DIAMOND – 29797

DIAMOND – 29797

Intake Date: 5/31/18  Intake Type: Stray

Medical Behavior: Blue  Sex: Spayed  Age: 6 years

Weight: 57 lbs

DVM Intake Exam : Estimated age:6 reported  Microchip noted on Intake?y  Microchip Number (If Applicable):   History :abandoned at boarding facility  Subjective:
Observed Behavior -curious. seeks attention but then nervous  Evidence of Cruelty seen -no  Evidence of Trauma seen -no  Objective  : T =   P =80   R =wnl  BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, broen dc au, no nasal or ocular discharge noted  Oral Exam:clean teeth  PLN: smln enlarged  H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic  ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated  U/G: spay tattoo seen  MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat  CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities  Assessment: otitis externa, large submandibular lymph nodes  Prognosis:good  Plan:clean ears, mometamax au sid x 7d, monitor Lymph nodes

A Little Bit About Me…

A Staff members writes : Diamonds are a girls best friend and this Diamond is no different, except that she is happy to be a friend to all. Diamond is shy girl who readily warms up upon a softer approach, once she does you have a friend for life. Diamond would appreciate someone who can allow her acclimate at her own pace and respect her space. Though she walks well on leash passing other dogs, this girl prefers the company of her humans friends the best. Come by and meet Diamond today!

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 2-Jun-2018

Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.

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.

Toy: 3. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Body is stiff.

Summary: Diamond came into the assessment room nervous and whining, she was affectionate but still nervous towards the handlers with a slow approach.

PLAY GROUP :

Diamond was surrendered to the Care Center as a stray, so her previous behaviors around other dogs is unknown. Here at the Care Centers, Diamond is selective around novel dogs. She solicits play but becomes uncomfortable when her gestures are reciprocated and responds by delivering a series of correction. She is relaxed and social around calmer dogs, and explores the yard. The Behavior Department recommends that Diamond is slowly introduced to resident dogs that are calm and social. All introductions should be under supervision.

6/1: When off leash at the Care Center, Diamond displays a soft body, but is a bit in your face as she greets a novel male dog. She listens to the handlers interruptions and explores the pens, checking back in with the handler and the male dog occasionally.

6/4: Diamond was used as a social greeter dog today with a variety of male dogs with differing temperaments. She oscillated between tolerating a sexually motivated behavior to soliciting play with spins and bounces.

6/5: Diamond is uncomfortable with dogs who’s energy is higher than hers and will offer corrections like multiple barks and muzzle punches. She tenses her body and lean against other dogs when they reciprocates her play gestures. She was much more relax with a calm novel male dog.

6/6: Diamond appropriately greeted a calm male dog before exploring the pens.

6/7: Today, Diamond persistently muzzle punch a group of calm dogs.

Date of intake: 31-May-2018

Summary: Unknown

Date of initial: 31-May-2018

Summary: Nervous but seeks attention.

ENERGY LEVEL: Diamond displays a medium to high activity level in the care center.

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

Recommendations:  No young children (under 5), Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:

No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Diamond may be intimidated by young children. She needs a slow approach and time to warm up. She should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at her own pace.

Recommend no dog parks: Due to the selective behaviors that Diamond has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Diamond should not visit dog parks.

Potential challenges: Resource guarding, Fearful

Potential challenges comments:

Fearful: The behavior department recommends allowing Diamond to approach her potential new adopters at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Diamond to new and unfamiliar situations.

Resource Guarding: Due to potential toy guarding behavior. Diamond gave an appropriate warning of her discomfort (become stiff) but we feel that young children may not know to respect this warning. Older, dog savvy children can be considered as long as the adults feel confident that Diamond can be left alone while playing so she does not need to escalate to a growl. Behavior modification for toy guarding behavior can be found at aspcapro.org.

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