LEXI – A1098743

Manhattan Center

My name is LEXI. My Animal ID # is A1098743.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/04/2016 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was DESTRUCTIV.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/06/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 48.0 LBS.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Lexi is nervous and startles easily with sudden sounds and movement. When accidentally startled in yard during playgroup while handler was tending to another dog, Lexi stiffened growled, bared teeth, then charged toward, jumped up and attempted to bite at the hand of the handler. During a second situation, Lexi had been off leash in a pen with a handler though when the time came to be leash re-leashed, Lexi lunged, growled and chased the handler; she snapped at her hand as well though never made contact and lunged a second time. Lexi stiffens and growls when approached by unfamiliar handlers. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Single-pet home _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Lexi has attempted to snap multiple times during her stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Lexi would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment. We recommended exercising caution and safe/appropriate management.) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (See known history; Lexi has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. Lexi has displayed all appropriate warning signals when made uncomfortable, escalating rapidly. It is recommended that Lexi be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Lexi to new and unfamiliar situations.) _X_Separation anxiety (Lexi is reported to experience separation anxiety in a home environment. When left alone she is destructive and will destroy household items, furniture, breaks out of her crate (has injured herself doing so), barks and urinates indoors. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and are prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment.) _X_Destructive behavior (See known history)

12/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/04/16 20:17 Basic information Lexi is a 4 year old female altered dog.Owner is surrendering due to her being too destructive and having seperation anxiety. there are no injuries or health concerns owner is aware about. socilization Around strangers she is fearful and guards owner. She has snapped and growled before at strangers. She lived with 4, and 12 year old child and was relaxed with them. when playing with adults she is exuberant with playing with children she is gentle. she lived with a 4 year old dog and was respectful of the dog. She played exuberant with other dogs. she has not been with any cats. There is no bite history of a person. Theres a bite history with another animal 2 years ago. behavior Owner stated she is anxious when left alone, barks too much, and destroys things at home. During storms, she isnt bothered. Touching of bowl is unknown. When taking a toy or bone out her mouth she isnt bothered. She isnt bothered being held or restrained, given a bath, brushing of coat, trimming of nails, and disturbed while sleeping. For the new family to know Owner described her as affectionate, playful, confident, excitable, and anxious. her activity level is high. When owner is home she follows you around and likes to be in the same room. She likes squeaky toys. she likes playing fetch and wrestling. she was kept mostly indoors. She eats dry food. She is partially house trained and has accidents a few times a week.When left alone in house, she destroys household items, destroys furniture, goes potty indoors, and barks. When left alone in yard she barks. She does not do well in crates. She knows sit, down, and stay. She doesnt pull on leash and stays close by your side off leash behavior upon intake Due to dogs prior history, Counselor did not handle.

12/06/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: We often fancy about our dogs and cats former lives as pets…mostly when they exhibit within our walls behaviors they might not have displayed in their home. Lexi is a scared grey mouse, trembling and keeping her tail under her belly. She does raise from her bed, though and comes slowly to her door when she sees and hears me calling her. She is fast running in the street like often “stressed dogs” do. She does not forget to do her business, though. A pen, away from the care center’s hustle and bustle is most appropriate and I let her roam free. Lexi does not want any treats. I talk softly to her, pet her. She is trying her best to be sociable. She sits next to me, accepts caresses. She looks so worried…Another dog appears in an adjacent enclosure. She is interested, her tail comes slightly out. The other pooch growls at her. She does not respond but comes back obediently to me as I recall her. Although she is a very beautiful dog and so elegant, Lexi seems “paralyzed” in the pictures I took of her…Anything or anyone could throw off the balance she is trying to keep… Some souls are more sensitive than others and need more time to adjust to new situations mostly as drastic as going from being a family dog to a shelter dog. Lexi was surrendered into our care as she was anxious when left alone in her house. Although uncomfortable with strangers, she played nicely with her human children, her 5 year old doggy housemate and her owners. Lexi is hoping for a new master who will understand and work on her needs. She could be the stunning forever loyal companion you always dreamed of. Lexi is at the Manhattan Care Center wishing upon a star.

12/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/children (ages 4 and 12)/dog Behavior toward children: Gentle towards children Behavior toward dogs: Plays exuberantly Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Owner described her as affectionate, playful, confident, excitable, and anxious. Other notes: Lexi is reported to be fearful around strangers and is reported to have growled and snapped at strangers in the past. Lexi was surrendered due to being too destructive and having separation anxiety. When owner leaves home she breaks out of crates, has broken door knobs to get into rooms and peed on beds. She has been crated but does not do well and has broken out of them and hurt herself getting out. Owner is reported to have worked with behaviorists and trainers. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/06/16 Summary: Lexi is difficult to remove from her kennel as she stays to the back; nervous and trembling, crouched. She is fearful of the shelter environment and will walk with low/crouched to the ground. Lexi appears to be uncomfortable with handling; she stands tall, and tries to make herself appear large upon direct contact. Lexi is tense and avoids interaction with her new caretakers, in line with her owner’s report of Lexi’s behavior around strangers. She watches and tracks the humans around her carefully at all times. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for her stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. Please review the full owner surrender profile for information on Lexi’s behavior in her previous home as a guideline. PLAYGROUP: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Lexi is nervous in the yard. She lip curls upon face to face approach from the greeter dog. Due to Lexi’s apparent level of discomfort around unfamiliar dogs, the behavior department feels that Lexi would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home at this time. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/05/16 During her initial medical examination, Lexi attempted to snap at her handlers and tolerated very minimal handling.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Lexi is nervous and startles easily with sudden sounds and movement. When accidentally startled in yard during playgroup while handler was tending to another dog, Lexi stiffened growled, bared teeth, then charged toward, jumped up and attempted to bite at the hand of the handler. During a second situation, Lexi had been off leash in a pen with a handler though when the time came to be leash re-leashed, Lexi lunged, growled and chased the handler; she snapped at her hand as well though never made contact and lunged a second time. Lexi stiffens and growls when approached by unfamiliar handlers. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Single-pet home _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Lexi has attempted to snap multiple times during her stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Lexi would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment. We recommended exercising caution and safe/appropriate management.) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (See known history; Lexi has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. Lexi has displayed all appropriate warning signals when made uncomfortable, escalating rapidly. It is recommended that Lexi be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Lexi to new and unfamiliar situations.) _X_Separation anxiety (Lexi is reported to experience separation anxiety in a home environment. When left alone she is destructive and will destroy household items, furniture, breaks out of her crate (has injured herself doing so), barks and urinates indoors. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and are prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment.) _X_Destructive behavior (See known history)

12/06/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Lexi is nervous in the yard. She lip curls upon face to face approach from the greeter dog. Due to Lexi’s apparent level of discomfort around unfamiliar dogs, the behavior department feels that Lexi would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home at this time.

12/05/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative female dog nervous, tried to bite clean EEN clean coat NOSF

 

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