BRUNO – A1108662

Brooklyn Center

My name is BRUNO. My Animal ID # is A1108662.
I am a male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/03/2017 from NY 11428, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

05/09/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Bruno A1108662 was placed At Risk for New Hope Only Behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/04/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.8 LBS.

Date: 5/4/17 Canine DAPP Product Name: Novibac Serial Number: 02121712C Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 5/18/17 Canine Bordetella Product Name: Intra Trac Serial Number: 00541370B Location of Vaccination: IN Revaccination Date: 11/4/17 Rabies Product Name: Novibac Serial Number 129873 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 5/4/18 Veterinarian: #1276 MC #981020015096411 4cc Activyl applied 2.5cc Pyrantel given in food

05/03/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/03/17 19:18 Basic Information: Bruno is a 6 year old American Pit Bull Terrier Mix who is being surrendered due to his previous family moving to a place where animals are not allowed. Socialization: Bruno has never been around children so it is unknown how he will react to being around them. Around strangers Bruno is friendly and plays somewhat rough. Bruno has spent time with dogs of all sizes and will often get into fights with large male dogs when he goes to the dog park but gets along with small dogs. Bruno has spent time with cats and is relaxed and playful with them. Behavior: Bruno has bitten one person, this occurred when a family member was sitting on a couch while Bruno was sleeping on the floor. The family member stood up and Bruno got surprised/ frightened and turned around and bit the family member’s foot. Bruno has gotten into fights with large male dogs while at the dog park, none of these fights resulted in any of the other dogs needing medical care when bitten by Bruno. These events occurred months ago. Bruno will bark and growl at people on skateboard and at trucks. Bruno is nervous during storms/fireworks. Bruno is friendly when someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating. Bruno will growl/snap if someone attempts to take a treat/toy away or pulls/pushes him off of the furniture. Bruno is fearful when being disturbed while sleeping/resting, being given a bath, or being brushed. Bruno is friendly when someone holds/restrains him, or if an unfamiliar person approaches his family/home. For a New family to Know: Bruno is described as playful, confident and pushy with a very high activity level. When at home Bruno will follow around his owner and likes to play with balls and stuffed toys. Bruno likes to play games of fetch and tug. Bruno was kept indoors only and was fed dry food from the brand Pedigree and Alpo. Bruno is house trained and rarely has any accidents. Bruno is well behaved when left alone at home. Bruno does well for 5 to 6 hours in a crate. Bruno knows the commands sit, down and go outside. On a leash Bruno doesn’t pull and will run away when off leash. Intake Behavior: Bruno had a loose body and a wagging tail during intake and allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression. Bruno took treats gently from staff

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05/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 5/3/17 Intact Male, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, spent time with dogs and cats. Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and somewhat rough Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Would often get into fights with large dogs but get along with small dogs. Behavior toward cats: Relaxed and playful Resource guarding: Yes, he will growl/snap if someone attempts to take away toys and treats. Bite history: Yes, this occurred when a family member was sitting on a couch while Bruno was sleeping on the floor. The family member stood up and Bruno got surprised/ frightened and turned around and bit the family member’s foot. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Bruno displays a very high activity level in the household. Other notes: Upon intake Bruno was loose and wiggly, he allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/5/17 Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away. Summary: Bruno was calm coming out the kennel, when walking him outside on his relief walk he is tense with his tail tucked. When the assessor coaxed Bruno outside his body became stiff and he bared his teeth. Bruno was not comfortable coming back into the shelter, he would pancake to the ground in front of the door. PLAYGROUP: According to Bruno’s previous guardian, Bruno has spent time with dogs of all sizes and will often get into fights with large male dogs when he goes to the dog park, but gets along with small dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bruno displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated and persistently licks her genital area. She solicits him to play, and Bruno is tolerant at first then offers appropriate correction by air snapping towards the female dog when she jumps on his back. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/4/17: During his medical examination, Bruno was social at first, he then became tense, growling and snapping at hands.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _x_Recommend no dog parks: Due to Bruno’s previous guardian reporting that he gets info fights with male dogs, the Behavior Department recommends aht Bruno only be socialized with other dogs in a more controlled setting. _X_Place with a New Hope partner- Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Bruno bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the biting and underlying anxiety. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding- Bruno previous owner notes that he growls when his food bowl is approached. We recommend that Bruno be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Bruno’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression- Bruno has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Bruno does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.

05/05/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Bruno’s previous guardian, Bruno has spent time with dogs of all sizes and will often get into fights with large male dogs when he goes to the dog park, but gets along with small dogs. 5/5: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bruno displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated and persistently licks her genital area. She solicits him to play, and Bruno is tolerant at first then offers appropriate correction by air snapping towards the female dog when she jumps on his back. 5/6: Bruno displays soft body language when greeting a neutered male dog. He persistently licks the other male’s genital area and attempts to mount. He responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen.

05/04/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
05/04/17 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No. History : Brought in by owner, noted that they do not trust him around children or strangers. No medical concerns noted. Subjective: Observed Behavior – Appered social at first, became progressively tense, growling and snapped at hands. Muzzled for safety. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective; BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. HR=112, RR=20. BCS=5/9. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Limited exam – mild calculus. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA. Lungs clear, eupneic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: Intact male, both testicles palpated. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no lameness. 2.5 cm soft skin mass along rostral edge of left pinna at base. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities. A: 6 yr old dog with skin mass on pinna. Otherwise apparently healthy. P: OK for neuter surgery. Rec. biopsy of mass. Good prognosis.

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