BLAZE – 19640
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Blaze
Hello, my name is Blaze. My animal id is #19640. I am a desexed male brown brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 7 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 31-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Blaze was placed at risk due to behavior concerns observed in the care center and also has a history of biting. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment (which include a multiple bite history), the behavior department recommends Blaze be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 64.5 lbs
31/01/2018
Scan positive 0A1264661C BARH AMBx4 Very tense/nervous,but allowed slow handling Neutered~4yrs EENT:WNL BCS: WNL No fleas seen Nosf
1/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Owner reports ~5yrs, appears slightly older Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 0A1264661C History : Owner surrender, on DOH B hold Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Nervous, timid, tail tucked, allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Limited exam due to muzzle – pink/pigmented mm, mild dental staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered 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 Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
11/02/2018
Progress exam History : Intake 2/1. On DOH hold. Reported to not be defecating for 3 days on rounds board. Subjective: BAR. Barking at the front of the cage. No csvd. No signs CIRDC. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Discussed with behavior staff that he is house trained and they reported he defecates outside every day when they have him out
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior during intake: Blaze had stiff body language and he was giving the whale eye. When attempting to place leash on him, he was growling.
Date of Intake: 1/31/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Blaze is a 5 year neutered large breed mix that has no past or current medical issues that the previous owner is aware of. Previous owner can longer have the dog due to his increase of severity of biting and at the randomness of which he bites.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Blaze is aloof. He is protective of his family especially the owner and will growl and give the whale eye.
How is this dog around children?: Blaze has not been around children due to owner’s fear of Blaze biting.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Blaze is reported to be dog selective while on leash but if he would escape the house he would charge at another dog and bite them.
How is this dog around cats?: Blaze has never been exposed to cats.
Resource guarding:: None
Bite history:: According to owner, Blaze has always been a nipper but in the last 6 months he has graduated to full on biting of people.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Blaze likes non-stuffed toys with squeakers. Blaze was kept mostly indoors and was fed Beneful & Purina Moist & Meaty dog food. According to previous owner, Blaze is house-trained and would rarely have any accidents. Blaze usually goes to the bathroom on the grass or on the cement sidewalk. When left alone in the home, Blaze would be well-behaved. Blaze knows commands sit, come, give paw, and lay down. For exercise, she enjoyed slow with the previous owner but mostly playing in the yard. On the leash, Blaze can pull hard or slightly depending on situation and owner wouldn’t allow Blaze to be off the leash.
Date of intake:: 1/31/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 3 adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Aloof, growls, whale-eyed
Behavior toward children:: Has not been around children for fear he may bite
Behavior toward dogs:: Charges to bite
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: 1st bite: Blaze bit the owner when she made a throwing motion; jumping up and biting arm. 2nd bite: Blaze was sleeping on the floor, when victim stood up to walk away, Blaze bit the victim’s foot.
Housetrained:: Yes
Date of assessment:: 2/15/2018
Summary:: Blaze is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time.
Date of intake:: 1/31/2018
Summary:: Stiff, whale-eyed, growling
Date of initial:: 1/31/2018
Summary:: Tense though tolerated handling
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New hope only: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment (which include a multiple bite history), the behavior department recommends Blaze 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 Blaze to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Blaze to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Blaze presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Blaze has a multiple-bite history and escalates quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Blaze needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Blaze as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression
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