GOLDIE – A1091972

GOLDIE – A1091972

**RETURNED 03/02/17**

MALE, TAN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr, 11 mos
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason ATT PEOPLE
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/02/2017, From NY 11436, DueOut Date 03/09/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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RTO 10/29/16

Brooklyn Center

My name is GOLDIE. My Animal ID # is A1091972.
I am a male tan am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/01/2016 from NY 11436, owner surrender reason stated was CHILDCONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/04/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 52.2 LBS.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/2/16 During his initial medical exam Goldie was growling, snapping, and head flipping- he was given a limited exam. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Goldie’s threshold for arousal has been observed to be low and his escalation rapid, so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide an experienced foster home and consultation with a behaviorist to address safety concerns before placement into an adoptive home.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Goldie has displayed a low threshold for arousal within the care centers with rapid escalation; snarling, lunging with intent to harm. Because he has displayed clear warning signals and poses a potential bite risk, the behavior department strongly recommends an experienced adult only home who can safely manage this behavior and further assess once in a stable environment.) Additional note: Goldie has a history of demonstrating aggressive behaviors and has avoided interaction in the care center, including displaying distance-increasing and threatening behaviors. Goldie will likely need significant behavioral intervention and modification, so we ask that any groups considering taking responsibility for Goldie’s wellbeing have a plan in place that includes work with a trained, experienced behaviorist and a plan for keeping Goldie and those around him safe.

10/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/02/16 08:01 Basic Information: Goldie is a 1 1/2 year old unaltered American Pit Bull Terrier. The owner got him from a friend and is being surrrendered because his behavior toward the owner’s son (growling, tense body, and straight tail). He has not been to the vet but he has no known health problems of injuries. Socialization: Goldie has lived with two adults and a 9 year old child. It is unknown how Goldie would act around strangers because they didn’t have any visit. He is usually tolerant of the child but lately the child has been pulling on the dog’s tail and being very hands own with the child. Goldie body then tenses up, his tail become straight, and he starts to gorwl. He is somewhat rough when playing with adults and is exuberant during play with the child. He is the only pet in the home and it is unknown how he would behavior with other animals. Behavior: Goldie is not bothered by loud nosies such as fireworks or thunder. He is not bothered when someone touches or rmoves his food bowl, treats, bones, or toys. He is not bothered when removed from furniture, held, disturbed from sleep, or brushed. He is afraid of taking baths. He barks when someone approaches his home or family. For a New Family to Know: He has a high activity level. He follows his family around the home. He likes to chew on bones. He is kept indoors but is let outside in the yard for excersie. He pulls lightly on the leash. When he is off leash, he wanders some but comes when called. He is partially house trained and has accidents a few times a week. When he is left home alone he sometimes chews on household items. When in the yard he will dig holes. He si crate trained but he does not do well. He knows the commands sit and stay.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/04/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/child Behavior toward children: Child pulls on his tail and he has become tense and growled. Before this he has played exuberantly with the child Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: High activity level. Other notes: During intake Goldie was tense when he entered the lobby, he began to hard bark and lunged at an employee while on leash. When counselor approached to scan he lunged and barked, he was not scanned or collared. Photo was taken outside in the parking lot. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/4/16 Summary: When attempting to SAFER Goldie, assessor sat down and Goldie turned toward her and began growling, attempted to lunge. As the assistant moved towards Goldie, his arousal seemed to increase as he began growling/lunging towards her. Assessor pulled back Goldie and he again turned toward the assessor displaying consistent behavior though intensifying. The Assistant was able to leash Goldie and return him to his kennel. Prior to incident, Goldie displayed social behavior and displayed no concern. PLAYGROUP: 10/03/16 When off leash at the Care Center, Goldie enters the pen with high energy and immediately becomes sexually motivated, licking the female helper’s genital region. He does not attempt to mount her and redirects his attention elsewhere when she turns around and licks his face.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/2/16 During his initial medical exam Goldie was growling, snapping, and head flipping- he was given a limited exam. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Goldie’s threshold for arousal has been observed to be low and his escalation rapid, so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide an experienced foster home and consultation with a behaviorist to address safety concerns before placement into an adoptive home.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Goldie has displayed a low threshold for arousal within the care centers with rapid escalation; snarling, lunging with intent to harm. Because he has displayed clear warning signals and poses a potential bite risk, the behavior department strongly recommends an experienced adult only home who can safely manage this behavior and further assess once in a stable environment.) Additional note: Goldie has a history of demonstrating aggressive behaviors and has avoided interaction in the care center, including displaying distance-increasing and threatening behaviors. Goldie will likely need significant behavioral intervention and modification, so we ask that any groups considering taking responsibility for Goldie’s wellbeing have a plan in place that includes work with a trained, experienced behaviorist and a plan for keeping Goldie and those around him safe.

10/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Goldie’s previous owner reported that he does not have a history with other dogs. 10/3: When off leash at the Care Center, Goldie enters the pen with high energy and immediately becomes sexually motivated, licking the female helper’s genital region. He does not attempt to mount her and redirects his attention elsewhere when she turns around and licks his face.

10/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – low growl, prowling, head follows, lip curl, may snap. Limited exam. M~ 18 months Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear – small healing scrape across bridge of nose. Teeth lightly stained Coat appears clean. No flea dirt or visible parasites noted. Healing abrasions on right hind leg with accompanying alopecia. Does not appear painful. Ambx4 NOSF *Unable to collar or photograph due to temperament.

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