LADY – 20566

LADY – 20566

Intake Date : 2/13/18   Intake Type: Owner surrender

Medical Behavior: Green   Age: 9 years   Sex: Spayed Female

Weight: 70 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age: 9 year; Microchip noted on Intake? positive ; History : os; Subjective: BARH; Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures; Objective ; P = wnl ; R = eupneic ; BCS 6/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears have moderate yellow debris, no nasal discharge noted; Oral Exam: adult dentition with severe dental disease and fractured teeth, no oral lesions noted; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: FS (spay tattoo noted on ventrum), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, several small dermal masses diffusely over body including a pendulous dermal mass on medial right stifle, thickened areas of skin on pressure points (elbows and ankles), healthy hair coat; CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: Geriatric; Several dermal masses diffusely over body; Severe dental disease; Otitis externa AU; Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC; Cleaned ears and applied claro ou, recheck ears in 1 week +/- start mometamax; Rec histopath of all masses; Rec dental after placement/geriatric workup if safe to perform; Prognosis: Good; SURGERY: spayed

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

This animal came from:Bred By Owner

Date of Intake13-Feb-2018
Spay/Neuter StatusSpayedBasic Information:Lady is a 9 year old altered female White and black Large Mixed breed. She was bred in the home and was surrendered due to her owner having health issues.
Previously lived with:1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?Around strangers Lady is friendly and gentle, and allows individuals to approach her with no issues.
How is this dog around children?Lady has lived with various children and is relaxed and playful with them.
How is this dog around other dogs?Lady has lived with another male dog who is her littermate, around him she is respectful and gentle. However she gets tense whenever other dogs try to approach her.
How is this dog around cats?Lady has never been around cats
Resource guarding:Lady is calm when an individual tries to go near her food while she is eating, or touches his toys.
Bite history:Lady has not bitten a person or another animal.
Housetrained:YesEnergy level/descriptors:High
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?YesFor a New Family to KnowShe was described as Excitable, Shy and affectionate. She has a high activity level. She Lady’s to follow the family around the home and is fed Purina All natural Chicken Flavor one a day. Lady is house trained and uses the she grass or cement. When left home alone she is well-behaved, she has never been crate trained. Lady knows commands sit and down, she only goes off leash at night in an isolated area of the park. Lady Pulls very hard on leash but will stay by the owner’s side. During storms or loud noises she isn’t bothered. When unfamiliar person comes into her home or approaches her owner, she is aloof and relaxed.
Behavior Notes:During intake, Lady was very affectionate and wiggly in posture. She allowed all handling and sought attention from everyone.

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment:  15-Feb-2018
Look:  2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:  1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
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.
Toy:  1. No interest.

Summary:  Lady was relaxed and tolerant of all handling.She was a bit distracted during tag, but remained soft. Lady showed no concerning behavior.
Summary (1):  Lady is uncomfortable around novel dogs, displaying a frozen posture. According to Lady’s previous owner, Lady has lived with another male dog who is her litter mate. Around him she is respectful and gentle, however she gets tense whenever other dogs try to approach her. The Behavior Department recommends that Lady Be the only resident dog at this time.
2/14: Lady immediately freezes, hard stares and her hackles are raised when the novel male dog approaches the gate to greet her. She does not become vocal or displays any other behaviors but she does track him with her eyes while continuing to be frozen. Her attention was difficult to grab, and she had to be place in another pen to break her fixation. Due to her behavior, as well as the novel male dog’s inexperience, she was not muzzle for an off leash interaction.

Date of intake:  13-Feb-2018
Summary:  During intake, Lady was very affectionate and wiggly.

Date of initial:  13-Feb-2018
Summary:  Did well for all medical handling

ENERGY LEVEL:  Her previous owner describes Lady as a friendly, respectful, social dog.
Lady displayed low energy and movement throughout assessment, and will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:  EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar; TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations: Single-pet home,  Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:

_X_ Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Lady has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Lady should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Lady associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.

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