BLUE – 16342
Gone - 12-21-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/21/17
Blue
Hello, my name is Blue. My animal id is #16342. I am a male brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – barks too much.
Blue is at risk for behavioral reasons. Blue can be very fearful, with the potential for this to translate into defensive aggression. Medically, Blue has a mass on the underside of his tail which should be biopsied, and may require long term joint support.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 71.25 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : owner surrended Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – scared and wide-eyed, muzzled, very tense body positioning, if someone walks into room will bark in a protective way Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 110 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not examine due to nervousness PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful,but overall tense no masses palpated U/G: mi x 2 MSI: toe-touch lame left hind w/ significant, diffuse swelling, medial buttress,sits with left hip abducted and stifle internally rotated, skin free of parasites, left side ventral proximal tail 2-3 cm firm mass w/ ulceration, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: na Assessment: swollen left stifle – r/o acl vs other injury vs neoplasia mass – r/o benign (cyst vs adenoma) vs malignant (adenocarcinoma vs mct vs other) Prognosis: good to excellent for stifle may need long term joint support (supplementation and nsaids) good to excellent – pending mass removal and histopathology Plan: carprofen 75mg po bid neuter and hindlimb rads to evaluate hips and stifle SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Blue was barking and whale eyeing. Blue was collared by his owner and his owner helped take a picture. Anytime someone came near the child, Blue would crouch and whale eye.
Basic Information:: Blue is a 7 year old unaltered large breed dog that the owner got as a present when he was a puppy. The owner is surrendering because Blue barks too much and the tenants in her building are beginning to complain. Blue’s last vet visit was last year for a routine check.
Previously lived with:: children and adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Blue is shy around strangers and he barks at them.
How is this dog around children?: Blue is very relaxed and respectful with children, he plays exuberantly with them. Blue was with a 3 year old child during intake, the child was grabbing his tail and putting his hand in his mouth but Blue remained calm and allowed the child to play with him.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Blue has been around small breed dogs and he is relaxed and playful with them.
How is this dog around cats?: Blue has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: Blue is not bothered when his food bowl is touched while he is eating or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: Blue has never bitten or scratched another animal or person.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Other Notes:: Blue is not bothered when he is taken off furniture, when he is restrained, when he is disturbed while he is eating, or when he is brushed. Blue enjoys being bathed. Blue barks when the doorbell rings.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Blue is described as friendly and affectionate. The owner’s favorite thing about Blue is how sweet he is with her son. Blue likes to play with all kinds of toys. Blue plays fetch, chase, and tug. Blue is free fed Ultra dry food. When taken outside, Blue uses any surface. Blue knows how to sit, come here, stay, lay down, give paw, catch, and jump on command. For exercise, Blue goes on brisk walks on a leash twice a day. On a leash, Blue does not pull. When taken off leash, Blue wanders but comes back when called.
Date of intake:: 12/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 7 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults and a child (age 3)
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, barks at them
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed and playful
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Blue is described as friendly and affectionate with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/19/2017
Summary:: Blue has displayed fearful behavior at the care center, barking at people who approach him. He allows certain handlers to remove him from his kennel, but barks at any person who is nearby him. For this reason, he is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for details about his behavior in his previous home.
Date of intake:: 12/17/2017
Summary:: Upon intake, Blue was barking and whale eyeing. He was not handled by the counselor.
Date of initial:: 12/17/2017
Summary:: Blue was very tense, wide eyed, and barking.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Blue’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Blue is reported by his owner to bark at new people. In the care center, he barks at people who approach him. 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Blue is reported to bark at new people. At the care center, he barks at people who approach him. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Blue to new and unfamiliar situations.
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