DIAMOND – A1091717

Brooklyn Center

My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1091717.
I am a spayed female brown aust shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/29/2016 from NY 11233, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/01/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 27.9 LBS.

Scan negative Spayed ~9yrs Aggressive, non sociable, does not tolerates petting, apprehensive. EENT– wnl Skin/coat — nsf AMB x4 BARH

09/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/29/16 16:53 Upon intake Diamond was nervous. She did not allow counselor to touch her at first but after she calmed down she allowed counselor to scan her for a microchip but she would not allow collaring. She did growl a bit and show teeth when counselor apprached her. As per the owner Diamond is friendly and affectionate. She allows only people that she knows to pet and handle her. When strangers approach her she growls to let them know that she does not want to be touched. She is house trained and can be left in the home for long periods of time without destroying any furniture at all. She eats wet and dry food and occasionally table food. Diamonjd likes to play with chew toys and rope. She doesn’t like balls. She does not like car rides it makes her nervous. Diamond does not allow anyone to brush her it has to be done while she is sleeping. When Diamond is around other dogs she barks a lot to keep them away from her. She does not like cats and tries to chase them when she sees them. She pulls and tugs a lot on the leash when you walk her. She has never bitten anyone before

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10/04/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Altered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Barks at them Behavior toward cats: Tries to chase them- does not like them. FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Only allows people she knows to handle her, growls at strangers. Does not allow anyone to brush her. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/4/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is down, body tense. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank 1/2: 1. No response. Summary: Diamond was fearful throughout assessment, she was aloof and displayed no social behavior. PLAYGROUP: 10/03/16 According to Diamond’s previous owner, when Diamond is around other dogs she barks a lot to keep them away from her. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Diamond is initially nervous as she interacts with male and female dogs. With further playgroup sessions, Diamond has become more relaxed and socializes with calm male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Diamond be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/1/16 During Diamond’s initial medical exam she appeared apprehensive, and non social- she does not tolerate petting and allowed for only minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience Adult Home Only _X_No children (under 13) (See known history/potential challenges) _X_No cats (See known history) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (During her stay at our care centers, Diamond has exhibited fearful behavior and will display all appropriate warning signals. Because she has displayed no social behavior and actively avoids, the behavior department recommends she be placed in an experienced adult home only. We advised a proper period of decompression to allow her to acclimate to her new environment at her own pace; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Diamond to new and unfamiliar situations.)

09/30/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Diamond’s previous owner, when Diamond is around other dogs she barks a lot to keep them away from her. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Diamond is initially nervous as she interacts with male and female dogs. With further playgroup sessions, Diamond has become more relaxed and socializes with calm male and female dogs. The Behavior Department recommends that Diamond be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm energy level. 9/30: Diamond is nervous and initially avoids greeting the male dog. She greets him briefly, displaying neutral body language, but mostly keeps to herself as she explores the pen. 10/2- 10/3: Diamond continues to be nervous and mostly avoids interacting with the other dog. She does occasionally check in very briefly but quickly returns to pacing around the pens. Diamond is so distracted and nervous that she does not even relieve herself while outside. 10/6-10/7: Diamond displays soft body language when interacting with a female dog. She is social, checking in on her often, as she wanders in the pen.

10/01/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Spayed ~9yrs Aggressive, non sociable, does not tolerates petting, apprehensive. EENT– wnl Skin/coat — nsf AMB x4 BARH

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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