CHANEL aka LUNESTA – A1115986

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHANEL. My Animal ID # is A1115986.
I am a spayed female tan and white pit bull. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 08/18/2017 from NY 11432, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

08/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Chanel A1115986 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. She has demonstrated impulse control challenges and escalated to being corrected (told “no!”) by her previous owner, responding by baring teeth, growling, and lunging.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/19/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 54.2 LBS.

08/19/17 15:23 Pyrantel PO ParaDefense applied

08/18/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/18/17 14:21 Chanel is a 1 year old large, altered brown dog who was surrendered by her owner due to behavior issues. Chanel was adopted from ACC for two weeks. The owner is surrendering Chanel due to behavior issues. The owner stated that Chanel has no known medical issues. Owner stated that when around strangers Chanel is friendly and outgoing. The owner stated that she did not spend time around children in the home so it unknown how she will react. Chanel also has not spent time around other dogs or cats in the home so it is unknown how she will react. The adopters stated that Chanel was anxious and sometime lunges. She tried to lung and growl at the owner. Chanel received 3 times a day and had no accidence in the home. The previous owner stated that Chanel will destroy house hold items that are left on the floor. During fireworks and loud noises she isn’t bothered. Owner also stated that if someone was to touch her food treats or toys she isn’t bothered. She also isn’t bothered if she is restrained, pushed off the furniture or disturbed while she sleeps. Chanel will tolerate being bathed and love to be brushed. Her owner never had to trim her nails so it is unknown how she will react. Owner described Chanel as anxious and excitable with a high activity level. When at home she will follow her owner around. She likes to play fetch with balls and tug with ropes. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats both wet and dry food. Chanel is very much house broken and never has accidents. When using the bathroom outside she will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house she will chew thing left on the floor. Chanel has been crated before but will chew the cage if she is crated to long. Chanel knows how to sit and come when called. She is used to brisk walks on the leash. When off the leash she may run away.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/22/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 8/18/17 Spayed, Owner surrender (2 weeks in the previous home) Previously lived with: Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: The owner stated Chanel displays a very high activity level in the house hold. Other notes: The owners stated that Chanel was anxious and sometime lunges. She tried to lung and growl at the owners. KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/20/17 Unaltered female, Stray Previously lived with: Unknown SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/22/17 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, her eyes are averted, and her 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, mouths the leash with her body tense. She slowly de-escalates. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Chanel was friendly but also very anxious in the assessment room and towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: During Chanel’s previous visit at the Care Center, Chanel was nervous around both male and female dogs. She offers low growls and muzzle punches when she uncomfortable with the other dog’s behavior. Recently Chanel keeps to herself, and explores the pens. She engages in brief bouts of play, then continue investigate the yard. The Behavior Department recommends that Chanel be placed in a home with well socialized male dogs that match her calm demeanor. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 8/18/17-Unknown

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/19/17: During her medical examination, Chanel was very sweet with a loose body posture, she allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Her 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 a home environment, the behavior department recommends Chanel be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Chanel to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Chanel to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Chanel presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Destructive behavior- Chanel is reported to show destructive behavior in the home, such as chewing on household items that’s on the floor. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Chanel will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. _X_Anxiety- Chanel has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining, barking) continually through the SAFER and through play sessions outside. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Chanel, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. _X_Strength/leash pulling-Chanel is a large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. Her adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that she be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which helps diminish her strength through leverage, and that she be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.

06/22/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
During Chanel’s previous visit at the Care Center, Chanel was nervous around both male and female dogs. She offers low growls and muzzle punches when she uncomfortable with the other dog’s behavior. Recently Chanel keeps to herself, and explores the pens. She engages in brief bouts of play, then continue investigate the yard. The Behavior Department recommends that Chanel be placed in a home with well socialized male dogs that match her calm demeanor. June: Lunesta was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lunesta is nervous as she greets a novel male and female dog displaying a lowered body and tense face. She is tolerant of persistent greetings and greets the male briefly. She eventually relaxes and becomes social. Chanel’s previous owner reported, Chanel was not socialized with other dogs. 8/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Chanel (Fka Lunesta) continues to be nervous when greeting a novel male dog. As the session continues, she briefly sniffs the greeter’s rear, before growling at him when he solicits play. 8/9: Chanel displays a neutral posture when introduced to a group of older females. She mostly explores the pen, while occasionally checking in with them. When a younger calm female enters the pen, Chanel begins to heighten her posture and follow her around. She jumps on her back, and quickly muzzle punch her while growling. She responds to handler interruption and is separated. 8/19 – 8/20: Chanel briefly greets a novel male dog, before exploring the pen while keeping to herself. 8/21-23: Chanel engages in brief bouts of gentle play, then continue to investigate the yard.

08/19/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 year Microchip noted on Intake? positive; 981020023022648 History : o/s; adopted about 2 weeks ago and returned due to behavior concerns (see memo) Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – very sweet. Loose and wagging her tail. Good for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: spayed

06/26/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
Reportedly vomited today (noted on monitoring sheet during rounds) Is BARH, eating well – no vomit seen in cage Did not fully exam CTM for further vomiting DC Rimadyl Add Tramadol for post op pain control

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**RETURNED 08/07/2017**

SPAYED FEMALE, TAN / WHITE, PIT BULL, 1 yr
RETURN – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason LLORDPRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/07/2017, From NY 11207, DueOut Date 08/07/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 Microchip noted on Intake? y History : return , 2 months Subjective: Observed Behavior – shy , wiggly, will climb in lap . nervous Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed at ACC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan: no treatment Prognosis: good
Weight 55.8

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FEMALE, TAN / WHITE, PIT BULL, 8 mos
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/20/2017, From NY 11233, DueOut Date 06/23/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:10 mo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : Stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Wiggly. Not easy to handle. A little mouthy but not aggressive  Objective T = P = 100 R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: cln teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MMpk, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact – n spay scar seen. No mammary masses or vulvar discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment 10 mo F intact pitt Plan: routine intake Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 50.8

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:  None

6/20/17

Unaltered female, Stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

6/22/17

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Her body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins.

Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed.

Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

Summary: Lunesta was friendly and allowed all handling. She displays high energy jumping and bouncing off of assessor/assistant. No concerns were seen during the handling assessment.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lunesta is nervous as she greets a novel male dog displaying a lowered body and tense face. She is tolerant of persistent greetings and greets the male briefly.

Lunesta was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown.

6/22: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Lunesta is nervous as she greets a novel male dog displaying a lowered body and tense face. She is tolerant of persistent greetings and greets the male briefly.

6/23: Lunesta is slightly nervous when greeting a novel female dogs, but becomes more relaxed and social as the session continues.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

6/20/17

Difficult to handle.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

6/21/17

Lunesta was wiggly. Not easy to handle. A little mouthy but not aggressive.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Lunesta so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment.

Lunesta displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment.

We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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