DINO – A1113088

Brooklyn Center

My name is DINO. My Animal ID # is A1113088.
I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a FOSTER on 07/20/2017 from NY 11216, owner surrender reason stated was FOSTER END.

07/26/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Dino A1113088 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. In a foster home environment, Dino showed some challenges with over-arousal, impulse control, hard mouthing, and reactivity toward one human member of the household.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/23/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

07/23/17 11:40 Diarrhea noted yesterday, progressed to hematochezia today. No reported loss of appetite. Extremely BAR on exam with no signs of CIRDC. Normal thoracic auscultation. Currently in isolation. Plan: OK to move out of isolation Start metronidazole

05/24/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/24/17 22:22 while in lobby dino was very active wanted to play was barking but not an angry bark more of a bark for attention he allowed acs staff to do all handling needed dino was friendly … 1342

07/25/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Wanna play? Let’s run? Let’s have some fun!!! This super good looking, energetic fellow was “born to run”. Dino is super playful, jumping up in his playful exuberance, his tail wagging a mile a minute and his fabulous pittie smile spreading from ear to ear! Likely housetrained, he pottied the moment we were outside and then zoomied his way back and forth through the pen before coming over to show off his ‘sit’ for a treat. He hugs, he laughs, he zoomies some more, doing little hops as he chases a tossed ball. Dino is back to me for a hug and a kiss and then off again to chase a ball. It was exhilarating to watch him so thoroughly enjoy his play time as this is a dog who thrives on exercise and fun. Throw in the love, and he’s a perfect companion for an active person or family. In his first playgroup, he politely greeted the female helper dog and solicited play. If you’re looking for a great reason to get up every morning, Dino is the perfect antidote for morning blues. He’s looking for a bestie who enjoys a good time as much as he does. Come meet him today.

07/23/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 7/20/17 Unaltered Male, In foster home for 2 days Previously lived with :2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Hard stare at male on the street Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None seen Bite history: None Housetrained: Had a few accidents Energy level/descriptors: Foster reports Dino has a high level of energy and is very playful. Other notes: Foster reported that when Dino met the male in the household he was offered a toy, took the toy, then dropped it and lunged and snapped towards the male’s face. He repeated the same behavior on two more instances when interacting with the male. 5/24/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/26/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his ears are back and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, open mouth pant. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to each pass, focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog play bows during positioning, pulls back paw Squeeze 2: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves his legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Dino displayed high energy and movement throughout his assessment, but body remained soft and there were no concerns. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. PLAYGROUP: Dino may be selective when engaging with dogs. In the care center, he has been observed to play exuberantly with most other dogs, but may become tense and assertive when interacting with select others. The behavior recommends slow, one on one introductions between Dino and unfamiliar dogs to ensure compatibility. Introductions should always be supervised. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/24/17 During his initial medical exam Dino allowed handling

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner- Due to all noted concerns displayed in the Dino’s foster home, the behavior department recommends Dino be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Dino to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Dino to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior. _X_No dog parks: The behavior department recommends that introductions be conducted to other dogs at a slow, one on one basis (see GROUPBEHAVIOR notes). Potential challenges: _X_ Basic manners/Poor impulse control- Although Dino’s foster reported that he appears to know some cues, It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: While in the foster home, Dino escalated quickly to lunging and snapping at a male member of the household’s face when meeting him on three occassions. This suggests that this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened or uncomfortable. Dino needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future escalations. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Dino as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_House soiling: Dino is reported to have frequent accidents while in the foster home. He will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse. _X_Separation Anxiety- Dino’s foster reported that he howled a few times during the night when left alone but stopped when provided with a chew. We have no known history on Dino, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment.

05/26/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Dino may be selective when engaging with dogs. In the care center, he has been observed to play exuberantly with most other dogs, but may become tense and assertive when interacting with select others. The behavior recommends slow, one on one introductions between Dino and unfamiliar dogs to ensure compatibility. Introductions should always be supervised. 5/26: When off leash with another dog, Dino greets the female helper politely. He solicits by playbowing, but will wander the pen when play isn’t reciprocated. 5/27: Dino remains soft and exuberant in his greeting. 5/28-30: Dino engages in soft play with male and female dogs. 5/31: Dino engages in bouncy, running play with a group of social male and female dogs. Dino escalates and growls in response to receiving correction from a dog who is uncomfortable with his play style. When greeting a calm, male dog, Dino is tense, approaches while growling, and attempts to mount. When the other dog offers correction, Dino immediately escalates to growling and snapping. Handlers are able to interrupt and Dino is removed from the yard. 6/2: Dino engages in gentle play with a social female. 7/24: Dino continues to engage in bouncy, running play but escalates to growls when his arousal level increases.

05/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stay Subjective: Observed Behavior – very excitable, playful. ‘side eye’ during medical hanlding Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: ou tear staining , ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; healthy Plan- neuter Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/23/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
07/23/17 11:40 Diarrhea noted yesterday, progressed to hematochezia today. No reported loss of appetite. Extremely BAR on exam with no signs of CIRDC. Normal thoracic auscultation. Currently in isolation. Plan: OK to move out of isolation Start metronidazole

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