Animal Profile

Asreil is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Asreil arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender with limited history. His previous reported that he has two bites in the home, however the details on these bites are very vague. Upon arrival Asreil warmed up quickly to staff. During his handling assessment Asreil was noted to be loose bodied, approach staff readily, and allow all contact. Unfortunately, Asreil has become difficult to handle safely due a decreasing threshold for arousal. Asreil has been reported to attempt to redirect on to handlers after intensely reacting towards a dog in a pop-up crate. When outside of the shelter environment Asreil remains social with staff and well mannered on leash. Medically, Asreil is apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Asreil is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Asreil arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender with limited history. His previous reported that he has two bites in the home, however the details on these bites are very vague. Upon arrival Asreil warmed up quickly to staff. During his handling assessment Asreil was noted to be loose bodied, approach staff readily, and allow all contact. Unfortunately, Asreil has become difficult to handle safely due a decreasing threshold for arousal. Asreil has been reported to attempt to redirect on to handlers after intensely reacting towards a dog in a pop-up crate. When outside of the shelter environment Asreil remains social with staff and well mannered on leash. Medically, Asreil is apparently healthy. Asreil arrived at the Care Center as a owner surrender with limited history. His previous reported that he has two bites in the home however the details on these bites are very vague. Upon arrival Asreil warmed up quickly to staff. During his handling assessment Asreil was noted to be loose bodied, approach staff readily, and allow all contact. Unfortunately, Asreil has become difficult to handle safely due a decreasing threshold for arousal. Asreil has been reported to attempt to redirect on to handlers after intensely reacting towards a dog in a pop-up crate. When outside of the shelter environment Asreil remains social with staff and well mannered on leash. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner in an adult only home. Meet Asreil! Asreil was brought to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. He is a social, engaging dog who shows a friendly, wiggly demeanor with familiar handlers and enjoys interaction once comfortable. He has a playful side and has shown interest in other dogs with soft, inviting body language. My Ideal Home Asreil would do best in an adult-only home with an experienced adopter who can provide structure and clear boundaries. He will benefit from continued training and guidance, especially around managing resources and interactions with unfamiliar people. A calm, consistent environment will help him succeed. Good with Other Pets? Asreil has shown appropriate, playful interest in other dogs, including soft greetings and play bows. With slow introductions and supervision, he may do well with compatible canine companions. Good with Kids? Asreil is recommended for an adult-only home due to reported behavior in his previous home and the need for experienced handling. Things to Know Asreil is moderately active and walks with mild pulling on leash. He can show tension around valued items like toys, so structure and guidance in these situations will be important. He responds well to interaction and will benefit from continued positive reinforcement training. Fun Fact Asreil has a playful side that comes out with people he trusts, especially when there's a chance to engage and interact. With the right guidance, he has the potential to be a loyal and rewarding companion.

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Weight: 114 lbs

Medical Notes

3/28/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose body, panting heavily, demand barks but shows no interest in treats offered. Muzzled as a precaution and did well and had wagging tail throughout and allows all handling. Big sweet boy who just doesn't know how big he is! Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, minimal tartar noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort SURGERY: OK for surgery

4/12/2026

Administered annual lepto vx LHL SQ

4/24/2026

Mouthiness, impulse control, arousal being reported. Starting 500mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely 2.1mg clonidine PO BID indefinitely

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 3/28/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Bite history:: Asreil's previous owner stated that when their mother went into the home to clean (this is an unknown person to Asreil), Asreil nipped them. During another instance, the owner was in the bathroom, and their nephew was in the room with Asreil. The owner states that Asriel and the nephew "got into it" but that they left before further details could be acquired.

Other Notes:: Asreil was surrendered to the police due to reported aggressive behavior. Officers received a call stating that Asreil is "aggressive." The owner stated that they have had Asriel since he was a puppy and have attempted to train him. However, the previous owner stated that Asreil "has been consistently aggressive." Bite incidents were mentioned, but no further details were provided.

Date of assessment:: 4/24/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Loose and wiggly body, wagging tail Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Balks, does not follow handler Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Becomes tense, hovers over the toy, then moves away with it

Summary:: 4/6/26: Asreil greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. He play bows.

Summary (5):: 4/25/26: (AM walk) Asreil is laying down quietly in kennel. Asreil stands to approach with soft body as handler unlocks kennel door, he is easily leashed. Asreil exits kennel with mild pull, straight out of room and shows no interest in kennels he passes. Asreil is walked to side walk, he walks with a mostly loose leash, but does pull mildly when trying sniff or investigate areas of interest. Asreil relieves himself, continues walk around the block. He approaches the handler when cued, allows petting of head, neck, and torso. Asreil sees two medium dogs with a member of public, they make eye contact with Asreil as he passes within 10 feet, Asreil shows no interest. Asreil is walked back to MACC, he readily enters kennel without issue. 4/24/26: (AM walk, 1.5 hours after AM meds): Asreil is laying down quietly in back of kennel. He approaches with soft body, takes a treat through kennel bars. Asreil is easily leashed, and a secondary handler drops treat trail and Areil does eat the majority of the treats. Asreil exits MACC with soft body, mild pull. He is relieves himself, sniffs areas on interest. He allows gentle petting from primary handler. During the walk Asreil continues to take treats offered, maintains soft body and mild pull. When returning to MACC Asreil pulls notably harder back to MACC. Asreil is walked to his new kennel that he readily enters.

Summary (6):: 4/23/26 (PM walk): At the beginning of the walk, Asreil pulls towards a dog in a nearby crate; as the handler pulls him away, he turns around towards them and redirects onto their left elbow but left no open wounds. Asreil continues to go for their arm until a second handler helps by double leashing him. However, Asreil begins to escalate by attempting to redirect onto the 2nd handler, as well as biting on their leash. Both handlers double leash Asreil to his kennel, as the 1st handler calls for help. Both handlers are able to muscle him into kennel, leaving their leashes with him. The handlers remove their leash with a hook. 4/23/26: Asreil is reported to mouth a familiar handler's elbow after they interacted with him when being walk by another handler. He has been reported to be mouthy while exiting the building for his walk. 4/21/26: Asreil is observed to hard bark when being fed through the feed slot toward ACS. 4/20/26: Asreil is reported to be excited when greeting familiar staff, and when on sidewalk is not pulling or reactive. 4/16/26: Asreil is at the front of his kennel with a loose body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room, which he pulls hard out of. On the street, Asreil switches between hard to mild leash tension; he doesn’t react to people and dogs, although he does pull towards them with a soft body. Asreil engages with the handler by jumping on them with a soft body and allowing pets. Upon entry, Asreil pulls towards a dog in crate reacting towards him, but the handler pulls him away. The handler clips their leash and returns Asreil to his kennel, which he pulls hard to.

Summary (7):: 4/10: Volunteer Note - In the backyard, he wandered around at a slow pace and leaned into staff for petting. He took treats very gently and knows sit and paw. He jumped up 2 to 3 times when excited, but was easily redirected with leash guidance. Overall, he was a social, friendly boy. 4/7/26: (ASSESSMENT NOTE) Asriel is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail, he is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the kennel. Asriel is brought out to the street where he relieves himself. People pass him and he does not react to them. Asriel pulls mild to moderately ahead of the handler. He is then walked back to the shelter. Asriel greets the assessor with a soft body and wagging tail. A flat leash is easily clipped to his collar without issue. After his assessment, he is returned to kennel without issue. 4/6/26: Staff shared a video stating after they gave Asreil a toy, he presented in his kennel tense and growling. He bares teeth and hard barks and lunges from in the kennel. Video then ends. 4/1/26 (PM walks): Asreil is lying down in kennel and then approaches the front with a soft body. The handler leashes and brings him out the room. On the street, Asreil walks ahead and next to the handler with little to no leash tension; he doesn't react to dogs or passersby. Asreil also engages with the handler by being receptive to treats. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Asreil to his kennel with ease. 4/1/26: (AM): Asreil is at the front of the kennel loose and wiggly body. He will demand bark as handler unlocks the kennel door. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel. He pulls hard towards the other dog kennels as he passes, loose body. He is then walked to the yard where pulls hard ahead of handler. He is soft bodied throughout interaction and aloof. He is not interested in treats. He is easily returned to kennel.

Date of intake:: 3/28/2026

Summary:: Lip licking, wagging tail

Date of initial:: 3/28/2026

Summary:: Loose body, demand barking

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Asreil 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 the reported behavior in the home we recommend an adult only home. Place with a NH Partner: Asreil has been showing a decreasing threshold for arousal and has become difficult to handle safely due to risk of redirection. Asreil also has a bite history in his previous home, although the details are vague. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner that can carefully manage his potential triggers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: While in care Asreil has been observed to become tense with a toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Asreil'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. Fearful Defensive: Due to the reported defensive behaviors in his previous home we recommend a slow approach with Asriel. It is important to move slowly with Asreil, 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. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.