CHYNA – 17588
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SAFE 01/11/18
Chyna
Hello, my name is Chyna. My animal id is #17588. I am a female gray dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 03-Jan-2018.
Chyna is at risk for behavioral reasons, displaying a concerning deterioration in behavior within the shelter. Chyna is highly dog reactive, and this is worsening with the constant exposure to other dogs in the shelter environment. We strongly suggest that Chyna be placed in a dog experienced home. Chyna has had some diahorrea whilst in the shelter, which we believe to be stress induced, but otherwise we have no medical concerns for Chyna.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Chyna is a young gal, still very close to puppyhood. She is excited and excitable…by everything and everyone. She fancies all the great things she could be doing outside of her kennel. Life has to be lived among people and her peers and yes, she barks inside her den to let us know. Outside, Chyna has mastered the art of standing hugs. Everybody has to oblige. She is quite a good and pleasant walker, no pulling on the leash. She would love to mingle with dogs met, but she will have to wait for playgroup time. She is an excellent sitter and so patient in the waiting room while I am photographing her. With patience and love, Chyna is a very good listener. She is quite a pretty dog, gracious looking on long legs, elegantly dressed and she owns the most beautiful pale grey eyes. Chyna is at the Manhattan Care Center, a good girl waiting for your love and care and ready to be your new fun and faithful companion…
My medical notes are…
Weight: 42 lbs
3/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-2y Microchip noted on Intake?y Microchip Number (If Applicable):981020017417603 History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -very excitable, waggy, jumpy Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =100 R =pant BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited-wnl PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:no SS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
6/01/2018
Hx: Diarrhea noted 1/4 – suspected stress colitis. No diarrhea noted since then. S/O: BAR, barking, energetic A: Stress colitis is a reasonable conclusion. P: Monitor for further signs. 1088
7/01/2018
2 episodes of diarrhea reported in the last 48 hours S/O -BAR, appears friendly but anxious, panting heavily and trembling slightly -no nasal discharge or sneezing -appears eupnic and comfortable A 1. Diarrhea-suspect stress colitits P metronidazole 250 mg tabs: 1.5 tab PO BID x 5 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Marcy was barking loudly and whining when she saw another dog in the lobby and heard other dogs barking in the back. Marcy allowed finder to collar her but when I placed a leash over her she would move back and bite the leash. Marcy continued to whine and bark during intake and if I got to close she would jump and nip my forearm and the leash. Marcy pulled hard on the leash when she saw the dogs in the near by kennel and continued to bark and whine while in her kennel.
Date of Intake: 1/3/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Chyna is approximately a 1 year old female gray and white medium mixed breed dog. Chyna was found as a stray in a park around noon on 1/03/2018. Finder took Chyna home for about 2 hours to feed her and keep her warm. Finder could not come her and surrendered her. Chyna has no injuries or known health issues.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Chyna allowed finder to approach her and untie her leash. Chyna allowed finder to pet her and place a sweater on her.
How is this dog around children?: Unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: Unknown
How is this dog around cats?: Finder has a cat at home and stated that Chyna would try to chase after his cat but because his cat is not friendly no close interaction occurred.
Resource guarding:: Finder fed Chyna and stated that she was not bothered when he touched her food bowl.
Bite history:: Chyna did not try to bite finder or his cat.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
Date of intake:: 1/3/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 1/4/2018
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Chya quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. She jumped up a few times during the assessment but was social throughout and allowed all handling.
Summary:: The behavior team recommends a single dog residence for Chyna. History around dogs is unknown due to arrival as a stray. Chyna has displayed concerning behavior when introduced to dogs in the care center, stiffening, growling, and chasing after the helper dog.
Summary (1):: 1/6: When introduced off-leash to a male dog, Chyna approaches quickly, offering play bows and barking at them when the play is not reciprocated.
Summary (2):: 1/9: Chyna is tense when greeting the helper dog. She runs after him while growling and is removed from the interaction.
Date of intake:: 1/3/2018
Summary:: Chyna was barking and whining, she jumped up and nipped at the leash.
Date of initial:: 1/3/2018
Summary:: Chyna was active and excited.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Chyna so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: Single dog home/no dog parks: Chyna has displayed concerning behavior when introduced to dogs in the care center, stiffening, growling, and chasing after the helper dog. Due to these observations, Chyna may succeed best as the only resident dog.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Chyna jumps up some on people in a social manner. It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Chyna has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Chyna may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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