LAYLA – 12880
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SAFE 11/28/17
Layla
Hello, my name is Layla. My animal id is #12880. I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 3 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Layla is at risk for medical reasons. Layla has contracted Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, Layla has been assessed as being suited a dog experienced home.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: “My little platypus,” cooed a staff member as Layla and I headed out for a walk. So quiet in her kennel all day waiting her turn, she’s a tiny little thing with a wagging tail and a big smile. Surrendered to our care with wonderful comments from her former family, Layla lived with an adult and a child with whom she was friendly and relaxed, and also lived with a 10 year old small breed dog with whom she was playful and respectful. The dogs enjoyed chasing each other around the house. Layla doesn’t guard her things, likes stuffed toys and playing tug. Although we’re told that Layla isn’t completely housebroken, she did potty outside with me, so will need regular walks and positive reinforcement (good girl treats) to reinforce her skills. She was so happy to be out, letting me put a coat on her against the cold, wagging her tail, and jumping up to give me kisses. Layla focuses on birds, wagging her tail and pulling towards them to watch them fly. Maybe she was a bird dog in her previous life? Off leash, she chases a ball but can’t retrieve, loves playing tug, shows off her sit for treats which she takes softly. When a small dog entered the yard, Layla was so excited to see him, tail wagging and engaging, perhaps reminding her of the small dog she lived with. Layla has what I call parrot mouth, when the end of her bottom jaw doesn’t meet the end of the top giving her muzzle a pointed look like a parrot, or like a platypus per staff. It give her a unique and adorable look, doesn’t stop her from enjoying treats and food, playing tug or giving kisses. There’s no ‘special needs’ here other than the need to love and be loved, and yes, that’s pretty special.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 49 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Microchip noted on Intake? History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -wags tail, panting Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: significant mandibular brachygnathism PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: in heat MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mandibular brachygnathism, in heat Prognosis:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -BAR, adorable! appears friendly, very cute face! -sneezing, excessive serous nasal discharge noted -eupnic A CIRDC P move to isolation doxycycline 250 mg PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Upon intake, Layla was wagging her tail and approached counselor right away. Layla allowed all handling but became tense and wide eyed when being put into her kennel and froze once inside.
Basic Information:: Layla is a 2 year old large medium black and white mixed breed dog. Layla lived with previous owner for about 5 months. Layla was surrendered because previous owner could no longer take care of her and could not house-train her or afford training. Layla has an overbite but has no injuries or health problems.
Previously lived with:: Layla previously lived with one adult and one child
How is this dog around strangers?: Layla is friendly and outgoing with strangers. Layla will greet strangers and allow to be petted.
How is this dog around children?: Layla lived with a 15 year old child. Layla was relaxed, playful and affectionate. Layla allowed pets.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Layla previously lived with a small breed 10 year old male unaltered dog. Layla was playful and respectful of the other dog. Both dogs enjoyed chasing after one another inside the house. Layla would sometimes be pushy and assertive with the other dog especially when going out for walks.
How is this dog around cats?: Layla has never been around cats.
Resource guarding:: Layla is not bothered when her food bowl is touched. Layla is playful when a toy or treat is taken away from her and she believes it is time to play tug.
Bite history:: Layla has never bitten another animal or human.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Layla has a high energy level
Other Notes:: Layla is not bothered when an unfamiliar approaches her owner or family member. Previous owner has never tried to disturb her while she’s sleeping or give her a bath.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Other than having an overbite, Layla has no medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Layla is a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable and independent dog. When at home, Layla will follow you around or sometimes likes to stay in her favorite spot. Layla likes to play with stuffed toys and squeaky toys and likes to play games such as fetch, chase, and tug. Layla was an indoors only dog and was taken out for slow walks on the leash but will pull very hard.
Date of intake:: 11/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed, playful, affectionate
Behavior toward dogs:: Playful with former dog resident though was assertive at times
Behavior toward cats:: Unknown
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable and independent with a high activity level
Date of assessment:: 11/19/2017
Look:: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.
Summary:: Layla was affectionate and social throughout her assessment; she displayed no concern.
Summary:: The previous owner of Layla described her behavior as “playful” with the previous resident dog. Layla has appeared highly uncomfortable during introductions to dogs in the care center, approaching, hard barking, then backing away. At this time, the behavior department feels that Layla may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a future home. Any future follow up on her behavior around other dogs should be conducted at a slow, one on one basis to respectful dogs.
Summary (1):: 11/18: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Layla immediately begins barking in the dog’s face and is removed from the pen.
Summary (2):: 11/21: Layla is defensive and barks, runs away upon approach.
Date of intake:: 11/17/2017
Summary:: Allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 11/17/2017
Summary:: Wags tail, allows all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: Layla is reported to have a high energy level in line with what is reported in her previous home environment.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Layla consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers outside of her kennel. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
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:: Single pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to Layla’s high level of discomfort and defensive behavior displayed during introduction to unfamiliar dogs, she may be most comfortable as the only resident dog at this time.
Potential challenges: : House soiling
Potential challenges comments:: _X_House soiling: Layla is reported to have frequent accidents in the house, and appears not to have been house-trained in the past. She will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse.
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