EVEREST – 9314
Gone - 10-21-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 10/21/17
Hello, my name is Everest. My animal id is #9314. I am a female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 09-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Everest 9314 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination) including a multiple-bite history with other dogs, in one case causing a fatal injury (multiple punctures) and another case where she bit and held another dog’s head. Both were small breed dogs. Behaviorally, Everest has been aloof but tolerant with her human caretakers. She did not go into playgroup in the care center but was noted to behave aggressively toward another large dog in her home. Due to the severity of her behavior around other dogs and the risk she poses to the safety of other dogs if not carefully and appropriately managed, Everest was released for rescue placement only after her bite quarantine. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification to address her anxiety and behavior around other dogs. There is no noted medical condition for Everest at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 36 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -head down, sniffs hand, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: light staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female no SS felt MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment:healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery after hold
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 10/10/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with:: Adults, children (ages 4, 6, 12, and 14), and a dog
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy
Behavior toward children:: Respectful
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks and lunges at dogs, had to be separated from the dog she lived with
Behavior toward cats:: Attempted to chase cats outside
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Yes, Everest has bitten two other dogs. During one incident, Everest was with her owner waiting for the elevator when the elevator opened and an off leash dog ran at her. She bit the other dog leaving multiple punctures and the dog died two days later. During the second incident, Everest was getting off the elevator with her owner and she lunged at a dog in the building lobby. She bit the dog leaving two punctures on the head, she held onto the dog and had to be separated using force.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Everest is described as friendly with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 10/17/2017
Look:: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:: 3. Dog is not fearful and is struggling to get away. The dog is not focused and is in constant movement, unconnected to the Assessor.
Tag:: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends (may need coaxing to approach). Dog is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Everest was focused on sniffing around the assessment room and did not approach the assessor. She allowed the assessor to approach her but was aloof and disconnected from the assessor, sniffing the room and displaying no social behavior.
Date of intake:: 10/10/2017
Summary:: Everest had a relaxed body and allowed handling.
Date of initial:: 10/11/2017
Summary:: Everest allowed handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Everest’s previous owner described her as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: Single-pet home,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Everest’s multiple bite history to other dogs, resulting in the death of one dog, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner.
Potential challenges: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Everest has a multiple bite history to other dogs, resulting in the death of one dog. We recommend keeping her away from other dogs and walking her with a basket muzzle in areas where other dogs may be present. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Everest has lunged and bitten other dogs when on leash. She will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs that may startle her. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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