BRIAN – A1106872

Brooklyn Center

My name is BRIAN. My Animal ID # is A1106872.
I am a male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 3 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a FOSTER on 06/25/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-102098.

06/29/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Brian A1106872 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. In the care center, Brian has been highly fearful and has avoided interaction; we have been unable to perform a handling assessment due to signs of extreme fear.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/26/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.6 LBS.

.DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 year 3 months Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Unknown Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Fearful, tail tucked, shivering, too nervous to eat. Urinated but allowed approaching. Placed muzzle for blooddraw and vaccines. NO growling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective: BARH BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Abrasions on nasal planum and l side of muzzle. Scars on nose Oral Exam: MM pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Both testes in scrotum/scrotum inflammed distally MSI: Ambulatory x 4 Alopecic and mild crusting over dorsal lumbar area Alopecic on hocks bilaterally as well as alopecia inner thighs Mildly inflammed scrotum (distally) CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment:Dermatitis/alopecia Plan: Skin scraping- NEG (in house) r/o’s include Demodex, Atopy, Pyoderma Rx: Cephalexin 500mg # 14 Give 2 capsules po bid x 7 days Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/25/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/25/17 16:05 Basic Information Brian, a two year old, black and white, medium sized, male dog was found abandoned in an apartment building. Finder has had him for four months and is surrendering because she is moving and has dogs of her own. Finder stated that Brian has a rash in his back and that he hasn’t seen a vet in the four months she had him. Socialization According to finder, around strangers, Brian is shy and fearful but gets comfortable after a while. That he is gentle when playing with adults. That Brian lived with other dogs in home (two pit bulls and Chihuahua ages 3 to 8) and was relaxed and respectful. Finder stated that although Brian had been a fight with the other dog he was found with, he had never beaten another animal or a human. Behavior Finder stated that Brian, sometimes, barks too much and is terrified and panics due to loud noises and fire crackers. That Brian isn’t bothered when she attempted to take away his food bowl or treat while eating; isn’t bothered when held, restrained or roused from sleep. That Brian was friendly when she bathed him and trimmed his nails. And, that he barks when an unfamiliar face approaches her home or family member. For a New Family to Know Finder described Brian as friendly, affectionate very playful and shy with medium activity level. She described Brian as a very lovable dog who always loves to sit by your side and play. That Brian likes squeaky and stuffed toys and loves to play fetch, chase and tug. Brian was kept mostly indoors and slept in a dog cage. That he was fed dry food (puppy child) twice daily. That Brian is house trained and would let you know when he wants to use the bathroom. That Brian barks, whines and howls when left in the house. Brian understands the commands ‘sit’ and ‘come’. For exercise, she took Brian for slow walks on a leash and that he doesn’t pull on his leash and stays close by her side when off his leash. Behavior during Intake Brian had a tensed body, growled and barked when a counselor approached him. He pooped and vomited and tried to stay close to the wall throughout the intake process.

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06/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 6/25/17 Unaltered male, Owner surrender (Lived in previous home for 4 months) Previously lived with: Adults, and 3 dogs. Behavior toward strangers: Brian is shy and fearful but gets comfortable after a while. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Finder described Brian as friendly, affectionate very playful and shy with medium activity level. Other notes: Brian appears to be anxious, barks excessively and is terrified of loud noises and firecrackers. Brian Barks, whines and howls when left in the house. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/28/17 Unable to SAFER due to behavior concerns Summary: Brian is extremely fearful in the kennel. He did allow the assistant to take him out of the kennel with no problem, However his stress level quickly escalated. Once out he began to urinate on the floor, and turned to go back into the kennel. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of any handling. Out of concern for his stress levels and his response to restraint, we feel Brian is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. 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. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Brian displays a nervous body language, tuck tail and visibly trembling, when he greets both a novel male and female dog. As he continues to participate in group, Brian becomes confident and approaches the other dogs, displaying a soft body with a low tail. Brian’s previous owner stated that Brian lived with other dogs in the home, and was relaxed and respectful. The Behavior Department believes that Brian would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. If he is place in a home with another resident dog, the other dog should be well- socialized and match his calm demeanor. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 6/25/17 Brian is shy and takes some time to warm up to someone. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/26/17 Brian was fearful, tail tucked, shivering, to nervous to eat. Urinated but allowed approaching. Placed muzzle for blood draw and vaccines. NO growling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Brian as an anxious/fearful dog. In the care center Brian has been inactive and afraid. Brian will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. RECOMMENDATIONS:NHO _X_Place with a New Hope partner -While Brian’s previous owner describes him as an affectionate, playful dog, he is not thriving in the shelter environment, and has had a hard time with handling in the care center. He has generally given clear and protracted warnings and has not escalated to threatening behavior, but we are concerned that extra pressure may elicit higher level warnings. We feel that placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification guidance in a stable home environment will best set Brian’s up for success in a future adoptive home. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques will likely increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful-Brian has shown high levels of fear in the care center in each interaction, though he manages his stress well and has not escalated to warning signs. He needs a very slow approach and the ability to warm up to new people and new environments at his own pace. Brian should be permitted to initiate interactions and solicit attention when he feels comfortable, rather than being forced to interact. _X_Separation anxiety-While no destructive behavior was reported in Brian’s first home, upon going to a new adoptive home Brian showed some behaviors characteristic of separation anxiety, (barking/howling) excessively when left alone in the home. We cannot be certain that this is separation anxiety, but we recommend that potential adopters be prepared for this type of destructive behavior and work to help Brian feel comfortable and secure in his new home. He should always be left with engaging, high-value chew items when alone, and the space he is confined to when alone should be puppy-proofed. We recommend consulting a force-free behavior modification trainer or behaviorist should separation anxiety behaviors continue to be seen in a future home, so Brian can be desensitized and counter conditioned to leaving cues and can feel comfortable when alone.

06/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Brian displays a nervous body language, tuck tail and visibly trembling, when he greets both a novel male and female dog. As he continues to participate in group, Brian becomes confident and approaches the other dogs, displaying a soft body with a low tail. Brian’s previous owner stated that Brian lived with other dogs in the home, and was relaxed and respectful. The Behavior Department believes that Brian would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home. If he is place in a home with another resident dog, the other dog should be well- socialized and match his calm demeanor. All introductions should be conducted slowly and be under supervision. 6/28: Brian displayed nervous body language, tucked tail and was visibly trembling as he enters the pen to be introduced to a calm female dog. He begins to wander a bit and begins to lip lick when the female dog comes toward him for a greeting. He keeps to himself and wanders the pens. 6/27: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Brian briefly greets them before sitting in the corner, trembling. As the session continues, he becomes slightly confident and approaches the other dogs for brief check in. 6/28-6/29: Brian is showing more sociability in a group of clam dogs. He greets with a low body and slightly tuck tail, but shows sexually motivated behavior when interacting with a novel female.

06/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
.DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 year 3 months Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Unknown Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Fearful, tail tucked, shivering, too nervous to eat. Urinated but allowed approaching. Placed muzzle for blooddraw and vaccines. NO growling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective: BARH BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Abrasions on nasal planum and l side of muzzle. Scars on nose Oral Exam: MM pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Both testes in scrotum/scrotum inflammed distally MSI: Ambulatory x 4 Alopecic and mild crusting over dorsal lumbar area Alopecic on hocks bilaterally as well as alopecia inner thighs Mildly inflammed scrotum (distally) CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment:Dermatitis/alopecia Plan: Skin scraping- NEG (in house) r/o’s include Demodex, Atopy, Pyoderma Rx: Cephalexin 500mg # 14 Give 2 capsules po bid x 7 days Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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