CODY – A1091842

Brooklyn Center

My name is CODY. My Animal ID # is A1091842.
I am a neutered male tan labrador retr and welsh corgi car mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/30/2016 from NY 11236, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/13/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS Normal, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 53.6 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Poor impulse control/response to frustration: While Cody’s main behavioral challenge in the care center is kennel-specific, it indicates an overall low threshold for arousal and frustration, and indicates a deficiency in coping skills to handle these situations. We recommend experienced adopters who can help keep Cody below this threshold and who feel comfortable safely managing any similar behaviors that may surface in a home environment.

09/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/30/16 19:52 Cody is a tan dog that appears to be a lab mix. The dog was found roaming in the street alone with no owner. He was friendly when leashed and allowed to be petted. Cody during intake allowed to be petted, but become fearful when collard and snapped. He managed to relaxed and allowed to be scanned and photographed.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/13/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Altered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/4/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Cody displayed no behavioral concerns during his assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 10/03/16 Cody was brought in as a stray so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Cody is initially nervous of the other dogs but is tolerant of their greetings. With further playgroup sessions, Cody has become less nervous but mostly keeps to himself in a calm group of male and female dogs. He seeks handler interaction by leaning against their legs. The Behavior Department feels that Cody would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/2/16 During his initial medical assessment Cody appeared tense and allowed most handling. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 10/9/16- It has been reported to the Behavior Department for the last two days that it has become very difficult to return Cody to his kennel in the adoptions room. He will balk, flail and head whip around while snapping at the handler. He had been responding well to treats and to being walked into his kennel however today a behavior team member had to assist a volunteer when Cody returned from a walk. He again head whipped when the leash was being removed from him. At this time we feel that the stress of being housed in a kennel is having a deleterious effect on Cody’s behavior. Due to this we recommend that placement be sought for him as soon as possible for the safety of Cody, volunteers and staff as well as for his well-being.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Poor impulse control/response to frustration: While Cody’s main behavioral challenge in the care center is kennel-specific, it indicates an overall low threshold for arousal and frustration, and indicates a deficiency in coping skills to handle these situations. We recommend experienced adopters who can help keep Cody below this threshold and who feel comfortable safely managing any similar behaviors that may surface in a home environment.

10/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Cody was brought in as a stray so his past behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Cody is initially nervous of the other dogs but is tolerant of their greetings. With further playgroup sessions, Cody has become less nervous but mostly keeps to himself in a calm group of male and female dogs. He seeks handler interaction by leaning against their legs. The Behavior Department feels that Cody would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess compatibility. 10/3: Cody enters the pen nervously with a tense face and his back two legs shaking. He is tolerant of the helper dog’s approach and responds by turning his head and lifting his paw. Cody mostly explored the yard and eventually relaxed his posture when soliciting attention from the handler. 10/6: Cody is less nervous today as he greets a female dog displaying neutral body language. He mostly keeps to himself as he explores the yard. He is tolerant of the female dog’s face to face greetings and displays look aways and paw lifts. 10/7: Cody displays neutral body language while briefly greeting a male dog. He mostly ignores the other dog and seeks handler interaction as he wanders in the pen.

PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was UNKNOWN – Normal, behavior rating was NONE
No Initial Exam

 

 

 

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