DOUG -17895
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1-18-2018 Manhattan
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SAFE 01/18/18
Doug
Hello, my name is Doug. My animal id is #17895. I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 08-Jan-2018.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Doug is at risk due to medical and behavior conditions. Doug has been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs, as well as having ear infections that he is resisting treatment for. Doug’s behavior determination is New Hope Only due to touch sensitivity and risk of defensive aggression.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Doug is a dark knight, calm and usually found resting in his kennel. As I open his door, he comes slowly upfront and accepts easily my leash. His tail is slightly wagging. He is a good walker, checks his new premises without much marking and glances intensely at dogs looming afar. Doug, though, met politely with a female in the one playgroup he attended. He is cautious with me. Who am I, after all, in the life of this four year old gent. A newbie trying to boss him around. At first, he declines to sit on command. A load of treats (that he takes gently from my hand) wins him over. His tail wags and he decides to sit. I guess, he is throwing me a bone to keep giving. We are two to play a game. Free in the yard, he stays mostly around me, collected, not really interested in balls and toys. Doug is handsome, well dressed and seems healthy beside an old hematoma that crumpled his right ear. He is not ready yet for a petting session as he seems wary of my hand venturing on the nap of his neck. Tomorrow, maybe, Doug might see me as an old friend. Doug is at the Manhattan Care Center, waiting for the right new owner who will offer him the chance to open up, trust and lead a happy life as a pet.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 60.4 lbs
9/01/2018
BARH scan negative male intact appx 4 yrs old very nervous, resisted handling, growling mild tartar mild ear infection hematoma on left ear pinna slightly dirty coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
9/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? placed on LVT intake Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray dog was dropped off at police station and then brought to MACC Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -appears friendly and docile but becomes tense during restraint; growls during examination of R ear, likely due to discomfort Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 5.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear; AU-moderate erythema, mild inflammation of canals; severe fibrosis of pinna AD Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles; MSI: -ambulatory x 4 with no noted lameness -superficial callouses over elbows bilaterally -moderate scrotal erythema CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: mild perineal lichenification Assessment 1. Otitis externa 2. Pinnal fibrosis 3. Scrotal dermatitis, mild Prognosis:good Plan: -attempted to clean ears and place osurnia but he resisted restraint -sedated with 0.5 ml dexdomitor IM, applied 1 tube osurnia AU -rimadyl 50 mg PO BID x 5 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery
14/01/2018
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and energetic -sneezing, mucoserous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Doug had a relaxed body and allowed counselor to pet, collar, and take picture. He also knew the command sit.
Date of intake:: 1/8/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/10/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Doug was uninterested in the assessor in the assessment room and was interested in sniffing around the room. With a lot of coaxing, he eventually approached. He was aloof during the assessment, displaying no social behavior towards the assessor. After tag, Doug moved away from the assessor and hard stared at the assessor, lip licking, and would not approach. For this reason, the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was not conducted.
Summary (1):: 1/9: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Doug is polite when greeting. He follows and postures himself to mount the greeter dog. The behavior department recommends allowing Doug a period of decompression before immediate introductions to unfamiliar dogs. Future follow up should be conducted at a slow pace to respectful dogs.
Summary (2):: 1/12: Doug will greet the other dog politely and engage in bouncy play with the intent to mount.
Date of intake:: 1/8/2018
Summary:: Doug had a relaxed body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 1/8/2018
Summary:: Doug was tense, resisted handling, and growled.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Doug so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is an enthusiastic dog who 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
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to handling concerns and a potential for defensive aggression displayed at the care center, we recommend the adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to handling concerns and a potential for defensive aggression displayed at the care center, 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: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Doug has growled when his ear was touched. It is important to avoid touching Doug’s ears at this time and to be cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Doug to be more comfortable with this. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Doug gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable (growling and moving away) and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Doug, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Doug to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention.
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