BAILEY – 14210
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1-29-2018 Manhattan
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 01/29/18
Bailey
Hello, my name is Bailey. My animal id is #14210. I am a female black brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a returns on 25-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 71.4 lbs
12/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – growling, very tense, lunged when trying to touch Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled, no oral exam PLN: Not examined H/L: Not examined ABD: Not examined U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment appears healthy but unable to perform full exam due to behavior Plan: can try to examine again when dog seems less stressed or else will need sedation for further exam
16/01/2018
brief cageside exam: no uri signs, dog appears comfortable. will need sedated intake exam
17/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Microchip noted on Intake? Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : OS Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – scared, unable to handle. To do physical examination had to give sedation. The sedation wasn’t fully effective so was only able to do a partial exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – Evidence of Trauma seen – Objective T = P = 90 R = BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzle placed could not observe teeth or MM PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic, strong femoral pulses ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Vulva UR MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Healthy Gave Telazol to perform PE Prognosis: Excellent Plan: OH SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior during intake: Bailey had a tense body. Counselor had owner scan Bailey for a microchip. Counselor was unable to collar due to animal lip licking, body stiff and head flinching.
Basic Information:: Bailey is with her 3rd family. They got her from a previous owner 6 months ago and are surrendering due to personal problems
Previously lived with:: in apt: man, woman, 1.5 year old child; downstairs: woman, 2 small dogs-senior, puppy-7 months
How is this dog around strangers?: Bailey approaches and sniffs some strangers and allows petting. When the owner is around, animal will bark and lean into the owner. If they are wearing a hoodie, she barks at them. Her owners often put her away to prevent further interaction.
How is this dog around children?: Bailey lived with a 1.5 year old in his current home and a 2 year old in his past home. She is relaxed and tolerant of the baby in the home, allowing him to climb on her.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Bailey was relaxed and respectful of the small (<10 pounds) senior dog in the home; they left each other alone. The dog sometimes barked at her and she would walk away. Bailey was more interested in the puppy (3-4 pounds) and would follow, sniff, and paw at her; the puppy hid. Bailey approaches dogs outside on walks and is playful.
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown.
Resource guarding:: Owner and the child is able to take away food, treats and toys without any issues.
Bite history:: Bailey hasn’t bit anyone.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, loyal, playful, smart, medium energy
Other Notes:: Bailey doesn’t mind if someone takes a food/treat/toy from her, moves her off furniture, wakes her up, restrains her, bathes her, brushes her, or trims her nails. Bailey is friendly with most people who come to her home. She barks if they are wearing a hoodie. She barks at strangers that approach her family members.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Bailey had swallowed a small rubber kong ball in her previous home. It was surgically removed July 2017.
For a New Family to Know: Bailey follows her family very closely. She plays with bones and plays fetch and tug. She sits when asked. She lived inside and slept with her owners or next to their bed. She ate dry Pedigree food. While home alone, Bailey chews sandals, garbage, wee-wee pads, etc. If her family is leaving for an hour or more, they crate her and she barks and tries to escape (her owner keeps it shut with zip-ties). She hasn’t injured herself doing this. If tethered in her partially-fenced yard, she would chew her leash. On walks, she pulls on her leash. When Bailey’s owner left him in his mother’s apartment downstairs, even for only 15 minutes, she would wait and urinate by the door in the hall by the stairs.
Date of intake:: 11/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 6 months)
Previously lived with:: Adults, a child (age 1.5), and small dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Will sometimes bark at them, sometimes she approaches them and allows petting
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and tolerant of the child she lived with
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and respectful of the dogs she lived with, playful with dogs outside
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Bailey is described as affectionate, loyal, and smart with a medium level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 1/18/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Bailey appeared fearful of the assessor at first, keeping a distance. She quickly warmed up to the assessor and became social and playful. Once warmed up, she allowed all handling.
Summary:: Bailey’s previous owner reported that she was relaxed and respectful of the two small dogs in the home and was social and playful with dogs on walks. She has remained social with dogs at the care center and the behavior team would recommend slow introductions with respectful dogs in a future home.
Summary (1):: 1/26: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Bailey solicits running and bouncy play. She is soft and social throughout the interaction.
Summary:: Bailey had a tense body and was unable to be handled.
Date of initial:: 1/12/2018
Summary:: Bailey was tense, growling, and lunged.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Bailey’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Bailey initially displayed distance increasing behaviors while in her kennel (lip licking, whale-eyeing) and also with novel people outside her kennel. However, Bailey has warmed up significantly to select handlers with treats and a slow approach, allowing leashing and removal from her kennel. She remains fearful of select handlers but is soft and social with many people. With the handlers she is comfortable with, Bailey solicits petting and attention, frequently licking the handlers, and will engage in games of chase, offering play bows to the handler.
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 Bailey’s owner reporting that she barks at new people and due to the same sort of behavior seen at the care center, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Bailey has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only from select handlers since intake. 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: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Bailey is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Bailey was reported to sometimes bark at new people in her previous home. At the care center, she displayed this behavior at first, lunging and growling when approached. She has since warmed up to select handlers who have gone slowly with her and displayed very social behavior towards those handlers. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Bailey to new and unfamiliar situations.
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