Date of intake:: 1/2/2024

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (3 Months)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Wall E is friendly and outgoing, playful, and tolerant.

Behavior toward children:: lunge towards cats

Behavior toward dogs:: Wall E has not had experience with other dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: Wall E has not had experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: Owner has not attempted to touch items when in dogs possession.

Bite history:: Wall E does have a bite history: Wall-E was playing with a rope toy and was energetically jumping around. When the rope toy fell from Wall-E's mouth, he bit owner's right wrist and held on. Owner pushed Wall-E off of him to release the bite. The bite did not leave puncture wounds or draw blood. After the bite, Wall-E continued jumping around and energetically playing with his rope toy.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Previously here as a stray, 9/2023 Wall E's behavior concerns include destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items). During walks, Wall E will lunge towards cats and small animals (squirrels, birds, raccoons, etc). Wall E is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, when feet/paws are touched, or when collar is grabbed/touched. He will lunge when pushed/pulled off furniture. When at home, Wall E is described as social , affectionate, very active, playful, quiet, and a lazy couch potato. During car rides, Wall E loves going for a ride. He know the following cues: sit, stay, paw, lay down. Owner stated their favorite thing about Wall E is his cuddles. Wall E likes any treats.

Date of assessment:: 9/5/2023

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate/Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Approaches handlers with a loose body, lean head in for petting, jumps on handlers Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Handling comments: allowed handling, became slightly tense when touching paws Arousal Jog: Follows loose Arousal comments: engages with handler, neutral Knock: Approaches loose Knock Comments: approaches handler with a loose wiggly body Toy: Grips, relinquishes Toy comments: releases toy, starts playing with assess-a-hand

Summary:: January 2024: According to Wall-E's previous owners, he was not introduced to other dogs while in their care. So his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 1/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Wall-E is introduced to a novel female dog. He briefly greets her with a loose body but quickly walks away to seek treats from handlers. 2023: Due to operation limitations, dog-to-dog introductions are postponed.

Summary (2):: 04/16/24: Wall-E greets the handler standing in the center of his kennel with loose body language. When the handler removes the kennel blocker Wall-E approaches. Wall-E is easily leashed and escorted to outside for walks. When on leash Wall-E does hard pull towards whatever arouses his interest. Selectively scenting at different grass patches. When not scenting Wall-E will check in with the handler for treats. Wall-E is escorted back to the facility where he is kenneled and unleashed without any issues.

Summary (3):: 04/11: The Borough Breaker wrote: Wall-E was a perfect borough break buddy. He loves sniffing the sniffs all over the park, he was an angel in the car, he was excited to take treats and did so gently. We passed small and large dogs and he was unbothered. He was interested in a soccer game but not bothered by any of the city noises or people. He was really lovely to spend time with. 4/8: As a handler is preparing to remove a dog for playgroup, a loud thumping noise can be heard above the other dogs in the room barking. The handler follows the sound to investigate and finds Wall-E jumping all the way to the top of his kennel barking and wailing as he watches an ACS remove another dog from its kennel for its morning walk/cleaning. Wall-E just high another to hit the top of his kennel. He does the repeatedly until the ACS leaves with the other dog. He stops jumping but continues to bark and wail in his kennel. 4/3/24: Wall-E is standing with a neutral body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed and engages in loose leash walking training out to the play yards. Wall-E is attentive and takes treats readily. Wall-E allows handler to clip a drag leash without issue and begins to engage readily with the handler. Wall-E responds to the "sit", "down", and "paw" cues. Handler begins to introduce place on a mat. Wall-E is able to hold the position as handler steps away and to the side slightly. Handler introduces "okay" as a release word. Wall-E leans into contact with the handler, but tenses slightly and ceases wagging his tail. Handler stops contact and Wall-E leans back in to re-initiate so handler resumes contact. Wall-E is re-leashed and walks on a loose leash with a moderate rate of reinforcement back to kennel.

Summary (4):: 03/07/24: As handler approaches wall-e kennel he's standing there with a neutral body waiting for handler to leash him up, proceeding to the hallway and then to the outside play pin where wall-e did some playing, took treats for rewards after handler reinforced a few commands, Wall-e was safely taken back to his kennel with no issues safe and secure. 2/29/24: Wall-E is at the front of the kennel panting heavily and jumping on the bars when handler approaches. Handler uses food to lure him down and he is easily leashed. Wall-E pulls hard outside where handler begins to pause when he pulls and reward for orienting to the handler. Wall-E becomes increasingly successful throughout the duration of the walk. Handler is eventually able to introduce the heel position, which Wall-E stays in for an extended period. He pulls hard once in the care center and is returned to kennel without issue. 02/26/24 Wall-E is sitting with a neutral body when the handler approaches. Wall-E is leashed with ease and taken for a walk. Wall-E displays a loose body while jumping playfully onto the handler. Wall-e is highly treat motivated, walking in front of the handler and sitting in front of the handler whenever he wants a treat. Wall-E takes treats moderately when administered and will catch them when tossed. Wall-E is returned to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue. 02/19/24 Wall-E is standing on his kennel door when the handler approaches. Wall-e calmly drops down and waits patiently as he is leashed. Wall-E is taken for a walk. Wall-E displays a loose frame as he is escorted to the play yard. Wall-E has a leash administered onto him and he is allowed to free roam. Wall-E remains close to the handler, soliciting treats. Wall-E will sit upon command as well as offer paw and lay down. Wall-E is rewarded for executing the cues presented to him. Wall-E remains soft, calmly prancing beside the handler around the play yard. Wall-E is returned to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue.

Summary (5):: 2/13/24: When the handler approaches Wall-E kennel he displays an open panting mouth and paces in his kennel, noticing the handler he stands in front of his kennel whining. The handler tells him the sit cue which he is given treats, and when the handler opens up his kennel door he is easily leashed. Once out of his kennel Wall-E hard pulls out of the kennel room, the handler calls him and he begins to walk beside the handler, the handler feeds him treats for staying beside them. The handler takes him to the play yard where they scatter treats in the snow, he spends his time searching for the treats and displays a relaxed body. The handler has Wall-E refresh on the cues from 2/6/24. Wall-E is leashed and taken back into his kennel without issue. 2/6/24: Wall-E is standing in front of his kennel when the handler approaches, the handler cues him to "sit" which he does and takes the treat gently through the kennel bars. The handler easily leashes him an takes him out of the kennel room where he hard pulls on lead. The handler calls his name which he is rewarded with treats, he begins to walk by the handler side in a heel. Wall-E is taken out of the center where he relieves himself. On the walk they practice "sit,lay down, shake, heel" The handler has Wall-E learn jump and off when pointed to a a bench and stoop. Wall-E is rewarded with treats throughout the interaction and he eagerly engages with the handler. Wall-E is taken back to the center where he hops into his kennel without issue. 1/22/24: Wall-E is laying on his bed when the handler approaches, the handler calls him over which he displays a neutral body and takes treats from the handler. The handler easily leashes him and walks him outside of the kennel room. Once in the hallway he walks with slight tension to the lead. The handler calls him which he begins to walk side by side with the handler and focuses on treats being fed to him. once outside he stays focused on the handler and is given a few cues throughout the walk such as "sit,paw, Lay down" which he eagerly performs, when coming back towards the center he begins to throw out cues to the handler for treats. Wall-E is is easily taken back to his kennel where he sits and allows the handler to remove his leash. In the kennel he begins to perform cues for treats.

Summary (6):: 1/8: While outside in the play yard, Wall-E alternates between exploring the pens and checking in with a handler, seeking treats. He sits when cued but starts to become aroused on his own when he races around the pens or chases birds. He would then return to the handler and begin jumping up persistently, alternating between body checking the handler or muzzle punching the handler's chest and hip where the treat pouch is. The handler would then close Wall-E off in the third pen for him to settle. Wall-E then shakes off and sits in front of the gate, waiting for it to be opened to rejoin the handler. Once the gate is opened, Walle-E enters and sits beside the handler at the table but then without warning jumps up and muzzle punches the handler in the cheek. The handler attempts to leash him but he jumps up and attempts to muzzle punch the handler in the face again but is unsuccessful due to the handler stepping on his drag leash before this. He is leashed and returned to his kennel due to his behavior. 1/3/24: Wall-E enters the assessment room with a loose/wiggly body soliciting attention from both handlers. Wall-E leans his rear in for petting and exuburatenly plays with a toy he finds. Wall-E completes his assessment with no issue and continues to jump between handlers and settles for treats administered to him. Wall-E walks back to his kennel with no issue. Previous stay at ACC: 10/16/23 As the handler approaches, Wall-E is sitting still with a neutral frame. Wall-E stares at the handler as the handler leashes him, taking him outside for a walk. Wall-E displays a looser body and wagging tail while sporadically jumping up and down slightly pulling on the leash. Wall-E takes treats gently and will allow touch, leaning in to be pet. As they cross the Amazon building, Wall-E is startled by the automatic door, pulling hard and the leash slips from the handler's hands. The handler remains calm and still as Wall-E turns around, realizes he is not being held and sits until the handler picks the leash up. The handler administers a treat to Wall-E for not fleeing and returns back to the facility. Wall-E enters the building and his kennel with no issue. 10/10: Wall-e is barking in kennel when handler approaches. He appears to be aroused by the dogs barking in kennel around him. Handler offers treats and he hesitantly takes them, accepting them softly from hand. He allows leashing in this manner and the handler quickly leads him out of room. Once outside he jumps on handlers repeatedly, bouncing off of them to solicit treats. He continues to jump up on the handler for the first few moments and then walks with medium tension on a leash. When spoken to be focuses on the handler quickly and is expectant of treats. He allows gentle petting on his head and back. While being led back to the kennel he pulls hard towards neighboring dogs but returns without issue.

Summary (7):: 10/07/23 As the handler approaches the kennel, Wall-E is vocalizing, moving from side to side in kennel. The handler leashes Wall-E after a few attempts, heading outside after the fact. Wall-E displays a loose body, wagging tail, all while pulling on the leash. Wall-E will sit when wanting a treat and takes them gently when administered. Wall-E will allow touch when the handler pets him. Wall-E will also catch treats when tossed. Wall-E is returned back to the facility where he enters the building and kennel with no issue. 9/25/23: Wall-e was hard barking and growling in his kennel when the handler was in the room. 09/23/23 Wall-E is sitting still in the center of his kennel with a loose frame. The handler unlocks the kennel door and leashes Wall-E with no issue. They proceed outside for a walk. Wall-E maintains a loose body, wagging tail, while slightly pulling on leash. The handler administers a treat in which he takes gently and he allows touch, leaning in to be pet. The handler returns Wall-E back to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue. 09/09/23 When the handler approaches, Wall-E is moving around in his kennel sporadically. The handler attempts to leash him a few times and eventually does. They proceed outside for a walk. Upon arriving outside, Wall-E sees passing dogs with novel handlers, screeching and pulling towards them. Wall-E pulls intensely displaying a loose body. Wall-e will catch treats when tossed and take them moderately when administered. The handler returns Wall-E back to the facility where he would react to passing dogs the same way and continue to pull hard. Wall-E enters the building and his kennel quickly. 9/5/23: Wall-E was laying down in kennel as handler approached, but stood and came to the front as he saw handler approach. He was easily leashed and led to the canine behavior office for a handling assessment. Wall-E is social, but conflicted. He leans in and solicits contact from handlers, but pants and startles easily at sudden movement or loud noises. Wall-E tolerates a leash and collar being placed and conducts the handling assessment. He tenses over his toy while handler removes it. Following the assessment, Wall-E begins to pace and seek exit so he is returned to kennel. Wall-E pulls moderately to hard in the hallways. He re-enters his kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 1/2/2024

Summary:: friendly and had a loose body

Date of initial:: 1/2/2024

Summary:: Loose, wiggly, leans into petting and takes treats eagerly

ENERGY LEVEL:: Wall-E is described as active and enthusiastic. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Wall-E

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Wall-E's bite history and lack of basic manners, we recommend he goes to a home without young children. No cats: Due to Wall-E's behavior towards cats, we recommend he goes to a home without cats.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Wall-E hovered over his toy and put his paw on top. It is recommended that nothing be taken from him directly and that he be taught "drop it" and trade up commands. See handout on Resource Guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Wall-E has demonstrated a lack of basic manners in the care center, jumping up onto staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. See handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Social hyperarousal: Wall E is reported to quickly becomes over aroused in the presence of people, jumping up and mouthing. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Wall E to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Wall E. Bite history (human): Wall-E was playing with a rope toy and was energetically jumping around. When the rope toy fell from Wall-E's mouth, he bit owner's right wrist and held on. Owner pushed Wall-E off of him to release the bite. The bite did not leave puncture wounds or draw blood. After the bite, Wall-E continued jumping around and energetically playing with his rope toy.