Date of intake:: 3/24/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 3/27/2025

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Gazpacho remained tense and fearful. Noted to maintain his distance from the handler and began to hard stare towards the handler when they attempted to initiate contact. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Gazpacho is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (6):: 4/2/25: Gazpacho is sitting in the back of his kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. Handler crouches down near kennel and tosses some high value treats into his kennel. He slowly approaches and eats them. Handler presents the leash and lays it out on the kennel floor. He immediately retreats and begins to scramble up the back kennel wall. Handler continues tossing treats, and as he is distracted consuming them, handler is able to leash. He flails briefly but ceases once there is no leas pressure. Handler opens door wide open and coaxes Gazpacho out. The minute he steps on the floor he begins to retreat, flail, thrash, and scramble underneath the kennel. Handler uses leash pressure to return him to kennel. After a couple minutes, handler returns with a yoga mat to place on the floor, the bottom of the kennel is covered, and a barrier was put up on either side, preventing him from seeing any other dog. The idea was to form somewhat of an open tunnel to possibly get Gazpacho over the threshold. The same behavior was displayed despite the efforts. A hook was used to remove the leashes. Once interaction ended, Gazpacho continued eating the treats in his kennel. 3/31/25: Gazpacho is sitting at the back of his kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He begins to seek exit as handler opens the door, attempting to scramble up the back of the kennel. Handler presents the leash and Gazpacho escalates in intensity, trying to dig his way through the back of the kennel. As handler attempts to leash, he begins to lunge towards it, snap, and growl. Handler is able to leash him but he continues to flail and retreat backwards. Handler releases some leash pressure and Gazpacho ceases flailing. Handler opens kennel door wide open and waits for Gazpacho to jump out. He hesitantly approaches the front and hops down. Handler attempts to walk forward but the minute he feels any leash pressure he begins to flail and thrash. Handler crouches down and tosses treats but he continues to scramble and retreat. He escalates and attempts to crawl underneath the bottom kennel, handler has to use leash pressure to pull him out and return him to kennel. A hook was used to remove the leash but he begins to snap at it. At one point he bites and holds the hook, whilst growling. Leash is removed and interaction ends.

Summary (7):: 3/30/25: ACS report that Gazpacho is fearful in kennel and refused a second walk. 3/29/25: ACS report that Gazpacho is fearful and did not want to exit kennel. 03/27/25: Gazpacho is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed without issue and taken to the street for his walk. During his walk Gazpacho passes people and dogs without reaction and uses the bathroom shortly after reaching the street. He walks alongside handler and does not pull, after walking for a bit he walks back to the building and into the behavior office for an assessment. During his assessment he does not allow handling besides being collared and interaction is ended.

Date of intake:: 3/24/2025

Summary:: Allowed leash, then escalated to thrashing, alligator rolling, and snapping at leash and handler

Date of initial:: 3/24/2025

Summary:: Whale eye, tense body for exam. Tolerated exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Gazpacho 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive/ Leash Biting: During intake Gazpacho was observed to escalate to thrashing, alligator rolling, and snapping at leash and handler. It is important to move slowly with Gazpacho, 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. Please see handout on Leash Biting.