DAFFY DUCK aka BEAST – A1117367

Brooklyn Center

My name is DAFFY DUCK aka BEAST. My Animal ID # is A1117367.
I am a neutered male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2017 from NY 11416, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

07/06/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Daffy Duck A1117367 is-risk as New Hope Only due to extreme fear, anxiety and previous bite history. Daffy Duck has allowed only very minimal handling in the care centers, he displays all appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable (growling, whale eyes, stiff body).

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/05/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 64.4 LBS.

Date: 7/5/17 Canine DAPP Product Name: Novibac 1-DAPPv Serial Number: 02121715B Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 7/19/17 Canine Bordetella Product Name: Intra Trac3 Serial Number: 00541372B Location of Vaccination: IN Revaccination Date: 1/5/18 Rabies Product Name: Novibac Serial Number 186278 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 7/5/18 Veterinarian: #0844 3cc Pyrantel PO Effipro applied HWT negative

07/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/17 13:53 Beast is an 8 year old large Tan dog who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact she moved and can no longer have pets. The owner stated that she got beast as a gift and has had him since he was 8 weeks old. Beast has no known medical issues. Owner stated that Beast can become aggressive with strangers if he is not introduced to them with a treat. Owner stated that Beast has spent time around children and is relaxed and playful. When playing with adults and children he is gentle. Owner stated that Beast was attacked by another dog so ever since he is fearful and aggressive toward them. Beast does not play with other dogs. Beast has spent time around cats and is relaxed and affectionate. Beast has bitten another person before but never drew blood. During fireworks and loud noises Beast isn’t bothered. If someone touches his food he isn’t bothered but if someone was to touch his treats or toys he may growl snap and bite. Beast isn’t bothered if he is restrained, pushed off the couch or disturbed while he sleeps. When being bathed or brushed Beast is friendly. Beast if afraid of getting his nails trimmed and will struggle to get away. When someone unfamiliar approaches his house he will bark and growl. If someone unfamiliar approaches his family member without a treat in there hand he will bark, growl and may snap and bite. Owner described Beast as friendly affectionate and playful with a high activity level. When at home he like to be in the same room as his owner or in his favorite spot. Beast likes to play with balls, stuffed and chewy bone toys. He has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. Beast is very much house trained and never has accidents in the home. When using the bathroom outside he will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house or backyard he is well behaved. Beast has never been crated so it is unknown how he will react. Beast knows the sit come down and shake commands. He is used to brisk walk on the leash when off the leash he will run away.

WEB MEMO
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07/06/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 07/03/17 Neutered, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Does not do well with strangers unless they present a treat; will growl, bark and may snap Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, does not do well Behavior toward cats: Relaxed, affectionate Resource guarding: May growl, snap over treats and toys Bite history: Daffy Duck has bitten someone though did not break skin; victim came into home unannounced and Daffy Duck bit upper thigh Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly affectionate and playful with a high activity level Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 07/05/17 Summary: Daffy Duck has been difficult to remove from and return to the kennel. Daffy Duck has allowed some handling in the care center but he is tense and avoids interaction with his new caretakers, in line with his owner’s report of Daffy Duck’s behavior around strangers. He watches and tracks the humans around him carefully at all times. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for his stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. Please review the full owner surrender profile for information on Daffy Duck’s behavior in his previous home as a guideline PLAYGROUP: According to Daffy Duck’s previous guardian, Daffy Duck was attacked by another dog so ever since he is fearful and aggressive toward them. Daffy Duck does not play with other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Daffy Duck displays nervous body language -a lowered head, tense face and tucked tail- when greeting a novel female dog. He keeps to himself as he explores the pen, never seeking to greet her. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 07/05/17 During his initial medical examination, Daffy Duck allowed handling upon a slow approach. ENERGY LEVEL: Daffy Duck is reported to have a high activity level though remains fearful in shelter and has displayed only a low activity level.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Recommend no dog parks: Due to Daffy Duck’s extreme nervousness around novel dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center, we cannot fully evaluate Daffy Duck and feel that he will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Daffy Duck as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Daffy Duck’s previous owner notes that he may growl and snap over toys and food. We recommend that Daffy Duck be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Daffy Duck’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games _X_Handling/touch sensitivity _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Daffy Duck has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers, at times avoiding interaction and shying away from direct touch. Daffy Duck startles easily and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement. He displays proper warning signals as well as increasing distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.

07/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Daffy Duck ignores and avoids novel male and female dogs. He is tolerant of the other dog sniffing him, but displays no social behaviors in return. According to Daffy Duck’s previous guardian, Daffy Duck was attacked by another dog so ever since he is fearful and aggressive toward them. Daffy Duck does not play with other dogs. Due to Daffy Duck’s indifference towards other dogs, coupled with his previous guardian reporting that he is fearful, the Behavior Department believes Daffy Duck would be most comfortable as the only resident dog. 7/5: Daffy Duck displays nervous body language -a lowered head, tense face and tucked tail- when greeting a novel female dog. He keeps to himself as he explores the pen, never seeking to greet her. 7/6: Daffy Duck ignores the novel male dog as he paces the pen displaying a neutral tail. He is tolerant of the other dog sniffing him, but displays no social behaviors in return.

07/05/2017 LVT INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Scanned positive with Chip #985121005207618 Sex: Neutered Male Age ~ 8 years re: owner. Dentition would describe as closer to 6 years Mentation: appropriate Eyes: clear Ears: clear Nose: clear Teeth: stained, mild tarter If abnormal BCS: Skin: dry, no flea dirt or parasites found Hair Coat: short, clean Declawed: no, nails medium Any injuries: no Behavior: tail tuck, likes peanut butter. Warms up under handling, allows all. Medication: none

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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