DAKOTA – A1123150

Manhattan Center

My name is DAKOTA. My Animal ID # is A1123150.
I am a male tan and white akita mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/24/2017 from NY 10461, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

08/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Dakota A1123150 is at risk for a New Hope Only determination. Dakota remains fairly aloof in the care center though has been observed to startle easily, escalating to growling and lunging towards handlers.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/25/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 101.4 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: older adult, ~ 7 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – very tense, does not allow much handling, will turn head to bite when touched (while trying PE) and resists all restraint/fights when muzzled Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective **limited PE due to behavior** P = wnl R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not examined PLN: not examined H/L: limted exam – nma; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense abdomen – limited palp. U/G: intact male – on visual exam MSI: Ambulatory x 4, appears to have mild arthritic gait in hind limbs; no parasites observed, no masses observed CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: older intact male dog – limited PE due to behavior Plan: no treatment at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery but recommend gen BW and re-exam – poss waiver due to age

PET PROFILE MEMO
No Pet Profile Memo

08/27/2017 WEB MEMO

08/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 8/24/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/27/17 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while pulling back paw. Flank squeeze 1: 5. Dog lunges towards assessor, barks and growls. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Dakota appeared aloof during the beginning of his assessment. When his paw was touched, he head flipped, so the assessor attempted to switch hands on his collar for flank squeeze. When the assessor reached towards his collar, he lunged towards her, barked, and growled. PLAYGROUP: Dakota has not been completely comfortable while interacting with dogs in the care center, and has been tense during in shelter introductions. At this time, we recommend allowing him a period of decompression outside the shelter environment before immediate introduction to unfamiliar dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/24/17 During his initial medical exam, Dakota allowed handling but was whale eyed and head flipped. On a lter exam, he turned his head and snapped when touched. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Dakota so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to handling discomfort displayed at the care center, the behavior department recommends an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to growling and snapping with some forms of handling at the care center, the behavior department recommends placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification in a stable home environment that will best set Dakota up for success in a future adoptive home. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: At the care center, Dakota has growled and snapped when touched in certain places. It is not clear exactly where his sensitivities are. It is important to be cautious when touching Dakota as we do not know where he may have sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Dakota to be more comfortable with this.

08/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
8/25: When introduced off leash to a female greeter dog, Dakota greets then wanders the pen. He stiffens upon second approach. 8/26: Dakota ignores interaction from the female greeter dog.

08/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: older adult, ~ 7 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – very tense, does not allow much handling, will turn head to bite when touched (while trying PE) and resists all restraint/fights when muzzled Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective **limited PE due to behavior** P = wnl R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not examined PLN: not examined H/L: limted exam – nma; Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense abdomen – limited palp. U/G: intact male – on visual exam MSI: Ambulatory x 4, appears to have mild arthritic gait in hind limbs; no parasites observed, no masses observed CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: older intact male dog – limited PE due to behavior Plan: no treatment at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery but recommend gen BW and re-exam – poss waiver due to age

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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