BUGSY – A1115906

Brooklyn Center

My name is BUGSY. My Animal ID # is A1115906.
I am a male brown and black rottweiler mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/19/2017 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

06/25/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Bugsy A1115906 is at-risk due to New Hope Only behavior. Bugsy has displayed fearful behavior and some handling sensitivity in the care centers initially though has acclimated to the environment and has tolerated handling and has been observed to engage in interaction. Bugsy has also showed potential resource guarding concerns, escalating to snapping over toy item.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/23/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 68.6 LBS.

06/23/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

06/19/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/19/17 19:24 Dog was very nervous during intake his tail was between his legs and he was pacing back and forth.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 6/19/17 Unaltered male, Stray Previously lived with: Unknown SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/24/17 Look:1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Toy 1: 5. Dog snaps at the assess-a-hand. Summary: Bugsy was friendly and social towards the assessor though may need positive reinforcement based training to assist in potential guarding concerns. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bugsy displays soft body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated and attempts to mount her. She solicits play and he engages briefly in cooperative play before attempting to mount again. PLAYGROUP: 6/22/17 Summary: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bugsy displays soft body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated and attempts to mount her. She solicits play and he engages briefly in cooperative play before attempting to mount again. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 6/19/17 Bugsy was very nervous during intake his tail was between his legs and he was pacing back and forth. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/20/17 Bugsy was tense during his exam and was muzzled for exam; resisted extensively, urinated, expressed anal glands. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Bugsy so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_New Hope Only: While Bugsy has remained social throughout his stay, he has shown concerning behavior over the toy during the SAFER assessment, quickly escalating to a snap of the assess-a-hand (growling) when an attempt was made to remove the toy. We are concerned at this quick arousal and escalation so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further investigate this behavior in a stable home environment and provide any necessary behavior modification. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: We recommend that Bugsy be left along 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 Bugsy’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_Handling/touch sensitivity: Bugsy has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times. It is important to always go slow and give Bugsy the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bugsy should never be forced to approach anything that she/he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bugsy’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bugsy may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her/his new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Though he has improved during his stay at our care centers, Bugsy continues to give all appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable. Due to the consistent behavior displayed in shelter, the behavior department recommends an experienced adult home only until he can acclimate to his new home environment for the behavior to be further assessed. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised; force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

06/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bugsy was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bugsy displays soft body language when greeting a novel female dog. He engages in cooperative play-with the goal to mount. He greets a novel male with a neutral body, before attempting to mount him as well. After being interrupted by handlers, he explores his surroundings. The Behavior Department recommends that Bugsy be placed in a home with a dog that is tolerant of mounting behavior and matches his calm sociability. 6/22: Bugsy displays soft body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated and attempts to mount her. She solicits play and he engages briefly in cooperative play before attempting to mount again. 6/23: Bugsy displays the same body language with a female dog. He displays neutral body language when greeting a novel male dog. He mounts him once, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores. 6/24: Bugsy investigate the area, while checking in on the other dogs.

06/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: could not estimate – very limited exam noMicrochip noted on Intake? History: Found stray, no medical history available Subjective: BAR, very nervous, appears euhydrated Observed Behavior – very nervous prior to exam. Muzzled for exam – resisted extensively, urinated, expressed anal glands. Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Upon expression of anal glands, purulent and slightly bloody material seen on perineum. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Possible anal gland abscess – cannot confirm due to very limited physical exam Plan: full physical exam and anal gland check/expression at time of neuter. Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/23/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
06/23/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Active, attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

 

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