BROOKLYN – A1123536

Brooklyn Center

My name is BROOKLYN. My Animal ID # is A1123536.
I am a male brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/11/2017 from NY 11238, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

09/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Brooklyn A1123536 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. While his previous owner describes a friendly and outgoing dog, we have seen signs of a low threshold for arousal and potential object guarding behavior in the care center. For these reasons we are recommending placement with a New Hope partner at this time, who can further investigate these behaviors before placement into a permanent home.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/14/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 80.2 LBS.

09/14/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Active in run, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

09/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/11/17 16:55 Brooklyn is a 2 year old unaltered male medium dog, he came to his family as a puppy as a stray. He was surrender due to Landlord issues with his size. Brooklyn has no known health issues or injures and he has no recent vaccine records. Around strangers Brooklyn is very friendly and outgoing and loves to play. Brooklyn has lived with a 10 year old child and is playful but exuberant because he loves to jump. Around other dogs Brooklyn is very friendly and approaches them with a wiggly and body and wagging tail. Brooklyn has no bite history. Brooklyn isn’t bothered when someone touches his food while he is eating. Brooklyn enjoys bath and will jump in the tub to lay down in the water. When a stranger comes into the home he is friendly an approaches to get them. Brooklyn was described as friendly, Affectionate, Playful and excitable with a very high activity level. Brooklyn likes follow the family around the home and is scared of squeaky toys and runs away when he hear the sound. He loves balls and stuffed toys. He is feed dry and wet food 2-3 times day. Brooklyn is house trained and will use the grass or cement. Brooklyn is crate trained and stays in the crate for 6-8 hours. He knows commands sit, down, and stay. While he on leash he pulls hard and off leash he will wander but will come back when called. Upon intake Brooklyn was energetic and very wiggly, tail wagging and open mouth. He allowed the counselor to collar him and take a photo.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 9/11/17 Unaltered Male, Owner surrender (Since puppyhood in the previous home) Previously lived with: Adults and children (10 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Very friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Exuberant and playful Behavior toward dogs: Very friendly and approaches with a wiggly tail. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: The owner describes Brooklyn as friendly and playful with a high activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 9/14/17 Look:2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity:1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:3. Dog becomes easily aroused with tense body posture and attempts to jump on the assessor. Squeeze 1:3. Dog turn quickly towards touch while pulling away. Squeeze 1&2:3. Dog head flips while moving away. Toy: 1.5. Dog growls and snaps at the asses-a-hand. Summary: Brooklyn was easily aroused during the tag item, and for toy item he growled and snapped. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Brooklyn greets the female helper dog with a neutral posture but becomes sexually motivated and will attempt to mount. He is able to engage in cooperative bouncy play with a female but still becomes easily aroused. Brooklyn’s previous guardian reported that he is very friendly and approaches dogs with a wiggly body and wagging tail. The Behavior Department recommends that Brooklyn be placed in a home with resident dogs that are tolerant of his sexually motivated behavior and match his high energy. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 9/11/17: Upon intake Brooklyn was very energetic and wiggly, he allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/11/17: During his medical examination, Brooklyn was very friendly and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner reports a high activity level, which matches what we have seen in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner- Due to noted concerns displayed in the shelter environment, the behavior department recommends Brooklyn be placed with a New Hope partner at this time. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Brooklyn to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Brooklyn to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Brooklyn presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding- Brooklyn was observed to growl and snap over the toy resource during the in-shelter assessment. It is important to leave Brooklyn alone while he is playing and never to take anything directly from his mouth. When he is asked to drop something, he should be traded for an item of equal or higher value, in order to reward Brooklyn for relinquishing the item he has. _X_Anxiety- Brooklyn has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, panting and also salivates) continually through the SAFER. This behavior was not reported at intake, the owner profile does not note anxiety so we cannot be certain whether this behavior will continue in a future home, or whether it is specific to the shelter environment. _X_Strength/leash pulling- Brooklyn is a large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which helps diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.

09/12/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Brooklyn’s previous guardian reported that he is very friendly and approaches them with a wiggly body and wagging tail. 9/12: When off leash at the Care Center, Brooklyn greets the female helper dog with a neutral posture but begins to tense up. He becomes fixated on her genital area and attempts to mount her several times, persisting through handler interruptions. 9/13: Brooklyn engaged in sloppy bouncy play with a neutered male. As he became more aroused, his hackles raised and he then ceases play and begins to try to mount the other dog. 9/14: Brooklyn is introduced to a bouncy female and is a bit bouncy and becomes sexually motivated, but does not mount as the session continues. He listens to handlers corrections before being separated.

09/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? no History : surrender Subjective: bar, hydrated Observed Behavior – very friendly, easily examined and treated Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: in good health Plan: continue to monitor at BACC Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Ok for surgery

09/14/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
09/14/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Active in run, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

 

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