BEAN – 16695
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SAFE 12/29/17
Bean
Hello, my name is Bean. My animal id is #16695. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 21-Dec-2017.
Bean was placed at risk due to behavior; Bean has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him.Potential resource guarding was noted in the care center as Bean was observed to growl when engaged with the toy item, and bites the hand attempting to remove the item.Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Bean be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
Hi my name is Bean. I love treats and running around with my friends. I have an awesome name, and personality once you get to know me. I get along with adults, especially the ones who offer me treats. I would rather you not take my toys from me, just give me time with them. They are special to me, and I will leave them when I am ready. I need someone who understands me and doesn’t mind my little quirks.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 60.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-9 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History: Found as stray wandering around neighborhood Subjective: Dog is BARH Observed Behavior – Shows signs of fear (tail firmly tucked, stiff posture). Startles easily. Muzzled as precaution. Allows handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = NA P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Appears to have NS and/or immature cataracts OU, old aural hematomas AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NE PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade IV/VI murmur, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: wnl MSI: Ambulatory x 4; crepitus both stifles, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Grade IV/VI Heart Murmur Prognosis: Fair Plan: Recommend echocardiogram on placement. Also recommend senior bloodwork (CBC/CS/T4/UA). SURGERY: Already neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Bean was stressed and foaming at the mouth. He was growling and barking when the counselor approached him. He was very stress so he was taking to the kennel.
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Bean is an approximately 7 year old altered male Brown and white dog. He came to BACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this dog around strangers?: Unknown information
How is this dog around children?: Unknown information
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown information
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown information
Resource guarding:: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/26/2017
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 fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:: 5. Dog snaps or bites the Assess-a-Hand.
Summary:: Although Bean briefly approached the assessor-jumping up for soft petting, with a tail wag. He still appears to be a bit uneasy with up close handling(quickly backing away,anxious,flinching when touched). Bean allowed all handling.
Summary (1):: Bean was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/22: Bean was uncomfortable with handling, giving the handler a clear warning by low growling and snapping at them, when an attempt was made to place a collar on him. His warning was respected and attempts to place a collar on him were suspended. He greeted a novel female dog through the gate and displaying a nervous posture. Another attempt will be made tomorrow. 12/23: Handlers were able to collar Bean today. When off leash at the Care Center, Bean introduced to a female dog today and displayed a fearful posture- tucked body and tail. He mostly kept to himself wandering the pen and avoiding the other dog.
Date of intake:: 12/21/2017
Summary:: Upon intake Bean was growling and barking.
Date of initial:: 12/22/2017
Summary:: Bean was fearful, (tail firmly tucked, stiff posture).
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bean so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Bean displayed low-medium energy and movement throughout assessment, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
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:Bean appears to easily startle and become uncomfortable with up close handling, for these reasons we advise against a home with children at this time. Place with New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Bean be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Bean to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Bean to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Cinnamon presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Potential resource guarding was noted in the care center as Bean was observed to growl when engaged with the toy item, and bites the hand attempting to remove the item. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Bean’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. Handling/touch sensitivity: Bean has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give Bean the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bean should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bean’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bean may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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