KING – 15587
Gone - 12-23-2017 Manhattan
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GONE 12/23/17
King
Hello, my name is King. My animal id is #15587. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – not good with kids.
King is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is contagious to other dogs. King will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. We recommend King be placed with a New Hope partner, New Hope Only determination.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A staff member writes: A King was born… Here at ACC that is! King was a bit weary of us all, wondering why his situation suddenly changed. But not to worry! We all served him platters of jerky and kibble like there was an infinite supply. Now we’re hoping someone (a Queen perhaps?) will provide him the same. Will you sit on the throne with this handsome fella?
My medical notes are…
Weight: 35 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 3 years – exam is consistent with that Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : No health history given Subjective: Wary, alert Observed Behavior – Looks at the floor, doesn’t look up or make eye contact. Slightly stiff body. Moves away from me as I approach him. No growling or snapping. Muzzled for exam – pt then became tense but allowed all handling. Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Tense, non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Apparently healthy middle-aged dog Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Placement 1088
S/O -QAR, appears docile; comes to the front of the cage to greet me when called -soft sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge -appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation if transfer door available, otherwise okay to treat in placed doxycycline 150 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days
Brief check Monitoring Board: 12/16 Day 1 not eating. Today p is BAR, barking, no reports of c/s/v/d, and food in bowl eaten. CTM PRN
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, King was wagging his tail but would sometimes freeze up. King was collared by his owner. King walked well on a leash and appreciated some slow petting.
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: King is a 3 year old neutered large breed dog that the owner has had for the last six months. The owner responded to a facebook ad about King being available to be adopted so she responded and that is how she got King. The owner has never taken King to the vet while she has had him. The owner is surrendering because King bit her son last night.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 2 children
How is this dog around strangers?: The owner describes King as very friendly around strangers.
How is this dog around children?: King is usually tolerant of children and when he plays with them, he plays exuberantly. King has never had trouble with the 4 year old child but has bitten the 1 year old child twice.
How is this dog around other dogs?: King growls at little dogs that pass him on the street and does not respond to bigger dogs on the street.
How is this dog around cats?: King has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: King growls if his food bowl is touched while he eats or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: King bit the owner’s son last night and once before about a month ago.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Other Notes:: King tucks his tail during storms or fireworks and hides under the bed. King is not bothered when he is taken off furniture or restrained. The owner has never disturbed King while he sleeps, bathed him, or trimmed his nails. King enjoys being brushed. King barks when the doorbell rings.
For a New Family to Know: King is described as friendly and shy. The owner’s favorite thing about King are his eyes. When the owner is home, King follows her around. King likes to play with stuffed toys. King enjoys playing fetch and tug. King has been kept mostly indoors. King sleeps in the living room. King is fed Pedigree wet and dry food, 2 cups a day of the dry and 1 can of the wet. King’s favorite treats are Milkbones. When taken outside, King uses the grass. King knows how to sit, stay, and come here on command. For exercise, King goes on slow walks on a leash. The owner has never taken King off leash.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 6 months)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly
Behavior toward children:: Adults and children (ages 1 and 4)
Behavior toward dogs:: Growls at small dogs that pass him outside
Resource guarding:: Yes, King will growl if his food bowl is touched while he eats or if a treat or toy is taken from him.
Bite history:: Yes, King has bitten the one year old child in the home twice. The first bite occurred when the child was walking past King, who was sleeping. The bite broke skin on the child’s ear. The second bite occurred when King growled and rushed forward, biting the child’s face and breaking skin.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: King is described as friendly and shy with a high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 12/17/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
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:: King approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He solicited attention, nudging the assessor’s hand, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2017
Summary:: King froze during intake but then allowed slow handling.
Date of initial:: 12/7/2017
Summary:: King was tense but allowed handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: King’s previous owner reported that he has 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 his energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: King walks easily without pulling on the leash. Outside in the yard, he will occasionally check in with handlers but overall tends to keep to himself, and seeks to exit the yard. Once familiar with a handler, he seeks attention, accepts pets, and at times will offer brief affection.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to King’s bite history to children, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to King’s bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: It is important to always go slow and give King the option to walk away from any social interaction. King should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be King’s choice to approach a new person or thing. King would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: King has bitten a child multiple times. 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 King to new and unfamiliar situations.
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