Date of intake:: 4/4/2026

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:: 4/8/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Loose body, wagging tail Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, and engages exuberantly

Summary (6):: 4/20/26: Nova is observed to be wailing and vocalizing throughout the day. 4/20/26: It is reported that Nova will not move over for their kennel to be cleaned.

Summary (7):: 4/19/26: Nova is at the front of her kennel with a tense body, persistently barking towards the handler as they approach. She is then easily leashed, and as she's removed from the kennel, she snaps towards the handler's thigh. As they continued to exit the room, a kennel blocker that was on the wall dropped due to her intense kennel fighting. She would then snap again towards the handler. Once out of the kennel room, she is then taken to the yard, where she would have a hard pull forward. Once outside, handler enters a pen to which Nova would quickly turn towards the handler and begin to jump at them with an open mouth. She would jump up to grab the leash; once she had the leash, she would quickly drop and begin to jump up at eye level with the handler and continue to snap towards them. Each time Nova would jump up to snap, she would slightly flail on the leash and alligator roll as she was muscled away. Handler would then call for assistance. As the second handler reaches the pen, a pet corrector is used, which briefly distracts Nova. Shortly after, she would then turn towards the primary handler and snap again. The second handler is able to safely place their rope onto Nova, and she is then brought back inside, where she pulls forward towards her kennel. Once in front, she would resist and then be muscled into her kennel with the leashes on her. As the second handler uses a hook to retrieve the leashes, she would begin to fixate onto the hook and chew on it. This behavior isn't easily redirected with treats. Shortly after, the leashes were retrieved, and interaction ceased. 4/18/26: (late entry): It is reported that Nova was jumping up, snapping at the handler, and biting the leash while in the yard with the handlers. 4/17/26: Nova is at the front of her kennel with a loose body; she is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Noba walks ahead switching between mild and moderate leash tension; she doesn't react to dogs or passersby. Nova also engages with the handler, soliciting pets and taking treats from them. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Nova to her kennel with ease. 4/15/26: It is reported that Nova began jumping at the handler and grabbed their PPE with their mouth. The handler had to pull them off and Nova ripped off their PPE. The handler straight armed her and was able to return her to her crate without further issue. 4/7/26: Chrysanthemum is in her crate with a wagging tail and soft expression. She takes treats. She is easily leashed and brought to the street where she relieves herself and sniffs around. She takes treats and checks in with the handler. She pulls moderately-hard. She is brought back to the assessment room (see notes) but very briefly balks in the hallway first. She is returned to her crate with a tossed treat.

Date of intake:: 4/4/2026

Summary:: Friendly, shied away from MC scanner

Date of initial:: 4/4/2026

Summary:: Leans in for petting

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chrysanthemum 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 a low threshold for arousal we recommend an 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: : Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Arousal: Nova has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. Noted to jump up high, snap at handlers, bite the leash, and in one instance grab their PPE and rip it off. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Nova to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.