HUNTER – A1090480

Brooklyn Center

My name is HUNTER. My Animal ID # is A1090480.
I am a neutered male brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/19/2016 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/07/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.8 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING. MINIMAL NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

09/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/19/16 19:49 Upon intake Hunter was very nervous. He tried to hide behind his owner and under the chairs in the lobby. After he was given treats he allowed all handling. Counselor was able to collar , scan and photogragh. As per the owner Hunnter nwas in a home with 2 adults and 1 child. There was also a cat in the home that Hunter was not too fond of at all. Hunter gets agitated when other dogs are around him. He starts to bark a lot and tries to stay away from them. He does not like cats at all and will chase them when he sees them. He walks easily on the leash when being walked but will try to chase squirrels when they are near him. Hunter is house trained. He gets walked twice a day to use the bathroom. He eats only dry food when he is fed. He allows you to pet him when he is eating but his body stiffens up when you move his food while he eats. Hunter barks a lot when strangers approach him but after smells them he tends to calm down and allows them to pet him. He loves to play with rope and tennis balls. His favorite place to sleep is on the couch and occasionally the bed. He listens to command of sit and stay. Hunter has never bitten or scratched anyone and he showno signs of aggression

09/29/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Hunter is such a peaceful little dude. He walks well on a leash, sits for treats and takes them from my hands gently, and lets me know he’d like more head scratches when we’re sitting together by placing his little head on my lap and looking up at me. What a sweetheart! Hunter’s owner gave him up due to personal problems (no fault of Hunter’s), but told us that Hunter was housetrained at home and that Hunter isn’t too fond of cats. Based on his nervousness around other dogs at the care center, we think he’d do best in an only-pet household. Hunter stays calm and quiet in his cage, and is very happy to just chill chewing on his rawhide, but he also loves to give kisses and be affectionate. Hunter’s other hobbies include: eating grass, staring at rolling things (like razor scooters and bicycles), and cuddling. He’s at that perfect age where he’s outgrown puppy habits, but he’s also still got plenty of love and life left to give his new family. Please come and see Hunter today!

09/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: In-tact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/child/cat Behavior toward children: N/A Behavior toward dogs: Agitated around dogs; barks/increases distances between them Behavior toward cats: Does not like cats, attempts to chase FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Hunter barks a lot when strangers approach him but after he smells them he tends to calm down and allows petting. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/22/16 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, fearful. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 2 Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is down, body tense, mouth closed, ears back. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low, a bit fearful. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: Hunter displayed no concern during his behavior assessment.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 09/21/16 According to Hunter’s previous owner, Hunter gets agitated when other dogs are around him. He starts to bark a lot and tries to stay away from them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Hunter is nervous as he greets male and female dogs with a low body and a tucked tail. He avoids greeting the other dogs but is tolerant of their face to face greets. He has become slightly more relaxed with further playgroup sessions. When play is solicited, Hunter becomes uncomfortable and offers correction. The Behavior Department believes that Hunter would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a through dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess Hunter’s comfort level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 09/19/16 Hunter was very nervous during his initial medical examination (tail tucked, trembling) though allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Medium RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No cats (See known history; owner reports will chase) _X_Recommend no dog parks (Because of known history in conjunction with Playgroup information, we advise against dog parks until Hunter can acclimate to his new home environment and this behavior can be further assessed. We recommend appropriate management before exposing Hunter to dog/dog interactions in a controlled environment.)

09/21/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Hunter’s previous owner, Hunter gets agitated when other dogs are around him. He starts to bark a lot and tries to stay away from them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Hunter is nervous as he greets male and female dogs with a low body and a tucked tail. He avoids greeting the other dogs but is tolerant of their face to face greets. He has become slightly more relaxed with further playgroup sessions. When play is solicited, Hunter becomes uncomfortable and offers correction. The Behavior Department believes that Hunter would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a through dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s dog to assess Hunter’s comfort level. 9/21: Hunter is nervous as he greets the female dog with a low body and a tucked tail. He avoids greeting the other dog but is tolerant of her face to face greets. He mostly seeks handler interaction as he explores the pen. 9/22: Hunter continues to display the same behavior when interacting with a male dog. 9/23-9/25: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Hunter is nervous as he greets the other dogs with a low body and tucked, wagging tail. He relaxes a bit as he explores the pen. 9/27: Hunter is more relaxed today as he socializes in a group of calm male and female dogs. 9/28: Hunter chooses to run away from a dog that begins to display stiff body language. 9/29: Hunter is utilized to greet fearful female dogs. He is slightly too social for them, quickly approaching their face to greet them, but immediately listens to handler interruptions to slow down. When play is solicited, Hunter becomes uncomfortable and offers correction. 9/30- 10/6: Hunter displays soft body language when interacting with nervous male and female dogs.

09/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH – tail tucked, shivering, knows basic commands, allows most handling N~ 3 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth lightly stained Coat clean. No flea dirt or parasites noted Scratching self around hindquarters, along spine. Hot spot found; vc requested. Allergies? Small growth on right front leg appx 1 x 2cm Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

10/07/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING. MINIMAL NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

 

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