CYPHER – 11978

CYPHER – 11978

**RETURNED 01/09/18**

Intake Date: 1/9/18  Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green   Age: 11 years

Sex: Male

Weight: 74 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: ~11yrs; Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 981020021618622; History : Return adoption; Subjective: BARH; Observed Behavior – Active, attention seeking, allows all handling; Objective ; P = WNL R = WNL BCS 7/9; EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, moderate otitis, chronic thickening AD, left ear clean, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam: Moderate staining, pink/pigmented moist mm; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: Male; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric, overweight, otitis externa AD; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Cleaned right ear and applied Claro AD; Prognosis: Good; SURGERY:  Permanent waiver due to age

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Date of Intake:  9-Jan-2018

Basic Information: Cypher is a 11 year old unaltered male, he was returned to BACC after his recent owner had personal issues in the home, he was previously surrender for showing behavior concerns,however the recent owner did not report any concerning behavior.

Previously lived with:  1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers Cypher is friendly and likes to jump to greet, but sometimes he gets tense if the person approaches him suddenly.
How is this dog around children?  Cypher is playful and exuberant, around the children.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Around the two Large dog in the home Cypher is playful and exuberant. However Cypher does bark and growl when ever the male dogs approach him.
How is this dog around cats?  He has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:  Cypher isn’t bothered when a people try to come near his food, but will growl whenever one of the dogs approach him. Cypher is friendly during a bath and is friendly when an unfamiliar person approaches the home.
Bite history:  Cypher has no bite history.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  very high activity level
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?  No

For a New Family to Know

Cypher was described as friendly, Excitable, and playful. Cypher is feed dry and wet food of the Alpo brand 2 times a day. He is housetrained and goes on the grass and cement. When left home alone he was is well-behaved and known command sit and come. Cypher is always walked on leash.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake Cyper was very friendly, and approached the counselor multiple times solicting attention he allowed the counselor to collar him with no issue.

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Owner Surrender, 11 Years Old, Male, Black/White Large Breed Mix 71 lbs.

Medical Behavior: Blue

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: ~11yrs; Microchip noted on Intake? no; History : owner surrender; Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. nervous but allowed all handling. Struggled against light restraint; Objective ; P = WNL; R =WNL; BCS 6/9; EENT: Slight nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: Mild dental staining, wear; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: male; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, callous at elbows; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric; Prognosis: Good; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: Cypher is a dreamboat! He is pretty much always wide-eyed (literally, not figuratively, it’s adorable) and wagging his back end. He was maybe a little reserved with me at first, but within moments warmed up to reveal how playful and affectionate he is. Despite his age he is still very spunky and though I haven’t found his favorite (or even third favorite!) toy yet, he is full of play bows and will happily engage in a game of chase. He seems housebroken, a crumb of a Milkbone will earn you his undivided attention, and we’re told he’s playful with children. Some of his adorable habits include: stretching out on the floor of his kennel but resting his head on the edge of his elevated bed, pretending he doesn’t know how to “sit” and is actually a kid on a trampoline, and doing a limbo with his tongue peeking out of his mouth when I hit his itchy spots. He leans all of his weight against me when I pet him, hangs out in my lap, and just oozes charisma! He is really wonderful company and would love to be your best friend…please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC!

Basic Information:  Cypher is a 11 year old unaltered male, he came to his home as a gift from a friend as was surrendered due to him showing behavior concerns.

Previously lived with:  2 Adults , 8 dogs
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers Cypher is friendly but sometimes get tense if the person approaches her suddenly.
How is this dog around children?  Cypher is playful and exuberant, around the children.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Around the two Large dog in the home Cypher is playful and exuberant. However Cypher does bark and growl whenever the male dogs approach him.

How is this dog around cats?  He has never been around cats.

Resource guarding:  Cypher isn’t bothered when a people try to come near his food, but will growl whenever one of the dogs approach him. Cypher is friendly during a bath and is friendly when an unfamiliar person approaches the home.

Bite history:  Cypher has no bite history.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  high activity level
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?  No

For a New Family to Know : Cypher was described as friendly, Excitable, and playful. Cypher is feed dry and wet food of the dog chow brand 2 times a day. He is housetrained and goes on the grass and cement. When left home alone he was is well-behaved and known command sit and come. Cypher is always walked on leash.

Behavior Notes:
Upon intake Cypher was very friendly, and approached the counselor multiple times solicting attention he allowed the counselor to collar him with no issue.

Details on my behavior are…

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):  Owner surrender
Previously lived with:  2 adults, 8 dogs
Behavior toward strangers:  Friendly though may become tense if startled
Behavior toward children:  Playful, exuberant
Behavior toward dogs:  Playful though barks/growls when male dog approaches
Behavior toward cats:  Unknown
Resource guarding:  Cypher is reported to only guard items from other dogs
Bite history:  None reported
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Friendly, excitable, and playful with a high activity level

Date of assessment:  9-Nov-2017

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

Paw squeeze 1:  1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:  1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Toy:  1. No interest.

Summary:  Cypher came into the room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and very playful towards the handlers.
Summary (1):

Cypher mostly keeps to himself but occasionally engages in sexually motivated behavior and attempts to mount the female dogs. According to Cypher’s previous owner, around the two Large dog in the home Cypher is playful and exuberant. However Cypher does bark and growl whenever the male dogs approach him. He also displays resource guarding behavior with the other dogs; he will growl at them if they approach his food. The Behavior Department recommends that Cypher be placed with female dogs that match his calm sociability.

11/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Cypher is sexually motivated- displaying wide eyes and high vibrating tail. He solicits cooperative play, before exploring the pens.

11/9: Cypher mostly kept to himself when introduced to a calm dog. He occasionally checks in with the other dog.

11/10-13: Cypher attempts to mount a nervous female, but walks away when interrupted. He spends the rest of his session exploring the yard.

Date of intake:  7-Nov-2017
Summary:  Very social, allowed all handling
Date of initial:  7-Nov-2017
Summary:  Tense though allowed all handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:

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

Potential challenges:

Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:

Resource guarding: Cypher is reported to guard from the other dogs in the home. According to the owner, this is not translated to humans and appears to be specific to other dogs only so we are recommending appropriate management.

 

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