BISCUIT – 16069
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Biscuit
Hello, my name is Biscuit. My animal id is #16069. I am a male white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 4 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Dec-2017.
Biscuit is at risk for behavioral reasons. Biscuit displays discomfort with handling at times, growling and snapping. For this reason, we are seeking placement only with a New Hope partner. Medically, we have no concerns for Biscuit, who presents as a healthy dog.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.5 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : Stray, no hx available Subjective: Alert in kennel Observed Behavior – Timid, trembling, ducks away from a hand above his head. Allows handling with gentle approach and safe restraint. Objective BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar on maxillary canines only PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Tense, not distended, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles s/s MSI: The nail of the 3rd digit on the right hind foot is missing at the base, and the foot is bloody. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Broken nail, very mild tartar Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Rimadyl 25 mg PO once for broken nail 2. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, when approached with the microchip scanner, Biscuit would hide behind finder’s legs. When approached without the scanner, Biscuit would approach and lick my hand. Biscuit allowed me to pet him on the head and enjoyed having his chin scratched and would start to move his back leg as if to scratch his own chin. Biscuit allowed me to collar him and put a leash on him. When I tried to take off the harness he had on, if I touched his left front paw he would growl. When I tried to pick up Biscuit, he would growl and try to bite. However, he would open his mouth and go for my hand but did not apply any pressure. Once in the kennel, Biscuit would try to run out of the kennel.
Date of Intake: 12/14/2017
Basic Information:: Biscuit is approximately a 2 year old male white and brown small mixed breed dog. Biscuit was found as a stray running around in finder’s neighborhood and was surrendered because finder could not keep him. Biscuit has no injuries or known health problems.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Biscuit allowed finder to place a harness and leash on him. Finder noted that Biscuit would growl when his front left paw was touched.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Unknown
Resource guarding:: Unknown
Bite history:: Biscuit did not try to bite finder.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Biscuit has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 12/14/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Other Notes:: Biscuit growled with the finder when his left front paw was touched.
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 5. Dog freezes, growls, or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Biscuit approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. During sensitivity, he growled while being handled, so the rest of the handling portion of the assessment was omitted.
Summary (1):: 12/15: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Biscuit greets politely then follows, sniffing.
Summary (2):: 12/17-18: Biscuit greets other dogs politely.
Summary (3):: 12/19-20: Biscuit follows and attempts to mount other dogs.
Date of intake:: 12/14/2017
Summary:: Biscuit initially hid, but allowed some handling. When he was picked up, he growled and snapped.
Date of initial:: 12/14/2017
Summary:: Biscuit was trembling but allowed slow handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Biscuit so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
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 displaying sensitivity during handling, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Biscuit displays discomfort with handling at times, growling and snapping. For this reason, 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: : Handling/touch sensitivity
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity:Biscuit has growled and snapped while being handled, showing discomfort with touch in certain areas. It is important to be cautious when touching Biscuit as we do not know where he may have sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Biscuit to be more comfortable with this. Guidance from a profession trainer/behaviorist is recommended.
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