GUCCI – A1121999

GUCCI – A1121999

**RETURNED 08/31/17**DOH HOLD – B**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr, 6 mos
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR DOH-B Reason ATT PEOPLE
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/31/2017, From NY 10458, DueOut Date 09/10/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation ORANGE
Medical Summary Limited exam due to behavior/stress Microchip: 981020023051005 Sex: recently neutered male Age: reported 1y6m Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear, some capillary damage due to strain Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: gingival wound, possible fractured canine from biting catch pole If abnormal BCS: WNL 5/9 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: some blood stains from oral wounds Declawed: N/A Any injuries: see above Behavior: escaped from squad car crate and was running in front of building, staff able to catch dog without assistance of ESU and walk in with catch pole, dog was tense and growling/lunging until a familiar staff member approached then allowed handling and calm Medication: on CIRDC medication but no signs of illness (no wheezing even when straining, no nasal d/c)
Weight 53.0

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RTO 08/18/17

Manhattan Center

My name is GUCCI. My Animal ID # is A1121999.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 3 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/14/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was TOO BIG.

08/15/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Gucci A1121999 is at-risk with a New Hope Only determination due to behavior in shelter as well as a bite history; Gucci poses a safety risk at this time as all interactions he has had has led to appropriate warning signals.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/15/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 54.6 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender; gucci bit owners son 3 months ago Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – cage aggressive/reactive; very nervous on the leash, stops often and struggles on leash; unable to muzzle; used squeeze gate for limited exam and vaccines Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm appear pk; adult dentitia with no significant tartar/staining; small amount of bleeding from mouth-suspect that he bit his dog while struggling on the leash PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy Plan monitor for any further bleeding from mouth; if continues then may have to sedate to perform more thorough oral exam Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

08/14/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/14/17 16:58 Basic Info: Gucci A1121999 is a young male white & brown breed mix who was given to the owner as a gift at 3mnths old and is being surrendered due to him being too big/strong and him biting someone in the home. He was last seen by a veterinarian as a puppy and currently has no known health issues/injuries. Socialization: Around strangers Gucci is friendly/outgoing. He’s lived with a 1, 7 & 19yr olds and was gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful with them, the adults in the home and an older male small breed dog that would visit occasionally. Gucci has bitten a person but the bite caught the person’s pants and barely the skin. Behavior: Gucci isn’t bothered by the following being moved off of furniture, being brushed or being disturbed while sleeping/resting. For bath time Gucci will attempt to jump out the tub. He hasn’t had his nails trimmed or had his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved. If someone approaches the home/family member Gucci will bark and want attention. For A New Family to Know: Gucci is friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable & independent with a medium activity level. The owner likes how protective of them he is. Gucci enjoys sleeping, squeaky toys and games of fetch, chase, wrestling & tug. Gucci is mostly an indoor only dog who with the owner & is walked 2-3x a day where he pulls lightly on his leash and lunges at other dogs. Gucci eats dry Pedigree 2x a day and given Milk Bone dog treats sometimes. He will have accidents in the home if someone takes too long to take him out. When left home alone Gucci is well behaved but does bark. Intake Behavior: Gucci allowed minimal handling, he was barking and lip raising/showing teeth (kind of like an awkward smile) and wanted to get/keep away from the admissions counselor. The owner assisted with scanning (-), collaring, taking his pictures & placing him into the kennel to which he lunged & hard barked at another dog in an adjoining kennel.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/15/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 8/14/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for one year) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages one and seven), and a small dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, and playful Behavior toward dogs: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, and playful with the dog in the home, will lunge at dogs on leash Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, Gucci bit a person in the home when he was arguing with the owner. The bite was to the child’s leg, grabbing the pants leg and barley the skin. Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Gucci is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable, and independent with a medium activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/15/17 Summary: Gucci is difficult to remove from the kennel, lunging against the bars and snapping at the leash. He appears to be uncomfortable or afraid of the slip lead. He has also allowed minimal handling from his caretakers. Out of concern for his stress levels and due to safety concerns, we feel Gucci is not a great candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender profile for a full summary of his behavior in his previous home. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Gucci was barking and showing teeth. He lunged and barked at another dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/15/17 During his initial medical exam, Gucci did not allow handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Gucci’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Gucci’s bite history, as well as his behavior at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Gucci’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force free behavior modification to address the biting and underlying anxiety. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Gucci has attempted to bite during his stay in our care centers when uncomfortable. He has also bitten in his previous home. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Gucci to new and unfamiliar situations. _X_Bite history/risk of future aggression: Gucci has bitten in his previous home when his owner was arguing with her son. He escalates quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Gucci needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Gucci as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center and in the home Gucci has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them barking, and growling. Gucci may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

08/15/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender; gucci bit owners son 3 months ago Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – cage aggressive/reactive; very nervous on the leash, stops often and struggles on leash; unable to muzzle; used squeeze gate for limited exam and vaccines Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm appear pk; adult dentitia with no significant tartar/staining; small amount of bleeding from mouth-suspect that he bit his dog while struggling on the leash PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy Plan monitor for any further bleeding from mouth; if continues then may have to sedate to perform more thorough oral exam Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

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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