Animal Profile

Chase-A-Bag is at risk due to behavior concerns. He was returned to the care centers due to a multiple bite history. His previous owner reported that he has bitten three times in the last three months. All three bites were bite-and-releases that left punctures wounds and were treated at home. He was also described as an active and playful dog. While in care he has allowed some handling and takes treats readily with a soft body. Medically, he has dental disease.

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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 Chase-A-Bag is at risk due to behavior concerns. He was returned to the care centers due to a multiple bite history. His previous owner reported that he has bitten three times in the last three months. All three bites were bite-and-releases that left punctures wounds and were treated at home. He was also described as an active and playful dog. While in care he has allowed some handling and takes treats readily with a soft body. Medically, he has dental disease. Chase-a-Bag was first surrendered to the care center in July 2026 as his owner was not able to care for him, and was returned to the care center in October 2026 for behavioral issues. Chase-a-Bag is described as an active, playful dog who knows several cues and likes to go on 1-2 walks a day. He has shown social behavior with staff while at the care center. Chase-a-Bag is reported to have bitten three times in his previous home, twice while being pet and once when the owner was attempting to remove him from a crate. These were bite and release incidents that left small punctures and were treated at home. Chase-a-Bag is also reported to growl and snap when the owners take food from him, and to bark and lunge at children and other dogs on walks. Due to the concerns reported in the previous home, the behavior department recommends that Chase-a-Bag be placed with a New Hope placement partner who can provide an experienced adult-only foster home that can provide him with a period of decompression, necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based), and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 17.6 lbs

Medical Notes

7/9/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent with o reported age of 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: os Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - solicits attn, allowed for all handling and tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? N Objective: T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to visible dentition with calculus over molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dental dz approx 2-3/4 Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks p would benefit from dental with adopts or placement awaiting sort SURGERY: Prior altered

7/14/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 100mg PO SID x10 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

7/17/2026

Brief recheck: QBAR, Coughing present, mod. serous nasal discharge. No ocular discharge, AS:1 today untouched wet/dry mix. Ate medications. -Adding medical feedings PO BID x5days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/12/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-6 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: OS Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention when entering the room. Allowed all handling with minimal restraint. was double leashed. not interested in squeeze cheese Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam- moderate wear and staining to visible dentition with calculus over molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered - no testicles seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy MN mature adult mixed breed Moderate dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks Recommend dental assessment with placement SURGERY: Already altered

10/19/2026

On 10/19/26 at approximately 7:30 am, I examined Chase a Bag 257374. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Chase a Bag was very social and friendly with staff. He allowed all handling.

Date of Intake: 10/9/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Chase is an altered SMB who has been with his current owner for the past 3 months.

Previously lived with:: adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing with new people.

How is this dog around children?: does not get along with children, hard barks and jumps up.

How is this dog around other dogs?: does not get along with other dogs. reactive, lunges and hard barks.

How is this dog around cats?: does not get along with cats, growls and lunges.

Resource guarding:: when food/treats are touched he will growl and snap.

Bite history:: The client stated there were 3 bite incidents total, all bite and release breaking skin/leaving small puncture wounds and treated at home. The first incident was 3 months ago, the owner was attempting to pet him, and he bit her chin without warning. The second incident was 2 weeks ago, he bit the owner's wife on the upper part of her arm when she was holding him in her lap on the couch petting him like usual. He was reported to start having a tense body before biting. The most recent incident was today, the owner was encouraging him to come out of his crate with hand motions (not touching him) and bit her hand without warning. All of these incidents took place in the home and while doing normal things and no changes in the environment were reported. Chase A Bag is reported to be friendly and social aside from these incidents.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: high

Other Notes:: general anxiety, will hard bark/lunge when he sees small animals on walks. known to be dog reactive.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: He is very active and playful and likes to spend time in the bedroom. He goes to the groomers and goes on 30 min walks 1-2x daily with mild to moderate pulling. He's never been crated and knows the cues for sit, stay and no and eats blue buffalo wet food. very social and playful. worlds highest jumper.

Date of intake:: 10/9/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Does not get along, hard barks and jumps up

Behavior toward dogs:: Does not get along, hard barks and lunges

Behavior toward cats:: Does not get along, growls and lunges

Resource guarding:: Will growl and snap when food/treats are touched.

Bite history:: 10/10/26: The owner reports that Chase a Bag has bitten three times in total, all bite and release incidents that left puncture wounds and were treated at home. The most recent incident was on 10/09/26, when the owner was trying to encourage him to come out of his crate with hand motions, and he bit their hand, reportedly without warning. Two weeks prior to that, Chase a Bag bit the owner's partner on the upper arm while they were petting him in their lap; in this instance, he tensed before biting. The third incident occurred three months ago when the owner was attempting to pet him and he bit their chin, again reportedly with no warning. The owner reports that all three bites occurred during usual, familiar activities, with no changes in the environment.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Chase-a-Bag's previous owners describe him as high energy.

Other Notes:: Chase-a-Bag's owner reports he has general anxiety, will hard bark/lunge when he sees small animals on walks, and is known to be dog reactive. He is very active and playful and likes to spend time in the bedroom. He goes to the groomers and goes on 30 min walks 1-2x daily with mild to moderate pulling.

Date of assessment:: 10/10/2026

Summary:: Chase a Bag's owner has reported that he has bitten three times in the last three months; all three bites were bite-and-releases that left punctures (for more detail, please see bite history information above). Due to the multiple bite history, Chase a Bag is not a safe candidate for a handling assessment. 07/09/26: Previous assessment available on request.

Summary (7):: 10/10/26 (KSV): Chase a Bag is at the front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He has a loose body and gave loose tail wags as the handler talked to him. He accepted treats readily, taking time to sniff them thoroughly. He stays at the front of the kennel displaying soft body language throughout the interaction. Notes from previous stay at ACC: 07/13/26: Chase A Bag is at the front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought outside the yard where he is clipped to a drag and allowed to roam. He explores the yard, sniffing various spots intensely. He only occasionally returns to the handler for attention. When pigeons land in the yard, Chase A Bag chases them off. After exiting the yard, Chase A Bag barks and pulls towards other dogs passing by. When a much larger dog starts barking at and pulling towards the handler and Chase A Bag, the handler picks up Chase A Bag and carries him back into the building. While being carried, Chase A Bag does not bark or attempt to wiggle away from the handler; he just watches passing dogs with a tense body. Chase A Bag is returned to his kennel without issue. 7/9/26 (Assessment): Chase A Bag greeted handler with a loose and wiggly body at front of kennel. He was easily leashed and picked up from his top kennel and taken to the behavior room for his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). During the walk he walked next to handler. He displayed no reactivity to dogs or people. chase was social with handlers during his assessment. He was returned to kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 10/9/2026

Summary:: Friendly, Playful

Date of initial:: 10/12/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention, allowed all handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: Chase-a-Bag is described as high energy by his previous owners and 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Chase-a-Bag's reported behavior concerns in the previous home, we recommend for him to be placed in an adult-only home. No cats: Chase-a-Bag is reported to growl and lunge at cats by his previous owners. For this reason, we recommend a home without cats or small animals. Place with a New Hope partner: Chase-a-Bag's bite history is significant. Though the bites have not typically caused serious injury, they happen consistently and indicate a high level of stress for Chase-a-Bag when he is in these situation that escalate to biting. This is a behavior that has been rehearsed several times and will require careful environmental management to prevent bites occurring in the future, and increase his quality of life. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Chase-a-Bag is reported by his previous owners to growl and snap when food or treats are touched. We recommend that he be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of his mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression | Handling/touch sensitivity | Multiple bite history/risk of future aggression | Bite history (human): Chase-a-Bag is reported to have 3 bite incidents in the previous home. The bites have been described as bite-and-releases, to the hand, upper arm, and chin respectively, which left small puncture wounds that were treated at home. Two of the bites occurred while Chase-a-Bag was being held or petted, potentially indicating some sensitivity to handling. Please see handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression. Anxiety: Chase-a-Bag is reported to display anxiety in his previous home, though we do not know the nature or extent of his anxious behavior. If it does appear in a future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement and force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Chase-a-Bag is reported to bark at small animals and other dogs on walks. He may benefit from positive reinforcement training to teach him to look at you instead of other dogs on walks. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.