BIGGIE – 9705
Gone - 10-17-2017 Brooklyn
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GONE 0/17/17
Biggie
Hello, my name is Biggie. My animal id is #9705. I am a male red brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 14-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 93.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Very tense and nervous. Stiff and whale eye with stiff tail wag. Growled during medical exam but did not lunge or try to bite. Had rope muzzle for exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Biggie did not display any aggressive behavior towards counselor in the office. His owner stated he brought his muzzle and counselor had him put it on for medical. Biggie sat well in the office and allowed the owner to do all handling without growling or snapping.
Date of Intake: 10/14/2017
Basic Information:: Biggie is a 5 year old male, who was not neutered before coming into the shelter. He has been in his most recent home for the last 5-6 months, and previously belonged to the owners brother. He has no known health issues or injuries, and has not seen a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Children
How is this dog around strangers?: Biggie will guard the door when strangers approach. He hard barks, growls and jumps at the door, now allowing anyone to enter.
How is this dog around children?: Biggie has lived with a 7 year old in his previous home. When he first entered the home he was friendly and playful with the son, but recently his behavior has changed. The owner claims there were no changes in the home that would have triggered this change, but the son could previously pet biggie through the bars of his crate, but now cannot. Biggie has started to growl, snap and lunge for the son when he approaches the crate.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Biggie has not spent time with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Biggie has not spent time with cats
Resource guarding:: Biggie has no resource guarding behavior as per his owner. He stated he can touch the dogs food bowl, pet him while he is eating, and can take a bone or treat from his mouth.
Bite history:: Biggie has no bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Biggie is described as being confident, pushy and excitable. He likes to play with balls, chew toys and bones, and will play fetch, chase and tug of war. He has been an indoor dog, sleeps on his bed or in his crate, and eats dry food. His favorite treats are beef jerky sticks. He is house trained and never has accidents inside. He will go outside on grass, and is well behaved when left alone in the house. He has been crate trained, and knows the commands sit, come and down. He walks him off leash when no one else is around, as he does not trust him around other people or animals.
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