28/01/2018

[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, did not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense and nervous, allows minimal handling, calm on lead but will show teeth when pushed Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 2-4y Subjective: female with obvious recent litter (no puppies brought in), seemingly healthy otherwise, dirty haircoat Eyes: clear Ears: seemingly clean, could not examine thoroughly Oral Exam: mild staining, head shy Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: visual BPM WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: lactating female, recent litter Plan: DVM intake, HWT and MC when calm

30/01/2018

mom gave birth one pup and killed the pup has comfortable bedding cage is covered with blanket

30/01/2018

Patient is highly protective of puppies. Can only view 3 pups all moving on blankets. Seem to be doing well.

2/02/2018

An ACS found female with one puppy dangling from her mouth, already deceased, which she then began to chew on, consume, and regurgitate. Due to her high stress the remaining two puppies found in her kennel were taken back to medical and set up (heat support, “mother” doll with bottles). They appear in good condition.

Dog appeared fearful.Growling when approached for microchip scanning Dog allowed all handling after becoming comfortable

Date of intake:: 1/27/2018

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray

Date of assessment:: 2/5/2018

Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful.

Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.

Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted

Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted

Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary:: Chai approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She was a bit fearful during tag, lowering her body when tagged, but allowed all handling and remained social throughout. Please note that Chai was lactating at the time of her assessment, having recently given birth, which may effect the results of her assessment.

Summary:: Chai has displayed tense, uncomfortable behavior when introduced to other dogs in the care center, with limited observation due to previous medical status. It is recommended Chai be allowed a period of decompression outside the care center before immediate follow up on behavior around other dogs. History around dogs is not known due to arriving as a stray.

Summary (1):: 1/29: When introduced on leash to the helper dog, Chai appears tense and backs away. Off leash interaction was not conducted due to medical condition.

Summary (2):: 2/6: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Chai is tense but allows greeting.

Date of intake:: 1/27/2018

Summary:: Chai was tense and growling but then warmed up and allowed handling.

Date of initial:: 1/28/2018

Summary:: Chai was tense, showed teeth, and allowed minimal handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chai so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, she displays a high-medium level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Prior to being separated from her puppies, Chai displayed distance increasing behaviors such as growling and lunging at handlers in her kennel. Chai has since become more social with handlers, choosing to approach them, soliciting attention, and remaining near them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5)

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the fearful and defensive behavior Chai displayed at the care center, we recommend placement in a home without young children. This behavior was displayed while she was pregnant and with her puppies, and without the puppies she now seems to be social with handlers. As we do not know if this behavior will occur in other contexts, we make this recommendation to err on the side of caution.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Chai has displayed growling, lunging, and snapping behavior at the care center. This behavior occurred when she was pregnant and when she was with her newborn puppies. Since being separated from the puppies, she has displayed social behavior with handlers. We do not know if the fearful, defensive behavior was entirely caused by her pregnancy or puppies, or if it will re surface during times of high stress, as we have no history of her behavior in a home. We also do not know if her behavior will change when she is no longer lactating. If this or any concerning behaviors do surface, we recommend guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Chai to new and unfamiliar situations.