CHANNING – 16125
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12-30-2017 Manhattan
Rescue: Cat Assistance
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SAFE 12/30/17
Channing
Hello, my name is Channing. My animal id is #16125. I am a male brown brindle dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 15-Dec-2017.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Channing is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Channing has shown fearful/defensive signs (biting with no warning) while in the care center. He should got to an adult only home that will be able to manage his care, no apparent medical conditions at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 51.375 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025343005 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: talkative especially when other animals pull focus, allows handling and affectionate but dominant, will snap and pursue handler once released after restrained for MC etc Sex: intact male Estimated Age: appx 4y+ Subjective: seemingly healthy dog with otitis, dirty haircoat as if crated in feces and urine long term Eyes: clear Ears: cropped, thick d/c and pinnae, odorous Oral Exam: underbite with mild to moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy dog with chronic ear issues Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6y Microchip noted on Intake? N History : stray- found on Long Island Expressway w/ 2 other dogs Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – nervous, compliant for exam but tries to lunge for vaccines Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild ceruminous debris AU, AU cropped; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar (grade 2/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, lungs clear w/ referred upper airway sounds, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical and in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, haircoat very dirty with possible urine/feces CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: dental dz, dirty, otherwise apparently healthy adult intact male dog Prognosis: good Plan: ok for surgery and placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
S/O -BAR, appears energetic and friendly -mucoserous nasal discharge, sneezing -appears eupnic A 1. CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days recheck day 7
Hx: CIRDC diagnosed 7 days ago. S: BAR, barking in kennel O: Alert and appropriate. No nasal discharge, no coughing or sneezing. A: CIRDC appears resolved P: Move out of isolation 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
How is this dog around strangers?: Channing seems to be a dominant dog. He loves attention and likes to talk
Date of intake:: 12/15/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Bite history:: Yes, at the care center Channing bit a staff member on the hand, breaking skin, and ripped his pants leg. The staff member had reached to pet him.
Date of assessment:: 12/24/2017
Summary:: Channing has at times been social with handlers, and at other times snapped at them, biting one staff member. As this behavior has no apparent trigger, he is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (1):: 12/15: When introduced off leash to female dogs, Channing greets politely and engages in very brief bouts of bouncy play.
Summary (2):: 12/16: Channing greets a female dog politely and wanders the pen.
Date of initial:: 12/15/2017
Summary:: Channing allowed some handling but snapped when restrained.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Channing so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Channing has been social with select handlers, allowing touch and seeking attention. However, Channing displays distance increasing behaviors when uncomfortable including barking, growling and snapping.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Channing’s bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Channing biting without any known trigger at the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Channing has bitten someone at the care center who attempted to pet him with no warning. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Channing to new and unfamiliar situations.
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