Date of intake:: 8/22/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: Bentley is friendly and playful

Behavior toward children:: Bentley is playful

Behavior toward dogs:: bentley is friendly and playful

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Bentley considers toys, food & treats items of value and will have a tense body or hover over the items if they are approached.

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Bentley very rarely has accidents in the home where he urinates on the rug and he jumps up often. On walks he is reactive to strangers that approach his family and to small animals, he will lunge at them. He is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, having his paws touched or his collar grabbed; he is fearful when startled and has never been moved from furniture.

Date of assessment:: 8/25/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Darts and zig zags on leash, vocalizes, plants/baulks when returning not able to be coaxed forward Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room, whines intermittently Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler with coaxing Knock Knock comments: No approach, distracted Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: 9/3/25: Bentley greets another dog at the gate with a neutral body and low wagging tail. He disengages and does not reapproach.

Summary (3):: 12/14/25: Bentley is at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He attempts to push out of kennel but the handler is easily able to leash him. He is taken to the yard where he sniffs around and relieves himself. Bentley then begins runs around at the end of the leash, he then jumps up and bites the leash. The handler offers treats and Bentley is not receptive. He is not easily distracted by squeakie sounds. Bentley continues to jump up, bite, tug and chew on the leash. The handler lets Bentley loose on a drag leash and he runs around the yard with the leash in his mouth. The handler offers more treats and Bentley is not receptive. The handler attempts to offer Bentley a toy however he becomes fixates on the handlers shoes. He "playbows" and then lunges at the handler's shoes. The handler gives a verbal correction and moves away. Bentley then lunges towards the handlers arm with an open mouth, the handler is able to move their arm away to avoid contact. The handler grabs the slip leash and Bentley begins head whipping with an open mouth. A secondary handler enters the pen and places another leash on Bentley. Bentley continues jumping up and biting the leash. Bentley is able to be guided back to kennel without further issue. 12/9/25:Bentley is sitting at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He jumps on the kennel door and jumps off, presenting a soft body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. While walking out, Bentley attempts to pull towards staff with a loose body. While crossing the street, Bentley jumps up and mouths the leash. The handler stops walking and speaks to Bentley. He gets the leash out of his mouth and continues to walk. Bentley walks with moderate pulling. Across the street, construction is occurring and Bentley tries to pull towards it, but the handler pulls him.He shows slight interest in passersby; he also turns around repeatedly towards a person pushing a loud shopping cart until they walk past. When the handler pets his head, Bentley begins to jump up and bite the leash repeatedly. The handler shows him a toy, and tosses it on the ground; Bentley stops leash biting and picks up the toy. He carries it on and off until he enters the building. The handler clips their leash and returns Bentley to kennel with ease.

Summary (4):: 12/8/25: Bentley is laying at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. He begins jumping up on the kennel door however the handler is easily able to leash him and he is taken to the street. Bentley will pull with moderate pressure, but will randomly bolt to the end of the leash throughout the walk. Once the handler attempts to cross the street Bentley begins jumping up and biting the leash. This behavior is not easily redirectable using treats. Bentley will jump up, bite and tug on the leash. Occasionally he will chew on it. When the handler attempts to walk down the street Bentley begins leash biting with a higher intensely, jumping up on the handler and standing on his hind legs. Treats are no longer able to redirect this behavior. When returning to kennel Bentley will pull hard towards the other dogs in the kennel room. 12/5/25: Bentley is at the back of his kennel as handler approaches. He would then slowly approach the front and is easily leashed and removed from his kennel. Bentley would then have a moderate pull out of the room and be taken for a street walk; as handler walks him towards the street, he would easily flinch from sudden movements and would occasionally walk with his head low. While on the street, he would pull hard towards spots he was interested in sniffing and marking. Bentley would relieve himself and then begin to slightly mouth the leash. Handler ignores him and continues to walk ahead due to the intensity being very low. He would eventually drop the leash and continue to walk forward with the handler. Bentley wouldn't react towards any passing stimuli and is then easily clipped and returned back to his kennel with no further issues.

Summary (5):: 12/3/25: Bentley is reported to be leash-biting with escalating intensity, and grabbed hold of staff members upper arm (no broken skin) briefly. 11/30/25- Bentley is at the front of his kennel with a soft body, he is easily leashed. He pulls hard exiting his kennel and the room. He is taken for a street walk. He is social with handler and pulls hard. Handler presents treats and Bentley walks near handler, he is rewarded. Handler continuously presents treats and Bentley walks near them, once they stop giving treats Bentley pulls hard again. He occasionally jumps on handler seeking more treats with a soft body, handler turns their body and holds tosses treats. He jumps down and is bouncy around. He allows handler to scratch his head, neck and back, follows the command to sit and is rewarded. He has no reaction to any people passing. Another dog is walking behind him and handler, handler moves Bentley to the curb. They presents treats and he eats them. When he notices the small dog passing Bentley pulls hard towards them with a wiggly body and whining. Handler puts treats in front of him but he stays focused on the small dog. Handler tugs him away to be out of sight of the other dog, once out of sight Bentley is focused on handler again. He pulls hard back into the building, is easily clipped and returned to his kennel without issue. 11/23/25: Bentley is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is lying down but stands when offered treats and is leashed while distracted. From here he is removed from kennel and walks out calmly and follows handler out to the street for his walk. Bentley accepts treats in the elevator and allows handler to pet him gently under his chin for a bit. Bentley begins his walk by walking on a loose leash, when passing staff on his way out to the street he pulls mildly toward them with a loose and wiggly body. He is walked around the street stopping to sniff occasionally and will stop briefly to stare at dogs while outside but can be redirected when called and offered treats. Bentley begins pulling progressively harder as his walk continues and he begins pulling hard towards people he passes during his walk with a loose and wiggly body and is difficult to redirect. After walking for a while Bentley is brought back inside and returned to kennel following tossed treats.

Summary (6):: 11/15/25: It is reported on the behavior board that Bentley pulls hard of leash. Might need a harness. 11/9/25: Bentley is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and slowly exits the kennel. He looks behind him and looks to the dog in the neighboring kennel with a neutral body. Bentley is walked to the street where he walks with a loose leash occasionally pulling moderately on the street. He stops to sniff his surroundings. Bentley pulls towards people in a social manner, he is called away with treats and takes them gently. Bentley is then returned to his kennel without issue. 11/2/2025 (Trainer Note): Bentley is laying down at the front of kennel with a neutral body and soft eyes as handler approaches. Once leash is presented, he quickly retreats and dodges it a couple times. While dodging it, he flinches multiple times, all while lowering his head and tightly closing his eyes. Handler maneuvers the leash and is able to remove him. Once out of the kennel, he immediately crouches down and baulks, handler has to use baby voice and leash pressure to remove him. He is taken to the street where he remains soft bodied, mildly - moderately pulling, all while flinching occasionally when handler attempted to pet him or the leash would graze his head. When returning to kennel, he baulk in front of his kennel and handler uses treats and baby voice to coax him in. 10/26/25: Bentley is at the front of his kennel upon approach, he is then easily leashed and removed from kennel. On the way out of the room he would begin to pull hard with a low body and pinned ears. On his way to the yard, he would launch himself towards the handler and continue to dart around on the leash. Once outside, he would sniff around and relieve himself. Bentley is then placed on a drag leash where he would display hyper-arousal. He would begin to have zoomies, which then shortly resorted to him jumping up to bite at the handlers leash and tug on it. A treat is tossed which helps redirect his attention, he would then jump up and catch the handlers sleeve and begin to tug on it while growling. A treat is tossed again, he runs to grab it and as handler prepares their leash to re-leash him he would run towards them to grab the leash. Once he's leashed, he would settle and is then returned back to his kennel with no further issues.

Summary (7):: 10/19/25- Bentley is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, he play bows as handler leashes him and taken to the play yard. He jumps on handler in the elevator and they scratch his back. Once in a pen he is placed on a drag leash and he runs around. Handler tosses a tennis ball and Bentley chases it with a soft body. He just sniffs it then runs around the pen. He starts to jump on handler mouthing their hands, handler turns their body away and they toss a treat. He stops and goes to the treat, Bentley just sniffs at it. Handler goes to sit on the bench and Bentley follows them. He comes up onto the bench and paws at handler, handler moves away and he stops. They scratch his head, neck and back. He climbs over handler across them and handler scratches his back, he leans into handler. Bentley then sits he then jumps down and becomes mouthy again with handler's hands. They move their hands away and he mouths their forearm. Handler gets up and moves away from Bentley. He stops being mouthy and handler gives him a treat. He then goes to the gate and just stands there looking through the gap of gate. Handler comes to him and is easily releashed. He is easily clipped and readily returned to kennel without issue. 10/15/25: It is reported on the behavior board that Bentley reacts to leash pressure and may alligator roll. 10/14/25 (Late Entry): Bentley was reported to grab a handler's leg (as if he is about to mount) and bite on the leashes wrapped around them. 10/12/25: Bentley is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out. Bentley pulls moderately down the hall and taken to the backyard. He is placed on a drag leash, and runs around the yard briefly and sniffs around. He is offered treats and spits them out. Bentley then paces around and begins to whimper. A dog passes by the pen and he stares at a dog with a tense body. Handler goes to re-leash Bentley and he avoids being re-leashed as he focuses on the dog. Handler is able to re-leash Bentley and he is pulls moderately back to kennel where he is returned to kennel without issue. *Due to the limited space previous enrichment notes can be given upon request*

Date of intake:: 8/22/2025

Summary:: Loose body, jumps up on handler, allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 8/22/2025

Summary:: Wiggly and allows all handling for exam and tasks. Allows all handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: Bentley is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them 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. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Bentley.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to on leash reactivity and fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. 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: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Fearful,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Bentley's previous owner notes he has accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Resource Guarding: Bentley's previous owner states that he will become tense and hover over toys, food, and treats if approached. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Bentley's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Basic Manners: Bentley's previous owner states that he will jump up often. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Mouthiness: Bentley has been obsvered to mouth handlers on their arms and hands. We recommend never playing with bare hands, always with a toy, and ending play or attention whenever Bentley puts teeth on skin. Please see handout on Mouthiness. Fearful: Bentley's previous owner states that he will become fearful when startled. During his stay he was observed to baulk and plant while on leash. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Bentley would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. Anxiety: Bentley was observed to whine intermittently throughout his assessment. If Bentley displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Bentley's previous owner states that he will lunge towards strangers and small animals while on leash. Bentley will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than people and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting: Bentley has been obsvered to jump up and bite the leash intensely, during one instance while leash biting Bentley jumped up and mouthed/bite the handlers tricep. He held for s few seconds before releasing. Bentley is quick to grab the leash in their mouth. 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.