Ditzy

Why the county put this dog on the priority list, and how they arrived.

10/13/2026 10/13/26 14:13 Canine has a history of concerning behavior in previous home environments that may reoccur in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/18/26 to provide appropriate behavior management and post-adoption support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/19/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/7/2026 What is the reason for surrender? DOG HAS BEEN RESOURCE GUARDING FOOD, TOYS, AND OWNER FROM OTHERS IN THE HOUSE. How long have you had your pet? 7 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND Is your pet spayed/neutered? SPAYED We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? YES, DAUGHTER WAS WALKING BY THE DOG, IT REACHED OUT AND SNAPPED AT THE DAUGHTER'S FOOT. FOOT WAS RED, BUT NO BRUISING OR BROKEN SKIN. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, BIT ANOTHER DOG IN THE HOME PREVIOUSLY OVER FOOD. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? GREAT WITH THE CHILD IN THE HOME UNTIL RECENTLY. OWNER STATES SINCE THEY GOT PREGNANT, DOG HAS SWITCHED FROM BEING PROTECTIVE OF CHILD AND MORE PROTECTIVE OF THE OWNER FROM ANYONE INCLUDING THE CHILD. Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? FRIENDLY, LIKES TO CUDDLE, COUCH POTATO, DOESN'T LIKE BEING OUTSIDE. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? Dogs? WAS FRIENDLY WITH OTHER DOG IN THE HOME, BUT CAN BE PROTECTIVE OVER FOOD. DOG REACTIVE ON LEASH. WILL PULL HARD ON LEASH. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? YES. WILL GUARD FOOD. OWNER STATES BIT OTHER DOG IN THE HOME. Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? NO Leash trained? YES, WILL PULL TOWARDS OTHER DOGS. BEST TO USE A HARNESS OVER COLLAR. Knows commands? SIT, STAY, SETTLE, LEAVE IT, THIS WAY Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTION NOTED, Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? LOW ENERGY COUCH POTATO. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? FIREWORKS, VETS, AREAS WITH ALOT OF OTHER DOGS, What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? TOUGH, SQUEEKY TOYS. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior?

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

No recorded bites

The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.

10/14/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Week 1 Day 1 10/14/26 (Inside 1pm) Overall Body Language 3, Startle Response/Hypervigilance 3 Day 2 10/15/26 (Outside, 2PM): Behavioral Absence / Disengagement 1, Displacement 1 Day 3 10/16/26 (Outside, 12:30PM) Overall Body Language 2 Day 4 10/17/26 (Inside, 9:30AM): Overall body language 3 Day 5 10/18/26 (Outside, 12:15 PM): Overall Body Language 4

10/7/2026 Due Out 10/7/2026 Deadline Date 10/18/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations