HAZEL – 21010
Safe - 2-23-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 02/23/18
Hazel
Hello, my name is Hazel. My animal id is #21010. I am a desexed female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 18-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Hazel was place at risk based on her biting history and behavior displayed in the shelter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 16.98 lbs
19/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9 reported Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, flaky otitis, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: dental dz and gingivitis c/w age PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:spayed, records provided MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: otitis externa Prognosis:good Plan:mometamax au sid
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Behavior during intake: Hazel had a stiff body and was hiding behind the owner during intake. Counselor was able to scan for a microchip and take a picture but was unable to collar due to Hazel barking.
Basic Information:: Hazel is a 8 and a half year old spayed female that has chronic ear infections. Owner had Hazel since she was 1 years old but had to surrender due to moving.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 2 Children
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Hazel is shy for a few days. If someone approaches her or tries to pet her when she first meets them, she will bark, growl and may even snap.
How is this dog around children?: Owner had 2 children ages 6 and 13 in the home and stated that Hazel was usually respectful around both children. If children would come over that Hazel was not comfortable around and would run past her, she would bark and growl.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Owner did not have any other dogs in the home but did state that her mother moved recently with a female medium sized dog and Hazel would hard bark and growl at the other animal. When taken outside for a walk when Hazel would see dogs she would either try to run away and hide or bark and growl at the other dog.
How is this dog around cats?: Owner had a female cat in the home and stated that Hazel would bark and growl at the animal
Resource guarding:: Hazel will bark, growl and snap if someone tries to take away her food, treats or toys.
Bite history:: Hazel has a bite history. She bit about 2 years ago.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Other Notes:: Hazel will bark, growl or snap when someone takes away her food, treats or toys and being pushed off furniture. Hazel loves getting a bath and was always friends. Owner has never tried to trim her nails. When unfamiliar people would approach the home or owner, Hazel will bark and growl
For a New Family to Know: Hazel is described as shy around new people, mellow and independent. She has a low activity level and prefers to lounge around rather than play with any toys. In the home, Hazel liked to stay in her favorite spot. She was fed dry food only brand Pedigree. Hazel was kept mostly indoors and is not house trained. She would have accidents daily where she would urinate and defecate in the home. When left alone in the home, Hazel was always well behaved. She knows the cue sit. For exercise, Hazel was taken on slow off leash walks outside. When off leash, Hazel would always stay close to the owners side. When on leash, Hazel pulls lightly when she wants to go back home.
Date of intake:: 2/18/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender(7 years in the home)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 2 children
Behavior toward strangers:: Shy, and when attempt to pet her she may bark and snap.
Behavior toward children:: sometimes respectful but may bark and growl.
Behavior toward dogs:: Hard barks and growls.
Behavior toward cats:: Bark and growl
Resource guarding:: Yes, Hazel will bark, growl and snap if someone tries to take away her food, treats or toys.
Bite history:: Yes, Hazel has a bite history. She bit about 2 years ago. Owner’s mother in law walked by Hazel when she was eating. Hazel ended up barking, growling and bit the mother in law on the foot.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Hazel displays a low activity level in the household.
Date of assessment:: 2/21/2018
Look:: 5. Dog freezes and/or growls or tries to bite.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Hazel came into the assessment room timid and fearful, she did not want to interact with the assessor. When the assessor attempt to conduct look item Hazel went to bite the handler on the hand.
Summary (1):: Hazel’s previous guardian reported that she would hard bark and growl at other animals. When taken outside for a walk, Hazel would see dogs she would either try to run away and hide or bark and growl at the other dog. 2/19-21: In a group of small male and female dogs, Hazel mostly explores the yard, keeping to herself.
Date of intake:: 2/18/2018
Summary:: Stiff body posture with minimal handling.
Date of initial:: 2/19/2018
Summary:: Calm
ENERGY LEVEL:: Hazel displays a low activity level in the care center.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: New hope partner: Due to the warning and distance-increasing behaviors shown in the care center, as well as Hazel’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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Hazel has attempted to bite during her stay in our care centers when uncomfortable; 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 Hazel to new and unfamiliar situations.
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