cleans his kennel. Once complete handler returns and collects Cobra taking them out to the street for his walk. Outside Cobra walks alongside handler and passes people on the street without issue, when seeing dogs Cobra will stare and pull toward them but is redirectable by breaking line of sight. Cobra relieves himself outside and accepts pets from handler while out. After walking for a bit he is returned to kennel and lifted back, after being placed back inside he begins mouthing handler and attempting to push out of kennle. Once kennel door is secured interaction is ended.

Summary (7):: 7/29/26: Cobra is reported to growl and hard bark when a handler approaches his kennel. When he's being brought out, he doesn't allow leashing, as he leash bites and tugs on the leash; he is not redirectable with treats. 7/28/26: Cobra is licking and biting at the handler's hands through the bars. He mouths at the handler's hands and leash inside the kennel as well, so a second handler distracts him while he is leashed. Then during pick up, he leans back into the kennel but is successfully lifted out. He is brought to the kennel for playgroup then returned to kennel with ease. 7/27/26: It is reported that a handler braced themself against his kennel to help them stand up, Cobra then bites their finger. This bite was a bite and release that did not break skin. 7/22/26: Cobra is standing at the front of his kennel. A second handler picks him up from the kennel, but he plants backwards so it is difficult. He is walked to the street where he pulls hard and ignores passersby and dogs. He is brought to the assessment room (see notes) then brought to a third handler to be placed back in his top kennel. He whale eyes and lip licks while being picked up. He is returned to kennel. 7/15/26: It was noted on the whiteboard that Cobra will back up in the kennel. Its also noted that he refuses to move and did not allow pick up. 7/14/26: Cobra is lying down at the front of the kennel. Handler calls to him and he raises his head and whale eyes the handler. He then stands up and stretches. Cobra offered treats but he does not take them. Handler is able to leash Cobra and lift him out of the kennel. He pulls hard towards the street. Cobra observes a dog and stops and stares to the dog with alert ears and slight forward posture. Handler uses squeakers to distract him and is unable to redirect him. Handler uses slight leash pressure to coax him forward. Cobra whale eyes the handler occasionally. He is brought to assessment office. Cobra does not approach the assessor and begins to seek exit, pressing against the door. The assessment is ended due to fear of collaring. Cobra is walked back to his kennel. Handler pre-clips the leash and reaches down to lift Cobra, he dodges the handler, spinning around and avoiding them. Handler is able to lift Cobra, he squirms slightly but is able to be placed into his top kennel without issue. 7/12/26: It is reported via white board that Cobra wont come out of the kennel but allows pick up.

Date of intake:: 7/11/2026

Summary:: Fearful and timid

Date of initial:: 7/11/2026

Summary:: Nervous

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Cobra 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 experienced 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: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthines: Cobra has been observed to bite and mouth handler's hands when they are attempting to leash him. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Cobra puts teeth on skin. They should be rewarded with attention and treats when they stop and/or when they are seeking attention in alternate ways. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Fearful Defensive: Cobra has been observed to be fearful when interacting with handlers. Noted to have wide eyes and raised hackles. When the handler attempted to place a collar on him, he dodges the collar and then began seeking exit persistently. Recently Cobra has begun growling and hard barking at handlers in kennel. It is important to move slowly with Cobra, 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. Leash Biting: Cobra has been observed to bite and tug the leash into kennel when handlers attempted to leash him. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.