DECKER – A1084092

Brooklyn Center

My name is DECKER. My Animal ID # is A1084092.
I am a male tricolor american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/04/2016 from NY 11691, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/12/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 51.0 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE, MILD COUGH, DECREASED APPETITE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

08/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/04/16 10:04 Decker was brought into the care center in a crate. He was whining inside the crate and had a very loose body. He was easily leashed and walked out of the crate. He allowed to be collar, scanned, and photographed with without any behavior concerns.

WEB MEMO
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08/08/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Decker came into our center as a stray so behaviors in the home are unknown. He was easily leashed and allowed all handling during intake and his initial medical exam. He pulled a bit on his relief walk. Upon entering the assessment room he was friendly and social. He held the assessor’s gaze during Look, body soft and tail wagging. For Sensitivity he was shoulder rubbing the assessor, lip licking, body soft, leaning in to the touch. For tag he escalates and jumps up, attempting to mouth the leash, he settles easily with redirection. For both Squeeze attempts he did not pull back his paw, tail low and wagging. He displayed minimal interest in Toy, sniffing it and walking away. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Decker displays soft body language as he greets the other dog. The Behavior Team recommends that Decker be placed in an Experienced home. It would be beneficial for and children in the home to have an in depth interaction with him. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog jumps on assessor, attempts to mouth leash. Settles quickly when redirected. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. relaxed or back Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs toy. Dog to Dog: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Decker displays soft body language as he greets the other dog.

08/06/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Decker was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 8/6: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Decker displays soft body language as he greets the other dog. He is sexually motivated, but is able to listen to handler interruptions and solicits gentle play. When play is not reciprocated he spends his time exploring the pen. 8/9: Decker engages in gentle play with a female dog. He intermittently attempts to mount her while playing. He becomes frustrated when the energy level exceeds his comfort level and begins low growling.

08/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Male, ~3 yrs Tolerates handling, no sign of aggression mild tartar and gingivitis NOSF BARH

08/12/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE, MILD COUGH, DECREASED APPETITE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

 

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