Date of intake:: 12/29/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender ( 1 Month)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and outgoing with strangers.

Behavior toward children:: friendly and outgoing with children.

Behavior toward dogs:: tolerant

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Avery resource guarded the bed in the previous home and only resource guard the toys while on the bed will growl and bite applying pressure.

Bite history:: Owner reported on Christmas Eve their parent tried to place their hand on the bed, and he growled then walked up to them. The owner stated he then bit quickly but didn't apply much pressure, it didn't break skin or drew blood. The owner then explains he was following them around the home trying to intimidate them by staring at the owner in the eyes. The owner stated the next day on Christmas he was totally different by having a wiggly loose body and wanting pets. The owner stated he only gets this way over the bed. The owner explained while holding him before the appointment the same situation happened again, but didn't break skin or draw blood.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Avery is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: Jumps up and bites leash on walks, jumps up often, and has destructive tendencies (bed/pillow) barks at squirrels on walks. Avery isn't bothered when held/restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled, paws are touched, or when collar is touched. When pushed off furniture he barks/growls.

Date of assessment:: 1/2/2025

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

Summary:: 11/13/24: Avery greets another dog at the gate with loose and wiggly body. Off leash, he immediately attempts to jump on the other dog. He barks as the handler pulls him away.

Summary (3):: 01/02/25 (AM): Avery is standing on the kennel door with a loose body as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately outside to the play yards. Avery allows the handler to attach a drag leash and engages in Take A Breath and Look At That games without issue. As the handler attempts to releash, Avery grabs the rope and begins to tug repeatedly. The handler lets go and Avery runs around the yard, intermittently pausing to shake it. He is unwilling to trade for treats or toys. Avery eventually drops the rope and the handler uses a toy to move him to the opposite side of the yard. Handler picks up the rope and is able to lure Avery through the leash with a higher value treat. Avery allows the handler to remove the drag leash, but then grabs the slip lead in his mouth and begins to tug incessantly. He becomes more aroused as he does so, breathing more heavily with dilated pupils. Handler drops the leash and steps outside. Two other handlers come up to assist with higher value treats. He allows himself to be double leashed while being lured with cheese and returns to kennel, intermittently attempting to lunge up towards the rope. He enters the kennel and allows handlers to remove the leashes without issue.

Summary (4):: 01/02/25 (PM): Avery greeted handler at front of kennel with a loose frame. He climbed up on kennel door so handler waited until he was on all fours to open it. He was leashed with ease and walked with occasional pulling to the yard. Avery was clipped to a drag leash and relieved himself while outside. When another dog walked past the pen he ran along the fence line. He was social with handler and engaged in fetch with a bouncy frame. He would drop the toy at handlers feet and handler tossed a treat away from them before picking it up. Avery was highly treat motivated. At one point he stood by the fence observing the same dog playing in another pen. Avery was still or vocal at times, and lost interest in his toy which handler attempted to redirect him with. Handler put Avery back on slip leash without issue and walked him the long way around keeping other dogs out of sight. Avery walked back to the care center without issue when given his space/using visual barriers. Avery was clipped to a figure 8 outside kennel room and walked back into kennel without issue. Handler did not observe any attempts to leash bite during interaction. (AM): Avery greets the handler with a loose frame. As the handler opens the kennel door, Avery begins jumping on the kennel door. The handler waits till Avery stops jumping on the kennel door. Avery is easily leashed. The handler tosses a toy on the ground which Avery immediately takes interest in picking it up and carrying it out of the room and into the hallway. When exiting the building Avery drops the toy and scans his environment. When on leash Avery will hard pull but pulling will intensify when other dogs are in sight. Avery is escorted to the play yards. Scenting the yard for a little bit Avery starts jumping on the handler. While the handler is attempting to get a waste bag Avery jumps on to the handler and begins leash biting. The handler tosses a toy to the ground which Avery takes interest in, rushing over to grab it. Avery momentarily lets go of the lead but then latches on to it again. The handler tosses another toy which Avery then purses and grabs but doesn't drop the leash. The handler takes a drag leash and attempts to slide it over his head which Avery begins biting as well, having both leashes and a toy in his mouth. a second and third handler arrive. The second handler feeds treats getting him to drop both leashes. The third handler is able to leash him, now double leashing Avery. The first and third handler escort him back to his kennel where he is loose through out. Avery is kenneled and unleashed without any issues.

Summary (5):: 1/01/25: Avery is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He jumps up excitedly and is not able to be redirected with tossed treats. Avery is leashed and pulls hard to the Canine Behavior Office. He is kept on lead and spends time engaging with a licky mat. After hearing a loud noise from the next room over, Avery becomes stiff and begins alert barking. Handler attempts to redirect him by walking around the room and offering treats but he does not settle. Avery alert barks off and on for a few minutes. Handler speaks to him with a soft voice and he settles, taking treats from hand. When second handler enters the room, he becomes loose and wiggly and will pull towards them. Second handler greets him, and he attempts to jump on them, so he is guided away. Avery pulls hard back to the kennel room, returning safely. 12/31/24 (PM): Avery is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls hard to the Canine Behavior Office. He is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. He spends time engaging with multiple enrichment items including a snuffle mat, licky mat, and puzzle feeder. He takes treats gently from hand. Avery stops taking treats and charges toward a second handler who is in the room, jumping up onto them before being redirected away. Handler walks him back towards the snuffle mat, tossing treats into it for him to engage again. After a couple of minutes, Avery will pull hard toward second handler in the room and handler holds him back on drag lead. Second handler exits the room and Avery settles, engaging with enrichment again. He shows no response to a third handler in the room. Avery is leashed and returns to kennel safely. 12/31/24(AM): Avery is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He jumps up on the door excitedly as handler unlocks it. Handler tosses a treat to redirect him from the kennel door, which he shows no interest in. Handler drops the lead over Avery's head, leashing him with ease. He pulls hard on his walk to the play yard. When passing another dog, Avery will stop, become tense, and fixate on the other dog as they are walking. He is easily ushered forward with directional leash pressure. Avery is kept on lead during his time in the yard due to his tendency to leash bite. He readily engages with handler and will sit when cued. He takes treats gently from hand. Avery will jump up at handler demanding treats/ attention and is easily redirected. He spends time scenting along the yard and relieves himself. Avery turns his head back and lightly mouths at the lead. He is redirected with tossed treats. After his session, Avery pulls hard back to the Care Center, returning to kennel safely.

Summary (6):: 12/30/24 (PM) Avery is standing neutrally in front of his kennel door as the handler approaches. The handler will toss a treat to Avery before leashing him, in which he allows. Avery is taken out for a walk. Avery will maintain a neutral frame as he pulls on the lead. Avery will see other dogs walking with novel handlers and become stiff, fixating on them from a distance. Avery's hackles will shoot up and his tail will form a knot. Avery will huff as the walks commences. His will sit on cue and be rewarded for sitting, taking treats gently when administered. Avery will check in frequently as the walks commences, being returned to the facility. Avery is returned to the facility where he enters the building and his kennel with no issue. - (AM): Avery is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the Canine Behavior Office. Avery is easily collared, clipped to a drag lead, and free to explore the space. He is social with multiple handlers throughout and will readily lean in to solicit petting along head, neck, and body. He maintains a loose, wiggly frame and will engage with enrichment items for several minutes before laying down next to handlers and chewing on a soft toy. After his session, handler leashes Avery with their rope lead, and he bites onto it. Handler 2 tosses treats, and Avery will briefly release the lead before biting onto it again. A second treat scatter is not effective so handler 1 has a third handler close by double rope Avery as a precaution. Avery continues to tug the first rope as the second rope is guided over his head. Handler 2 makes a novel sound which distracts Avery into releasing the lead. He is walked back on two leads to make sure he is secure in the event he begins leash biting again. Avery walks back to the kennel room with a neutral frame. Handler 1 clips their lead and removes it. Handler 2 then clips their lead and Avery is returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 11/20/24: Mascarpone is sitting at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered treats which he takes softly while being leashed. Mascarpone is brought to the street for his walk, during which he pulls slightly and walks slightly in front of handler. Due to Mascarpone having a slight cough which was being further aggravated by the leash, handler places him on a leash harness. Mascarpone allows this but thinks he is receiving pets and begins to rub against handlers leg and curling into handler. Mascarpone's pulling completely stops and he walks on a loose leash for the remainder of the walk. Mascarpone is engaged with the handler and listens to simple commands during his walk and accepts treats softly. He walks for a while more until brought back inside where he is asked to sit, which he does. From here handler takes him off his leash harness and is clipped and returns to kennel without issue. 11/14/24: Mascarpone is standing at the front of his kennel aloof as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and taken out of kennel to play group. Once in the yard he begins pulling hard, he remains aloof for his walk and is taken in to playgroup. When greeting his hackles go up but he is loose and wiggly. Entering the yard he immediately attempts to jump on the other dog. He barks as handler pulls him away. He is returned to kennel with ease. 11/11/24: Mascarpone is sitting at the front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approaches. He dodges the leash a couple times, but handler is successful in removing him from kennel. On the street he has a loose and wiggly body and pulls hard throughout. He relieves himself and does not respond to stimuli. He is returned to care centers without issue.

Date of intake:: 12/29/2024

Summary:: hyper, jumpy, but allowed staff to do all handling with ease. Avery bit the leash with the client, b

Date of initial:: 12/30/2024

Summary:: approaches with loose body, allowed for handling and tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Avery 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),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to his Potential challenges we recommend he is placed in a adult only some at this time. No cats- while on walks Avery is reported to bark at small animals such as squirrels. Place with a New Hope partner- Avery was surrendered to the care center by his owner after being adopted and then returned due to behavior concerns in the home. In his previous home, Avery was reported to guard the bed he shared with his owner, displaying destructive behavior, burying toys, and guarding them when on the bed. He will begin to growl and attempt to bite when the bed is touched. Avery also exhibits concerning leash behaviors. During walks, he has grabbed and held onto the leash with intense focus, escalating to growling and tugging on the leash. Avery can regain focus when a dummy rope is used, but he quickly returns to leash biting. Despite this in care Avery is generally eager and social, greeting handlers with a loose frame and readily engaging in activities like fetch or exploring enrichment items. Avery is highly treat-motivated and takes treats gently but struggles with overexcitement, including jumping on handlers and leash biting. Avery is available for rescue through one of our New Hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression//Resource guarding-Avery resource guarded the bed in the previous home and only resource guard the toys while on the bed will growl and bite applying pressure.Owner reported on Christmas Eve their parent tried to place their hand on the bed, and he growled then walked up to them. The owner stated he then bit quickly but didn't apply much pressure, it didn't break skin or drew blood. The owner then explains he was following them around the home trying to intimidate them by staring at the owner in the eyes. The owner stated the next day on Christmas he was totally different by having a wiggly loose body and wanting pets. The owner stated he only gets this way over the bed. The owner explained while holding him before the appointment the same situation happened again, but didn't break skin or draw blood. When pushed off furniture he barks/growls. Destructive behavior- In the Prior home it is reported that he will have destructive tendencies (bed/pillow) Basic Manners: Avery has been observed to jump up on handlers in a social seeming manner. 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. Leash-biting- In the prior home it is reported that Avery will leash bite while on walks it was noted that he will be distracted with treats,toys, and a dummy rope but will quickly loose focus and leash bite again. During his past stay at the care center it was noted that he was leash biting and was made yard walks only due to the intensity of the leash biting. Leash Pulling: Avery has been observed to pull very hard on leash. Their adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners. Social hyperarousal- Avery has exhibited behaviors such as jumping, leash biting mouthing, often struggling to calm down even after the initial excitement has passed. This condition can be challenging for both the dog and the handler, as it can lead to difficulty in managing Avery behavior in social settings. Addressing social hyperarousal typically involves consistent training, creating structured environments, and using positive reinforcement techniques to help the dog learn to remain calm and focused during interactions.