ACHILLES – 7910 (alt ID A1125729)

Brooklyn Center

Achilles
Hello, my name is Achilles. My animal id is #7910. I am a desexed male white dog at the Room 5 – Dog Isolation. The shelter thinks i am about 7 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a data import – incoming on 01-Oct-2017.

Behavior determination: Rescue Only

Achilles is at risk with a New Hope Only behavior determination and with CIRDC. His behavior has deteriorated significantly while kenneled, and he has become difficult to handle. We are concerned about his stress level and recommend a long decompression period when he moves out of the kennel environment.

My medical notes are…
Vet Notes
Recheck CIRDC; day 10 doxycycline treament.
10/1 had a nose bleed after being overstimulated during booster vaccines

S/O: BAR. Hard barking.
EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c
HL: Sneezing but no coughing

A: CIRDC-improving
Nosebleed 10/1 from overstimulation after boosters

P: Continue doxycycline
Recheck 10/6

Good prognosis

Details on my behavior are…
Rescue only

My name is ACHILLES. My Animal ID # is A1125729.
I am a neutered male white and br brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/16/2017 from NY 11239, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

09/24/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1125729 Achilles is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/29/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 73.0 LBS.

Recheck CIRDC; day 7 doxycycline treament. Also on cephalexin for a wound on his tail S/O: BAR. Hard barking. EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c HL: Sneezing but no coughing A: CIRDC-improving P: Continue doxycycline and cephalexin as prescribed Good prognosis

09/16/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/16/17 20:15 Achilles is a 7 year old large white and brown brindle male dog who was surrendered by his owner due to personal problems. The owner stated that he got Achilles as a gift when he was 10 weeks old. Achilles has issues with skin allergies. Owner stated that when around strangers and children he is friendly and outgoing. When playing with children and adults Achilles is exuberant and somewhat rough. He has not spent time around time in the home around other dogs or cats so it is unknown how he will react. Owner stated that overall Achilles behaves well. During fireworks and loud noises he isn’t bothered. If someone was to touch his food treats or toys he is friendly. He isn’t bothered if he is restrained pushed off the couch or disturbed while he sleeps. Achilles enjoys being bathed and brushed. He has never had his nails trimmed so it is unknown how he will react. If someone unfamiliar was to approach his house or family member he will bark. Owner described Achilles as friendly affectionate and playful with a very high activity level. When at home he will follow his owner around. He likes to play tug and fetch with balls and ropes. He also loves chew bones. Achilles has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry dog food. He is very much house trained and never has accident. When using the bathroom outside he will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house or yard he is well behaved. He has been crated before and does well for up to 8 hours. Achilles understands Spanish and English commands. He knows how to sit, come laydown and give paw. He is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard. When off the leash he will wander but comes back when called.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Achilles A1125729 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 9/16/17 Unaltered male, owner surrender (length of time in previous home 7 years) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, and outgoing Behavior toward children: Exuberant, and rough. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes, has been crated, and does well for up to 8 hours. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and playful with a very high activity level Other: Achilles understands Spanish and English commands. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/19/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is tense and anxious; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting away from the Assessor. His body is neutral, panting, jumps up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body neutral. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Toy: 4. Dog growls Summary: During the handling assessment Achilles was in a state of high anxiety and stress (high pitched vocalization, panting, seeking exit). He was distracted throughout though tolerant of handling; Achilles, at times, sought handler attention briefly. He did display some concern when engaged with toy (growling when attempts were made to remove). PLAYGROUP: 9/17/17 Summary: According to his previous owner, Achilles has not spent time around other dogs. When introduced to a novel female dog through the gate, Achilles immediately becomes reactive and begins growling and lunging. They are not allowed to meet face to face. The Behavior Department recommend that Achilles be the only dog at this time. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/17/17 During the examination Achilles was initially friendly with his tail wagging. He began pulling on lead, jumping up, and growling upon palpation of tail wound. ENERGY LEVEL: Owner describes Achilles as friendly, and playful high energy. Achilles will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adult-only home (Suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience) _X_ No children (under 13): Achilles has been extremely anxious, and hesitant to interact during his time at the care center. We feel he will be most comfortable and most likely to thrive in an adult-only home. _X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Due to potential toy guarding behavior in the care center, Achilles gave an appropriate warning of his discomfort (growl). Behavior modification for food guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org. _X_ Anxiety: Achilles has shown high levels of anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) as well as high movement, unable to readily settle. This behavior was not reported at intake nor in his previous known history so it may likely be due to the shelter environment. We recommend a period of decompression before introducing or exposing Achilles to new and unfamiliar situations to best set him up for success. _X_On leash reactivity/barrier frustration

09/17/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to his previous owner, Achilles has not spent time around other dogs. When introduced to a novel female dog through the gate, Achilles immediately becomes reactive and begins growling and lunging. They are not allowed to meet face to face. The Behavior Department recommend that Achilles be the only dog at this time.

09/17/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported 7y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – tail wagging, pulling on lead, jumping up, growling upon palpation of tail wound Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – yes Objective P = 100 R = 24 BCS 5/9

09/29/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Recheck CIRDC; day 7 doxycycline treament. Also on cephalexin for a wound on his tail S/O: BAR. Hard barking. EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c HL: Sneezing but no coughing A: CIRDC-improving P: Continue doxycycline and cephalexin as prescribed Good prognosis

Generated on Sep 29 2017 6:00PM

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